AMG's 7.3-litre V12 was tuned to 600bhp, 45 horses more than in the regular 555bhp Zonda. It was fitted with dry sump lubrication, an improved cooling system and a free-flow sports exhaust without silencers or catalysts. Pagani's traditional six-speed manual gearbox was unchanged other than receiving ratios optimised for circuit driving. Outside, the aerodynamics were tweaked with a revised aero package inspired by the GR racecar, a new wing, front splitter and rear diffuser providing extra speed and more downforce. Other detail alterations included air extractors mounted on top of the front wheelarches, a competition fuel filler exiting through the drivers side rear three-quarter window and exterior mirrors repositioned from the top to the bottom of the windscreen pillars. There was also a blue-painted engine-cooling scoop on the rear deck whilst the rear light surrounds were ditched along with the stock wheels, five-spoke single-bolt Speedline's being used instead. The interior was stripped and two racing seats fitted, the uncovered surfaces exposing pure carbon fibre throughout. A reinforced rollcage was installed along with polycarbonate side windows, a new steering wheel, new pedals and a fire extinguishing system. No performance figures were ever officially published, but weighing in at around 1100kg, it's safe to assume this was the quickest Zonda road car of all. |
