Hi Everyone,

Really, really excited to post this. This project is probably the pinnacle of achievement for VelocityAP in the entire history of our company. What a fantastic car and owner to work with, and to be able to build the ultimate setup for this car with no expense spare was a dream come true.

I never expected to get to drive this car, but the keys fell into my lap and off we went to shoot some video. I can tell you that 28 degrees, 2WD with brand new un-scrubbed PS2s, 560+ BHP and 460+ ft/lbs demands respect. Took a while to get enough heat in the tyres to give it some throttle.

Even the standard V12V is damn quick and instant torque, but this Zagato, with all that extra power, and 100lbs of dropped weight is astonishing. The ECU changes, coupled with the much freer flowing exhaust manifolds & catalysts make this engine SOOOO responsive. Heel & Toeing is just immensely satisfying as the big V12 blips up so quickly now and slots into gear in a very satisfying way. I tried to demonstrate in the video but in a strange way it is maybe the most satisfying part of the drive!

A big thanks to my partners on the project: www.purwheels.com and www.secretentourage.com

Full Article published here:
http://www.secretentourage.com/lifes...in-v12-zagato/


Turn up the Speakers - this one is worth listening to through some decent speakers or headphones.

 

 

 

Beautiful, Stuart!

Just the wheel design that bothers me about this beautiful Aston.

Maybe a little work on the spring height to be perfect!

Great job, as usual!

 

C'est Magnifique!

 

Jeez, I liked the wheels. It was the spoiler that killed the whole thing for me. It really murders the smooth lines of the rest of the car. JMO...

 

Lowered would look nice, but I don't know if it is going to happen on this car.

 

The spoiler is an interesting one. The original concept that AM debuted did not have a spoiler, and I and many others preferred the look of it. However, the back end was not planted enough at speed, and it was determined that it required the spoiler to keep the back end down.

I'm told that there has been a retractable spoiler engineered for the cars which retains the original lines when it is down, but AM wants to fit & test it in the UK before it is available, and even then it might be $30 or $40,000.

 

Stuart, Great video! Do you know what photographer was used for the shoot? I'd like to get some pics taken of my Scud before I sell it.

Thanks!

 

I certainly do because I was there and I was driving!!!

Navid
design@secretentourage.com


Are you planning to sell your Scud in the near future?

 

Thanks Stuart. I'm not actively selling but it's available if someone is interested or if I find the 16M I'm looking for.

 

It's not often you can use the words "Bad A**" and Aston Martin in the same sentence. But it describes this Zagato to a tee!!
I can't say that I've ever heard a better sounding AM.
Long tubes & programming is definitely in the plan for my V12V!

 

What a fantastic project.

You took the rarest of current Aston products, added meaningfully to its horsepower and torque, then starred in a really well done video. Most difficult had to be dealing with the bureaucracy of U.S. emissions certification and import.

Reach around and pat yourself on the back!

 

Sounds the way the v12 should! Stock V12 sound was always underwhelming.

 

Nice looking car!