< PreviousMercedes AMG GT C Roadster Specifications: ConfigurationM178 V8 LocationFront, longitudinally mounted Constructionaluminium block and head Displacement3,982 cc / 243 cu in Valvetrain4 valves / cylinder, DOHC Fuel feedDirect Fuel Injection LubricationDry sump AspirationTurbo Power549 bhp / 410 KW @ 5,750 - 6,750 rpm Torque680 Nm / 502 ft lbs @ 1,900 - 5,750 rpm autobabes.com.au high cornering speeds and gives the driver optimum, highly precise road feedback right up to the very high cornering limits. In the Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster the sports suspension is combined with the AMG RIDE CONTROL continuously variable, adaptive damping system. The system is electronically controlled and automatically adapts the damping on each wheel to the current handling situation, the speed and the road conditions. As standard the new Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster responds even more sensitively thanks to the active rear axle steering that had its debut in the Mercedes-AMG GT R. The system offers an ideal combination of agility and stability - handling characteristics that are normally in direct conflict. Up to a speed of 100 km/h, the rear wheels are turned in the opposite direction to the front wheels, the Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster turns into corners with significantly higher agility as a result, delivering even more driving pleasure and requiring less steering input. In day-to-day driving the driver also benefits from a reduced turning circle, for example when turning off or parking. Once the speed of the AMG GT C Roadster exceeds 100 km/h, the system turns the rear wheels in the same direction as the front wheels. This noticeably improves handling stability. At the same time, the lateral force on the rear wheels builds up considerably faster when changing direction, which makes the response to steering inputs quicker. The driver also notices the high grip and stability of the Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster during rapid changes of direction, without the usual tendency for the rear to break out. As standard the AMG GT C Roadster is equipped with an electronically controlled locking differential at the rear axle (Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster: mechanical locking differential), which is integrated into the compact transmission housing. Its sensitive and rapid control elevates the physical handling limits to a new level. It not only further improves the grip of the driven wheels, but also increases the cornering speeds at the limit. The interior design echoes the design lines of the exterior. The dashboard autobabes.com.au places an extreme emphasis on width, creating an impression of a powerful wing. The high beltlines, concave door panels, dynamically rising centre console and low seat position perfectly integrate the driver into the cockpit. The new, light-coloured interior in macchiato beige Exclusive nappa STYLE leather is available for the first time, lending the open-top sports car even more individuality and exclusivity. The optionally available AMG performance seats provide even more lateral support with more heavily contoured backrest and seat cushion side bolsters. For the first time the AMG performance seat is also optionally available with the AIRSCARF neck-level heating system, which makes open-air driving enjoyable even in low outside temperatures. The air vent is seamlessly integrated into the seat’s head restraint area. To meet the individual preferences of customers, the temperature of the warm airflow can be set in three stages. Customers wishing to enjoy comfortable temperatures even on very hot summer days will also opt for the seat climate control, which is also available exclusively for the AMG performance seat for the first time. The intensity of the climatisation can also be set in three stages. The Burmester surround sound system and the Burmester high-end surround sound system ensure a very special musical experience in the AMG GT Roadster. Both systems benefit from an innovation developed jointly by AMG and Burmester: the Externed Coupled Subwoofer (ECS). This new bass sound reproduction system with an extremely low bass range turns the open two-seater into a mobile concert stage. Instead of a subwoofer box of limited dimensions, ECS uses the entire interior as a bass box. This is made possible by a special aperture in the right rear wheel arch. The subwoofer is connected to the bodyshell via this aperture, transmitting