Aston Martin DB AR1

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Aston Martin DB AR1
File:2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 by Zagato.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Aston Martin Limited
Production 2003–2004
(99 produced)
Designer Zagato
Body and chassis
Class Grand tourer
Body style 2-door roadster
Layout FR layout
Related Aston Martin DB7
Powertrain
Engine 6.0 L V12
Chronology
Predecessor Aston Martin DB7 Zagato
Successor Aston Martin V12 Zagato
File:Aston Marton DB-AR1 interior.jpg
The interior of the DB AR1

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 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.

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