Previewed a year ago at the 2008 Geneva Auto Show, the Zonda R sounds like a high-tech dream machine, featuring a central monocoque constructed of a carbon-titanium composite supporting a lightweight carbon fiber body with a new hood, adjustable rear wing, rear diffuser and closed underbody.
Motive power comes from a Mercedes AMG 6.0-liter V12 goosed to return 739 horsepower and 524 pound-feet of torque. Mated to a six-speed sequential gearbox with paddle shifters, the big twelve propels the 2,359-pound Zonda R to a top speed in excess of 217 mph, with 0-60-mph acceleration accomplished in less than 2.7 seconds.
Some of the race-ready hardware fitted to the Zonda R: Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, Ohlins adjustable shocks and APP forged alloy wheels with Pirelli P Zero rubber — 255/35R19s in front and 335/30R20s in the rear.
Inside, you'll find the usual motorsports accoutrements, including bespoke Toora buckets with five-point belts and a chrome-moly roll cage.
Inside Line says: Better move quickly. The word from Modena is that Pagani plans to build and sell only 15 Zonda Rs. — Paul Lienert, Correspondent
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