Aston Martin DB AR1
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| Manufacturer | Aston Martin Limited |
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| Production | 2003–2004 (99 produced) |
| Predecessor | Aston Martin DB7 Zagato |
| Successor | Aston Martin One-77 |
| Class | Grand tourer |
| Body style | 2-door roadster |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine | 6.0 L V12 |
| Related | Aston Martin DB7 |
The Aston Martin DB AR1 is a limited-edition grand tourer that was made by Aston Martin and Zagato for the United States market in 2003. The AR1 name stands for American Roadster 1. It was introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show in January 2003, when it had no convertible top at all.
The Zagato press release of January 2003 states: “It is based on the current DB7 Vantage Volante (convertible) and boasts revised bodystyle with coachwork by Zagato”.[1]
The DB AR1 uses the powerful 6.0 litre, 48-valve, V12 engine from the V12 Vanquish.
Only 99 examples were produced for sale; Aston Martin built one additional example for their own factory collection. It has a top speed of 186 mph (299 km/h) and a 0–60 mph acceleration time of 4.9 seconds.
The DB AR1 roadster sold for US $226,000.
[edit] Reference
- ^ "Aston Martin Zagato DB AR1". Seriouswheels.com. 2 January 2003. http://www.seriouswheels.com/cars/top-Aston-Martin-Zagato-DB-AR1.htm. Retrieved 30 September 2010.
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