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Origin of the Zonda
Horacio Pagani's fondest dream - to build his own supercar - started to turn into reality in 1988 - when the draft drawings of the 'C8 Project' were shown for the first time to Fangio. The car was to be named Fangio F1 after Fangio as a tribute to the great champion and showed the respect that Pagani felt for him.
In 1992, Pagani began to construct a prototype and the first model was tested in the Dallara wind tunnel in 1993. The positive results obtained marked the beginning of a long period of design and definition of the construction details.
At this point Fangio introduced Pagani to Mercedes, the company to which he was linked by his series of historic Formula 1 victories. Mercedes could foresee that the project was worthwhile and, in 1994, officially agreed to supply its powerful V12 engine.
After four more years of hard work, Pagani obtained type approval of the coupé open version of the C8 Project and the first Zonda C12 was presented in the 1999 Geneva Motor Show.
. . . ( collapse )Source: Pagani Automobili
Performance | |||
Top Speed | 220 mph / 354 km/h | 0-60 mph | 3.7 seconds (0-62 mph) |
Skidpad | Not Available | 0-100 mph | Not Available |
EPA City / Highway | Not Available | 0 - ¼ Mile | Not Available |
Drag Coefficient | Not Available | 0-100-0 mph | Not Available |
Slalom | Not Available | Stopping Distance | Not Available |
General Information | |||
Base Price | $457,000 | Production | Not Available |
Powertrain Layout | Mid Engine / RWD | Steering | Rack & Pinion w/ Power Assist |
Body Material | Carbon Fiber | Front Wheels | 18.0 in. / 457 mm |
Brake Type | Vented Discs | Rear Wheels | 18.0 in. / 457mm |
Brake Size | F: 14.0 in. / 355 mm R: 14.0 in. / 355 mm |
Front / Rear Tires | 255/40ZR18 / 345/35ZR18 |
Engine | |||
Configuration | 7.3-liter AMG V-12 | Displacement | 7,010 cc / 444.9 cu in. |
Valvetrain | Not Available | Bore | Not Available |
Power | 555 bhp @ 5,900 rpm | Stroke | Not Available |
Torque | 553 ft-lb. @ 4,050 rpm | Compression Ratio | Not Available |
Redline | Not Available | Final Drive Ratio | Not Available |
Transmission | 6-speed Manual | Gear Ratios | Not Available |
Dimensions | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in. / 2,730 mm | Length | 173 in. / 4,395 mm |
Front Track | Not Available | Width | 80.9 in. / 2,055 mm |
Rear Track | Not Available | Height | 45.3 in. / 1,151 mm |
Weight Distribution | Not Available | Curb Weight | 2,850 lb. / 1,293 kg |