The project was inspired by an Italo-American customer, who already owns 3 Zondas: he was looking for extreme performances but was "not interested in racing".

The Zonda R is born with full liberty, aiming at achieving the ultimate performances at the racetrack without any implications of rules, except for safety.

It was designed from scratch, with only 10% of the Zonda F components to be carried over. As the "standard" Zonda, the Zonda R is based on a carbon fibre monocoque structure.

The price will be almost 1.2 million Euros, excluding taxes.

One of the first cars to be delivered however will be kept in a living room, designed by Pagani and built with carbon fibre, avional, titanium, inconel and other hi-tech materials.

Features

The development of the project, whose starting sketches were ready in September 2006, was directly supported by Mercedes-AMG, that supplied the V12 engine, capable of a power output of 750hp, and featuring dry sump, light and with a low centre of gravity.

The unit is based on the self supporting engine of the CLK GTR, which has dominated the GT championships.

The main technical highlights include the suspension forged in Avional, a new six speed transversal sequential gearbox, rubber fuel tank with four pumps.

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.

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 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.

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.

The interior is designed to accommodate the driver and passenger in bespoke seats, built to offer the best lateral support. 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.

Pagani Zonda R - Engine Specifications

• Type V12 - M120
• V - angle 60°
• Displacement 5987 ccm
• Stroke 80,20 mm
• Bore 89,00 mm
• Valves per cilinder 4
• Horse Power 750
• Power output 551 KW at 7.500 1/min
• Torque output 710 Nm

(Source: Pagani)