We’re now just months away from the reveal of Pagani’s next model, the codenamed C9, so it’s not surprising that a trickle of special edition models are being released to mark the end of the line of the company’s first model, the world beating Zonda supercar. In the recent past we’ve seen cars like the RAK, 750, HH, Uno and Tricolore, and now we can add the Absolute to that list.

The new car features a bare carbon fiber body, with some elements finished with a matte look and others getting the gloss treatment. The central element is an Italian flag pinstripe running down the middle of the car.

No performance details have been released but the car is thought to be largely based on the Cinque platform, which means it will likely be running a 7.3-liter V-12 with a healthy 678 horsepower on tap. This should be enough to propel the car from 0-60 mph in just 3.4 seconds and see it reach a top speed of more than 220 mph.

The Pagani Zonda Absolute was reportedly commissioned by a customer in Hong Kong, though this can’t be confirmed as Pagani is traditionally very discreet with the details of its clientele.

The Pagani Zonda 760 RS is a unique model that is among the latest Zonda models to be produced. The history behind this supercar is quite interesting because it actually began as a custom built Zonda 750 requested by an Arab family, but when they canceled the order, Pagani transformed it into the 760 RS. The car delivers an impressive 760 HP making it capable of hitting a top speed of more than 217 mph, or so they say.

The carbon-fiber clad Pagani Zonda 760 RS is as exclusive as they come, but apparently, it’s not exclusive enough for Lewis Hamilton. The former Formula 1 World Champion has reportedly placed an order for a special edition Pagani Zonda.

It’s unclear what will set apart Hamilton’s car from the Zonda 760 RS, but reports suggest the ‘RS’ moniker will be replaced with ‘LH.’ While the special-edition Zonda 760 LH may keep the same engine, there’s a good chance it will be equipped with a manual gearbox. Hamilton has been reported as saying that his “company car has a paddle-change gearbox, so when I drive for fun, I want a manual.”

The powerful Zonda 760 RS is based on a Zonda F, with horsepower bumped up to 760—increases of 90 hp and 20 hp over the Cinque and Zonda R, respectively. Top speed is estimated at more than 217 mph. Pagani says it will keep building bespoke Zondas for customers who want them instead of the new Huayra and, of course, can afford them at more than $1 million a pop.

Officially, the Pagani Zonda’s production run lasted from 1999 through 2011, with just 206 examples ever built. Toward the end of the car’s production run, beginning in 2009, Pagani produced a track-only version of its supercar called the Zonda R.
Only 15 Zonda R models were built over the car’s lifespan, and it’s said these were created as a rolling testbed for Pagani’s latest masterpiece, the Huayra.

The Zonda R quickly proved itself as one of the fastest cars in the world, lapping the Nürburgring Nordschleife in an astonishing 6:47.

Now, Pagani has built an even faster version: the Zonda R Evolution.

The first photos of the Zonda R Evo have surfaced thanks to the guys at Prototype0. They were taken at a recent Pagani gathering coinciding with the Mille Miglia taking place in Italy last week.

Pagani is yet to reveal official details for the car but GTSpirit has managed to dig up some details.

The car will reportedly come with an 800-horsepower version of the Zonda R’s 6.0-liter V-12 engine, a unit derived from the engine featured in the original Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR endurance racer. Importantly, the Zonda R Evo’s claimed rating is 50 horses more than that of the regular Zonda R, which means we could be seeing an even faster Nürburgring lap time set.

In addition to having more power, the Zonda R Evo is said to weigh less than the Zonda R and have better aerodynamics. The end result is a claimed 0-62 mph time of just 2.7 seconds and a top speed in excess of 217 mph.

Apparently, only five examples are scheduled to be built and four of these are already accounted for. This despite the asking price being a cool 1.76 million euros (approximately $2.28 million).

We’ll update the story with the official details as soon as Pagani releases them.

