Pagani Huayra (Huaira) is a new model of the company, designed to please the owner's pride not only on the race track, but also on public roads. However, when these rarest supercars were in our hands (how much work was required), we decided - why not take them for a paired test drive.
During the comparative test, we did not go beyond one well-known European route. Erka does not have official access to ordinary roads, and issuing additional permits means wasting precious time. Therefore, we will focus, first of all, on the test drive of TOPRUSCAR within the existing race track.
Squeezing inside the Pagani Zonda R, you immediately stick tightly into the racing bucket and “attach” yourself with four-point seat belts. One thing can be said about the interior - it is. And even in such a purely racing functionality, it is not without the elegance inherent in the civilian models of the company. What is at least a duplicate tachometer needle on the steering wheel. It seems that the head of the firm, Horatio Pagani, knows how to direct the concept of unlimited every time in the right direction. The most stylish racing interior in the world. In addition, once inside, you are surprised at the significant, by racing standards, space. Here it is - the pro-civilian orientation of the car, where during test drives, not only professional pilots, but also wealthy speed lovers, who have a fair right to at least some comfort, can be behind the wheel. Yes, and with visibility, too, you can put up with.
But everything that starts later has little to do with ordinary cars, even with the super or sports prefix. The roar of the super-forced AMG engine, where 750 forces were removed from six liters without supercharging, in theory, should have screeching high-speed notes in your voice, but you feel the sound waves of a rough, hoarse-racing grinding with your whole body. Acoustic study of the exhaust is clearly not engaged here and did the right thing. We like it very much.
Actually, among our team there are those who do not need racing experience, but even they approached the test drive of Pagani Zond R with undisguised trepidation and excitement. You can understand them: the power-to-weight ratio of the Erka is higher than that of the most powerful GT1 body class by at least 100 forces with a similar mass - only the formulas are cooler. At first, you are cautious while driving, because in which case, a high-precision tool for achieving victories and best lap times will not tolerate an amateurish attitude, and oh, how you didn’t want to break the rarest supercar. However, to give the impression of journalists of glamorous publications, of which there are usually quite a few at demonstration races organized by manufacturers, is also undesirable for us, to put it mildly. And it's good that after a couple of laps, the Zonda R is completely ready for a frank conversation.
Lightweight racing wheel, uncompromising suspension and absolute control over the situation. Sometimes during a test drive there was a feeling that the car was acting faster than you - experience is required, but at the same time, the feeling of a certain margin of time to correct your own mistakes and inaccuracies did not leave for a second. A wonderful car that every owner of a modern supercar simply must ride. At least in order to feel the difference, to realize, so to speak, “who is who”.
Having rolled up to the semi-racing Zonda, we, in anticipation of pathos and glamor, surrounded the newest Pagani Huayra. Someone fiddled with the ignition key, which looked like a huge flash drive, others played with instrument lighting, which allows you to change color from eco-friendly green to promising red. I tried to compare the image of the creator and the appearance of his creation. Watching how the gray-haired don (even somewhat reminiscent of our elder Eremenko) calmly talks about the features of one of the fastest cars in the world, you understand that this is an engineer with a capital letter, an enthusiast of his work. Huaira, just like all other Probes, looks exactly how they should look. This person has the right to be the envy of larger firms. Ferrari, or even McLaren, would never dare to do that, and that's great.
Of the technical features on the test drive of Pagani Huair, we were most interested in the engine. After all, this is the motor of the M158 series, installed on Mercedes with 65 AMG indices. Possessing a rather simple design of the gas distribution mechanism (one camshaft in the head and three valves per cylinder), the power unit, thanks to its remarkable volume of 6 liters and two turbochargers, produced up to 670 hp. (Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series). It was his, and not the multi-valve atmospheric V12 with a volume of 7.3 liters, which was used on all Zonda, except for the Erka, and was considered the most promising for further use on the company's models. After all, supercharged engines provide the best power / efficiency ratio, and this is by far not an empty phrase even for supercar manufacturers. Moreover, more valves per cylinder does not mean better at all, but less is archaic. The most striking proof of this is the five-valve engines of Audi and the Ferrari G8 that have sunk into oblivion, which these companies do not like to remember now. However, not everyone knows about this, and therefore, even in the technical documentation, Horatio is tactfully silent about this feature - and he does it right. Why load a freshly minted owner when you can just say: "The M158 is the most powerful Mercedes engine, and also modified."
