By Cam Tait / Monday, October 3, 2022 / Uploading comments
Is there a more randomized design study than Zagato?Its tiple is exceptional. Think of the Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato, the Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale and, at least in my opinion, the Ferrari 575 GTZ. But there are also cars like the Bentley Continental GTZ and the Lamborghini 5-95, cars more or less, uh, It’s questionable that he starts to wonder if Zagato is just looking to excite us. Sounds like a safe German car manufacturer?
A pot design space, then, but as a Zagato fan, I think it’s my duty to show the opposing parties that for every questionable redesign, there’s a truly impressive car style. And this (in particular, I admit) admiration because the Z space started with the car we have here: the Aston Martin DB7 Zagato. It’s most likely the epitome of a polarizing design, but I’d say it ages quite gracefully.
Let’s face it, the DB7 probably needed a little update before the arrival of the Zagato version. While Ian Callum’s initial design was very pretty, the DB7 was necessarily a special trash can. Based on the old Jaguar XJS, the taillights came from a Mazda. 323 F and interior parts came straight out of a Ford Scorpio. Sure, it looked like an Aston Martin, but the DB7, especially early examples, was a far cry from the DB9 and V8 Vantage that would stick around for a few years. later.
To restore some glamour to the brand, Aston recruited its old friend Zagato to launch a limited-edition coupe based on the DB7. After the incredibly boxy Zagato V8 of the mid-1980s, the DB7 variant would adopt a more curved appearance. encouraged by the amazing DB4 GT Z of the 1960s. The ultra-wide grille returns, dominating the front of the car, as well as a trio of vents at the base of the bumper that serve as a nod to the original DB4 GT. The rear has been completely redesigned with new circular taillights and a small spoiler in the trunk. Whether you like the settings or not, I’m sure we can all agree that everything looks better with a double bubble ceiling.
Since it was introduced in 2002, the DB7 had already undergone significant modifications, adding the advent of a naturally aspirated 6. 0-liter V12. Suspension and brakes. The duration and wheelbase were also significantly shorter than those of a regular DB7, saving 59 kg. Although at heart it was still a GT, you can at least specify it with a six-speed manual gearbox. Fortunately, the car we have here has just that.
Only 99 examples of the coupe were produced, of which only 59 had right-hand drive, making this car a rare gem. The Tungsten Silver finish actually tones down the wild taste a bit, but things are more eye-catching inside with royal blue leather veneers. in walnut. Sure, the Z badge has a £265,000 bonus, but for this Zagato fan, it’s worth every penny. A vintage Aston Martin or a failed Zagato?
Engine: 5,935 cc V12Transmission: 6-speed manual, rear-wheel drivePower (hp): 435 to 6,000 rpmTorque (lb ft): at 5,000 rpmG: N/ACO2: N/AY: 2004Mileage recorded: 5,675 New price: N/OS for: £265,000
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