ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE V12 ZAGATO HERITAGE TWINS BY R-REFORGED
“A beautiful, bespoke and intrinsic part of our history and creative association with Aston Martin. To own these cars will be a very personal and emotional experience.” - Andrea Zagato - Zagato CEO
PAY TRIBUTE TO THE PAST, BY FORGING THE FUTURE
FASHION EVOLVES BUT STYLE REMAINS Only 19 pairs of Aston Martin Vantage V12 Zagato Heritage TWINS by R-Reforged, celebrating the centenary of the Zagato Atelier (1919-2019) and 60-year long partnership between the Milanese ‘Signature’ and British sports car manufacturer will be produced. Exclusive, desirable, and curated by you, for you.
“The Aston Martin Vantage V12 Zagato Heritage TWINS by R-Reforged are undoubtedly the highlight of our centenary.” - Andrea Zagato - Zagato CEO
“Aston Martin’s relationship with Zagato stretches back 60 years and together in that time we have created a series of very special cars. The Aston Martin Vantage V12 Zagato Heritage TWINS by R-Reforged project is a fitting tribute to the Zagato centenary anniversary.” - Peter Freedman - Aston Martin VP & chief marketing officer
TRADITION BLENDED WITH INNOVATION Created by Zagato and R-Reforged, combining the best of two automotive worlds: a sporting Speedster in its purest form and a timeless Coupé, each features iconic Zagato Design cues synonymous with the Carrozzeria, notably the ‘double bubble’ roof on the Coupé and exclusively, the 100th anniversary gold Z badging. Muscular, purposeful yet graceful and unmistakably Aston Martin.
DETAILS THAT TRULY MAKE A DIFFERENCE Derived from the V12 Vantage S, the Aston Martin Vantage V12 Zagato Heritage TWINS by R-Reforged feature a sensitively reworked version of its 5.9 litre, 48 valve, naturallyaspirated engine to produce 600bhp, comfortably 85bhp more than the original. Clothed in an all-carbon fibre body, both incorporate active aero thanks to a deployable rear wing that improves stability at high speeds whilst maintaining the pure Zagato lines. Look deeper to discover other details such as the bespoke, centre locking 19� forged alloy wheels and sumptuous Bridge of Weir leather interior. Under the skin, a myriad of chassis changes enhance the dynamics whilst the clever use of materials and light weight technology such as the lithium battery technology, ensures the performance is crisp, responsive and rewarding.
AN EXPERIENCE THAT LASTS A LIFETIME Upon ordering, you will embark on an experience like no other; a journey that begins with a tailored carbon fibre gift box and continues throughout your ownership. You will be invited to our commissioning suite to meet with the designers and to experience, touch and visualise every option before finalising the exacting specification of your Aston Martin Vantage V12 Zagato Heritage TWINS by R-Reforged. A personalised digital render will be created for you to take away. Options include an ‘infinity’ colour palette with the opportunity to match the interior and exterior to any colour sample you can provide.
Next, you will be invited to witness the cars come to life in Warwick, UK. Drawing on the experience and skilled craftspeople the region attracts, your cars will be lovingly hand assembled in the new R-Reforged facility nestled in the heartland of the UK’s automotive industry. In Warwick, immerse yourself in the creation of your cars by meeting the talented people that will craft and bring them to life. Witness both traditional and contemporary processes, ranging from leather trimming to the latest in additive manufacturing, each carefully chosen to deliver the highest standard of quality. Once your cars are complete, expect more, much more. Through R-Experience, you will be invited to participate in exclusive lifestyle, motoring, motorsport and intimate owner events to create memories and special moments to treasure.
Zagato is a historical signature of the Italian automotive world, having designed some of the most beautiful sports cars of the last century, that today are very much sought-after by both the finest collectors and enthusiasts.
OVER A CENTURY OF INNOVATIVE DESIGN 1919
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• Ugo Zagato began his coachbuilding career in 1919 after an all-important four-year spell in the field of aeronautical engineering.
• Ugo Zagato refined and developed the earliest concepts of aerodynamics applied to the motor car, including inclined windscreens, aerodynamic headlights, convex boot lids and perforated disc wheels that favoured brake cooling.
• At the 1960 London Motor Show, two new Zagato sporting prototypes appeared: the Bristol 407 Z and the Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato.
• The demand for exclusive spiders and coupés led to the creation of limited, numbered editions including the Aston Martin Vantage and Volante Zagato.
• At the 2002 Geneva Motor Show, Aston Martin announced the new DB7 coupé with all the classic Zagato features: radiator grille, bluff tail and ‘double bubble’ roof, with a run of 99 units completed in 2003.
• In 2011, Aston Martin unveiled the V12 Zagato concept at Villa d’Este, derived from the V12 Vantage.
• He set up his own business in Milan, specialising in the construction and repair of bodies for both automobiles and airplanes.
• 19 units of the DB4 GT Zagato went on sale.
• The idea for the AR1 came about in 2002 during the Le Mans race and was presented at the 2003 Los Angeles Motor Show. • The Roadster version of the Aston Martin Vanquish was presented by Zagato at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show.
• To mark 100 years of Aston Martin’s activity, Zagato created the centennial project: three one-offs with different body types, the Aston Martin DBS Coupé Centennial, the DB9 Spider Centennial and the Virage Shooting Brake. • At the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Aston Martin presented the Vanquish Volante Zagato and announced the release of two more versions: the Speedster and the Shooting Brake, for a total of 325 cars to be built belonging to the Vanquish Zagato family.
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R-Reforged is to be recognised as a leader in the creation of desirable and personalised limited-edition vehicles. Born out of a passion for highly crafted bespoke products, R-Reforged exists to create emotive and collectable automotive sculptures that will deliver an unparalleled ownership experience.
Alongside R-Motorsport, R-Experience and R-Service owned by the AF Racing Holding AG, R-Reforged forms part of R-Universe. Encompassing low volume luxury vehicle production and refinement, an international motorsport team, the Aston Martin St Gallen dealership, the 1904 Designed by Lagonda restaurant in ZĂźrich, exclusive events and a revolutionary way to tend for specialist vehicles, the R-Universe embodies what the luxury automotive sector should represent: excellence and an extraordinary customer experience.
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