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“The is born with full liberty. The target: the ultimate per formance at the racetrack without any implications of rules, except for safety, where no compromise is allowed.”
CONTAINS
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When it starts moving, the Zonda Roadster slices through the air with hardly any effort. Some of its power is used to force the this car down onto the tarma
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Pagani checks the quality of each individual piece and collects the technical data to form a manual; one for each car, creating a detailed and faithful representation, much the same as an artist’s portrait.
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At the front of the Zonda Roadster is a much larger air intake to increase cooling effectiveness of the more potent V12 engine.
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Thanks to an original roof made out of carbon fibre and cloth (removable in a few seconds), Pagani explains that due to the use of carbon fabrics for the construction of the central chassis, bodywork
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It reveals the pure-breed of an Italian GT car: thanks to its personality, mixing sensuality, aggressiveness and magnetic beauty, you can easily imagine it driving along the sea front in Monte Carlo ...
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The engine is built by the racing specialists at Mercedes AMG, where the championship winning DTM cars are born, the most devastating and effective weapon ever to compete in the GT series.
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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.
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When it starts moving, the Zonda Roadster slices through the air with hardly any effort. Some of its power is used to force the this car down onto the tarma
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The Pagani Roadster F is a custom built car made primarily of carbon fiber, of aluminum alloys, titanium, avional, chrome-molybdenum alloy and selected leathers. Some of these materials are transformed using the most advanced technologies, .
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THE IDEA HAS BEEN TO CREATE A CAR THAT WAS LIGHT, SAFE, ORIGINAL YET OFFERING GREAT PERFORMANCE, USING THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE AND INSPIRED BY RACING CARS, THE SAME CONCEPT THAT INSPIRED THE CREATION OF THE FANTASTIC MIURA OF THE ‘60’S.
AERODINAMIC When it starts moving, the Zonda Roadster slices through the air with hardly any effort. Some of its power is used to force the this car down onto the tarmac resulting in a very strong ground effect, so that the tires are glued to the road, transferring all the car’s power and torque to it. According to a simple equation the grip is a result of the material’s friction coefficient times the applied force. This principle can then be turned into top rate performance if the tire size and the vehicle speed are record breaking. Aerodynamics of Zonda Roadster however are even more crucial where safety is concerned: when breaking for an emergency, when reaction times are even more critical and when road
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holding can make all the difference. It’s not just about having a cutting-edge carbon-ceramic breaking system.
SHAPE OF THE DREAM FANGIO WANTED IT TO BE EQUIPPED WITH A MERCEDES-BENZ ENGINE AND HIS WISH HAS BECOME REALITY THANKS TO AMG WHO HAVE PROVIDED PAGANI WITH THEIR 12 CYLINDER ENGINE; A LIGHTWEIGHT MOTOR, WITH OVER 600 BHP AND 576 LB-FT OF TORQUE. Pagani checks the quality of each individual piece and collects the technical data to form a manual; one for each car, creating a detailed and faithful representation, much the same as an art-
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Effective breaking is dependant on exploiting an array of forces; by utilizing the shock absorber geometry, the low center of gravity and the reduced weight, Pagani managed to keep the car as flat on the ground as possible while countering any pitching effect. This way even the rear tires remain stuck to the ground.
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SAFETY AND COMFORT
The Pagani Zonda F a very reactive, safe car, with no roll to speak of. Through its Nardi steering wheel, one’s hands feel directly in contact with the road surface.
The electronics are kept to a minimum are the best quality ycan find in the weds of over 214 mph because thesh because these days no client wants an instrument of torture as his car. Nevertheless Pagani has never wavered from their original idea of quality and performance without compromise.
The name of ‘el coche’, the way he used to call the car, should have been Fangio F1. He followed the project with a strong enthusiasm, according to his ideas the F1 had to be innovative, safe and had to be powered by a Mercedes-Benz engine. He then passed away and as a sign of respect I did not dare to call the car Fangio F1 and I decided to name it Zonda Roadster, ‘el
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The mind-blowing finish and fit is made possible due to the modern carbon fiber construction which has been Pagani’s forte in supercars for a long time now. Juan Manuel Fangio was much more than a great champion. His accuracy, his uprightness, and his human and technical sensibility were among his qualities, typical of the old-time men, they have been for me, an example and an inspiration source. Very often, I ask myself how something so material, like a drawing or a technical choice, can express and convey the philosophy of such a men.
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viento de los Andes’. Today, after years spent in a rigorous search for perfection, the result is the Zonda Roadster F, a car that I wish to dedicate to Juan Manuel Fangio, the man who has made everything different.
