Aston Martin DB4GT ZAGATO
Aston Martin DB4GT ZAGATO Retro model
Aston Martin DB4GT ZAGATO presented in 1958 at the Motor Show in London. Letters DB nothing like the initials of the new owner of Aston Martin DB4GT ZAGATO, David Brown, a prominent industrialist who bought the company in 1947
Aston Martin DB4GT ZAGATO Classic car
The Aston Martin DB4GT ZAGATO received a brand new aluminum engine L6 working volume of 3.7 liter, dual overhead camshafts. This aggregate capacity of 240 horsepower was designed designer Tadek Marek. Machine were equipped with disc brakes of Dunlop and later Girling. Aston Martin DB4GT ZAGATO offered a choice of two options, transmissions, five-speed manual and three-speed automatic
Aston Martin DB4GT ZAGATO Vintage model
Special attention is given body. First “envelope” for the Aston Martin designed a “native” studio Tickford. This time looks engaged Milanese Carrozzeria Touring. Stylish and fast paced, body built on the ultra-modern technology for those years, the frame was made of thin steel tubes, and then sheathed with aluminum. This design makes it very light, so the car would add significantly to the dynamics. Aston Martin DB4GT ZAGATO maximum speed of 250 kilometers per hour, and overcame stokilometrovuyu mark within six seconds
Aston Martin DB4GT ZAGATO Luxury old car
Aston Martin DB4GT ZAGATO enjoyed great success, but despite its popularity, the company needed a sophisticated model that can compete with the Ferrari 250 GT. So, in 1959, there was a strong 302-DB4 GT. Externally it differed closed fairing headlights and air intakes on the bonnet
Aston Martin DB4GT ZAGATO Stylish model
At this improvement is not over. To “catch up» Ferrari, Aston Martin DB4GT ZAGATO was subjected to the new changes. To this end, attracted well-known Milanese bodywork firm Zagato, through which the car has become more streamlined and aggressive. Steel body parts have been replaced by aluminum, bumpers removed, instead of glass inserted lightweight perspex. Thanks to this machine’s weight dropped to 40 pounds, and the special racing weight of the samples was reduced by another 50 pounds. Slightly increased and the power of the engine, now it was 314 forces
Aston Martin DB4GT ZAGATO Interior picture
Aston Martin DB4GT ZAGATO Side view
