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New Zonda R: The ultimate Pagani?
http://blogs.motortrend.com/6203693/...ani/index.html
Apparently 1.5 Gs of lateral grip and 602 horsepower just isn't enough to satisfy the most die-hard among the Pagani cliental anymore. Which is apparently why after selling out all 25 copies of its Zonda F coupe, Pagani has created the Zonda R.
Designed as a trackday tool, not a backroads toy, the Zonda R only shares 10 percent of its construction with the Zonda F. Gone are virtually any nods to comfort or luxury, substituted instead with integrated racing-style hydraulic jacks, a quick-fill, four pump racing fuel system, and a full roll cage. Would-be passengers need not worry however, there's still a seat for them too.
One of the most obvious modifications to the Zonda R is the large wing hanging off the rear of the car and the roof-mounted air intake. Indeed, the aerodynamics of the Zonda R have been optimized for track use, giving additional downforce in low-speed turns and complete adjustability for varying conditions. Underneath the new bodywork, the chassis is constructed from carbon fiber and the suspension geometry has been revised.
The heart of the Zonda R is based on the powerplant behind the all-conquering Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR DTM race car. The 6.0-liter V12 produces 750 horsepower at 8000 rpm and drives through a six-speed manual sequential gearbox. That's an even 100 horsepower more than even the Zonda F Clubsport.
It sounds to us like this is a race car with nowhere to race. Seeing as how the Zonda R is not homologated nor built to conform to the rules of any particular racing series, we think a factory race series similar to what Ferrari's FXX program would be a great idea. But then again, maybe not. After all, according to Pagani one of the first customer cars will be kept in a living room with a hi-fi stereo installed so the owner can strap himself into the racing seat and listen to recorded sounds of his car at the Nurburgring and Le Mans. That's not what we'd do with a Zonda R, but hey, we didn't plunk down $1.2 million for one either.
http://blogs.motortrend.com/6203693/...ani/index.html
Apparently 1.5 Gs of lateral grip and 602 horsepower just isn't enough to satisfy the most die-hard among the Pagani cliental anymore. Which is apparently why after selling out all 25 copies of its Zonda F coupe, Pagani has created the Zonda R.
Designed as a trackday tool, not a backroads toy, the Zonda R only shares 10 percent of its construction with the Zonda F. Gone are virtually any nods to comfort or luxury, substituted instead with integrated racing-style hydraulic jacks, a quick-fill, four pump racing fuel system, and a full roll cage. Would-be passengers need not worry however, there's still a seat for them too.
One of the most obvious modifications to the Zonda R is the large wing hanging off the rear of the car and the roof-mounted air intake. Indeed, the aerodynamics of the Zonda R have been optimized for track use, giving additional downforce in low-speed turns and complete adjustability for varying conditions. Underneath the new bodywork, the chassis is constructed from carbon fiber and the suspension geometry has been revised.
The heart of the Zonda R is based on the powerplant behind the all-conquering Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR DTM race car. The 6.0-liter V12 produces 750 horsepower at 8000 rpm and drives through a six-speed manual sequential gearbox. That's an even 100 horsepower more than even the Zonda F Clubsport.
It sounds to us like this is a race car with nowhere to race. Seeing as how the Zonda R is not homologated nor built to conform to the rules of any particular racing series, we think a factory race series similar to what Ferrari's FXX program would be a great idea. But then again, maybe not. After all, according to Pagani one of the first customer cars will be kept in a living room with a hi-fi stereo installed so the owner can strap himself into the racing seat and listen to recorded sounds of his car at the Nurburgring and Le Mans. That's not what we'd do with a Zonda R, but hey, we didn't plunk down $1.2 million for one either.
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