2006 Ferrari Zagato 575 GTZ: The Exotic Zagato Is Back With another Breathtaking Masterpiece
Back in 1956, the legendary Italian car designer Zagato created several models of the timeless 250 GTZ fast cars with Zagato trademark “double bubble roof” on the Ferrari chassis.
Known worldwide for being one of the most gorgeous-looking cars, this classic 250 GTZ supercar automobile has won various races and competitions in the last fifty years. It takes pride as being the highest value of any luxury and fast sports car in the market.During the production of the 350 GTZ hot fast cars, it became one of the most rewarding car productions for both Ferrari and Zagato. Unfortunately, this classic beauty was only manufactured for a few lucky clients by request, including the Italian sports car champion Camillo Luglio.
When Yoshiyuki Hayashi, a well-known Japanese exotic and historical fast car collector, asked Zagato of the possibility to develop a bodywork for his 575M, derived from the world-famous 250 GTZ Berlinetta.
Zagato informed Ferrari of this request just in time to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the classic 1956 fast auto Ferrari 250 GTZ. Coachbuilder Zagato and Ferrari agreed to build a new fast car derived from the 250 GTZ exclusively for Hayashi.
Just like the 250 GTZ, the new fast car, to be called the 575 “Zero”, will be made entirely of ultra-light aluminum with two-tone gray and silver paintwork, sporty lines, stylistic features and design trademarks from the 250 GTZ such as the double-bubble roofline.
The fast new car 575 GTZ will feature a V12 engine that produces 540 horsepower at 7250 rpm and 433 lb-ft of torque at 5250 rpm. The impressive V12 engine is expected to boost the car up to a top speed of 202 mph and rocket from zero to 60 mph in only four seconds.
This two-seater, retro and fast cool car includes a six-speed semi-automatic transmission with paddle shifters and is expected to fly zero to 100 mph for only 12.2 seconds.
For a high-performance Ferrari, Zagato designed a less imposing grid in its open mouth instead of a billet grille. Of course, this luxurious and fast sports car will be tagged by a trademark Ferrari horse on its bonnet and the Z of Zagato on its side.
Since the classic 250GTZ was introduced to the public in 1956 at Concours D’Elegance, Italy, the modern 575 GTZ was also presented in the exact location last April 22nd to the 24th.
Although Hayashi is not a lucky owner of the 250 GTZ, he is definitely the privileged owner of this one-of-a-kind classic interpretation. With a combination of retro look and 21st century refinement, the 2006 Ferrari Zagato 575 GTZ will definitely become the most powerful and famous super fast cars in the world.
2006 FERRARI ZAGATO 575 GTZ SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL INFO
- Price: N/A
- Curb Weight: 1690 lbs
- Height: 50.27 in
- Length: 179.13 in
- Drivetrain Layout: Front Engine/RWD
FUEL
- Capacity: 27.7 Gallons
- Average Fuel Economy (Miles per gallon): N/A
- Type: Gasoline - Petrol
TRANSMISSION
- Name: 6-speed Semi-Automatic with Paddle-shifters
- Speed: 6 Gears
- Type: Semi-automatic
Engine
- Type: V12
- Displacement: 350.8 Ci/ 5748 Cc
- Horsepower: 540 HP @ 7250 RPM
- Torque: 433 lbs-ft @ 5250 RPM
- Redline: N/A
Performance
- 0-60 mph: 4.2 seconds
- 0-100 mph: 12.25 seconds
- 200-ft Skidpad: na
- Top speed: 202 mph
- Braking (60-0 mph): na
- Slalom Speed: na
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