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AGTZ Twin Tail Limited Edition

February 23, 2024 Francis Mitterrand

The Italian coachbuilding company Zagato in its 105-year long history has cooperated with the best car manufacturers such as Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, Bentley, BMW, Porsche, etc. Now, Zagato has unveiled a limited edition AGTZ Twin Tail based on the Alpine A110, and only 19 examples will be produced.

In the late 60s, Zagato produced the AGTZ Twin Tail based on the then Alpine A220, which current CEO Andrea Zagato claimed was two cars in one. Before and after transformation. Owners could decide which body type they wanted, converting the Longtail version to a Shorttail version after detaching the rear section. One was better on a fast track, the other on a more technically demanding road section.

This model is also equipped with a removable double rear end, so the car can be configured for road use or to achieve maximum speed thanks to the lower aero coefficient generated by the extended tail.

When it comes to the powertrain, Zagato didn’t reveal the details. The current Alpine A110 is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo gasoline engine with 249 hp (186 kW) and 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 4.5 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

The AGTZ Twin Tail will premiere in May at the Concours d’Elegance in Vila d’Este. Price, 650,000 euros.

Source: Zagato

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Unique AR Zagato Giulia SWB

December 21, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

Celebrating a century of collaboration between Alfa Romeo and Zagato, which began with the Giulia Quadrifoglio GTAm, the companies have unveiled a unique model, the AR Zagato Giulia SWB.

The car is based on a shortened platform of the standard Giulia, and its creation was the wish of an unnamed customer in Germany who is an avid collector of Zagato’s automotive creations. This time he suggested that he would like an Alfa whose exterior will be a reminder of the Alfa/Zagato models SZ and TZ.

This Coupé with two seats and two doors, under the carbon body, hides the mechanics from the most powerful and numerically limited edition of the Giulia Quadrifoglio, which bears the GTAm designation. It is powered by Ferrari’s 2.9-liter biturbo V6 engine with 540 hp (397 kW) and 443 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission instead of the standard 8-speed automatic transmission from the Giulia GTAm, which was the customer’s wish.

The car has been delivered to the customer, and the performance and price data of this unique car have not been published.

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Source: Alfa Romeo/Zagato

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Mostro Barchetta Zagato

June 1, 2022 M.K.

Recently, Maserati introduced its long-awaited convertible called the MC20 Cielo. The cars represent the next iteration of Maserati’s new supercar. However, for fans of retro design, the Italian company Zagato presented the Mostro Barchetta Zagato Powered by Maserati.

The cooperation between Zagato and Maserati started back in 1931, and this elegant convertible was inspired by the 1957 model, Materati 450S, but without sharp edges. It is equipped with a curved windshield in front of which is a long hood combined with an oval-shaped radiator grille, while the roof gives a comfortable interior.

When it comes to powertrain, Zagato offers two types of engines. For those who love the V8 engine there is a 4.2-liter naturally aspirated with 414 hp (304 kW) paired with a 6-speed manual sequential transmission. Second on offer is the 3.0-liter Nettuno V6 engine with 621 hp (457 kW) and 538 lb-ft (730 Nm) of torque. The same engine is used by the Maserati MC20 Cielo. The engine is paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. It will reach 62 mph in about 3 seconds with a top speed of 199 mph (320 km / h). It is mounted on 19-inch wheels wrapped in 255/40 R19 (front) and 295/35 R19 (rear) tires.