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Auctions

2019 Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake for sale

In 2001, the British luxury automobile manufacturer presented the Aston Martin Vanquish grand tourer, and three years later, the Vanquish Zagato was presented at the International Geneva Motor Show. These cars were produced by the Italian coachbuilder Zagato, and only 325 units were produced of which 99 Coupés, 99 Volantes, 99 Shooting Brakes and just 28 Speedsters. One of them, the 2019 Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake is for sale.

This car is finished in the launch color of Lava Red over Pure Black and Spicy Red leather. It is in exceptional condition and is adorned with an elongated passenger cabin, three-dimensional “Z” motifs in the front grille and rear mesh, LED taillights similar to blades inspired by the track-only Vulcan, and many details such as two-tone wheels plus gold accenting on the grille and side strakes. Gold accents adorn the steering wheel center, gear lever and air vents.

Under the hood is a 5.9-L naturally aspirated V-12 engine with 592 hp (435 kW) mated to an eight-speed Touchtronic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. The digital odometer shows just 4,937 km.

This car has only had one owner, and is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The estimated value of the car is $450,000 – $550,000 USD.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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2019 Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake for sale
Tuning

Manhart MH2 700 II based on BMW M2 (G87)

Manhart continues to show why one of the world’s best tuners of BMW cars, and their latest project is the MH2 700 II. It is based on a car that has been the basis for the projects of this German tuner several times, the BMW M2 (G87).

This is not the first time that Manhart “plays” with the last generation of this model powered by an ICE. In April, we saw a unique edition based on this model, the Manhart MH2 GTR II 01 OF 01.

The car is finished in black with a decal set in Champagne, which is standard for most Manhart projects. It is equipped with a carbon kit that includes front bumper inserts, side skirts, and a front spoiler, kidney grille, hood, rear diffuser, rear spoiler and underbody by Alpha-N. Customers can choose between Variant 4 suspension kit or high adjustable spring kit and suspension tuning.

The interior has undergone certain changes. The front seats were retained while the rear seats were removed. A roll bar, harnesses by Schroth with belt tensioner and Manhart floor mats are installed.

The MH2 700 II got a new stainless steel exhaust system with valve control, sport downpipes with 200 cell HJS catalytic converters, 4 x 110 mm Manhart tailpipes in mate black. Customers can also choose a combination of a stainless steel exhaust system with valve control, race downpipes without catalytic converters, OPF-Delete pipes with 200 cells HJS catalytic converters and 4 x 110 mm Manhart tailpipes in matte black.

Under the hood is a 3.0-L biturbo engine (S58) with 748 hp (550 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. That’s a significant increase in power compared to the original model with 460 hp (338 kW) and (550 Nm) of torque.

The price of the upgrade has not been announced.

Source: Manhart

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Manhart MH2 700 II based on BMW M2 (G87)