(July 7, 2011) Aston Martin today confirmed production of a limited number of the new V12 Zagato following its successful unveilings.

After winning the award for Design in the Concepts and Prototypes class at the prestigious Villa D’ Este Concours and then going on to prove its durability with the successful completion of the grueling 39th ADAC Nürburgring 24 Hour race, Aston Martin confirms that there is overwhelmingly and encouraging interest from customers to produce the V12 Zagato. 



The handmade exotic will have a limited run of 150 examples, with prices from about $527,000.

Aston Martin says there is more than enough interest from customers to confirm production.

Orders are now being taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Production is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2012.

The V12 Zagato uses a 6.0-liter engine to produce 510 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. The panels are made of handcrafted aluminum and carbon fiber. Aston Martin says each panel is formed using an English wheel and traditionally crafted body bucks. The Zagato influence can be seen in the double-bubble roof created from five separate pieces of material.

The car was created to pay homage to the Zagatos of the past, specifically the DB4GT Zagato, which was created 50 years ago.

Sources: Aston Martin, AutoWeek