Pagani: Zonda News
#121
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Geneva Preview: Zonda R
From Autoblog...
Link: http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/26/g...agani-zonda-r/
Rumors of a high-po track version of the capable Pagani Zonda have materialized as true today in the form of official looking pics and info on the Swedish website Sportbilen.se. No translating utility we could find was able to decipher the site's cryptic native language, but we've picked out what we can and combined with knowledge from elsewhere on the net can tell you that the Zonda R will feature a 750bhp V12 engine likely sourced from Mercedes that also produces 523 ft-lbs. of twist. The current king of Pagani's stable is the Zonda F, which produces 594 hp in stock trim from a Mercedes 7.3L V12. From the pictures it is also clear that the Zonda R will be longer and lower than current models and be fitted with a number of aero enhancements to keep it sucked to the ground at high speeds. Chances are it will probably lighter, as well.
Clearly the Zonda R takes after such exclusive track cars as the Ferrari Enzo FXX and Maserati MC12. It will likely be produced in numbers even more limited than a standard Zonda and purchasing probably comes from invitation only. Street legal? Not likely.
[Source: Sportbilen.se]
Clearly the Zonda R takes after such exclusive track cars as the Ferrari Enzo FXX and Maserati MC12. It will likely be produced in numbers even more limited than a standard Zonda and purchasing probably comes from invitation only. Street legal? Not likely.
[Source: Sportbilen.se]
Link: http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/26/g...agani-zonda-r/
#126
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More pics of Zonda R revealed...
Whoa. And no question needed cuz I think most of you WHI.
#128
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Zonda R
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Zonda's official comments...
Press release...
While we certainly cannot say the Zonda F lacks performance figures, driving around the Nürburgring in 7:32 and achieving lateral G forces of almost 1.5 G, it is however a road car, easy to drive, intuitive and setting the benchmark for comfort, safety and lightweight. Paired with a quality finish and the attention to detail this made the Zonda F one of the most desirable supercars resulting in the 25 Coupé models being sold out in record time.
This did not seem to fulfil the requirements of our most demanding customers, who adore the weekend drive on a racetrack.
The spark has been set by an Italo-American customer, enthusiast and already proud owner of 3 Zondas. He describes the project this way: “The thought has been on my mind for quite some time, but I am not interested in racing”.
The Zonda R is born with full liberty. The target: the ultimate performance at the racetrack without any implications of rules, except for safety, where no compromise is allowed.
In September 2006 the first drawings were ready, but it was crucial to have the support of Mercedes-AMG for a high revving engine with a power output of 750hp, dry sump, light and with a low centre of gravity. The basis was the self supporting engine of the mighty CLK GTR, which has dominated the GT championships.
Even at constant racing pace the engine would have to cover over 5.000 km before servicing. The challenge has been accepted without hesitation.
The Zonda R is a car designed from scratch, with only 10% of the Zonda F components to be carried over. The suspension forged in Avional, a new Pagani six speed transversal sequential gearbox, carbon fibre monocoque, aeronautical four pump fuel tank are only part of the equation.
The wheelbase has grown by 47mm, the overall length by 394 mm and the track is increased by 50mm. The bodywork and aerodynamics have been studied to offer maximum downforce. Even though built for the track, the project would not have received kick off, if the quality and finish of the car and its details was not up to the level of the Pagani road cars.
One of the first cars to be delivered however will be kept in a living room, designed by Pagani and built with the same materials as the Zonda F, beautifully textured carbon fibre, avional, titanium, inconel and other state of the art materials. Additionally it will feature a bespoke HiFi System that will allow the customer to listen to the sound of this car at Le Mans and the Nürburgring.
The Pagani customers who have ordered the Zonda R will be relieved of almost 1.2 million + taxes.
Technical Specifications for Zonda R
This Zonda is purpose made for track use, without restrictions of any competition rules or homologation, with the only exclusion of the passengers’ integrity, where no compromise is tolerated according to our philosophy and state-of-the-art safety measures are featured.