the impressive sound. Specifications (Cont’d): Front Brakesventilated discs, 390mm (15.4 in), ABS Rear brakesventilated discs, 360mm (14.2 in), ABS GearboxAMG Speedshift DCT 7 speed Automatic ClutchDual clutch DriveRear wheel drive Weight1,660 kilo / 3,660 lbs Wheels (fr/r)9J x 19 / 12J x 20 Tyres (fr/r)265/35 - R19 / 305/30 - R20 Top Speed316 km/h (196 mph) 0-100 km/h3.7 sShell V-PowerFerrari fuel for the road!autobabes.com.au ROAD TESTautobabes.com.au “ The Vanquish Zagato Volante has a power output of 692Hp and a 0-100k speed of 3.7 seconds, placing it among the most powerful in the world ! Driven by overwhelming customer interest for the previously revealed Coupe, the Vanquish Zagato Volante will be strictly built to a limited production run of 99 cars at Aston Martin’s headquarters in Gaydon, England. Vanquish Zagato Volante is the latest creation from a collaboration that reaches back over nearly six decades, beginning with the beautifully muscular DB4 GT Zagato race car of 1960 and includes the DB7 Vantage Zagato of 2002, 2011’s V12 Vantage Zagato and the most recent Vanquish Zagato Coupe announced earlier this year. Previous Aston Martin Zagato convertibles have included the striking V8 Vantage Volante, first shown in Geneva in 1987 and the DB AR1 in 2003. Developed as an open-topped Zagato-bodied DB7 and also limited to 99 units, DB AR1 was similarly designed for the North American market and is considered today an established collectible by automotive connoisseurs worldwide. The Vanquish Zagato Volante will be a powerful addition to the Astonautobabes.com.au Martin and Zagato lineage, embodying Aston Martin’s inherent refinement and capabilities, as well as Zagato’s characteristic design details. Both cars share an enhanced version of Aston Martin’s iconic V12 powertrain, increasing its output to 592bhp with a projected 0-60mph time of 3.7 seconds. The Vanquish Zagato Volante shares its proportions with the Coupe, a quintessential Aston Martin form with a classic Zagato twist, evoked by round tail light reflectors that use the same ‘bladed’ LED technology as the Aston Martin Vulcan supercar. The twin cowls on the rear deck blend into the leading edge of the luggage compartment, concealing a bespoke folding hood derived from the mechanism used in the Vanquish Volante. Carbon fibre sills around the lower body create a pronounced horizontal emphasis that runs from front to rear. “Just like the Coupe, we have emphasised the way surfaces change and intersect to create a muscular form. We’ve endeavoured to create an elegant, flowing shape that really works to emphasise the car’s sculpted rear haunches,” says Aston Martin’s EVP and Chief Creative Officer, Marek Reichman. Inside, the Vanquish Zagato Volante continues the fine tradition of Aston Martin craftsmanship. Aston Martin’s specialist ‘Q’ division can add further personalisation and enhancement to a cabin finished with rich and highly luxurious materials, including herringbone carbon- fibre, anodized bronze detailing and the finest Bridge of Weir leather. The Volante features the unique signature ‘Z’ quilt pattern stitch on both seat and door sections, as well as the celebrated trademark Zagato ‘Z’ embossed on the headrests and stitched into the centre console. “The Vanquish Zagato Volante illustrates the ways in which Aston Martin design can evolve in collaboration with such a trusted and long-standing partner,” says Reichman. “Vanquish Zagato Volante continues Aston Martin’s new century of innovation and creativity, strengthening the association between these great automotive marques in the process.”autobabes.com.auEngine Configuration90º V12 LocationFront, longitudinally mounted Constructionalloy block and head Displacement5,935 cc / 362.2 cu in Compression11.0:1 Valvetrain4 valves / cylinder, DOHC Fuel feedDirect Fuel Injection AspirationNaturally Aspirated Power591 bhp / 441 KW BHP/Liter100 bhp / liter autobabes.com.auDrivetrain Bodyaluminium, magnesium alloy and composite body panels Chassisbonded aluminium and carbon VH structure Suspension (fr/r)double wishbones, coil springs, monotube adap- tive dampers, anti-roll bar Steeringrack-and-pinion, electronic assistance, speed sensitive Brakes (fr/r)ventilated carbon ceramic discs, ABS GearboxTouchtronic 2 6 speed Automatic DriveRear wheel drive Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Volante Dimensions Wheels (fr/r)9J x 20 / 11.5J x 20 Tyres (fr/r)255/35 ZR20 / 305/30 ZR20 Performance figures 0-100 km/h3.9 s autobabes.com.auNext >