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The Pagani Zonda is a supercar by the Italian car Pagani. It Debuted in 1999 and continuing through the present, with production of the proceedings in about 25 vehicles per year. As of December, 2005, 60 Zondas was built. It is a mid-engined 2-seat coupe and convert. Construction is mainly of carbon fiber.

Some early Zonda engineering was done by Formula One champion, Juan Manuel Fangio. Car was originally named for him, the “Fangio F1″, but the name was changed after his death in 1995.

The Zonda is often compared to other supercars like Enzo Ferrari, the Koenigsegg CCR, the Lamborghini Murcielago and Porsche Carrera GT.

1999 Zonda C12

The C12 debuted at the Geneva Motor Show 1999. It was powered by a 6.0 L (5987 cc) Mercedes-Benz M120 V12 engine and can achieve speeds of 185 mph (297 km / h). Production engine 408 PS (300 kW/402 hp) at 5,200 rpm and 421 ft lbf (571 N m) at 3800 rpm.

Just five of the original 6.0 L Zondas built, although it is available in 2002 when the C12 S debuted. One was used to test crash, while another demonstrator and a car. The rest were sent to customers over next three years, prices at U.S. $ 320,000.

The C12 could accelerate to 60 mph (97 km / h) in 4.2 seconds and hit 100 mph (161 km / h) in 8.2 seconds. Speed through the quarter mile was 12.1 seconds at 124 mph (200 km / h). Lateral speed on the skidpad, 93 g, and the car can brake from 60 mph (97 km / h) in 110 ft (34 m).

1999 Zonda C12 S

Using a C12 S 7.0 L (7010 cc) AMG tuned version of the engine production, 550 PS (404 kW/543 hp). It can accelerate to 60 mph (97 km / h) in 3.7 s, to 100 mph in 9.5 s and complete the quarter mile in 11.9 s. Lateral speed on the skidpad is 0.98 g (9.6 m/s2). Car is 10 kg (22 lb) lighter than normal Zonda C12. Top speed is 220 mph (354 km / h) and coupe the 215 mph (346 km / h) for the Roadster. Car price tag is U.S. $ 350,000.

The C12 S features an elongated nose and flaps at the rear for improved aerodynamics. New light clusters and exhausts are also used. Fifteen 7.0 L C12 S cars were produced.

2002 Zonda C12 S 7.3

The 7.3 L (7291 cc) C12 S 7.3 of 2002 used one of the V12 engine the largest ever made. Engine is designed and manufactued Mercedes-Benz AMG. Traction control was added to process 555 PS (408 kW/547 hp) and 750 N m (553 ft lbf) which motivated this production. Until 2005, only five coupes out an estimated 100 have been produced.

A Roadster version was also built, with production limited by the company to 40 examples. Up to 2005, nine roadsters had been built. According to the magazine Road & Track, three more C12 S 7 / 3 cars have been constructed as of June, 2005, but it is unclear whether they were roadsters or coupes. Motor Trend reported that 60 Zondas of all kinds have been constructed in 2006 their January issue.

2003 Zonda GR

Development of the Zonda GR started in December, 2002. At this stage the Zonda was nearly four years old, but has not been entered in motorsports. Tom Weickardt, owner of American Viperacing, Toine Hezemans, owner of Carsport Netherlands, and Paul Kumpen, owner of GLPK, created a new company, Carsport Zonda, to build a racing version. They secured exclusive rights to develop, build and sell competition Zondas from Horacio Pagani, and the first was completed in GR Carsport’s facility in Modena within months.

The Zonda GR is based on the Zonda C12 S. It is built on the same carbon fiber chassis, with tube frames in front and back. The bodywork has been modified to include front and back diffusers and improved aerodynamics for louvers. Car was 2 m (6.6 ft) wide, with the regulation of ACO and dated. Car has been reduced weight to 1100 kg (2425 lb), and a new design was suspension. New wheels and brakes were also specified. Engine has been expanded with a radiator, and engine and gearbox also has new oil Coolers.

Performance of the Zonda GR is well outside that of the stock car. Sprints car from 0 to 60 mph (97 km / h) in 3.3 seconds and the production of about 600 PS (about 440 kW) at 5800 rpm and 580 ft lbf (786 N m) of Torque at 4300 rpm with a redline increased to 7500 rpm. More power and improve aerodynamics allow the car to reach 215 mph (346 km / h).

C12 S Monza

The Zonda C12 S Monza debuted at the Paris Motor Show 2004 is on track for the Zonda for private use. Lending their cues from appearing Zonda GR, the Monza includes many features that can be applied to other models Zonda. A dry sump engine tuned to 600 PS (more than 440 kW) was used, and cooling has been improved. Aerodynamics modifications, including a different wing and front diffuser, allowing higher speeds, as has been optimized gearing. Car was light, with polycarbonate side windows, and a unmuffled exhaust installed. The amendment includes various furniture pedals, steering wheel and seats, as well as strengthening a roll cage. Larger brakes and a stiffer suspension also improve performance. Finally, an external fire extinguisher is included for safety.

2005 Zonda F (C12 F)

The Zonda C12 F debuted at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. It is the most extensive reengineering of the Pagani car yet, although there are many shares of it before including the 7.3 L V12. Power increased to 602 PS (443 kW/594 hp) with a special clubsport model producing 650 PS (478 kW/641 hp). The company promises a 3.2 second Sprint to 60 mph (97 km / h, a top speed above 350 km / h (218 mph) and it will be the queen in braking from 300 km / h to 0 (186 mph to 0). The Zonda F clubsport has a power to weight ratio of 521 bhp / ton (384 W / kg). Compare, for example, the Enzo Ferrari which has a power to weight ratio of 483 bhp per ton (356 W / kg).

Production Zonda F will be limited to 25 cars, the U.S. is still not compatible. The next model, due to be unveiled in 2008, will be fully EPA / DOT compatible.

The Zonda F, named after F1 pilot Juan Manuel Fangio, comes with a head light and fog light on the different, new bodywork (first amendment, the following new spoiler, more than all the holes stuffy to aerodynamic) that improve the cars aerodynamics and different side mirrors. Also accessories through ‘S’ around the center of optional carbon / ceramic brakes developed in conjuction with Brembo, magnesium wheels, inconel titanium exhaust system, hydroformed aluminum Intake plenum and a redesigned ‘Z preg’ weaving in crash structure to improve rigidity and reduce weight.

Zonda Roadster F

The Zonda Roadster F debuted at the 2006 Geneva show. It is the same as coupe, but with a removable carbon fiber fabric and the curtains roofs weighing only 11 lb (5 kg). Production of the Roadster F is proposed at 25 units.

The Roadster F can maintain chassis rigidity without any achieved in curb weight by eschewing conventional thinking by not strengthening the sills – a process necessary that may have more than 35kg of reinforcement. Pagani instead uses racecar thinking, materials and construction techniques, strengthening the firewall structure of the chassis tub together with billet alloy braces that connect the points where the roof rails would have to participate. The windscreen is also strengthened for safety reasons. These methods allow Roadster has virtually the same weight as the coupe – 1230kg.