A new heart
The engine is built by the racing specialists at Mercedes AMG, where the championship winning DTM cars are born, as well as the CLK GTR, probably the most devastating and effective weapon ever to compete in the GT series. From it’s engine the Zonda R borrows the basic architecture including an ingenious dry sump allowing a low centre of gravity. This self-supporting engine with 750 hp at 8000 rpm and 710 Nm of torque carries a lightweight carbon fibre highperformance intake system, a racing multiple disc sintered clutch and Formula 1 style exhaust system, hydroformed in Inconel 625 and ceramic coated for optimal heat dissipation. The power unit combined with a 6 speed transversal manual sequential synchronised gearbox is designed to satisfy the most ambitious drivers.
The chassis
The central carbon chassis will incorporate a roll cage and a rubber racing fuel tank with 4 fuel pumps and quick refuel filler like on GT race cars. The wheelbase has been increased by 47mm to offer the best stability. The front and rear subframes are brand-new, built to accommodate a new suspension geometry, produced in avional. The magnesium forged rims with central wheel nut and a quick pneumatic lifting system allows fast and effortless changes of the slick tyres.
Bodywork and aerodynamics
The new bodywork has been honed to offer elevated downforce even in low speed corners. The longer front bonnet with flaps, closed underbody and the rear overhang with the adjustable rear wing and race derived diffusor translate into shattering aerodynamic efficiency and will let you experience cornering speeds beyond imagination. The car displays and logs information about the amount of dowforce that the car is generating at each moment. Combined with the adjustable wings you can easily find the best setup for each track.
Workstation
The interior is designed to accommodate the driver and passenger in bespoke seats, built to offer the best support, when the G-forces from the vehicle dynamics come into question. The Digitek instrumentation provides the essential information and a sophisticated telemetry allows through a variety of sensors to monitor every single component of the car.
This did not seem to fulfil the requirements of our most demanding customers, who adore the weekend drive on a racetrack.
The spark has been set by an Italo-American customer, enthusiast and already proud owner of 3 Zondas. He describes the project this way: “The thought has been on my mind for quite some time, but I am not interested in racing”.
The Zonda R is born with full liberty. The target: the ultimate performance at the racetrack without any implications of rules, except for safety, where no compromise is allowed.
In September 2006 the first drawings were ready, but it was crucial to have the support of Mercedes-AMG for a high revving engine with a power output of 750hp, dry sump, light and with a low centre of gravity. The basis was the self supporting engine of the mighty CLK GTR, which has dominated the GT championships.
Even at constant racing pace the engine would have to cover over 5.000 km before servicing. The challenge has been accepted without hesitation.
The Zonda R is a car designed from scratch, with only 10% of the Zonda F components to be carried over. The suspension forged in Avional, a new Pagani six speed transversal sequential gearbox, carbon fibre monocoque, aeronautical four pump fuel tank are only part of the equation.
The wheelbase has grown by 47mm, the overall length by 394 mm and the track is increased by 50mm. The bodywork and aerodynamics have been studied to offer maximum downforce. Even though built for the track, the project would not have received kick off, if the quality and finish of the car and its details was not up to the level of the Pagani road cars.
One of the first cars to be delivered however will be kept in a living room, designed by Pagani and built with the same materials as the Zonda F, beautifully textured carbon fibre, avional, titanium, inconel and other state of the art materials. Additionally it will feature a bespoke HiFi System that will allow the customer to listen to the sound of this car at Le Mans and the Nürburgring.
The Pagani customers who have ordered the Zonda R will be relieved of almost 1.2 million + taxes.
Technical Specifications for Zonda R
This Zonda is purpose made for track use, without restrictions of any competition rules or homologation, with the only exclusion of the passengers’ integrity, where no compromise is tolerated according to our philosophy and state-of-the-art safety measures are featured.
