2009 Pagani Zonda R

[Val]

JAN 15, 2009

The Zonda R was launched in Austria at the Vienna Auto Show. It comes more than two years after Pagani Automobili anounced the Zonda R for a dedicated customer.

Built as the ultimate track day supercar, this extreme model builds upon the previous Zondas, but takes their engineering to the next level. Since the Zonda R is not scheduled to race or comply with any regulations, Horacio Pagani's team at Modena Design had total freedom when designing the car, however, Pagani maintains that high a level safety was top priority for both him and his customer. What this means is that the Zonda R is probably faster and more responsive than any of the production racecars in current motor sports.

The idea to create this car comes from an ambitious and loyal customer who already has a rich stable of three Zondas in his garage. (I'm not sure about this, but will confirm this information as soon as possible.)
Naturally, Pagani was keen to embark and please his best client. This isn't the first time Pagani has created such a car, in 2004 the Zonda Monza was shown at the Paris Motor Show for the very same purpose, but if the recently released drawings are anything to go by, this new Zonda goes much, much further.









In Detail

price $1 500 000 USD
engine Mercedes Benz M120 V12 w/Pagani Intake, Exhaust, Management Systems
position Mid-Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
valvetrain DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl
displacement 5987 cc / 365.3 cu in
bore 80.2 mm / 3.16 in
stroke 89 mm / 3.5 in
power 559.3 kw / 750 bhp @ 7500 rpm
specific output 125.27 bhp per litre
torque 710 nm / 523.7 ft lbs
body / frame Carbon Fibre Monocoque w/Front & Rear Subframes, Roll Cage
wheel type Magnesium Forged
wheelbase 2782 mm / 109.5 in
length 4774 mm / 188.0 in
transmission 6-Speed Sequential
0 - 60 mph 3.5 seconds

[charlespt]

Awesome car

[Val]

Sure ...
the price is awesome too.

[charlespt]

Oh yeah, lol