Aston Martin and Italian design-house Zagato have unveiled their latest creation.
The Vanquish Zagato Concept made its global debut at the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, held at Lake Como in Italy.
The new bodywork is entirely shaped from carbon fibre, with the split lines on the body reduced by the use of large one-piece panels. New lights include round tail-light reflectors that evoke the classic rear view of a Zagato design, incorporating the same “bladed” LED technology as the Aston Martin Vulcan track-only supercar.
It features One-77 inspired wing mirrors and a sculptural rear end similar to the DB11’s aerodynamic profile, complete with retractable spoiler and rear hatch for access to the luggage compartment. A quad-exhaust nestles in the rippling carbon fibre sills that run around the lower body, creating a pronounced line from front to rear.
The roof features the iconic “double-bubble”, its shallow radius dipping into the rear window glass to give the car an unmistakeable rear silhouette. To match the bold new exterior, the concept’s normally aspirated V12 engine has been uprated to 592bhp, along with enhanced driving dynamics.
Inside, the Vanquish Zagato Concept embodies the fine tradition of Aston Martin craftsmanship, replete with many singular touches. Herringbone carbon fibre is paired with shadow and anodized bronze and aniline leather to give the facia, vents
and rotary dials a rich material quality.