What is the Aston Martin Zagato?
Zagato refers to a series of Aston Martin collaborations with the Milan-based design house. This article focuses on the V12 Zagato, a special two-seat sports car based on the V12 Vantage and given distinctive Zagato styling.
The V12 Zagato’s hand-finished body used aluminium and carbon fibre. Its design included the double-bubble roof associated with Zagato, bringing Italian design touches to an Aston Martin sports car.
V12 Zagato generation and engine
The V12 Zagato generation ran from 2011 to 2013. It shares mechanical components with the V12 Vantage and uses a 5.9-litre petrol V12. French figures list its output as 380 kW (517 PS).
UK figures under the broader Zagato name cover petrol engines from 5.3 to 5.9 litres.
How much fuel does the V12 Zagato use?
The lowest listed official consumption in both the UK and France is 16.4 L/100 km on the NEDC test. NEDC results differ from those on the later WLTP procedure. EU registration figures show 24 cars registered in 2013.
Where was the Zagato sold?
The V12 Zagato appears in official figures for the European Union and France, while UK figures use the broader Zagato name. EU registrations are listed for 2013, French figures cover 2013–2014, and UK figures cover 2000–2015. The V12 Zagato generation dates from 2011 to 2013.
Questions and answers
What is the Aston Martin V12 Zagato?
It is a special Aston Martin sports car styled in collaboration with Zagato and based mechanically on the V12 Vantage.
What engine does the V12 Zagato use?
It uses a 5.9-litre petrol V12, listed in France at 380 kW (517 PS).
What is its official fuel consumption?
The lowest listed UK and French figures are both 16.4 L/100 km on the NEDC test.
When was the V12 Zagato made?
The V12 Zagato generation dates from 2011 to 2013; EU registration figures show cars registered in 2013.