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All four cars are based upon the Vanquish S, which means each Zagato is powered by a 591bhp naturally-aspirated […]","datePublished":"2017-08-16","dateModified":"2018-12-05","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\/2017\/08\/Vanquish-Zagato-Family-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Vanquish-Zagato-Family-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/aston-martins-new-vanquish-zagato-models\/","about":["ASTON MARTIN","SUPERCARS"],"wordCount":282,"keywords":["aston martin","Aston Martin Vanquish","Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato","supercars","Vanquish Zagato Speedster","Vanquish Zagato Volante"],"articleBody":"Following on from the Vanquish Zagato Volante drop-top, revealed in August 2016, Aston will introduce a roofless Speedster version and a spectacular Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake.Production will be capped at 325 cars, split between 99 Coupes, 99 Volantes, 99 Shooting Brakes and 28 Speedsters. Anyone who fancied getting hold of one will be disappointed because they\u2019ve all been sold already.All four cars are based upon the Vanquish S, which means each Zagato is powered by a 591bhp naturally-aspirated V12 engine, mated to the smooth, slick-shifting Touchtronic III transmission.Adaptive damping is fine-tuned for each model to achieve an exceptional driving pleasure that is every bit as stimulating and memorable as the aesthetic design.Every inch of the Vanquish Zagato\u2019s exterior is carbon fibre while details, such as the Vulcan-inspired \u2018Blade\u2019 tail lights and repeated 3D Zagato \u2018Z\u2019 motifs in the front grille and rear vent meshes, create an unbroken stylistic thread that connects these otherwise individual creations.Aston describes the Speedster \u201can uncompromising roofless design that expresses the raw excitement of an open-top ultra-high performance sports car\u201d. Meanwhile the Shooting Brake is still a two-seater, but it incorporates elements of a exceptionally practical GT.Marek Reichman, Aston Martin\u2019s chief creative officer, explained the thinking behind offering a family of Zagato models.\u201cMany of our customers want different things. Some prefer the purity of a Coupe, but others love the idea of something more extreme, like the Speedster. And yes, some of them have ordered one example of each,\u201d he said.Mr Reichman said there was so much demand for the Zagato cars but production was limited to keep them \u2018collectibles, future concours cars\u2019. \u201cThey are still the rarest of the rare,\u201d he concluded."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Supercars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Aston Martin\u2019s new Vanquish Zagato models","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/aston-martins-new-vanquish-zagato-models\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]