Aston Martin V8 Zagato Volante

The Aston Martin V8 Zagato Volante made its debut at the 1987 Geneva Auto Show and was offered at an even more limited run of only 25, although a total of 37 were eventually made due to high demand. Styling changes from the coupe include flip-up front headlight covers and the removal of the hood bulge, which was not required with the less powerful engine. Not all the Aston Martin V8 Zagato Volantes had the flip-up light covers however.

The Aston Martin V8 Zagato was first shown as a design at Geneva in 1985. All 50 copies were bought on the basis of drawings and a scale model. Three prototypes appeared a year later at Geneva in 1986.

Technical Specifications

• Engine: dohc V8, 5341 cc, 432 bhp @ 6200 rpm, 395 lbs-ft @ 5100 rpm
• Transmission: 5-speed manual
• Suspension
  • Front: independent wishbones, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
  • Rear: de Dion axle, Watt linkage, trailing links, coil springs, adjustable telescopic dampers
• Brakes: Servo assisted vented front/rear discs
• Length: 14'5" (4390 mm)
• Width: 6'1" (1860 mm)
• Height: 4'3" (1295 mm)
• Wheelbase: 8'7"
• Weight: 1650 kg (Coupe) 1685 kg (Volante)
• Top Speed: 186 mph
• 0-60 mph: 4.8 sec.

• Price New: £95,000 (Coupe) £125,000 (Volante)
• Production: 52 (Coupe) 37 (Volante)
• Production Dates
  • Aston Martin V8 Zagato: 1986 - 1988
  • Aston Martin V8 Zagato Volante: 1987 - 1988