Pagani Zonda R- a new car from Horatio Pagani debuted in 2007 at the Geneva Motor Show. This supercar was inspired by the success, but it's not her successor, it's a completely different car. If all previous models were consistent development of each other, then Zonda R is a big step forward.
Specifications Pagani Zonda R
| Basic data | |
| Manufacturer | Pagami Automobili |
| Start of production | 2009 |
| Produced | Modena, Italy |
| Class | supercar |
| body type | 2-door |
| Layout | rear mid-engine rear wheel drive |
| Mass-dimensional | |
| Length | 4886 mm |
| Width | 2014 mm |
| Height | 1141 mm |
| Weight | 1070 kg |
| Wheelbase | 2785 mm |
| Characteristics | |
| Engine | |
| Engine power | 750 HP |
| Torque | 710 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-st. sequential |
| Acceleration to 100 km/h | 2.7 sec. |
| Max. speed | over 350 km/h |
| Price from | $1,500,000 |
The new car, as if flying on the wings of the wind, was born on the race track and for the race track. The Zonda R embodies all of Pagani's engineering know-how in terms of aerodynamics, technology, aesthetics and ergonomics. No more than 10% of parts remained in the car from the previous Zonda F.
Body
The carbon and titanium monocoque is stiffer than ever. The wheelbase has been increased by 47 mm to give the car maximum stability. The body houses rubber fuel cells and four high-performance fuel pumps. Refueling is via a filler neck designed for quick replenishment of fuel just like on a racing car.
The front and rear subframes are brand new and designed to accommodate the newly configured suspension components. For the manufacture of subframes, Avional was used - a high-strength aluminum alloy with the addition of copper (4.75%), magnesium (0.5%) and silicon (1.4%).
For the structural elements of the body, designed to mount the engine and gearbox, ergal was used - a durable aluminum alloy, which is not inferior to metal in terms of strength characteristics, but has a lower specific gravity.
The outer body panels are made of MD System, which is used on all cars of the Zonda family. Even the wheel nuts on the Zonda R are made of titanium – the Pagani studio did everything to reduce the overall weight of the car and they succeeded, the weight of the car is only 1070 kg.
Engine
Zonda R received a new twelve-cylinder, 48-valve Mercedes-Benz AMG engine with a volume of 6 liters. The engine produces 750 hp. and a torque of 710 Nm. Excellent response to the work of the carrion of the accelerator is achieved through a mechanical throttle actuator, bypassing the electronics.
The exhaust system is made of Inconel (a heat resistant nickel-chromium alloy) with a ceramic coating for better heat dissipation. A completely new air intake system has been created.
The air intake is even placed on the roof of the car, all this is done to provide air for the operation of the engine itself, and for its cooling.
The car is literally crammed with modern electronics, which captures the parameters of the engine, the amount of downforce acting on each wheel and allows you to use a wide range of adjustments.
The new motor is able to accelerate the car to a speed of 10 km / h in 2.7 seconds, and the maximum speed exceeds 350 km / h.
Transmission, running gear
The Zonda R is truly something new in Horatio Pagani's supercar family. On top of all the novelties, he received a new gearbox. This is a 6-speed XTRAC 672 sequential gearbox with a magnesium body and paddle shifters. 20 milliseconds is the time it takes the Zonda R to change gear.
The drive traditionally falls on the rear axle with a self-locking differential. Suspension independent with Avional forged arms, coil springs and Ohlins adjustable shock absorbers.
Stopping the car are carbon-ceramic brakes with 6-piston calipers at the front and 4-piston at the rear. To help the driver when braking comes 12-channel ABS system from Bocsh - Bosch Motorsport.
The whole car: suspension, engine, angle of attack of the rear wing, everything is designed so that the driver can choose the optimal settings for a particular driving style and a particular track.
The car is shod with 19″ alloy wheels at the front and 20″ at the rear. Tires specially designed for the Zonda R by Pirelli - Pirelli P Zero Zonda R - 255/35/19 front and 335/30/20 rear.
Interior
The interior of the new Zonda R differs from its predecessors in a certain degree of asceticism. This is not surprising, because the car is not designed for everyday driving, but for the race track. Seats with good lateral support, five-point seat belts. Aluminum bells of the climate system, numerous toggle switches for switching on various systems. A large electronic scoreboard, and many small analog devices display information from numerous sensors.
All this is dressed in carbon fiber and aluminum. A large fire extinguisher was located under the passenger seat.
The Zonda R is not a road car, it does not fit into the regulations of any of the racing federations. This is a car designed for endless driving pleasure without compromise and without limits.
All this is well understood by people who are ready to become its owner at a price of 1.5 million euros.
Although Pagani Automobili S.p.A was founded back in 1991, at first Horacio Pagani and his employees were, in fact, a freelance division of Lamborghini, developing and testing various types of composite materials for the production of Lamborghini supercars.