By the way, the amount of improvements, in our common opinion, was not as large-scale as the result was expressive. The increase in power was only 30 horsepower (soon a Sport version of 730 hp will be available), but what a sound. If at low speeds you can still hear the rolling notes of a Mercedes, then the lightning-fast crankshaft spin-up to the melodic and bewitching accompaniment of the turbines is really an artistic whistle.
More recently, on a McLaren MP4-12C test drive, we admired the sonorous atmospheric song of his McLaren MP4-12C coupe turbo engine, but now Huayra seems to be saying: “Don’t be shy: a turbo should sound like a turbo, and nothing else.” Be sure to watch the video on YouTube, where Maestro Pagani himself is driving - we recommend.
As expected, on the track, the beautiful Huaira leaked all the races to her sister Zonda, losing an average of about 7.5 seconds on the more than five-kilometer track. We were ready for this, as they say: there is no reception against the Erka. At least not yet. It is no accident that the Zonda R, shod in slicks, certainly takes the top line in lap times on most famous race tracks in the world. Horatio Pagani knows this very well, he also knows that the public is used to seeing each new model faster than the previous one, and therefore is in no hurry to publish any times. In our opinion, on the Nordschleife, and this is the most common landmark, the Pagani Huayra will show approximately the same results as the Porsche 911 GT2 RS or Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, that is, it will lose about half a minute to its older sister. We ourselves wanted to deviate from our principles in order to conduct a full cycle of measurements of the longitudinal dynamics of both cars during this test drive. But for the previously described reason, it was possible to drive the “erka” only by car transporter, and this is about 200 km to the training ground, for which we simply did not have time. Moreover, in the south of Europe (this happened this time), the English trinity Bentley Continental Supersports, Aston Martin DBS and Jaguar XKR-S were waiting for the TOPRUSCAR team, and such offers are not refused.
However, numbers are numbers, and drive is drive. In terms of driving pleasure, it was Pagani Huaira that seemed to us more attractive. A more informative and heavy steering wheel can and will interfere in a real race, adding additional fatigue to the pilot, but for everyday shooting along winding paths, it is what you need. Plus more (370 km / h versus 350 km / h) than the Zonda R, the maximum speed. Having active aerodynamic elements in its arsenal with the possibility of different effects on the right and left side of the car (for the first time on civilian sports cars), Huaira has less drag on straight lines than an Erka with a stationary wing. As a result, the “weaker” novelty had the same 270 km / h before braking on a straight line as the Zonda R semi-racing prototype. But the main thing is that the Pagani Huayra belongs to that rare breed of real living cars that love to drive, and are not a monument to themselves , the citadel of electronic synthetics.
Now about the sad. Currently, environmental standards, or rather a certain quota for the amount of harmful emissions for the model line of a particular company, hang like a sword of Damocles over all automakers, especially those producing high-powered vehicles. This also applies to Horacio Pagani enterprises. The increase in power will certainly continue (Huaira is no exception), and its increase, coupled with sluggish throttle settings, allows you to show better economy and environmental friendliness on bench tests. But we still hope that with the Pagani, power and driving pleasure will remain synonymous, as in the latest Huayra. What we are with you today's test drive and made sure.
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The sports car previously produced by the company for 12 years is the Pagani Zonda, whose body is mainly made of carbon fiber. The car was presented to the public at the Geneva Motor Show in 1998, and the following year, mass production of this model was launched, which lasted until 2011. For the entire period of production, 206 models were produced, then the manufacturer released to replace this car.
Design
Many are aware that the F and R versions practically do not differ from each other in appearance. The reality is somewhat different, these cars have only 10% of the same parts, everything else is different. There are visual differences, there are a lot of them, everyone can distinguish them.
Looking at the front, you immediately notice the massive swelling of the wheel arches, as they fit heavily on the hood. On these blow-ups, the manufacturer installed four small round low beam headlights and daytime running lights. Also, the front of the Pagani Probe is distinguished by stamping lines in the middle of the body and a small bumper with two air intakes. The R version has significantly larger air intakes on the front bumper, as well as two huge air intakes on the hood.
The side part attracts people's attention with a shape of a swift body, which makes the car really sporty. In particular, the highly raised small rear-view mirrors look unusual, they are located almost on the roof. To cool the engine compartment and rear brake discs in the lower part of the body of the Pagani Zonda, there is a huge stamping leading air to the radiator. There is also a small radiator on the top of the rear wing, in the R version it is more massive.
