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So you want one of the world’s most exclusive supercars, and you want something hand-made, but the typical Italian exotics just don't do it for you? Well, then the Pagani Zonda Cinque is just the ticket. Still not exclusive enough? You need the new Zonda Cinque Roadster.

The Pagani road car model range would not be complete without a Roadster version of the Zonda Cinque, and like its Coupe sibling it’s also created in the Modenese Atelier in a limited production run of merely five exclusive pieces.

The new Roadster is essentially the same as the Coupe, although the carbon-titanium chassis has been redesigned for the... So you want one of the world’s most exclusive supercars, and you want something hand-made, but the typical Italian exotics just don't do it for you? Well, then the Pagani Zonda Cinque is just the ticket. Still not exclusive enough? You need the new Zonda Cinque Roadster. The Pagani road car model range would not be complete without a Roadster version of the Zonda Cinque, and like its Coupe sibling it’s also created in the Modenese Atelier in a limited production run of merely five exclusive pieces. The new Roadster is essentially the same as the Coupe, although the carbon-titanium chassis has been redesigned for the compensation of a missing roof. Despite the modifications, the car tips the scales at just 1,210kg. Whether you opt for a relaxed country drive in Tuscany's hills, visiting Florence and other centers of the Italian Renaissance, or a record hunt at the Nurburgring, this €1.3 million ($1.8 million) jewel will reward with every day driveability and ultimate performance thanks to the different drive modes of the newly developed sequential robostized gearbox and a fully adjustable suspension setup. Powered by a slightly detuned version of the 7.3L V12 engine found in other Zondas that produces 678hp (505kW) and 575lb-ft (780Nm) of torque, the Cinque makes the run from 0-62mph in just 3.4 seconds and has a top speed of over 200mph. Other goodies include an Inconel and titanium exhaust system, 19 and 20in forged aluminum wheels, Pirelli PZero tires, carbon-ceramic Brembo brakes, and carbon-fiber seats with leather trim.Pagani Zonda CinquePagani Zonda Cinque Roadster Read More

Few carmakers still built each element of a car by hand, four at a time, in a single workshop, and end up with a product anywhere near the league of the Pagani Zonda, but the Italian hypercar maker has decided to one-up itself with the introduction of the Zonda R.

Adding more performance, power and reducing weight even further, the Zonda R promises not just the luxury and quality of a hand-built supercar, but the outright performance of a race car. Powered by a very hot variant of the 7.3L AMG V12 engine that underpins several other Zondas, the R model is an extreme machine - extreme in design, extreme in materials and extreme in... Few carmakers still built each element of a car by hand, four at a time, in a single workshop, and end up with a product anywhere near the league of the Pagani Zonda, but the Italian hypercar maker has decided to one-up itself with the introduction of the Zonda R. Adding more performance, power and reducing weight even further, the Zonda R promises not just the luxury and quality of a hand-built supercar, but the outright performance of a race car. Powered by a very hot variant of the 7.3L AMG V12 engine that underpins several other Zondas, the R model is an extreme machine - extreme in design, extreme in materials and extreme in performance. Though the car has yet to take to the track in anger - at least publicly - its heavier, less powerful Zonda F stablemate has already set a scorching Nurburgring lap time of 7:27.82. To see what Pagani thinks of its new superstar, check out the first official commercial trailer below.Pagani Zonda R official photosPagani Zonda R at MonzaPagani's first official trailer for the Zonda R Read More

So you want a supercar, and you want something hand-made, but the typical Italian cars just don't do it for you? Well, then the Pagani Zonda is just the ticket. Still not exclusive enough? You need the Cinque. And €1,600,000 ($2,034,700).

Only five of the cars will be made, their hand-sculpted exteriors made almost entirely out of carbon fiber. Lovingly assembled just four cars at a time in Horacio Pagani's tiny workshop just outside Modena, Italy, the Zonda Cinque, like all of Pagani's cars, is as much art as it is instrument.

That's not to say it's not a fine instrument for carving a track: the classic cacophony of the Mercedes V12... So you want a supercar, and you want something hand-made, but the typical Italian cars just don't do it for you? Well, then the Pagani Zonda is just the ticket. Still not exclusive enough? You need the Cinque. And €1,600,000 ($2,034,700). Only five of the cars will be made, their hand-sculpted exteriors made almost entirely out of carbon fiber. Lovingly assembled just four cars at a time in Horacio Pagani's tiny workshop just outside Modena, Italy, the Zonda Cinque, like all of Pagani's cars, is as much art as it is instrument. That's not to say it's not a fine instrument for carving a track: the classic cacophony of the Mercedes V12 and its 678hp (505kW)/576lb-ft (780Nm) torque output mate to the sublimely tuned chassis for the sort of speed not often found outside of a track-only racer. Of course, the Cinque shares lineage with the Zonda R, a track-only race car built for just 10 customers. While you're at the German dealership selling the car through Jameslist, feel free to browse around at the Ferrari Enzos, Lamborghini Reventons, Pagani Zonda Clubsports (read our review here) and all the other British, German and Italian hardware on the show floor. You won't find anything quite like the Cinque - not even the one-off Zonda F with Cinque livery.Pagani Zonda Cinque Read More

Pagani announced its hyper-limited-edition Zonda Cinque last year, but as the world waits for the street-legal take on the Zonda R to emerge, Pagani is prepping a Zonda F in Cinque livery.

