Zonda OFFICIAL: 2007 Pagani Zonda R
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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.
The Pagani customers who have ordered the Zonda R will be relieved of almost 1.2 million +
taxes.
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 highperformance
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.
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.
The Pagani customers who have ordered the Zonda R will be relieved of almost 1.2 million +
taxes.
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 highperformance
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.
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WAIT WAIT WAIT!!! Did they just say it's a road car? So if this thing is street legal....they HOLY F_CK!!!!!
Edit: Never mind..they were talking about the Zonda_F
Edit: Never mind..they were talking about the Zonda_F
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Re: 2007 Pagani Zonda R
I have always admired Pagani for doing a completely outrageous supercar, but I do have to say I'd rather take one of the previous versions over this new incarnation... that mishmash of vents and scoops and whatever gives this car a sort of hunchback look which I'm not happy with.
I have always admired Pagani for doing a completely outrageous supercar, but I do have to say I'd rather take one of the previous versions over this new incarnation... that mishmash of vents and scoops and whatever gives this car a sort of hunchback look which I'm not happy with.
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Re: 2007 Pagani Zonda R
that is one shit expensive car..and if i had the money and time..i would get me one ASAP
another thing to notice is the new tranny wich should be Killer
and work its way down to road legall paganis one day
that is one shit expensive car..and if i had the money and time..i would get me one ASAP
another thing to notice is the new tranny wich should be Killer
and work its way down to road legall paganis one day
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All that F1 language : dry slump, light, low center of gravity, carbon fibre, monocoque, sequential gear box ... and do I smell adjustable/moving aerodynamics and perhaps active suspention ?!! 
Sadly, it doesn't come with a 3.0 litre NA V10 producing 950 to 1000 HP couple to a 7 speed sequential.
Unfortunately just 750 ponies and a 6 speed will have to do and I certainatly won't pull up to 7G loads like an F1 racer.
Sadly, it doesn't come with a 3.0 litre NA V10 producing 950 to 1000 HP couple to a 7 speed sequential.
Unfortunately just 750 ponies and a 6 speed will have to do and I certainatly won't pull up to 7G loads like an F1 racer.
Imhotep Evil
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^yep it wont be taht extreme..but enough to make any member on this board crap in their pants
... when they look at it, cause if they'd drive it it will much, much worse ...
Imhotep Evil
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lol..
i would love a skilled driver to take some of us around the track in this baby
i belive some of us will start to cry
Me for example
Me too.
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