It is the rear that most often attracts the attention of motorists and that it will be seen by other road users most often. Four round headlights are installed, two vertically on each side, in the middle there is a circle into which small four pipes of the exhaust system are embedded. Most of all, it is the unusual arrangement of the exhaust pipes that attracts attention. The upper part is equipped with a large spoiler divided into two parts, looks stylish and looks really good. In the lower part of the bumper, along the edges, there is a stamping aerodynamic line that removes air from the rear wheels.
The back of the Pagani Zond R version is radically different, it is equipped with a huge diffuser at the bottom, it also has different optics and a much larger spoiler. The body of the R version is made of completely different materials, carbon and titanium are used, which increases the rigidity of the body and reduces its weight.
Dimensions:
- length - 4435 mm;
- width - 2055 mm;
- height - 1141 mm;
- wheelbase - 2730 mm.
Salon
The manufacturer approached the interior of the Probe responsibly, since this is really important in such cars. Materials were used to lighten the overall weight of the car, while leaving the interior comfortable.
The two seats are Toora sport seats equipped with the HANS neck protection system. Seats Pagani Zonda have impressive lateral support holding the driver and passenger when cornering.
The steering column is trimmed with leather and wood, it is completely sporty, like in Formula 1. A really unusually designed dashboard has only analog gauges and bulbs that signal a malfunction. Behind the panel is a carbon fiber tunnel through which the air of the climate system passes.
The minimalist and unusually designed center console is not surprising with an abundance of functionality. The most simple radio with a small monitor, retro climate control levers and various systems. The upper part was equipped with huge round air deflectors. The glove compartment is also made in the style of old cars, it closes with a strap.
The all-carbon Pagani Zonda that divided the tunnel is not particularly surprising. It was equipped with a gear knob and a mechanical wooden parking brake handbrake.
Version P differs significantly, the dashboard has been replaced with a large monitor. A different steering column was installed, more sporty seats with 4-point seat belts. In general, the interior of this version is more sporty.
Specifications
| Type | Volume | Power | Torque | Overclocking | Max speed | Number of cylinders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 6.0 l | 394 HP | 570 H*m | 4.2 sec. | 340 km/h | V12 |
| Petrol | 6.0 l | 750 HP | 710 H*m | 2.7 sec. | 390 km/h | V12 |
| Petrol | 6.0 l | 800 HP | 730 H*m | 2.6 sec. | - | V12 |
| Petrol | 7.3 l | 555 HP | 750 H*m | 3.6 sec. | 346 km/h | V12 |
| Petrol | 7.3 l | 602 HP | 760 H*m | 3.6 sec. | 346 km/h | V12 |
| Petrol | 7.3 l | 670 HP | 780 H*m | 3.4 sec. | - | V12 |
| Petrol | 7.3 l | 678 HP | 780 H*m | 3.4 sec. | - | V12 |
The car has many versions of engines in the line developed by Mercedes-Benz. The weakest model received a 6-liter V12 issuing 394 horses. The turbocharged unit copes with acceleration to a hundred in 4.2 seconds, the maximum speed reached 340 km / h.
The same Pagani Zonda motor is offered in 750 and 800 strong modifications. In the first case, the dynamics is reduced to 2.7 seconds, and in the second to 2.6. The maximum speed at the same time grows to almost 400 km / h.
Also in the lineup there is a naturally aspirated V12 with a volume of 7.3 liters, producing 555 horses and 750 units of torque. Dynamics - 3.6 seconds to hundreds and 346 km / h of maximum speed. There are more powerful versions that produce 620, 670 and 678 horses. The most powerful motor pushes the car up to a hundred in 3.4 seconds.
All units are paired with a 6-speed XTRAC 672 sequential manual transmission with a magnesium crankcase. The moment is transmitted only to the rear axle, you can shift gears with a lever or petals on the steering wheel.
Fully independent double wishbone suspension with Ohlins dampers adjusts to your speed while changing aerodynamic bodywork. Installed huge carbon-ceramic brakes by Brembo perfectly cope with their task. All together allows the rear-wheel drive coupe to easily overtake many all-wheel drive competitors.
Price Pagani Probe
Extremely expensive and fast car was produced only in the amount of 206 pieces. Improved versions were also produced for individual orders of the oligarchs. The regular version costs just over $1 million, while the R version costs a minimum of $1.6 million. There are versions worth more than 2 million.
As a result, I would like to say that the Pagani Zonda F / R turned out to be gorgeous, if we evaluate its speed performance. It will not be suitable for everyday driving, unlike some of its competitors, in terms of speed they bypass many without problems, and this is exactly what the creator of the brand planned.
