The high performance monster is propelled by a 48-valve 6.0-litter V12 engine acquired from Mercedes-Benz's AMG division. It puts out 750hp and has a maximum torque of 710Nm. Harnessing the power is the job of a 6-speed sequential gearbox from XTRAC, which also runs the big Pirelli P Zero rear 335/30/20 tires. Together with the front 255/35/19 tires, the Zonda R bursts from zero to 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds.
Weighing only 1,070kg thanks to its carbon fiber body, the Zonda can reach a top speed of 350km/h. Once you reached that point, Pagani very well assumed you will also have to stop, so he fitted Carbon-ceramic Brembo brakes to help you do just that. The central carbon chassis will incorporate a roll cage and a rubber racing fuel tank with 4 fuel pumps and quick refuel filler like on GT race cars.
The wheelbase has been increased by 47mm to offer the best stability. The front and rear subframes are brand-new, built to accommodate a new suspension geometry, produced in avional. The magnesium forged rims with central wheel nut and a quick pneumatic lifting system allows fast and effortless changes of the slick tires.
The Zonda R is a car designed from scratch, with only 10% of the Zonda F components to be carried over. The new racer is not street legal, so you won't be able to enjoy it outside a track. If you can enjoy it at all, given the fact you will have to pay in excess of $1.8 million to get your hands on one. And you have to be very quick too, as Pagani says he will build only 16 units.
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