The true Cinque is based on the hard-core track-only Zonda R - an all-carbon-fiber racing supercar. The Zonda F Cinque will instead be merely a sort of hybrid design, featuring elements of the upcoming Cinque's livery and aero touches, but with the underpinnings of the familiar Zonda F.

As yet Pagani has released no official photos or details on the Zonda F Cinque show car, but it's set to become one of the most incredibly exclusive and valuable show... Pagani announced its hyper-limited-edition Zonda Cinque last year, but as the world waits for the street-legal take on the Zonda R to emerge, Pagani is prepping a Zonda F in Cinque livery. The true Cinque is based on the hard-core track-only Zonda R - an all-carbon-fiber racing supercar. The Zonda F Cinque will instead be merely a sort of hybrid design, featuring elements of the upcoming Cinque's livery and aero touches, but with the underpinnings of the familiar Zonda F. As yet Pagani has released no official photos or details on the Zonda F Cinque show car, but it's set to become one of the most incredibly exclusive and valuable show cars ever, a limited edition of one. Via: Autoblog.nlPagani Zonda CinquePagani Zonda ClubsportPagani Zonda R official photos Read More

The Pagani Zonda and its several variants are already among the most dramatically styled and exclusive supercars in the world, but founder Horacio Pagani has more ambitious plans for the car in the form of the Zonda R. First previewed in late 2007, Pagani released full details for the car upon its Vienna debut on January 15, and earlier this month revealed the first real-life photos of the car. Now the ultimate Zonda has been captured taking laps at Monza in the rain.

The photos, sourced by Car Platform, show the Zonda working hard despite the slippery conditions. Sideways is rightways in the rain when you're talking about the kind of RWD... The Pagani Zonda and its several variants are already among the most dramatically styled and exclusive supercars in the world, but founder Horacio Pagani has more ambitious plans for the car in the form of the Zonda R. First previewed in late 2007, Pagani released full details for the car upon its Vienna debut on January 15, and earlier this month revealed the first real-life photos of the car. Now the ultimate Zonda has been captured taking laps at Monza in the rain. The photos, sourced by Car Platform, show the Zonda working hard despite the slippery conditions. Sideways is rightways in the rain when you're talking about the kind of RWD power found in the Zonda R. Powered by a very hot variant of the 7.3L AMG V12 engine that underpins several other Zondas, the R model is an exercise in extremes - extreme design, extreme materials and extreme performance. Though the car has yet to take to the track in anger - at least publicly - its heavier, less powerful Zonda F stablemate already set a scorching Nurburgring lap time of 7:27.82. However, while the Zonda F was designed from the start as a road car, the all-new Zonda R was designed with one intention in mind – 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 (560kW), dry sump lubrication, low weight and a low centre of gravity. Peak torque is rated at a healthy 524lb-ft (710Nm). New modifications to the engine include a carbon-fiber high-flow intake, a racing multiple disc sintered clutch, and an F1-style exhaust system. The Zonda R is a car designed from scratch, with only 10% of the Zonda F components to be carried over. Specifications include forged suspension, a newly designed six speed transversal sequential gearbox, a full carbon-fiber monocoque body, and an aeronautical four pump fuel tank. The wheelbase has grown by 47mm, the overall length by 394mm and the track is increased by 50mm. The bodywork and aerodynamics have been modified to offer maximum downforce. Other features include magnesium forged rims with a central wheel nut and a quick pneumatic lifting system. 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 diffuser all work to improve aerodynamics. Pricing for the car starts at $1.87 million.Pagani Zonda R renderingsPagani Zonda R official photosPagani Zonda R at Monza Read More

The death of a supercar is never a pretty sight, because they tend to go out as they lived: spectacularly. This Pagani Zonda F coupe is no exception, its tangled body a mess of shattered carbon fiber and melted rubber.

Leaving the roadway backwards at what appears to be a high rate of speed, the Zonda then struck a pole rear-end first. The engine caught fire shortly afterward, compounding the damage. An almost total loss, the car will likely be laid to rest where it met its end, in Dobczyce, Poland.

During its life, the Zonda F coupe was one of an elite handful of all-carbon-fiber supercars, and nearly a doppelganger of the car that just... The death of a supercar is never a pretty sight, because they tend to go out as they lived: spectacularly. This Pagani Zonda F coupe is no exception, its tangled body a mess of shattered carbon fiber and melted rubber. Leaving the roadway backwards at what appears to be a high rate of speed, the Zonda then struck a pole rear-end first. The engine caught fire shortly afterward, compounding the damage. An almost total loss, the car will likely be laid to rest where it met its end, in Dobczyce, Poland. During its life, the Zonda F coupe was one of an elite handful of all-carbon-fiber supercars, and nearly a doppelganger of the car that just over a year ago held the Nurburgring production car lap record. Rated at 594hp (443kW) from its 7.3L V12 engine and weighing in at just 2,700lb (1,230kg), the car's performance is truly world-class. For more on the Zonda F, read our review of the Clubsport model here. Via: Wrecked Exotics Read More