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They say, since childhood, Horatio Pagani decided for himself that in the future he would be engaged in the creation of cars, with the best ones that would surpass the models Ferrari and Lamborghini. It is also interesting that the Argentine by origin founded his own car company not in his homeland.,
and in Italy, because it is in this country that the best racing cars are created. After coming to Italy, Horatio worked in the department of composite materials ,
there he realized all the advantages of very expensive, but light and strong carbon fiber materials. He realized that if and Lamborghini use carbon fiber for their cars is very limited, then the car bearing the name of Pagani will be built only from the best materials - this will give low weight, and hence speed. By 1988, Gorrazio had gained experience and started his own company. Company Modena Design was located in the town of San Cesario and specialized in the development of bodies and interiors for expensive cars. It is noteworthy that Horatio's enterprise helped Lamborghini when creating a model Diablo, and no one can doubt the success and cult status of this machine. In general, things are with Horatio 
went well enough Modena Design increased in price many times and then the Argentine decided to return to his dream - to create his own car. For this, money was needed, Horatio sold a controlling stake in his organization and founded a new company, which he named after himself - Pagani. At the Geneva Motor Show in 1998, the first model of the brand was shown, Pagani Zonda . Initially, the car was planned to be called Fanhio F1, after all, the Formula 1 champion, Juan Manuel Fangio, helped work on the “car”, but after the champion crashed in 1995, it was decided to come up with a new name. The probe is the wind that blows over Argentina from the eastern slopes of the Andes. It is worth noting that even today, when the second Pagani model came out, to call their “masterpieces on wheels” after the winds, 
for Horatio's company has become a tradition. Below will pay attention to the modifications of this car. We'll take a look at the specifications. Pagani Zonda, cost and features of this car. There is actually something to discuss, because the most extreme Pagani Zonda R passed the Nurburgring ring 20 km long in 6 minutes, 47
seconds, but this track consists of many dangerous turns. The probe is especially good in turns, on tracks with high-speed turns it is not even able to keep up with it .
visually recognize Zonda R the easiest way is through the air intake on the roof, which directs oncoming air to the engine. 
At first glance, the usual, so to speak, Probe F has an obvious resemblance to Zonda R, but in fact these cars only have 10%
general details. Wheelbase modification R was increased by 47mm, and the track was widened by 50mm. In a pancake, the Zonda R stretched 4,886 mm, 2,014 mm wide, and the height of the Pagani supercar was 1,147 mm. The body of the Zond has such a high downforce that at high speeds, in addition to its own weight, the Zond is pressed against the track with a force of up to 1,500 kg! The curb weight of the Pagani Zond R itself is 1070 kg, taking into account Erka's power of 750 hp, it turns out that 701 hp per ton of mass. For his machines Gorrazio came up with a new material called Carbon-Titanium. 
This material is carbon fiber, but with titanium reinforcing threads. Just imagine a car weighing the size of a VAZ nine with a power of 700hp. Erki's front axle is shod with tires: 255/35 R19 , and the rear wheels are shod in tires with a dimension: 325/30R20. As you already understood, the Zonda R is an outstanding car, but you won’t be able to see such a live one, because there were 15 cars made in total, and the annual output of the “ordinary” Zonda rarely exceeded 10 copies. If you remember that the supercar was produced from 1999 to 2011, you can guess that Pagani cars are an exclusive product. The probe is notable for its appearance, pay attention to the photo Pagani Zonda, take a look at the quad exhaust pipes, unusual rear-view mirrors and headlights - does it look normal? 
Salon Probes you can evaluate from the photo, but it is worth noting that almost every salon was created according to the preferences of each particular customer - finishing materials may be different. The lower part of the steering wheel rim is "cut off" in a racing manner, a similar technique increases the space in the cabin. It is worth noting that the parking brake lever is located in the middle of the cabin, it is not shifted closer to the driver, as is the case on cars with a sporty character.
Specifications Pagani Zonda
Initially, all Probes were equipped with a V12 from Mercedes. The engine is located longitudinally, behind the driver, in front of the rear axle. The probe is notable for its rear-wheel drive, though rear-wheel drive racing cars are often less stable than four-wheel drive cars, but rear-wheel drive always translates into lighter weight and easier acceleration.
On a 1999 car, a V12 Mercedes M120 with a volume of 6 liters and a power of 480 hp is installed. With a thrust of 571 N.M, such a car gains 100 km in 4.2 seconds, and a quarter mile passes in 12.1 seconds. Only 5 copies of these machines were assembled. One of them was crash-tested, the second traveled to car shows, and the other three found their owners.
