2003 Aston MartinDB AR1
5.9L V12 · Zagato Coachwork · 1 of 99
Currently in the private collection
Florida, United States · Lubeck Garage
The Aston Martin DB AR1 is among the rarest modern Astons: a roofless, Zagato-bodied roadster built for the American market after the DB7 Zagato coupe was not homologated for U.S. sale. "AR1" stands for American Roadster 1. It pairs DB7 Vantage V12 hardware with a pure open coachbuilt body, no permanent roof, and a run of 99 customer cars plus a single factory-retained example.
2003
The Zagato-bodied DB AR1 roadster in Racing Green, built without a roof for the American market. Wikimedia Commons · Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0
Full Specifications
Engine
5.9L V12
Power
420 hp
0–60 mph
~4.9 sec
Top Speed
~185 mph
Transmission
6-speed manual or 5-speed Touchtronic
Coachwork
Zagato open roadster
Production
99 customer cars + 1 factory
Weight
1,630 kg
Chronicle
Key Dates & Events
1960
The Aston Martin and Zagato collaboration begins with the DB4 GT Zagato.
2002
The DB7 Zagato coupe appears, but U.S. homologation constraints keep it from American buyers.
2 January 2003
The DB AR1 debuts at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
2003
Aston Martin confirms limited U.S.-market roadster production.
2003–2004
Production totals 99 customer cars plus one factory-retained example.
2003–2004
Cars use DB7 Vantage V12 power, with manual or Touchtronic transmission.