Descripción
The only delivery mileage KZ1 in the world and the last 1 of 5 built. To be offered by Silverstone Auctions as part of the 'Race Retro 2021' live online auction on the weekend of 27th and 28th March. Please see our website for full details on this vehicle and further instructions on how to register for bidding.
2007 Ascari KZ1 (1 of 5 Production cars in the world)
The only delivery mileage KZ1 in the world and the last 1 of 5 built.
Lot Number: 242. To be Auctioned on Saturday 27th of March.
GUIDE PRICE: £200, 000 - £300, 000
Carbon fibre tub and body, 500bhp 5-litre BMW V8 (S62) dry-sumped and mid-mounted, CIMA six-speed manual box, double wishbone suspension, AP Racing brakes with ant-lock and weighs 1300kg
0-60 in 3. 7 secs, 0-100mph in 8 seconds and 200mph+
In a private collection, one owner and 334 miles from new
UK registered and currently on SORN
Finished in Dark Green Metallic. Fabulous bespoke interior in Sage and Cream leather
Lot location: Ronda, Malaga, Spain. Sold in absentia, lot is available to view in Spain and the buyer will need to collect from there
The KZ1 featured a mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive layout and was built with a carbon fibre chassis and body. This extensive use of carbon fibre greatly contributed to it weighing in at only 1330kg, which was significantly less than some of its contemporary rivals. The engine was a naturally-aspirated, 4. 9-litre BMW V8 (S62) lifted from the E39 M5 and this was further developed to provide a substantial increase in power to 500bhp compared to the 400bhp of the variant in the M5. The official numbers were 0-60 in 3. 7seconds, 0-100mph in 8. 0 seconds and 200mph +.
With a team of 30 highly skilled craftsmen and in excess of 1, 000 man-hours per car, it’s not surprising that each KZ1 cost £400, 000 to build which is not great when you consider that the advertised selling price was £235, 000 making it the second most expensive British car at the time. Only five cars ever made it to being road registered.
Silverstone Auctions are proud to offer the only delivery-mileage KZ1 in the world and the last one ever built. This car has never been offered for sale previously having formed part of a private collection in sunny Spain. Built at Banbury, this KZ1 was the last of the five produced and has covered just 334 miles from new. It’s right-hand drive, UK registered and is currently on SORN. (potential UK buyers will need to make enquiries about any VAT liabilities).
The Ascari KZ1 was regarded by all as well-engineered and hugely competent. It was quick with a super six-speed gearbox, handled predictably and offered immense amounts of grip. Contrary to what you might expect from a low volume maker, the interior was absolutely superb and totally bespoke, no ‘parts-bin’ switches here. This is a very good looking car, particularly finished in the Dark Metallic Green that we have here.
A signed letter from Klaas Zwart will accompany the car confirming its status as one of five production cars ever built.
Offered in absentia, the Ascari is currently in Malaga and is available to view by appointment in Ronda, Malaga, Spain. We appreciate that travel to Spain is currently difficult but this is a virtually new supercar that could well turn out to be a sensible investment, and you won’t see another one!
A video of the car is available to view here: https:// youtu. be/ Vnz2FBhu50M