In 2000, a modification of the C12S appeared, the engine of this Zonda was increased in volume to 7 liters, the power increased to 550 hp, and the quarter mile time was reduced to 11.3 s. 16 such machines were created.
Introduced in 2002, the Zonda C12S7. 3 received a 7.3L engine that produced 555hp of power and 750Nm of torque. This is enough to accelerate to 100km in 3.5s and reach a top speed of 360km.
In 2005, the Zonda F appeared, in this case the letter F stands for Fangio - the same champion. The power plant from AMG develops 602hp and 760N.M.
The aforementioned Pagani Zonda R is powered by a 5987cc V12 engine with 750hp and 710Nm of tractive effort. Such a car overcomes the speed of 100 km in just 2.7 s, the maximum speed is 375 km.
Interestingly, even the Zonda P bolts are made of titanium. The gearbox is sequential, six-speed.
Pagani Zonda price
It was possible to buy Pagani Zonda R in the USA for no less than $1.5 million. Today, the price of Erka will probably be higher, but for this money you can buy 15 brand new ones, create a transport company and earn money, but probably people who buy such supercars already have more than one business.
Today, the Zonda, which was built and designed by Horatio Pagani, a former Lamborghini mechanic, is a truly exotic car thanks to its speed and exterior design. Although it doesn't have the long history of sports cars like Lamborghini or Ferrari, it currently costs $1,240,000. It was made in Italy and debuted in 1999. So far, the production of Zonda is about 10 cars per year.
Several different Pagani Zonda models were built during this time: Zonda, Zonda F, Zonda F Clubsport, Zonda Roadster, Zonda Roadster F, Zonra R and Zonda Cinque. All of them are mostly made of carbon fiber and are two-seat coupes. Most of the early cars were designed by Formula 1 winner Juan Manuel Fangio. Initially, the car was supposed to be called “Fangio FI”, but after the death of the developer in 1995, it was renamed in honor of the air flow over Argentina.
In 1999, the Zonda C12 was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show. It had an engine from a Mercedes-Benz M120 V12 that could reach a top speed of 210 mph. The engine had 408 hp. at 5200 rpm and 421 lb/ft at 3800 rpm. Only five of the planned 6 cars were built, although in 2002, before the debut of the C12 S, the car was still available for sale.
One model was used for crash tests, the other was shown at car dealerships. The final models were assembled and delivered to customers within three years, each costing $320,000. The C12 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds.
In 2000, the debut of the Zonda C12 S took place, the production of which began only a year later and continued until 2002. Thanks to a longer nose, new light and tailpipes, the C12 S has received good aerodynamics. It was equipped with a 7,010 cubic AMG engine with 550 hp. The C12 S can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.7 seconds, with a 0-60 mph time of 7.5 seconds and a quarter-mile distance of 11.3 seconds at 131 mph. The Zonda C12 S is 10 kg lighter than its predecessor. Top speed is 220 mph. The Zonda C12 S is priced at $350,000. There are only 15 such cars in the world.
In December 2002, development of the Zonda GR began. Zonda has been building cars for four years now, but so far has not had any success with them in motorsport. Having come together to join forces - Toine Hezemans, Tom Weishardt, Paul Kumpen - began to develop a racing version. After acquiring exclusive rights to develop, manufacture and sell the Zondas from Horatio Pagani, the first GR rolled off the assembly line at Carsport's Modena plant within a few months.
The car was built on Zonda C12S, carbon fiber. The body of the C12 S has been updated to include front and rear diffusers for improved aerodynamics. In accordance with FIA and ACO regulations, the width of the car was 6.6 m. A new suspension was developed, which weighed 2424 pounds. The car also received new wheels and brakes. The engine was equipped with an enlarged radiator.
Zonda GR has become a sign of power. Acceleration to 100 km / h was only 3.3 seconds. The engine produced about 440 kW, 590 hp. at 5800 rpm. With such power, the car could reach a speed of 215 miles / h.
Introduced at the 2004 Paris Motor Show, the Zonda C12 S Monza was for private use. He borrowed most of it from the Zonda GR. The engine was improved, now its power is 637 hp. Improved aerodynamic features, new fenders and front diffuser allowed the car to pick up even more speed.
