Zagato AGTZ Twin Tail

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Zagato AGTZ Twin Tail
Overview
Manufacturer Zagato
Production2024 (to commence)
Body and chassis
Body style 2-door coupé
Powertrain
Engine 1.8 L Renault TCe M5Pt (Nissan MR18DDT) turbocharged I4

The Zagato AGTZ Twin Tail is a sports car produced by Zagato and introduced in 2024.

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Overview

In February 2024, the Italian design studio and bodyworks presented its first project under its own Zagato brand since the 1990s. The small-volume vehicle was created on the initiative of the Polish company La Squadra from Katowice, constituting a modern interpretation of the Alpine A220 racing car from 1969, known for its participation in Le Mans series races. [1]

The Alpine A110 sports car was used as the technical basis on which the body was based. [2] At the same time, Zagato has developed a unique styling project focusing on references to the classic A220, depicting widely spaced, oval headlights, as well as extensive air intakes in the hood, bumpers and fenders. A characteristic solution is the variable length of the body, which can be obtained by removing an applied aerodynamically shaped panel. [3] Apart from the manufacturer's markings, there were no changes to the passenger cabin, and Zagato did not interfere with the technical parameters of the 1.8-liter Alpine petrol engine. [4]

Sale

The AGTZ Twin Tail was created in a strictly limited series to 19 units. At the time of its premiere, the Italian company declared that the price for the basic copy was EUR 650,000. [5] The project partner, the Katowice dealership group La Squadra, was responsible for the promotional activities and sales of the vehicle. [6]

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References

  1. "AGTZ Twin Tail - La Squadra i Zagato wskrzesiły historię Alpine A220. Dosłownie - będą dwa nietuzinkowe auta" (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  2. "Supersamochód ze sprytnym "patentem". To projekt włoskiego Zagato i polskiego dilera" (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  3. "Zagato AGTZ Twin Tail Is A $700,000 Alpine A110 With A Removable Rear End". Carscoops. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  4. "Zagato's New Sports Car Has A Removable Long-Tail Rear Bumper". Top Gear. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  5. "Polski dealer z Katowic i Zagato pokazali sensacyjny supersamochód. Ma dwie długości" (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-02-22.
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