Aston Martin V12 Zagato: Which Version Should You Buy?
The choice is unusually straightforward: the Aston Martin V12 Zagato catalogue contains one generation, one Coupe body style, and one version—the 5.9 MT—produced from 2011 to 2012. There are no alternative engines, transmissions, or generations to compare in the supplied data.
The choice is unusually straightforward: the Aston Martin V12 Zagato catalogue contains one generation, one Coupe body style, and one version—the 5.9 MT—produced from 2011 to 2012. There are no alternative engines, transmissions, or generations to compare in the supplied data. Choosing a V12 Zagato therefore means deciding whether the 5.9 MT suits your priorities: 517 hp, a 6-speed Manual gearbox, RWD, 0–100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, and a top speed of 305 km/h. Price, reliability, engine problems, and cars for sale are not measured in the data, so they cannot determine the recommendation.
Aston Martin V12 Zagato generations compared
The V12 Zagato has one recorded generation, named 1 generation, covering 2011–2012. It is a Coupe with one modification, the 5.9 MT. Because no later generation, restyling, or second body type appears in the data, there is no generational change in power, performance, drivetrain, economy, or weight to assess.
The model years do not create separate technical choices either. The 5.9 MT itself runs from 2011 to 2012, matching the complete production period of the 1 generation. On the supplied figures, a 2011 V12 Zagato and a 2012 V12 Zagato cannot be separated by engine output, gearbox, drive, acceleration, top speed, or fuel consumption. Any condition, history, equipment, or market-price differences between individual cars are not measured.
Aston Martin V12 Zagato engine and specs
| Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Cylinder layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9 MT | 517 hp (380 kW) at 6500 rpm | 570 Nm at 5750 rpm | 5935 cc | Gasoline, 98 | 12 | V-shaped | No | 6-speed Manual | RWD |
The 5.9 MT uses a Front, longitudinal engine with Distributed injection (multi-point). It has 4 valves per cylinder, a compression ratio of 10.9, and a bore-and-stroke measurement of 89 × 79.5. No boosted alternative is listed, so buyers are not choosing between different induction systems.
Calculated from the supplied displacement and output, the 5.9 MT produces approximately 87.1 hp per litre. Its torque output is approximately 96.0 Nm per litre. Those ratios describe the only available version rather than establishing an advantage over another V12 Zagato modification.
Aston Martin V12 Zagato performance and fuel economy
| Version | 0–100 km/h | 0–60 mph | Top speed | City consumption | Highway consumption | Combined consumption | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9 MT | 4.2 sec | not measured | 305 km/h | 24.3 L/100 km | 11.7 L/100 km | 16.4 L/100 km | 388 g/km |
The performance case for the 5.9 MT is clear: it reaches 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and has a 305 km/h maximum speed. A separate 0–60 mph result is not measured, so it should not be inferred from the 0–100 km/h figure.
Fuel use varies substantially by driving cycle. The 5.9 MT consumes 24.3 L/100 km in the city and 11.7 L/100 km on the highway, a difference of 12.6 L/100 km. Its combined result is 16.4 L/100 km. MPG is not measured, and no second version is available to offer lower recorded consumption. The emissions figure is 388 g/km of CO₂, while the eco class is not measured.
Aston Martin V12 Zagato dimensions and weight
| Version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Fuel tank | Front wheels | Rear wheels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9 MT | 1680 kg | 1900 kg | 110 mm | 80 L | 255/35 R19 | 295/30 R19 |
The difference between gross and kerb weight is 220 kg. Using kerb weight and maximum power, the 5.9 MT carries approximately 3.25 kg per horsepower, equivalent to about 307.7 hp per tonne. These are calculated comparisons within the supplied data, not separate factory measurements.
The front wheels are 255/35 R19 and the rear wheels are 295/30 R19. Both axles use Independent, spring suspension and Ceramic ventilated brakes. Overall length, width, height, wheelbase, cargo capacity, and seating capacity are not measured.
Aston Martin V12 Zagato problems and reliability
Engine problems and reliability are not measured in the supplied data. Service intervals, repair costs, component life, warranty coverage, accident history, and maintenance records are also not measured. The technical catalogue therefore cannot identify a more reliable model year or claim that either 2011 or 2012 is the safer purchase.
For the same reason, price and listings for an Aston Martin V12 Zagato for sale are not measured. The data cannot establish how much extra money one year costs, whether that premium is justified, or what a particular car includes for its asking price.
Which Aston Martin V12 Zagato version should you buy?
Buy the 5.9 MT if you want the V12 Zagato represented by this catalogue: a 2011–2012 Coupe with 517 hp, 570 Nm, a 6-speed Manual transmission, RWD, 4.2-second acceleration to 100 km/h, and a 305 km/h top speed. It is the only version, so there is no lower-powered entry choice, automatic alternative, AWD option, or more economical V12 Zagato modification in the data.
There is likewise no numerically supported reason to favor 2011 over 2012. Both years belong to the same 1 generation and the same 5.9 MT production span. Since price, condition, history, and reliability are not measured, the final choice between individual cars must rest on information outside this catalogue. On specifications alone, every buyer reaches the same answer: 5.9 MT, because it is the complete V12 Zagato range rather than one option among several.