We haven't even gotten around to digesting the full breadth of the Aston Martin V12 Zagato and we're already getting a close look at the race-spec version of the new Aston->ke13 supercar. Or at least something like it.

In preparation for the car's racing debut at the Nurburgring later this week, Aston Martin->ke13 gave the eager public a first-hand look at the race-spec version of the V12 Zagato. It might only be a rendering of the car, but at the very least, it gives us an idea on what to expect when the car officially makes its track debut on May 28, 2011 at the 53rd ADAC ACAS H&R-Cup VLN race.

Judging from the rendering, the race-spec V12 Zagato->ke3827 looks pretty much like the street-version with a couple of notable additions, including the prominent rear wing, the table-top front lip, and the black wheels.

That's as much as Aston is willing to share for now. But at least the wait won't be that long before we see the race-spec version in the flesh. Good timing too, considering that the 24 Hours of Nurburgring is scheduled for June 25 and 26, 2011 and Aston Martin will be fielding two V12 Zagatos in the annual endurance race.

UPDATE 07/14/2011: Aston Martin has unveiled a new official video in which they reveal the two V12 Zagato racers at the Nurburgring 24hr race. Check out the two cars as they take part in a grueling test of endurance, engineering, and driver skill. Enjoy!

2011 Aston Martin V12 Zagato Racer

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David King's comments on the racer

Aston Martin’s Head of Motorsport, David King said: "For V12 Zagato today was all about working on our race setup and developing the car ahead of the 24-hour race. Clearly, the car is still in the very early stages of development having only been unveiled a week ago and it was important for us to take as much learning and data as possible from today and give our drivers chance to familiarise themselves with the car. In terms of our other runners, the V12 Vantage was very unfortunate to be caught up in an incident on the first lap but managed to limp to the pits where the team heroically made the necessary repairs to get it running and back in the race. Today’s major highlight though proved our V8 Vantage with Darren (Turner) and Jurgen (Stumpf) who drove superbly to a second in class finish."

Race Results and Information

05/31/2011: This past weekend the V12 Zagato Racer completed its first run under race conditions in the 53rd ADAC ACAS H&R-Cup VLN race at the Nürburgring. Naturally, the car experienced some minor issues, but the data obtained in the race will be used to tweak the vehicle just before the 24-hour race next month where two V12 Zagatos will be competing.

06/22/2011: Aston Martin will enter this weekend's Nürburgring 24 hours race with two V12 Zagato Racers. The first is race car number 3, nicknamed ‘Zag’ (red) which will be piloted by Aston Martin CEO, Dr. Ulrich Bez. The second racer is a green V12 Zagato (nicknamed ‘Zig’) - car number 5 for the race - which was prepared by the small team based at Aston Martin’s global headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire. The 'Zig' will be driven by One-77 Chief Engineer Chris Porritt.