10.02.2005 Pagani Automobili will introduce a faster, more powerful version of the Zonda in Geneva, designated as the Zonda F, it pays tribute to legendary F1 Champion, Juan Manuel Fangio

The 1st March 2005 will mark the unveiling of Pagani Automobili's latest evolution of the Zonda supercar, the Zonda F.

Horacio Pagani takes up the story: "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."
 

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PAGANI ZONDA F
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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.

*Optional on special request