The C12 S Monza was lighter than its predecessor thanks in large part to the new material used in the side windows. The interior was redone, pedals were added, seats were changed, the frame and steering were strengthened. The brakes received increased performance, the suspension became more rigid. For added safety, a fire extinguisher was included in the car. Acceleration to 100 km/h C12 S Monza is achieved in just 2.7 seconds.
In 2005, the year or C12 F was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show. With a wheelbase of 107.4 inches, a length of 174.6 inches, a width of 80.9 inches, a height of 44.9 inches and a curb weight of 2712 kg, the C12 F became the most modified Pagani car. Although it shares many similarities with its predecessors, including the 7.3L V12, power has been increased to 443kW; 594 HP Unique clubsport model, produced 480 watts; 640 HP The C12 F has a top speed of over 215 mph and will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds.
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The Pagani Zonda is one of the fastest cars to have driven the Nurburgring's north loop. Supercar, produced by Pagani Automobili in Italy. The model first saw the light in 1999, and finished production of the Pagani Zonda in 2012. In total, a little more than two hundred cars were made, which were most often made to order. The Zonda R coupe, launched in 2009, looks like it was made specifically for the racetrack, lightened, strengthened and improved. The entire range of Pagani.
Appearance
At first glance, the Zonda F bears a clear resemblance to the Zonda R, but in reality, these models share only 10% of the parts in common. Visually, it is possible to distinguish them by the air intake located on the roof. It serves to direct oncoming air to the motor. The wheelbase of the Zond R was increased by 47 mm, and the track was expanded by 50 mm. The length was 4,886 mm, the width was 2,014 mm, and the height was 1.147 mm. The body of the car has a huge downforce. Considering its own mass - only 1070 kg, thanks to aerodynamics at high speeds, the Probe is pressed with a force of up to 1,500 kg!
The case is made using carbon and titanium. Due to this, the quality of rigidity has increased with a decrease in weight. The front and rear subframes are made of chrome-molybdenum alloy, the panels on the body are made of MD System carbon fiber. Everything down to the smallest detail was done with high quality, up to the screws, which were used only titanium, and they were made by Poggipolini. It is impossible to ignore the external design of the Pagani Zond R. A massive bumper, wide air intakes, “small eyes of the headlights”, rear-view mirrors, four exhaust pipes and everything else testifies to the uniqueness of the Pagani company.
Interior
In the matter of the interior, the designers, as always, approached wisely. All parts of the cabin are of standard quality and scrupulously worked out. There is a certain racing mood and peak functionality. If you take the seats, then branded Toora are installed here, which meet the new FIA requirements and are in harmony with the HANS neck protection system. For ensuring the safety of the life of the driver and passenger are responsible seat belts, which are mounted on five points and a built-in frame made of an alloy of chromium and molybdenum. The air conditioner nozzles made of chrome are brightly highlighted. The lower part of the steering wheel is “cut off”, which gives comfort and style to the interior, and also does not “steal” free space in the cabin. It should be noted that almost every salon was designed exclusively for the tastes of each specific customer. Finishing materials may vary.
Specifications
From the very beginning, all Zonda cars, including the R version, were fitted with the Mercedes V12. The engine found its place on the chassis and was located longitudinally behind the driver, a little short of the rear axle. Probe P is equipped with a 48-valve V12 engine with a volume of 6 liters and an output of 750 hp and 710 N.M.
Such a powerful unit is paired with a mechanical 6-speed sequential gearbox XTRAC 672 with a magnesium alloy crankcase. The gearshift paddles are located on the steering column. The entire Zonda range runs exclusively on rear-wheel drive, although it is considered inferior to all-wheel drive models due to reduced stability. However, with rear-wheel drive, speed picks up faster and weight reduction can be achieved. It is possible to adjust the aerodynamics and suspension of the car. She in Zonda R is completely independent with double forged levers. Coil springs, adjustable shock absorbers installed by Ohlins.
Options and prices
Since there are very few such cars in the world, you will have to pay well to buy it. So the price of Pagani Zonda R in Russia starts at $ 1,600,000. There is also the "big brother" Zonda R, Pagani Zonda R Evo, which is equipped with the same six-liter V12, but already issuing about 800 hp, and the weight is the same as that of the "younger brother". For such the most powerful version of the Probe, the company puts up a price tag of about 2,200,000 euros.
Summing up
Without a doubt one of the best and fastest sports supercars in the world. Rare and impressive design combined with a powerful engine. Pagani Zonda R, gives each customer the opportunity to make the interior and finish to your taste and color. There are adjustments for aerodynamics and suspension, which makes it unique in its kind.