Pagani Zonda Revolucion

Pagani has released the next iteration of its Zonda: the Revolucion. This new machine boasts a carbon-titanium monocoque chassis, slimming the machine's curb weight to a feathery 2,358 pounds. Engineers managed to pull an astonishing 800 horsepower from the craft's 6.0-liter V12, and torque now resides at 538 pound-feet. Gear shifts come courtesy of a six-speed sequential transmission, and Pagani says the box is capable of swapping cogs in as little as 20 milliseconds. A 12-step traction control system helps keep the whole mix on the road, shiny side up.

Other clever tricks include a drag reduction system, which adjusts the rear wing between two downforce settings. The driver can choose which setting is appropriate for the conditions at any time, though an auto mode can do most of the thinking for you. Carbon ceramic brake discs pressed by Brembo calipers handle the stopping duties. If you want one, you can expect to shovel out 2.2 million euros for the title – that's around $2.9 million at current conversion rates. Hit the full press release for more information.

Pagani Zonda Revolucion at the 9° Pagani Gathering

The evolution of the species, the revolution in the concept of art applied to pure speed. Pagani Automobili unveiled the final version of the Pagani Zonda Revolucion to clients and family members during Vanishing Point 2013 - The International Pagani gathering.

The Pagani Zonda Revolucion is the apex of the celebration of performance, technology and art applied to a track car. Horacio Pagani and his team have created a car designed to amaze both on the track and in a car collection.

The central monocoque is carbon-titanium, the needle on the scale stops at 1070 kg. The AMG Mercedes engine is an evolution of the Zonda R powerplant. The 6.0-liter V12 now develops an output of 800 hp and 730 Nm of torque, resulting in a power to weight ratio of 748 hp per tonne.

The 6 speed magnesium transversal and sequential gearbox changes gears in 20ms. The traction control developed by Bosch with 12 different settings and the renewed ABS system, allows the driver to adapt the behavior of the car to his driving style.

The Zonda R program has always represented the highest expression of the technology at Pagani Automobili. The aerodynamics feature important innovations, like new deflectors on the front bonnet, as well as a vertical stabilizer mounted on the rear bonnet.

Pagani Zonda Revolucion also features a DRS (Drag-Reduction-System) on the rear wing. The system has two different operating modes, both can be activated by the driver at any time. The manual system is controlled with the DRS button on the steering wheel. The rear wing changes between maximum and minimum downforce settings, at the occurrence of a lateral acceleration of + / - 0.8 g and a minimum speed of 100 km / h. Holding down the DRS for more than two seconds engages the DRS to work automatically according to the algorithms developed by the Pagani Automobili engineers during the development phase. The result is a car that is always fast, a strong performer able to take on any circuit in the world.

The Brembo braking system adopts new cutting edge F1-tecnology derived CCMR discs. With a weight saving of 15% compared to the previous CCM discs, the CCMR offer higher stiffness and lower operating temperatures on extreme track use. This contributes to the life of the disc which is increased by four times, with no sign of fading and a significant overall increase in braking power.

Pagani Zonda Revolucion is the ultimate experience for individuals who want to experience the thrill of an extreme track experience, in a safe and intuitive machine. Pagani Zonda Revolucion, like all creatures coming our to the Atelier in San Cesario sul Panaro, is tailor made. An object where art and science blend to create a perfect synthesis of technology, performance and aesthetics. A new masterpiece signed by Horacio Pagani.

Pagani Zonda Revolucion is on sale at a price of 2.2 million Euros plus taxes.

Horacio Pagani, Owner and chief designer of Pagani Automobili:

"Limits are made to be overcome. We knew that Pagani Zonda R was already a fast car, the fastest ever on the Nuerburgring Nordschleife. We knew it would be very difficult to design and build a car that was even more extreme. But thanks to the creativity of our designers, engineers, and the whole Pagani family, we created a beautiful object and the fastest Pagani vehicle ever. A car that I am sure will electrify all our customers and fans all over the world."