Castagna, the Milanese atelier for cars run by an architect, used the Top Marques Monaco show to debut its 2007 Castagna Aznom.
The car is called Castagna Aznom, and in coachbuilt tradition utilizes the rebodied chassis from a Corvette Z06. Laid over that is a carbon fiber body that brings the entire car in at under 3,080 lbs. It probably looks much more elegant sitting on its wheels than it does on stands, but it appears absolutely mean from any angle. A grill reminiscent of the first Corvette gapes beneath a waspish-looking front end flanked by monumental wheel arches. From there, the curves, lines, vents and scoops don't stop until the 3-piece rear diffuser. Not apparent in the picture, the silhouette of the Castagna Aznom on
the Castagna site has mirrors mounted on the fenders on stalks.
No matter what you think of the looks, if Castagna's telling the truth, the Aznom is going to be excruciatingly quick: 700 hp, 701 lb-ft of torque, a 218 mph top speed, 3.4 seconds to 62 mph, and 9.5 to 124. You can expect the price to likewise be excruciatingly high. An official launch is slated for May.
Technical Specifications:
engine Cast Aluminum LS7 V8 w/Dry Sump Lubrication
position Front Longitudinal
valvetrain OHV, 2 Valves w/Cyl
fuel feed Sequential Fuel Injection
displacement 7011 cc / 427.8 cu in
bore 104.8 mm / 4.13 in
stroke 101.6 mm / 4.0 in
power 559.3 kw / 750 bhp @ 6200 rpm
hp per litre 106.97 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 535.71 bhp per tonne
torque 980 nm / 722.8 ft lbs @ 3800 rpm
drive wheels RWD w/Electronic Traction Control
body / frame Carbon Fibre BOdy over Hydroformed Steel Frame w/Aluminum & Magnesium Structural Components
front brakes Vented & Cross Drilled Rotors w/6 Piston Calipers, ABS
f brake size 356 mm / 14.0 in
rear brakes Vented & Cross Drilled Rotors w/4 Piston Calipers, ABS
r brake size 340 mm / 13.4 in
front tire size 285/30 20
rear tire size 335/30 20
steering Rack & Pinion w/Speed Sensitive Power Assist
f suspension Wishbones w/Upper & Lower Control Arms, Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Monotube Shock Absorbers
r suspension Wishbones w/Upper & Lower Control Arms, Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Monotube Shock Absorbers
weight 1400 kg / 3086 lbs
length 4444 mm / 175.0 in
width 1990 mm / 78.3 in
height 1240 mm / 48.8 in
transmission 6-Speed Manual
top speed 335 kph / 208.2 mph
0 - 60 mph 3.4 seconds
