Filed under: Geneva Motor Show, Supercars, Special/Limited Editions
Pagani releases more renderings of the Zonda R
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Pagani Zonda R
The Pagani Zonda is on its way to supercar heaven, due to be replaced by Horacio Pagani's next masterpiece, currently code-named the C9. To send off the current Zonda in style, Pagani is working on the Zonda R, limiting production to ten examples with a price tag of €2,000,000.
Despite looking very similar to the Zonda F and its predecessors, the R only shares ten percent of the outgoing model's underpinnings, and instead, gets a sleek new shape that's 47mm longer, providing even more downforce through the use of a longer splitter, rear defuser and wing.
Pagani has released four new renderings of its all-carbon fiber coupe, and according to Autoblog.it (no relation), Pagani won't be using the 750-hp, 7.3-liter Mercedes mill, instead opting for the 6.0-liter AMG V12 putting out similar hp and torque. Five road-going versions are planned, while the remaining five will be limited to circuit duty. We're hoping to finally see the Zonda R in person sometime next year, likely at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show.
Gallery: Pagani Zonda R
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[Source: Autoblog.it]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Dasupersprint 4:08PM (10/23/2008)
Sick.
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John P. 4:13PM (10/23/2008)
Stunning! but I would rework the oval design element on the tail. It doesn't quite work with the rest, which is absolutely spectacular.
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Rocketboy 9:39AM (10/24/2008)
Really, what is up with the oval thing sticking out of the back. Who green-lighed that one?
ichime 4:17PM (10/23/2008)
I'll be honest...
I like the original C12 s and F more. This is just excessive.
There. I said it.
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jackson liu 7:29PM (10/23/2008)
I agree!!
it's like the Maserati MC12 and the Ferrari Enzo... somehow, the MC12 just feels excessive...
it's sick, anyways...
garlinski 4:17PM (10/23/2008)
just called MIS dept. to get me a new keyboard from all the drool.... sick
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Andrew 4:21PM (10/23/2008)
Nothing can really say 'Italian Exotic' like this. Game over.
P.S. Is the yellow painted or implied kevlar? They keep changing their tune on that one.
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Mobius_1 4:34PM (10/23/2008)
Love this car, it's everything a supercar should be, crazy numbers, crazy looks, (crazy price tag and exclusivity) and insane performance
But I prefer the all-carbon finish better without the yellow bits, although I totally don't mind sunburn orange or lime green as a subsitute colour.
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GDUB 4:43PM (10/23/2008)
Just amazing don't care if its not the fastest out there just WOW!
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Shipey 4:51PM (10/23/2008)
The best feature of the Zonda has always been its lack of electronic nannies.
It's just good old-fashioned mechanical mayhem.
Gotta love it.
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MajorGeek 4:57PM (10/23/2008)
Anytime you post an article about this car, just link to the site and say OMG. Thats all. Ive heard people say that a car is "sex" which always seemed silly because I like my cars... a lot, but you if I had to give one up... anyhow thats the words that came to mind with this car.
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innoc3nt 10:34PM (10/23/2008)
Agreed.
This is pure sex.
Cardude 5:05PM (10/23/2008)
Haha cute car!
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Amien 8:14PM (10/23/2008)
Cute? Really?
James 5:38PM (10/23/2008)
As the late great Bernie Mac once said, "Bust a nut!"
Friggin' hot.
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RLQ 5:54PM (10/23/2008)
Hot, but I wish Pagani would release this car already.
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Charlie 6:21PM (10/23/2008)
Sexy can i?
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arturo 2:00AM (10/24/2008)
Let see If I can explain my feelings. I love the shape this car, and the saleen S7 inspire, together with the McLaren F1. the curves and stance are so sexy and attractive. I love this car, but since its the race version I wonder if it would have the same over the top interior that Zonda is known from. the zonda interior is a mix of sushi, couch. the interior compares to no other car.
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