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AC 378 GT

2012Coachwork by Zagato

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
2012
Body style
Coupé
Engine
V8
Type
One-off
Production
1

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR

Coachbuilding, design & conversions

PRICE & SALES RECORD

Vehicle value

Original price
Not documented
Latest recorded sale
Not documented

01 / THE STORY

History & context

The AC 378 GT by Zagato represents a modern revival of the collaboration between Zagato and AC Cars, initially dating back to 1957. The first collaboration produced the one-off AC Ace Bristol Zagato, a stunning berlinetta GT featuring the iconic double bubble roof. Fast forward to the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, where Zagato and AC Cars introduced the 378 GT. Assembled at the AC plant in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, the AC 378 GT boasts bodywork characterized by soft, flowing lines, a design ethos that extends into the cabin. The interior embodies Zagato’s classic minimalist and rational approach, creating a harmonious and elegant driving environment. The car’s aluminium tubular structure is engineered to support a powerful American powertrain, specifically a 600 hp V8 engine sourced from the Chevrolet Camaro. This potent engine provides the 378 GT with exceptional performance, marrying European design with American muscle. Originally showcased under the name Perana Z-One in 2009, the 378 GT underwent rebranding and refinement before its official debut. Priced around €109,990, the vehicle offers a unique blend of Italian design excellence and robust American engineering. The 378 GT is a testament to the enduring legacy of the collaboration between two iconic automotive brands, delivering a modern sports car that honors its historical roots while embracing contemporary performance and design standards.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production
1
Production type
One-off

Engine & performance

Engine configuration
V8

Design & manufacture

Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Zagato
Designer · Documented
Norihiko Harada
Manufacturer · Documented
AC

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

Geneva General · legacy_preserved
Date
2012
Chassis
General

Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: _yoast_wpseo_primary_events. No award inferred.

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.

ReferenceSource type
Zagato — AC 378 GT Zagato 2012 www.zagato.it Design house model archive

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history1 dated records
  1. Unassigned chassis · Event

    Geneva

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