Pagani Zonda

The Zonda is constructed mainly of carbon fibre, with later variants incorporating a proprietary "carbo-titanium" material that weaves titanium into the carbon fibre to increase strength and rigidity. Body styles produced over the production run include a two-door coupé, roadster, and barchetta.

The Zonda C12 debuted at the 1999 Geneva Motor Show powered by a 6.0 L Mercedes-Benz M120 V12 engine producing 408–450 PS (300–331 kW) and 570–640 N⋅m of torque, mated to a five-speed manual transmission. It accelerates to 97 km/h in 4.0 seconds. Only five cars were built with the 6.0 L engine. The chassis numbered 001 — used for crash testing and homologation — was later restored through Pagani's "Pagani Rinascimento" programme and presented at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show for the model's 20th anniversary.

The C12-S uses a modified M120 V12 enlarged to 7.0 L and tuned by Mercedes-AMG, producing 550 PS (405 kW). It is mated to a newly developed CIMA 6-speed manual transmission. The C12-S reaches 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, achieves 1.18 g of lateral acceleration, and has a top speed of 208 mph (335 km/h).

Introduced in 2002, the Zonda S 7.3 used a new naturally aspirated M120 V12 displacing 7,291 cc, designed and manufactured by Mercedes-AMG, producing 555 PS (408 kW) at 5,900 rpm and 750 N⋅m at 4,050 rpm. Traction control and ABS were made standard.

Presented in 2003, the Zonda Roadster is an open-top version of the Zonda S 7.3. Pagani claimed no loss of performance versus the coupé, backed by a minimal weight gain of 30 kg. A total of 40 roadsters were produced.

The Zonda F — named after Juan Manuel Fangio — debuted at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. It introduced an all-new 7.3 L Mercedes-AMG M297 V12 producing 602 PS (443 kW) at 6,150 rpm and 760 N⋅m at 4,000 rpm, with a top speed of 345 km/h (214 mph). Production was limited to 25 cars. Notable options included carbon/ceramic brakes developed with Brembo, OZ alloy wheels, and an Inconel exhaust system.

Debuting at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, the Roadster F raised power to 650 PS (478 kW) and 780 N⋅m. It weighed just 5 kg more than the coupé, achieved without reinforcing the sills; instead, Pagani used racing car construction techniques including billet alloy braces and a strengthened firewall, giving the car a kerb weight of 1,230 kg (2,712 lb). Production was limited to 25 units. The lightweight Zonda Roadster F Clubsport used the new carbo-titanium material and an upgraded engine; it lapped the 20.8 km Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7:24.7 driven by German racing driver Marc Basseng.

Introduced at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show, the Zonda R is a track-only variant.

Intended as the last Zonda, the Zonda Cinque is a road-legal version of the Zonda R. Only five were built — hence the name (Italian for five) — with deliveries beginning June 2009, developed at the request of a Pagani dealer in Hong Kong. It features a 6-speed automated manual gearbox with shifts taking less than 100 milliseconds and three driving modes (Comfort, Sport, Race). The 7.3 L engine produces 678 PS (499 kW) and 780 N⋅m, and revised bodywork generates 750 kg of downforce at 355 km/h and 1.45 G of cornering force. A Cinque Roadster was also produced in five units.

Originally conceived as a one-off, three Tricolore units were ultimately built as a tribute to Italy's aerobatic display team, the Frecce Tricolori. The car was unpainted except for a clear blue lacquer with red, white, and green stripes, and carried a small cockpit wing reflecting the tail wing of the team's Aermacchi MB-339 PAN aircraft. The three Tricolores were priced at £1.2 million each and were 9.7 km/h faster than a standard Zonda at 354 km/h.

Introduced at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Zonda Revolución is an evolution of the Zonda R.

Unveiled at the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance as a gift to Pagani founder Horacio Pagani for his 60th birthday and the Zonda's 18th anniversary, the HP Barchetta features rear wheel covers inspired by Group C race cars — the first Pagani to use this styling. Power comes from the 7.3 L Mercedes-AMG V12 rated at 800 PS (588 kW) and 850 N⋅m, making it the most powerful road-legal Zonda produced. Seats and suspension are shared with the Huayra BC. Production is limited to three units, with one retained for Horacio Pagani's personal collection. The HP Barchetta marks the end of the Zonda production run.

The Zonda One-Off Series is a custom line built for specific customers, sometimes constructed as rebuilds of existing Zonda chassis. These models use the 7.3 L M297 engine tuned to 760 PS (559 kW) and 780 N⋅m.

Development of the Zonda GR began in December 2002. Tom Weickardt (owner of American Viperacing), Toine Hezemans (owner of Carsport Holland), and Paul Kumpen (owner of GLPK Racing) formed a new company, Carsport Zonda, and secured exclusive rights from Horacio Pagani to develop, build, and sell competition versions of the Zonda. The first GR was completed at Carsport's facility in Modena.

Based on the Zonda S, the GR was built on the same carbon fibre chassis with lightweight tube frames front and rear. The engine — a 7.0 L V12 — was restricted to around 600 hp (608 PS) at 5,800 rpm for racing, with a redline of 7,500 rpm; unrestricted, it produces approximately 780 hp. Vehicle weight was reduced to 1,100 kg. The car was entered in the 2003 24 Hours of Le Mans but retired after ten laps due to a gearbox failure.

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