| Lagonda Taraf | |
|---|---|
.jpg) At the Goodwood Festival of Speed, 2015 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Aston Martin |
| Production | 2015–2016 120 units |
| Assembly | United Kingdom: Gaydon, Warwickshire |
| Designer | Marek Reichman (2014) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car |
| Body style | 4-door saloon |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Platform | vertical–horizontal |
| Related | Aston Martin DB9 Aston Martin Rapide |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.9 L Aston Martin V12 |
| Transmission | 8-speed ZF 8HP70 (Touchtronic III) automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,189 mm (125.6 in)[1] |
| Length | 5,396.5 mm (212.5 in)[1] |
| Width | 1,917.5 mm (75.5 in)[2] |
| Height | 1,389 mm (54.7 in)[2] |
| Kerb weight | 4,398 lb (1,995 kg)[3] |
The Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf is a full-size luxury car produced in 2015 and 2016 by the British carmaker Aston Martin under its Lagonda marque. Designed by Marek Reichman and considered "the finest of fast cars" by Aston Martin,[4][5] the vehicle is based upon the same chassis as the DB9 and Rapide, namely the vertical–horizontal platform. The Taraf debuted in Dubai in 2014, with manufacture commencing in the subsequent year at the facility in Gaydon, Warwickshire. Initially intended for sale exclusively in the Middle Eastern market with a limited run of 100 units, Aston Martin later expanded the car's availability to several other countries and ultimately built 120.
The Taraf has a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration time of 4.4 seconds and a maximum speed of 314 km/h (195 mph). The car features Aston Martin's 5.9-litre engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission manufactured by ZF Friedrichshafen. At its launch, the Taraf was the most expensive saloon in the world, priced at over US$1 million. Car critics and reviewers mostly appreciated its handling ability but criticised its steep price.
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- ^ a b MacKenzie, Angus (18 February 2016). "2016 Lagonda Taraf review: the $1 million hand-built sedan by Aston Martin". Motor Trend. Archived from the original on 4 March 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ Duff, Mike (4 February 2016). "Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf 2015-2016 review". Autocar. Archived from the original on 6 June 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
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