But already in 1994, the company began to develop a supercar of its own design, on the project of which Horatio Pagani had been working since 1988.
The debut of the first-born maestro Pagani took place in Geneva in 1998. The Zonda C12, released in a series of five cars, aroused great interest among supercar fans and made it clear that another serious player had appeared in this market.
However, the Zonda C12 was only the first to test major design concepts such as Mercedes-AMG's powertrain, transmission, the use of composite materials in the structure, and so on.
Even then it was clear that the 480-horsepower engine that was installed on the Pagani Zonda C12 was not powerful enough for cars of this class. Therefore, already in 2000, the Zonda C12 S model was released in a series of 16 cars. Its main difference was the installation of a more powerful 550 hp engine, which made it possible to increase the maximum speed to 360 km / h.
In 2002, the car was upgraded once again - a new engine with a volume of 7300 cm3 and a power of 550 hp was installed. In order to cope with the very high torque of up to 750 Nm, the engineers were forced to equip the Zonda C12 S 7.3 with a wheel slip unit to achieve improved handling.
Over the following years, Pagani Automobili introduced two more modernized versions of its supercar: Zonda GR and Zonda F. They used more powerful engines, innovative technologies and a number of interesting design solutions. But the real culmination of this project was the Zonda R, released in 2009, which became the quintessence of the engineering genius of Horatio Pagani.
Design features
Platform and body
The Pagani Zonda R supercar is built on the same platform as the C12, but with more extensive use of composite materials. The monocoque body is made from a carbon-titanium composite material and covered with MD System carbon fiber exterior panels.
The main elements of the frame are made of chromoly alloy, and for the suspension, an AvionAl alloy based on aluminum is used. All this made it possible to achieve a reduction in the "dry" weight to 1070 kg versus almost 1350 kg for the Probe C12.
The car has a rear mid-engine layout with rear wheel drive. The motor and transmission are mounted directly on the chassis and held by structural elements made of durable and refractory material ErgAl (an alloy of aluminum with the addition of zinc, magnesium and copper), widely used in the arms industry.
The aerodynamic body kit includes a front bumper with a developed lower spoiler, side skirts and an adjustable Ennegi racing wing located at the stern. To improve engine cooling, a decorative grille is installed in the aft part, in the center of which there is a hole for the exhaust pipe block. The wing has an adjustable angle of attack, allowing you to change the maximum speed and downforce.
Dimensions:
- length - 4886 mm,
- width - 2014 mm,
- height - 1141 mm,
- wheelbase - 2785 mm.
Interior
The interior of the Pagani Zonda R is the embodiment of the refined minimalism of racing cars. It is widely used carbon fiber and polished aluminum.
The instrument panel, integrated with the supporting structure of the body, has a wide plasma display, which displays information from all major systems. On the sides of the display are two round scales for maximum speed and engine temperature. The tachometer, as well as the engine start button, are located on the multifunction steering wheel.
Completing the overall picture are bucket seats with metal frame and Alcantara upholstery, equipped with five-point seat belts.
Engine and transmission
The heart of the supercar is an atmospheric 12-cylinder engine from AMG with a volume of 6000 cm3. This unit was designed from scratch specifically for this model and allows you to achieve a maximum torque of 710 Nm and delivers power of 750 hp.
The engine has a V-shaped design with a camber angle between the cylinders of 60 degrees. In order to level out too high torque at the start, the power unit is equipped with a 12-channel Bosch Motorsport traction control system. This improves handling, especially on slippery road surfaces.
The motor is paired with an XTRAC 672 mechanical sequential 6-speed transmission with a very high response speed - up to 20 ms. For example, the reaction speed of the Ferrari La Ferrari transmission is 60 ms. The pilot shifts gears using paddle shifters.
The high-speed transmission response and powerful engine allow you to reach 100 km / h in just 2.7 seconds (0.1 seconds faster than the McLaren P1), and the maximum speed of the supercar is 390 km / h.
Characteristics
Chassis
The supercar is equipped with an independent suspension on double transverse forged wishbones. The suspension also includes coil springs and Ohlins adjustable shock absorbers, which allow you to increase or decrease the allowable roll angles, clearance and handling of the Pagani Zonda R.
The efficient braking system includes ventilated disc brakes with 6-piston brake calipers up front and 4-piston brake calipers at the rear.
Wheels with 19-inch wheels and Pirelli P Zero tires in size 255/35 are mounted on the front axle, and 20-inch wheels with 335/30 tires are mounted on the rear axle.
Price
Despite the fact that the production of the Zond R stopped a few years ago and now the company produces a new supercar Pagani Huayra, these cars are well-deservedly popular.
