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Cernobbio (Italy), May 20, 2016

Since the legendary DB4 GT 1960 Aston Martin Zagato combines and fruitful cooperation, concerning small series highlights of the British sports car brand. So far last prank was the V12 Vantage Zagato by 2011. Now follows the fifth highlight in the form of the vanquish Zagato concept. The world premiere takes place in part of the Concorso D'eleganza Villa d'Este on Lake Como.

Joint work in Italy

The vanquish Zagato concept is designed jointly by Aston designer Marek Reichman and Andrea Zagato in Milan. The newly designed body is made of carbon fiber, the so-called "split lines" have been reduced by using large sheets. The tail lights located reminiscent of Ferrari, quote also the Vulcan-GT racing car by Aston Martin.

More power and bubbles roof

The window line should resemble a closed visor formally, the "double-bubble" roof is typical of Zagato. Elements of the new Aston Martin DB11 were incorporated into the design. Matching the powerful V12 aspirated engine of normal vanquish to 600 HP is pumped to the sharp optics. (rh)

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