A new heart
The engine is built by the racing specialists at Mercedes AMG, where the championship winning DTM cars are born, as well as the CLK GTR, probably the most devastating and effective weapon ever to compete in the GT series. From it’s engine the Zonda R borrows the basic architecture including an ingenious dry sump allowing a low centre of gravity. This self-supporting engine with 750 hp at 8000 rpm and 710 Nm of torque carries a lightweight carbon fibre highperformance intake system, a racing multiple disc sintered clutch and Formula 1 style exhaust system, hydroformed in Inconel 625 and ceramic coated for optimal heat dissipation. The power unit combined with a 6 speed transversal manual sequential synchronised gearbox is designed to satisfy the most ambitious drivers.
The chassis
The central carbon chassis will incorporate a roll cage and a rubber racing fuel tank with 4 fuel pumps and quick refuel filler like on GT race cars. The wheelbase has been increased by 47mm to offer the best stability. The front and rear subframes are brand-new, built to accommodate a new suspension geometry, produced in avional. The magnesium forged rims with central wheel nut and a quick pneumatic lifting system allows fast and effortless changes of the slick tyres.
Bodywork and aerodynamics
The new bodywork has been honed to offer elevated downforce even in low speed corners. The longer front bonnet with flaps, closed underbody and the rear overhang with the adjustable rear wing and race derived diffusor translate into shattering aerodynamic efficiency and will let you experience cornering speeds beyond imagination. The car displays and logs information about the amount of dowforce that the car is generating at each moment. Combined with the adjustable wings you can easily find the best setup for each track.
Workstation
The interior is designed to accommodate the driver and passenger in bespoke seats, built to offer the best support, when the G-forces from the vehicle dynamics come into question. The Digitek instrumentation provides the essential information and a sophisticated telemetry allows through a variety of sensors to monitor every single component of the car.
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Pagani Zonda F sounds sick
yea here the vid of the Pagani Zonda F the car sounds so sick.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKMVnjraU4Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKMVnjraU4Y
#133
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Sounds okay.
But this is the best sound in the automotive world
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muLwm...elated&search=
That and the Zonda looks like ass
But this is the best sound in the automotive world
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muLwm...elated&search=
That and the Zonda looks like ass
#135
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There is simply no car that sounds better than a CarreraGT
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#140
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is Zonda, like a... one seater car?
#142
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well, aesthetically... it might be fugly to one but absolutely beautiful to others... all I know is... the cockpit or whatever you wanna call it... looks so freakin' small... I can't imagine fitting 2 people in there...
#144
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New Pagani Zonda R renderings released
From Autoblog...
It might look very similar to the Zonda F it's replacing, but in truth, there's only about 10% carryover from Horacio Pagani's previous creation to his latest. No matter. Awesome is awesome, regardless of everything else, and the Zonda R belongs next to the term in the dictionary. As these latest computer renderings show, the carbon fiber-bodied Zonda R looks like some kind of formidable stealth weapon. Unfortunately for drivers, it most certainly is NOT invisible to radar, and this 7.3-liter, 750 horsepower, 523 lb-ft beast is more than capable of lighting up police-issue units with ridiculous numbers. Power is directed to the wheels via a six-speed sequential gearbox. Autogespot puts the price at around €2 Million, which means it will be garage ornamentation for a very select few.
This thing looks like it could go out and compete at Le Mans out of the box. For €2,000,000, maybe Pagani should throw in a pit crew, too. Enjoy the five new renderings like the one above that we've added to the gallery.
This thing looks like it could go out and compete at Le Mans out of the box. For €2,000,000, maybe Pagani should throw in a pit crew, too. Enjoy the five new renderings like the one above that we've added to the gallery.
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WYHI...?
#146
Wow I like it, and usually I freaking hate carbon fiber, especially all over on a car. I guess I could excuse it if I got the Zonda R for free.
I prefer the regular Zonda/F, and the R is a little over the top but I would still take the R without second thought... kinda like a chick with ginormous boobs.
I prefer the regular Zonda/F, and the R is a little over the top but I would still take the R without second thought... kinda like a chick with ginormous boobs.