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More traditional devices include a one-piece fixed wing which now gets undisturbed air thanks to relocated mirrors. To help airflow underneath, a larger front splitter and rear diffuser with twin stabilizing wings create even more downforce. At the front of the Zonda Roadster is a much larger air intake to increase cooling effectiveness of the more potent V12 engine. To give the more power, a new induction system is used which replaces the standard Mercedes-Benz unit. It features larger intake apertures and, when combined with a larger, hydroformed exhaust, the 7.3 liter Mercedes-Benz engine reaches 620 bhp. This is up from 550 achieved with the standard Mercedes intake. A clubsport model is available as an option which increases power to 650 bhp @ 6200 rpm.
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TECHNICAL INDEX CHASSIS Brakes F/R: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ABS, vented disc/vented disc Tires F-R: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255/35 R19 - 335/30 R20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rear Wheel Drive Driveline:
Type: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .V12 Displacement cu in (cc): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .445 (7291) Power bhp (kW) at RPM: ....................602(443) / 6150 650(478) / 6200 (Clubsport version) ...................561(760) / 4000 576(780) / 4000 Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: (Clubsport version) ...............................n.a. Redline at RPM:
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............................173.0 × 80.1 × 44.5 Length × W/H in: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2711 (1230) ...................3.6 Weight lb (kg): > 214 (> 345) Acceleration 0-62 mph s: Top Speed mph (km/h): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .n.a.
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ENGINE
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Anthracite
Deep taup
Warm silver
Raw amber
Goya red
The interior Pagani Zonda 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 and a sophisticated telemetry allows through a variety of sensors to monitor every single component of the car.
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Dark Teak
Vapour grey
Ivory light
Velvet snow
Red bubinga
Velvet brown
Stratus grey
Zebrano
Hard brown
Pearl grey
Sea sand
Oak root
Crystal snow
Acacia
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Dark Teak
Red bubinga
Zebrano
Oak root
Acacia
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MAGIC MATIREALS FOR REALUTY Thanks to an original roof made out of carbon fibre and cloth (removable in a few seconds), Pagani explains that due to the use of carbon fabrics for the construction of the central chassis, bodywork and interior, it was possible to maintain the dry weight of 1230kg, which translates in a weight/power ratio of 1.89kg/hp for the Clubsport version. The Zonda Roadster F name is a tribute to the revered Argentinean race car driver Juan Manuel Fangio who helped develop many of Pagani’s Zonda super cars before his passing, and the vehicle has enough sheer grunt to hit 100km/h from rest in fleeting 3.7 seconds. Featuring a light and rigid vehicle body, the Roadster F posts such incredible performance figures thanks to the mighty 445 cubic inch Mercedes-AMG engine that resides behind the driver,
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“…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...”
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developing power of 485kW (650hp) @ 6200rpm and torque of 780Nm @ 4000rpm.And as Pagani explains, the Roadster F travels along the boundary where beauty and power merge together forming something special; it’s sinuous and aerodynamically shaped bodywork gets its prominence from sharp edges and elegant lines, which at first glance show its extraordinary potential. The niche Italian automaker suggest that from the cockpit drivers will enjoy a magnificent view, which is quite unusual for a super car. With ones hands on the steering wheel the driver can enjoy Dark Teak
Red bubinga
Zebrano
Oak root
Acacia
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MOST EXPENSIVE DROP TOP an environment that far exceeds most expectations, with a mixture of carbon fibre, soft leather and polished aluminium appealing to your senses. The precious instrument cluster looks like the handiwork of a watchmaker with intricate dials and overlapping one another. It reveals the pure-breed of an Italian GT car: thanks to its personality, mixing sensuality, aggressiveness and magnetic beauty, you can easily imagine it driving along the sea front in Monte Carlo or screaming down a straight at Le Mans. vably efficient and sincere and that monitors constantly what is happening to every single wheel, creating the feeling of the power behind you and the precise response in front. Ruf metal
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A NEW HEART “EVEN AT CONSTANT RACING PACE THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO COVER OVER 5.000 KM BEFORE SERVICING. THE CHALLENGE HAS BEEN ACCEPTED WITHOUT HESITATION.” 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.
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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
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â€œâ€Śa dream that has been transformed into a glittering realityâ€? Horacio Pagani has passion for cars, speed and design emerged very early and, at the age of 12, he amazed everyone with models of supercars carved from wood or modelled in clay. He made his debut into the world of racing cars when he was 20, designing an F.3 that competed in Argentina under the colours of the official Renault team. Then came an enormous number of industrial design projects in which he had an accelerated apprenticeship, combining a mixture of creativity and a maniacal search for perfection. He met Juan Manuel Fangio, his childhood hero, who became the right person to introduce him to Modena, the home of legends like Ferrari and Lamborghini. And the miracle took place at Lamborghini. It was engineer Alfieri who provided the young Horacio with the space to express his imagination and manual dexterity.
MODENA, ITALY - times may be tough, but exotic cars never go out of style.
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