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== History ==
{{List Of Ascari Models}}
{{List Of Ascari Models}}Ascari Cars was established in Dorset, England in 1995, by Klaus Zwaart, a racer of historic Formula One cars. A dedicated team of race professionals set out to develop their first limited-edition super car, the Ascari Ecosse, which was launched in 1998.
'''Ascari Cars Ltd.''' is a British [[automobile]]  manufacturer based in Banbury, United Kingdom. The company was named after [[Alberto Ascari]] (1918 - 1955) who was the first double world [[Formula 1]] champion.  Besides manufacturing cars, Ascari also manages a racetrack, [[Race Resort Ascari]]. 
The history of Ascari is rooted in motor racing heritage. They were inspired and named after Alberto Ascari (1918 - 1955) who was the first double world Formula 1 champion.
 
In 2000 Ascari built a new facility in Banbury, to develop their second car, the Ascari KZ1, and to house Team Ascari's racing assets. For the first time the road-and-race side of the Ascari group came together in one place under one roof.
Ascari Cars was established in Dorset, England in 1995. Its first limited-edition car, the [[Ascari Ecosse]], was launched in 1998. After the release of the Ecosse, Dutch businessman [[Klaas Zwart]] purchased the company.
To complete the Ascari experience, in 2000 Ascari began to develop the first Race Resort in the world. Situated in a beautiful secluded valley in the south of Spain (Ronda), visitors can experience a totally new concept, where both high-speed adrenalin and luxurious relaxation are on offer at a modern race circuit.
 
In 2000 Ascari built a new facility in Banbury.  Ascari's second car, the [[Ascari KZ1]], was developed at Banbury, which also housed Team Ascari's racing assets.  
 
Also in 2000, Ascari also began developing a racetrack near Ronda, in southern Spain. The track was accompanied by a resort, with several road and racing cars available to visitors to test, including former [[Formula One]] machinery.
 
In series 10, episode 10 of ''[[Top Gear]]'' the test track was used to test the [[BMW M3]], the [[Audi RS6]] and the [[Mercedes C Class]] 63AMG.


== Future models ==
== Future models ==


== Current models ==
== Current models ==
*[[Ascari GT3]]
*[[Ascari KZ1R GT3]]
*[[Ascari A10]]
*[[Ascari A10]]
*[[Ascari KZ1]]
*[[Ascari KZ1]]
*[[Ascari KZ1-R]]
*[[Ascari KZR-1]]
== Discontinued models ==
== Discontinued models ==
*[[Ascari FG-T]]
*[[Ascari FG-T]]
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== External links ==
== External links ==
[http://www.ascari.net/Ascari Official Website]
*[http://www.ascari.net/ Ascari Official Website]


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Ascari Cars Ltd. is a British automobile manufacturer based in Banbury, United Kingdom. The company was named after Alberto Ascari (1918 - 1955) who was the first double world Formula 1 champion. Besides manufacturing cars, Ascari also manages a racetrack, Race Resort Ascari.

Ascari Cars was established in Dorset, England in 1995. Its first limited-edition car, the Ascari Ecosse, was launched in 1998. After the release of the Ecosse, Dutch businessman Klaas Zwart purchased the company.

In 2000 Ascari built a new facility in Banbury. Ascari's second car, the Ascari KZ1, was developed at Banbury, which also housed Team Ascari's racing assets.

Also in 2000, Ascari also began developing a racetrack near Ronda, in southern Spain. The track was accompanied by a resort, with several road and racing cars available to visitors to test, including former Formula One machinery.

In series 10, episode 10 of Top Gear the test track was used to test the BMW M3, the Audi RS6 and the Mercedes C Class 63AMG.

Future models

Current models

Discontinued models

See also

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ASCARI

Current

A10 · KZ1

Historic

Ecosse

Racing

FG-T · A410 · KZR-1 · KZ1R GT3

Concept

FGT Concept ·


Race Resort Ascari · Ascari Racing · Alberto Ascari


Klaas Zwaart Corporate website independent


External links