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Underrated supercar.
Everyone talks about Lambos and Ferraris. But, if I had the $$$$$$ for either of those, I'd take a Zonda.
But, that's after I buy an Aston.
Everyone talks about Lambos and Ferraris. But, if I had the $$$$$$ for either of those, I'd take a Zonda.
But, that's after I buy an Aston.
#149
The sizzle in the Steak
Hawt!!!!!
FWIW a Lambo is one of the last "supercars" I would want.
FWIW a Lambo is one of the last "supercars" I would want.
#150
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UNBELIEVABLE.
I second Yumchah's thinking - Pagani's have so much personality and so much craziness to them, combined with world class performance that it would be my hands down choice of supercar for 0.5 mil.
7:32 around the Nurburgring is a SICK SICK time - a Carrera GT held the same record for the longest time, before Rohrl set a 7:28
I second Yumchah's thinking - Pagani's have so much personality and so much craziness to them, combined with world class performance that it would be my hands down choice of supercar for 0.5 mil.
7:32 around the Nurburgring is a SICK SICK time - a Carrera GT held the same record for the longest time, before Rohrl set a 7:28
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#153
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I agree with what was said that the Pagani Zonda has an incredible persona and world-class performance. The interior is very very noice.
HOWEVER, when it comes to supercar...PORSCHE CARRERA GT FTW! I couldn't care less if it's slower or faster, just listen to it!!
HOWEVER, when it comes to supercar...PORSCHE CARRERA GT FTW! I couldn't care less if it's slower or faster, just listen to it!!
#154
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I would take a Porsche Carrera GT over ANY car. Even an aston martin
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New Record: Pagani Zonda F 7:2x at Nuerburgring
Long recognized as one of the holy grails of motorsport, being the fastest around the daunting Nurburgring Nordschleife is not just a claim to fame - it’s a claim to superiority. The Porsche Carrera GT supercar last held the title of fastest production car around the Green Hell, but no longer.
The Pagani Zonda F Clubsport has shaved nearly two tenths of a second off the Carrera GT’s time to post a sizzling lap in 7:27:82. It may not sound like much of a margin, but when you’re in the stratosphere, every inch counts.
If you’re not familiar with the Zonda (shame on you!) you can catch a video of it here. Comprised of more carbon fiber than just about anything this side of a Formula 1 car, the Zonda F has proven it’s the ultimate race car for the street. Statistics like 1.5G lateral acceleration - thanks to its massive downforce generation, a 7.3L V12, and 2700 man-hours to complete construction help back up that claim. We are of the opinion that the lap time speaks for itself, as do the 20.6km and 73 turns of the North Course.
Promotional video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xzTjmA3Ca4
The Pagani Zonda F Clubsport has shaved nearly two tenths of a second off the Carrera GT’s time to post a sizzling lap in 7:27:82. It may not sound like much of a margin, but when you’re in the stratosphere, every inch counts.
If you’re not familiar with the Zonda (shame on you!) you can catch a video of it here. Comprised of more carbon fiber than just about anything this side of a Formula 1 car, the Zonda F has proven it’s the ultimate race car for the street. Statistics like 1.5G lateral acceleration - thanks to its massive downforce generation, a 7.3L V12, and 2700 man-hours to complete construction help back up that claim. We are of the opinion that the lap time speaks for itself, as do the 20.6km and 73 turns of the North Course.
Promotional video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xzTjmA3Ca4
#156
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Gorgeous car and very nice promotional video. I still wouldn't take it over the Carrera GT,which I still think to be the best car ever made.
Let Walter Rohl try again one day
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Let Walter Rohl try again one day
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#157
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Zonda
#158
It honestly doesn't surprise me THAT much.
When you pair the fact the car can produce this time in conjunction with the workmanship and quality that goes into the interior/whole car it makes it that much more impressive
When you pair the fact the car can produce this time in conjunction with the workmanship and quality that goes into the interior/whole car it makes it that much more impressive