Friday 6th February 2009

Pagani Zonda R

First official photos of Pagani's track toy

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Pagani has officially unveiled the first official photos of its track-only Zonda R. Just 16 of the 739bhp monsters will be built and just 10% of the Zonda F’s components will be carried over.

The 6.0-litre V12 is derived from the Mercedes CLK GTR race car and power will be dealt with via Pagani’s first ever paddle-shift gearbox. The wheelbase has been stretched by 47mm – the overall length is 394mm – and the track is increased by 50mm.

Zonda says the new coupe is designed to be ‘the ultimate performance at the racetrack without any implications of rules, except for safety.’ The Zonda R is made of a carbon fibre and titanium mix and tips the scales at 1,070kgs.

It can accelerate from 0-60mph in three seconds, on its way to a top speed of 233mph. The project began as a request from an Italo-American customer but now Zonda will build 16 for a cool $1.8million each.

 

[iluvmercs]

That looks absolutely stunning!
And that engine from a CLK GTR should be superb. I assume the gearbox is GTR, too?

But how come 16? A bit of random number, don't you think? Is there any significance to that number, for Pagani?

Darren

[sprinter885]

Only Monaco or Gulf residents need apply.

Certainly priced to rule out yer average Lottery winner..





I do want one though.

[Risotto]

I think I read in evo that they promised buyers they wouldn't make more than 15 customer cars and 1 for the factory.

[FourWheelDrift]

Perhaps they have only got access to 16 engines.

[Neil G60]

Evo had all of this information plus far more pictures and tech lowdown in a magazine which was delivered to me 2 weeks ago?

[munch997]

Risotto said:

I think I read in evo that they promised buyers they wouldn't make more than 15 customer cars and 1 for the factory.

yeah also in evo it says about changing gear in 20 milliseconds, almost F1 quick. I'd love to see one in the flesh... though were there not rumors of a road version?

[SleeperCell]

So does it use a semi-auto paddle shift gearbox or just a paddle operated sequential shift like on the old CLKGTR?

[Neil_H]

Automotive porn.

[leon9191]

I've got a birthday coming up and if I dont ask for anything until xmas can I have one please mam?

[munch997]

i think they said sequential and paddle shift

[carse]

'box is a 6 speed automated sequential unit made by Xrac.

[Jenny Tills]

Looks to me like a John Player Special version.

Does look lovely though.....

[Killer2005]

munch997 said:

Risotto said:

I think I read in evo that they promised buyers they wouldn't make more than 15 customer cars and 1 for the factory.

yeah also in evo it says about changing gear in 20 milliseconds, almost F1 quick. I'd love to see one in the flesh... though were there not rumors of a road version?

Apparently the next (and last) Zonda will be a road going version of the R

[mister.t]

I wonder if they will do insurance for me?

[munch997]

Killer2005 said:

munch997 said:

Risotto said:

I think I read in evo that they promised buyers they wouldn't make more than 15 customer cars and 1 for the factory.

yeah also in evo it says about changing gear in 20 milliseconds, almost F1 quick. I'd love to see one in the flesh... though were there not rumors of a road version?

Apparently the next (and last) Zonda will be a road going version of the R

is that the cinque version?

[pistolp]

Given how much harry metcalfe of Evo has spent on his C12s over the last year or two I hate to think what that bad boy would cost to keep up and running

And before all of you respond saying that 'if you're that rich it doesn't matter', I know that but it would still be jaw dropping I bet. The McLaren F1 used to cost £25,000 for a service when it was new. That must be more now and I bet this car would cost that for an oil change!

[Killer2005]

munch997 said:

Killer2005 said:

munch997 said:

Risotto said:

I think I read in evo that they promised buyers they wouldn't make more than 15 customer cars and 1 for the factory.

yeah also in evo it says about changing gear in 20 milliseconds, almost F1 quick. I'd love to see one in the flesh... though were there not rumors of a road version?

Apparently the next (and last) Zonda will be a road going version of the R

is that the cinque version?

[Miles Brown]

i'll have three please! Ok so I can't afford one but I can but dream...

[NORTS]

Neil G60 said:

Evo had all of this information plus far more pictures and tech lowdown in a magazine which was delivered to me 2 weeks ago?

Yes they did. The front cover was mega!

[dandarez]

I'll take all 16. Then sell them with 100% mark up, each £3.6 million each.
Once all have sold I'll be able to call myself a 'banker'