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The Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato was introduced in 1960 at the London Motor Show. It was basically a DB4 GT improved by the Zagato factory in Italy, by Ercole Spada. The Zagato’s engine produced 314 hp (234 kW), a 0 to 60 mph acceleration of just 6.1 seconds and a top speed of 153 mph (246 km/h). Initially the factory had plans to produce 25 cars, but demand wasn’t as strong as expected and production ceased at the 20th unit. Nowadays the car sells for around £750,000.
The DB4 GT Zagato was raced in the 1962 Le Mans 24 Hours race by such famous names as Roy Salvadori and Jim Clark. In 1991, 4 unutilised chassis numbers were put to use. With the approval of Aston Martin, four DB4 chassis were appropriately uprated to GT specifications. The chassis were then sent to Zagato’s Milan workshop to be bodied. To familiarize the workforce with construction techniques of the 60′s, an original DB4 GT Zagato went sent along to be dismantled. These cars were known as the Sanction II cars. They were outwardly identical, but several changes were affected in the interest of better handling. Each of these cars sold for over $1,000,000.
Bentley Arnage Modification
In 2001, the Arnage RL, a long-wheelbase limousine model, was launched.
Available only as a bespoke (“Mulliner”) model, each RL was customised to the desires of the buyer. The RL, however, was also the first of a new series of Arnages which would break Bentley from its BMW-rooted past permanently, as well as presenting a challenge to that company’s attempt to revive Rolls-Royce sales.
The RL was larger than any contemporary limousine, notably including those from its former sister company. Wheelbases ranged from 3336 mm (131 in) to 3566 mm (140 in) and even 3844 mm (151 in), the latter two including a 100 mm (3.9 in) increase in the height of the roof. The suspension was retuned for the added weight, allowing the larger car to still handle well. Many RL models are ordered with armoured elements, reflecting the car’s clientelle. In fact, some of the “basic” car’s components were armoured from the start. But a full B6 package was also available for $243,000.00 to $300,000.00, offering protection from assault weapons and grenades. The RL remains in production as of 2006.
Notable, though overlooked on the RL’s introduction, was an entirely reworked engine. Where the Red Label had merely freshened the Turbo RT’s engine, the RL featured an entirely reworked version of the old 6.75 L V8. More than half of the engine’s parts were completely new, with Bosch Motronic ME7.1.1 engine management replacing the old Zytec system and two small Garrett T3 turbochargers replacing the single large T4. This new engine developed 400 hp (298 kW) and 616 ft·lbf (835 N·m), and was said to be capable of meeting all future emissions requirements. Bentley Arnage R at the 2006 Salon International de l’Auto Enlarge Bentley Arnage R at the 2006 Salon International de l’Auto In 2002, Bentley updated the Red Label as the series two Arnage R. This model was launched to contrast the Arnage T, which was developed to be more sporting. The Arnage R features two Garrett T3 turbochargers, as with the
RL.
The Arnage T, also from 2002, was claimed to be the most powerful roadgoing Bentley at its launch at the Detroit Motor Show. As with the Arnage R, there were twin turbochargers, but tuned to develop 450 hp (340 kW) and 645 lbf ft (875 N·m). The Arnage T’s 0–60 mph time is 5.5 s; a top speed of 168 mph (270 km/h) is claimed. All Arnage R and T models share the same 3116 mm (122.7 in) wheelbase. The Arnage range was facelifted in 2004, with a front end resembling that of the new Continental GT. For the 2007 model year, Garrett turbochargers were replaced with low inertia Mitsubishi units designed to improve engine response. The engine was mated to a version of the 6 speed ZF transmission found in the Continental range.e than the current top-of-the-line 125 kW (170 hp) model.
Audi TT Modification
With its Abt-Audi TT-R, Abt Sportsline has won the title in the DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters), which was the biggest success in the history of the company. And according to the corporate motto “From the race track to the street”, the world’s leading tuning company for makes of the Volkswagen-concern has created a new highlight off the track as well: the Abt TT-limited II. “We want to give people the pure motorsport feeling for road use”, says managing director and DTM-driver Christian Abt. The result incorporates pure passion with 195 kW (265 hp), quattro drive and a fascinating sport package.
The DTM-connection can’t remain unnoticed. With the front section and the famous Abt logo on the radiator, the sporty provenance of the TT-limited II becomes clear at first sight. The connection becomes even more apparent at the back: the Abt rear wing, derived from the DTM-winning Abt-Audi TT-R, provides the best possible downforce. Below that, the rear cover including carbon diffuser and four-pipe exhaust silencer refers to pure motorsport power. “Our experience from the race track provided the ideal basis for our TT-limited II”, says Christian Abt.
With so much power, the performance of the brakes is especially important. Therefore, Abt Sportsline has mounted its sport braking system to the front and the rear axle of the RS6. Apart from the looks, the double-ventilated brake disks with the dimension 380 x 32 millimetres (front) and 322 x 32 millimetres (rear) ensure more safety and lighter handling of the super sports car. Larger pistons result into more braking power, the disks provide more stability and increased durability.
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