[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/aston-martin-vanquish-zagato-volante\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/aston-martin-vanquish-zagato-volante\/","headline":"Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Volante","name":"Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Volante","description":"We weren\u2019t sure that its awe-inspiring design could be improved but we\u2019ve been proved wrong by this – the Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Volante – which does away with the coupe\u2019s \u2018double-bubble\u2019 roof for some classy top-down action. For those unfamiliar with Aston\u2019s naming process: \u2018Volante\u2019 translates as \u2018convertible\u2019 in Aston Martin language but more tellingly, \u2018flying\u2019 in Italian, which is pretty much what you\u2019d be doing if you tested the car\u2019s performance with the roof down. Just like the […]","datePublished":"2016-08-22","dateModified":"2016-08-24","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/feature-38.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/feature-38.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/aston-martin-vanquish-zagato-volante\/","about":["Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":325,"keywords":["aston martin","Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Volante","DB AR1","DB4 GT Zagato race car","DB7 Vantage Zagato","V12 Vantage"],"articleBody":"We weren\u2019t sure that its awe-inspiring design could be improved but we\u2019ve been proved wrong by this – the Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Volante – which does away with the coupe\u2019s \u2018double-bubble\u2019 roof for some classy top-down action.For those unfamiliar with Aston\u2019s naming process: \u2018Volante\u2019 translates as \u2018convertible\u2019 in Aston Martin language but more tellingly, \u2018flying\u2019 in Italian, which is pretty much what you\u2019d be doing if you tested the car\u2019s performance with the roof down.Just like the fixed-roof model, the Vanquish Zagato Volante is powered by Aston Martin\u2019s iconic six-litre V12 engine, enhanced to produce 592bhp and hit 60mph in 3.7 seconds.Aston Martin and Zagato have been collaborating on cars for more than half a century, with their partnership dating back to 1960\u2019s DB4 GT Zagato race car. Zagato also worked its magic on the DB7 Vantage Zagato in 2002, 2003\u2019s DB AR1 and 2011\u2019s V12 Vantage.So what does Zagato bring to the convertible Vanquish? There are round tail light reflectors that use the same \u2018bladed\u2019 LED technology seen on Aston Martin\u2019s Vulcan supercar. Twin cowls on the rear blend into the leading edge of the luggage compartment, which conceals a bespoke folding hood derived from the mechanism used in the Vanquish Volante.There are also carbon fibre sills around the lower body to create a pronounced horizontal emphasis that runs the length of the car.Inside, rich and highly luxurious materials including herringbone carbon-fibre, anodized bronze detailing and the finest Bridge of Weir leather embellish the cabin. A unique signature \u2018Z\u2019 quilt pattern is stitched on both seat and door sections, while the trademark Zagato \u2018Z\u2019 is embossed on the headrests and stitched into the centre console.Aston hasn\u2019t indicated how much they\u2019d want for one of the 99 Vanquish Zagato Volantes but it is expected to command an asking price in the region of half a million pounds when customer deliveries commence in 2017."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Sports Performance And Prestige Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/cars\/\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Volante","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/aston-martin-vanquish-zagato-volante\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]