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Pagani Zonda Cinque

June 10th 2008 00:15

The Pagani Zonda Cinque - based on the Pagani Zonda R track-only car - is set to be the rarest of all Pagani's when it is eventually released in very limited numbers (just 'Cinque' (5) will be produced), all of which have already been spoken for.

Featuring a detuned version of the Mercedes-Benz AMG sourced 7.3-litre V12 unit found in the Zonda R, the Zonda Cinque will be endowed with a staggering 499 kW (678 hp) of power. The lightweight carbon fibre body from the Zonda R will also be used for the Cinque so there are no surprises this 'ultracar' boasts an amazing power-to-weight ratio and incredible performance figures (0-100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds).

The driver will be safe in the knowledge that any excess speed will be shaved off by some impressive Brembo brakes which can stop the car from 100 km/h to a complete stop in just 2.1 seconds!

The official press release from Pagani have yet to be released but meanwhile you can feast your eyes on these images with more to come as soon as they become available.

[Source: Pagani via LeftLaneNews]

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Posted By: charles - Category: Italian cars, Wallpapers, Pagani, Coupes, High Performance cars

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Pagani Zonda R Press Release and Wallpapers

September 12th 2007 06:36

If you thought Lamborghini’s newest supercar, the Reventón, was expensive enough at €1 million then think again!

That's because Pagani's Zonda R, a newly designed supercar (it shares only 10% of body components with the previous Zonda F) from the Italian automaker costs an eye-watering €1.2 million plus taxes.

Blimey!

The Zonda R is equipped with a Mercedes-AMG CLK GTR 6.0-litre V12 engine that produces 551kW (750 hp) @ 8,000 rpm and a maximum torque figure of 710Nm.

Unless you win the Lotto, feast your eyes over these stunning hi-res renderings and drool like the rest of us!

*Click on images for ultra hi-res versions

The Official Pagani Press Release:

While we certainly cannot say the Zonda F lacks performance figures, driving around the Nürburgring in 7:32 and achieving lateral G forces of almost 1.5 G, it is however a road car, easy to drive, intuitive and setting the benchmark for comfort, safety and lightweight. Paired with a quality finish and the attention to detail this made the Zonda F one of the most desirable supercars resulting in the 25 Coupé models being sold out in record time.

This did not seem to fulfil the requirements of our most demanding customers, who adore the weekend drive on a racetrack. The spark has been set by an Italo-American customer, enthusiast and already proud owner of 3 Zondas. He describes the project this way: “The thought has been on my mind for quite some time, but I am not interested in racing”. The Zonda R is born with full liberty. The target: the ultimate performance at the racetrack without any implications of rules, except for safety, where no compromise is allowed.

In September 2006 the first drawings were ready, but it was crucial to have the support of Mercedes-AMG for a high revving engine with a power output of 750hp, dry sump, light and with a low centre of gravity. The basis was the self supporting engine of the mighty CLK GTR, which has dominated the GT championships. Eve at constant racing pace the engine would have to cover over 5.000 km before servicing. The challenge has been accepted without hesitation.

The Zonda R is a car designed from scratch, with only 10% of the Zonda F components to be carried over. The suspension forged in Avional, a new Pagani six speed transversal sequential gearbox, carbon fibre monocoque, aeronautical four pump fuel tank are only part of the equation.

The wheelbase has grown by 47mm, the overall length by 394 mm and the track is increased by 50mm. The bodywork and aerodynamics have been studied to offer maximum downforce. Even though built for the track, the project would not have received kick off, if the quality and finish of the car and its details was not up to the level of the Pagani road cars.

One of the first cars to be delivered however will be kept in a living room, designed by Pagani and built with the same materials as the Zonda F, beautifully textured carbon fibre, avional, titanium, inconel and other state of the art materials. Additionally it will feature a bespoke HiFi System that will allow the customer to listen to the sound of this car at Le Mans and the Nürburgring.

Technical Specifications Zonda R

This Zonda is purpose made for track use, without restrictions of any competition rules or homologation, with the only exclusion of the passengers’ integrity, where no compromise is tolerated according to our philosophy and state-of-the-art safety measures are featured.

A new heart

The engine is built by the racing specialists at Mercedes AMG, where the championship winning DTM cars are born, as well as the CLK GTR, probably the most devastating and effective weapon ever to compete in the GT series. From it’s engine the Zonda R borrows the basic architecture including an ingenious dry sump allowing a low centre of gravity. This self-supporting engine with 750 hp at 8000 rpm and 710 Nm of torque carries a lightweight carbon fibre high-performance intake system, a racing multiple disc sintered clutch and Formula 1 style exhaust system, hydroformed in Inconel 625 and ceramic coated for optimal heat dissipation. The power unit combined with a 6 speed transversal manual sequential synchronised gearbox is designed to satisfy the most ambitious drivers.

The chassis

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 tyres.

Bodywork and aerodynamics

The new bodywork has been honed to offer elevated downforce even in low speed corners. The longer front bonnet with flaps, closed underbody and the rear overhang with the adjustable rear wing and race derived diffusor translate into shattering aerodynamic efficiency and will let you experience cornering speeds beyond imagination. The car displays and logs information about the amount of dowforce that the car is generating at each moment. Combined with the adjustable wings you can easily find the best setup for each track.

Workstation

The interior is designed to accommodate the driver and passenger in bespoke seats, built to offer the best support, when the G-forces from the vehicle dynamics come into question. The Digitek instrumentation provides the essential information and a sophisticated telemetry allows through a variety of sensors to monitor every single component of the car.

Type -V12 - M120

V - angle -60°

Displacement -5987 ccm

Stroke -80,20 mm

Bore -89,00 mm

Valves per cylinder -4

Power - 551kW

Power output -551 KW at 7.500 1/min

Torque output -710 Nm

Aspiration -Single throttle bodies, mechanically operated

Lubrification -Dry sump with separate oil tank

Firing order -1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9

[Source: Pagani]

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