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 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 Steel body parts have been replaced by aluminum, bumpers removed, instead of glass inserted lightweight perspex.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 Side view
Despite the relatively limited success in sports, Aston Martin DB4 was considered one of the best cars in the class of Gran Turismo. There were 1,185 copies produced in this series. Modification of the Aston Martin DB4 GT was produced from 1959 to 1963 and left in an amount of 75 pieces. The fastest version - Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato appeared in 1959, including nineteen copies.