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Aston Martin DB AR1

Aston Martin DB AR1

Manufacturer	Aston Martin Limited
Production	2003–2004 (99 produced)
Predecessor	Aston Martin DB7 Zagato
Successor	Aston Martin One-77
Class	Grand tourer
Body style	2-door roadster
Layout	FR layout
Engine	6.0 L V12
Related	Aston Martin DB7

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 forAmerican 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”.

The DB AR1 uses the powerful 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.

The DB AR1 roadster sold for US $226,000.