To date, the price of Pagani Zonda R in rubles is about 100 million or 1.5 million in euros. But in the case of the original interior design and body color, the price of a car can increase by almost 2 times.
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And at the end of the video - riding the Zond from the first person. The spirit is captivating.
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 |
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| 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 routes 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.
The Italian company Pagani, as you might guess, is named after its founder. Horatio Raul Pagani himself is Italian by blood and current place of residence, but Argentine by birth. He was born on November 10, 1955 in Casilda in a family of emigrants from Italy.
At the age of 15, our hero made his first motorcycle, and at the age of 18 he built a light buggy from the parts found. A little later, he comes to Formula 3, where he participates in the development of a new car for the Renault team. Thanks to this work, he gains fame as an engineer and designer.
It was then that he met Juan Manuel Fangio, another Italian emigrant who became his friend, adviser and patron for many years. In 1983, at the age of 27, Pagani emigrated from Argentina to his historical homeland, Italy.
In the photo: Horatio Pagani near the Zonda Revolucion
Italian experience
Pagani ends up in Modena, the Italian forge of automotive art, where he decides to try his luck and get a job in Bertone or Lamborghini. In second place, he was more fortunate: thanks to his acquaintance with the well-connected Fangio, he got a job at Lamborghini.
In the company, Pagani starts as a sales assistant, and then, in 1987, gets a job in the composite materials department and soon leads it. Under the leadership of Pagani, a prototype of the Countach Evoluzione is being built, where, for the first time in the world, composite materials based on carbon fibers have been widely used.
In the photo: Lamborghini Countach Evoluzione
Due to the widespread use of composites, the mass of the prototype was 500 kg less than the Countach model. The car was not even painted, rivets and mounting bolts were visible on the body, the interior of the car was also not finished, two seats and a small instrument cluster were installed in it.
Currently, Lamborghini continues extensive research on composite materials and is one of the largest specialists in this field.
Independence and search
In 1988, Pagani founded Pagani Composite Research, a company specializing in the development and production of composite materials. He continues to work for Lamborghini. Among the works with his participation, it is worth mentioning the anniversary Countach 25th Anniversary and Diablo. However, being independent by nature, Pagani strove for independence.
In 1990, he founded Modena Design, a company specializing in the design and development of automobiles, as well as the creation of experimental prototypes, mock-ups and parts using composite materials. Large Italian manufacturers such as Lamborghnin, Ferrari, Aprilia and Dallara are starting to cooperate with Modena Design.
Birth of the wind
In the early 90s, Pagani conceived to create his own supercar, which was supposed to be a simple and lightweight car with sophisticated aerodynamics and a body made of composite materials.
1992 Founding of Pagani Automobili
Horatio Pagani is building a prototype, codenamed C8. It is believed that the car received such an index in honor of the famous “silver arrows” of the Sauber-Mercedes group C. The hard and long work began on fine-tuning the prototype to the serial version. At first, the C8 (which was essentially a factory index) was called Fangio, but the great racer and patron of the young designer died before the project was completed.
Fangio, however, managed to approve the project of the car at an early stage and insisted on using the Mercedes-Benz engine (which is not surprising, since he headed the representative office of the German brand in Argentina since 1987). Out of respect for the driver's memory, Pagani drops the name and renames the car Zonda, after the Argentine wind Viento zonda blowing from the Andes. This is how the tradition of the company is born to give names to cars, one way or another connected with the winds.
1999 Debut of the first model - Pagani Zonda C12
After six years of work, the car was shown to the public at the Geneva Motor Show. Pagani completely made this car himself, thinking through all the ideas - from the use of a carbon fiber monocoque to the creation of a design.
The appearance of the car was impressive: the front part, inspired by the cars of group C, four small headlights and a four-barrel muffler became hallmarks of Horatio Pagani's cars. The design of the car combined the features of classic mid-engined supercars with modern high technology. It should be noted that the passenger compartment, reminiscent of the design of the cockpit of an aircraft, was located almost in the center of the car.
The basis of the design of the Probe is a carbon fiber monocoque with steel subframes. The V-shaped 12-cylinder engine of the Mercedes brand is located behind the driver. The first car had a 6-liter engine, but from the C12S model, a mighty 7.3-liter engine under the M120 index was installed on the car, which develops 555 hp. power and 746 Nm of torque.
Thanks to its light (just over 1,250 kg) body, the Zonda shoots up to 100 km/h in less than 4 seconds, and its top speed exceeds 320 km/h. Suspensions front and rear are independent, double wishbones, and the braking system was developed jointly with the eminent Italian company Brembo, whose services are used by many supercar manufacturers.
The Zonda is devoid of electronic assistants, although Pagani initially considered using an electronically controlled suspension or even installing an all-wheel drive system. However, these ideas were not implemented, as they would have made the car heavier.
