2005 Pagani Zonda F

(from Pagani Press Release)  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. 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, “el viento de los Andes”. Today, after years spent in a rigorous search for perfection, the result is the Zonda F, a car that I wish to dedicate to Juan Manuel Fangio, the man who has made everything different.

Horacio Pagani

Technical

Engine: Mercedes-Benz AMG 12 cylinder V 60°, 48 valves; displacement 7291 cc.
Max. Power: (kW) hp/rpm: (443) 602/6150.
Max. Torque: Nm/rpm 760/4000.
Weight-to-Power ratio: 2,04 kg/hp.
Clubsport-version*: (kW) hp/rpm (478) 650/6200; Nm/rpm: 780/4000; weight-to-Power ratio: 1,89 kg/hp.
Intake manifold: aluminium hydroformed alloy/avional MHG-System; exhaust manifold in hydroformed steel/inconel.
Transmission: longitudinal mid engine; rear wheel drive with self-locking differential.
Clutch: twin plate clutch.
Gearbox: mechanical 6 speed (+ reverse).
Brakes: 4 ventilated Brembo disks, hydraulic power brake.
Steel brakes: front 380x34 mm 6 piston caliper; rear 355x34 mm 4 piston caliper.
Carbon-ceramic brakes*: front 380x34 mm 6 piston caliper; rear 380x34 mm 4 piston caliper.
Steering: TRW rack and pinion power assisted.
Wheels: Forged aluminium/magnesium alloy APP wheels;19” front, 20” rear.
Tyres: Michelin Pilot Sport 2:
front 255/35/19
rear 335/30/20.
Suspensions: 4 independent wheels with double A-arm; pull rod helical springs and öhlins adjustable shock absorbers; anti-roll bar; aluminium/magnesium alloy suspension arms.
Structure: central carbon fiber chassis; front and rear Cr Mo space frames; carbon fiber “MD System” bodywork panels.
Dimensions: length 4435 mm; width 2055 mm; height 1141 mm; wheelbase 2730 mm; dry weight 1230 kg (without Comfort Pack and with CCM brakes).
Weight distribution: 46% front; 54% rear.
Downforce: ~600 kg at 300km/h (Clubsport version);
Downforce distribution: ~270 kg front; ~330 kg rear.
Vehicle-Diagnosis*: TMD remote diagnosis. Texa Mobile Diagnostic.
Safety: ABS/Traction Control Bosch; central carbon fibre safety cell with steel and carbon fibre roll bar; front and rear impact energy absorbing structure in carbon fibre and Cr Mo.
Performance: acceleration 0-100 km/h 3,6 sec.; 0-200 km/h 9,8 sec.;
Lateral g’s: 1,4 g with SPORT setting;
Braking: 200-0 km/h: 4,4 sec.;
Top speed: > 345km/h.