Constructed as the last word supercar on the tires, this mannequin builds on the earlier Zondas, however takes their expertise to the subsequent stage. Because the Zonda R just isn’t deliberate to race or observe any guidelines, Horacio Pagani’s group at Modena Design had complete freedom when designing the automotive, however Pagani claims {that a} excessive stage of security was the highest precedence for each him and his buyer. What this implies is that the Zonda R might be sooner and extra responsive than any of the race vehicles produced on the time.
The thought to create this automotive got here from an bold and dependable buyer who already has a wealthy steady of three Zondas in his storage. Naturally, Pagani was eager to get on board and fulfill its greatest buyer. It was not the primary time Pagani created such a automotive, in 2004 the Zonda Monza was proven on the Paris Motor Present for a similar objective.
Pagani claims the automotive is sort of solely new and solely borrows 10% from the Zonda F it is based mostly on. For instance, the total physique, 6-speed sequential gearbox, carbon fiber monocoque and new gasoline tank with 4 gasoline pumps are distinctive to this automotive. The chassis itself has a roll cage and helps new subframes with new suspension geometry. As well as, magnesium solid rims with central wheel nuts may be simply modified with the pneumatic lifting system constructed into the automotive.
The bodywork has acquired intensive modifications, essentially the most noticeable being an prolonged wheelbase and for much longer physique which might little doubt assist prime velocity stability on arduous tracks like Le Mans. Together with the size, the monitor was additionally widened. New aerodynamic parts embody an extended entrance bonnet with flaps, closed undercarriage and the rear overhang with the adjustable rear wing and race-based diffuser. A big bucket is hooked up to the roof for cooling is induction with a light-weight ram-air impact.
The automotive is powered by a Mercedes AMG 6.0 liter race-based V12 engine, with 750 hp and 710 Nm of torque. Not lengthy after being launched, Marc Basseng set a brand new lap report across the Nürburgring Nordschleife with a time of 6:47. In doing so, he beat the earlier report set by the Ferrari FXX by 11 seconds.
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