To Get the New AM Zagato You Have to Buy Another AM

Two amazingly well-designed cars

At Audrain's recent Newport Concours and Motor Week, the folks at Aston Martin took to the stage to announce the all-new DBS GT Zagato, and the all-old DB4 GT Zagato Continuation, which will be sold only as a pair. A pretty cool announcement, but the company really grabbed everyone’s attention when they also announced that just 19 pairings will be made, and they will be priced at $7.4 million each. 

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First, a look at the DBS GT Zagato

The design studio at Aston Martin worked closely with Andrea (Zagato) and his team. The result is an all-new DBS GT Zagato that features all of the famous design cues of the Italian carrozzeria, which is celebrating its centenary this year. This includes a large round grille, an extended front overhang, a short tail, a double-bubble roof, and small, triangular quarter windows.

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A closer look at the DBS GT Zagato

While Aston Martin cars, in general, are known for their unique designs, they also pack a pretty good punch when it comes to power. The DBS GT Zagato certainly holds up its end of the bargain here, as it is based on the DBS Superleggera, and powered by a twin-turbocharged 5.2-liter V12, which turns out a whopping 760 hp, dialed up from the 715 hp in the Superleggera.

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Here’s why it’s super expensive

Plain and simple – technology. The DBS GT Zagato features the world’s first automotive application of configurable carbon and metal 3D-printed interior items. The car’s central 'saddle' design sports a unique parametric, inter-locking form, which is available in a range of three materials and finishes, including the choice of printed Carbon, Aluminum, or – as part of the Centenary Specification – Gold PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition). Per the latter item, the actual gold physical vapor deposition process requires almost 100 hours of print time to finish; that’s not including the additional post-processing and polishing needed. 

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And finally – what about the other “Continuation” car?

Ah yes, the DB4 GT Zagato continuation car. The other vehicle in this two-pack deal. This particular model is more so for show; that is, it’s more of an artisanal achievement than a purely technological one. It was built at the Heritage Division headquarters in Newport Pagnell and features a unique mix of Sir David Brown-era craftsmanship with modern engineering (for convenience purposes, of course). And although the DBS GT Zagato will be street legal, the DB4 GT Zagato is not – it’s for track use only. That’s because Aston Martin can’t certify a new car built from a 1960s design for road use.

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