1961 Aston Martin DB4 GTZ
The Aston Martin DB4 GTZ from the early 1960s is a stripped-down version of the DB4 GT…literally. Zagato lightened the DB4 GT to make it faster and nimbler. Many steel parts were replaced with aluminum. Some items, like the bumpers, were simply removed. The DB4 GTZ has a straight-six 3.7-liter engine with dual spark ignition, pumping out 314 hp. The Aston Martin DB4 GTZ is capable of 0-60 miles per hour in 6.1 seconds and a top speed of 154 mph. That’s still very respectable, even by today’s standards.
DS E-Tense
Meet your Best in Show co-winner. The DS E-Tense is a luxury electric coupe, the brainchild of European manufacturer Peugeot-Citroen. It was first unveiled this year in Geneva with much fanfare. It’s easy to see why, both on the outside and inside, as well as underneath. The DS E-Tense’s striking design was inspired by jewelry, which is why sharp angles, diamond shapes, and sharp contrasts are prevalent. The seats feature a watchband design and there’s even a watch integrated into the interior that can be removed and worn. What makes the E-Tense tick is an electric powertrain. Electric motors producing 396 horsepower make the DS luxury car a four-second-to-sixty all-wheel-drive performance car. Watch out Tesla!
McLaren 570GT
A bespoke McLaren 570GT sat on display in Chantilly as well, paired well with the classy fashion designer Jean-Paul Gaultier. The Special Operations team at McLaren put a few touches on the recently-released 570GT that sets it apart. Piano-black accents adorn the door sills and bumper insert. The exhaust is 30 percent lighter than stock, and heat shields are coated with golden titanium nitride tint to discolor tastefully with heat.