Therefore, to improve handling, the aerodynamics of the car were carefully verified and a weight distribution of 46/54% was achieved on the front and rear axles, respectively.
2005 year. Pagani Zonda F debut
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In 2005, a new Zonda model appears with an even more powerful engine and a new rear wing, which, unlike the first C12 model, was undivided, which provided more downforce. In connection with the tenth anniversary of Fangio's death, Horatio Pagani names the new car after the driver and adds the letter F to the name.
Thanks to the increasing use of composite materials and light alloys in the design of the car, its weight becomes even less, and the upgraded V12 engine already develops 602 hp. and over 760 Nm of torque. The Zonda F is also being built in a roadster version.
year 2009. Debut of Pagani Zonda Cinque and Pagani Zonda R
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Cinque (which means "five" in Italian) is an even faster modification of the Probe. In accordance with the name, 5 roadsters and 5 coupes of this model are being built. All Cinque body parts are made from Modena Design's patented carbon-fibre-reinforced carbon-fibre-reinforced carbon-tanium carbon fiber composite material. Unlike conventional carbon fiber, carbotanium has a greater density and rigidity, and due to the titanium content, this material is less prone to splitting.
From this model, all new cars of Horatio Pagani have elements made of this material in their design.
The R version with a 750-horsepower V12, Xtrac sequential gearbox and carbotanium body was the pinnacle of the model's evolution. Although this car is not allowed on public roads, it is not a homologated racing prototype either.
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From the moment the model appeared until the end of its production, there are many versions of the Probe, created in a single copy by order of wealthy clients or for a memorable date. So, in 2010, for the 50th anniversary of the Italian aerobatics team Frecci Tricolori, a commemorative version of the same name was built. In general, it was Zonda who made Pagani Automobili a world-famous brand.
2011. The debut of a fundamentally new model Pagani Huayra
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By tradition, the bride of new items took place in the spring in Geneva. Pagani Huayra (read Huayra, not as you might think) is named after the god of the wind in the language of one of the South American tribes.
Horatio Pagani and the team of his wards have been working on it for more than seven years. The project started in 2003, but the steady demand for the Zonda put the development of this car on hold.
The atmospheric V12 was replaced by a 6-liter AMG engine with two turbochargers, created specifically for Pagani. It is based on an engine from 65 AMG, but with different cylinder heads, pistons, connecting rods, turbochargers and intercoolers for them. The use of supercharging made it possible to meet the strict environmental standards of Euro 5. The geometry of the exhaust manifolds was also revised. The motor received a new index - M158, and it is not installed on any models other than the Pagani Huayra. It develops 730 hp. and a torque of 1,100 Nm. Transmissions for the supercar are supplied by the British company Xtrac Limited, which has been working for 30 years with boxes for racing cars, including those for Formula 1. Their 7-speed “robot” is just designed to “digest” the moment up to 1,100 Nm. The box on the Wira is placed transversely, behind the motor.
Huayra is based on a monocoque with elements made of carbon fiber and carbotanium. Front and rear subframes are attached to the monocoque, and external body panels made of carbon fiber are attached to the top.
Unlike the Zonda, Huyra received gull-wing doors, and the body itself has 4 flaps (two in front and two in the back) of the active aerodynamics system. The car's computer, depending on the situation, using electric drives, can raise and lower each flap individually, thereby optimizing the movement of air flow and creating downforce.
Thanks to this system, it is possible at the right moments to increase the drag coefficient without the use of a wing. The double wishbone suspension uses Ohlins adjustable shock absorbers, and the braking system uses carbon-ceramic brake discs developed in collaboration with Brembo. The interior of the car is trimmed with leather, aluminum and carbon fiber.
The other day it became known that Pagani sold all copies of the Huayra sports car. It is noted that the circulation of the car is limited to one hundred copies and some of them have not yet been assembled. According to some reports, the company intends to show a new Pagani Huayra Roadster model at the Geneva Motor Show, but there is no technical information on this car.
Production of Pagani supercars
Each Horatio Pagani car is assembled by hand at the plant in San Cesario sul Panaro, near Modena. Pagani opted for hand-assembly to ensure exclusivity for his creation. Composite elements of the monocoque and exterior panels of the car are baked directly at the Pagani factory in one of three autoclaves. It takes more than one month of manual labor to produce one machine.
What is the "trick" of Pagani?
Pagani brand cars have their own unique design, and therefore they stand out even among supercar competitors with such interesting features and features, thanks to which they are easily recognizable in the world:
1. Quadruple silencer;
2. Composite body materials, including carbotanium with titanium fibers;
3. Active aerodynamics system;
4. Mercedes motors, specially modified for Pagani;
5. Interior elements machined from solid pieces of aluminum, in particular the front console.
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