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Pagani Automobili S.p.A. is an Italian
manufacturer of sports cars and carbon fibre. The company was
founded in 1992 by Horacio Pagani, and is based in San Cesario sul
Panaro, near Modena, Italy
Horacio Pagani, an Argentinian-born Italian, who formerly managed
Lamborghini's composite department, founded Pagani Composite
Research in 1988. This new company worked with Lamborghini on
numerous projects, including the restyling of the 25th Anniversary
Countach, the P140 design concept, and the Diablo. In the late
1980s, Pagani began designing his own car, then referred to as the
"C8 Project". Pagani planned to rename the C8 the "Fangio F1" to
honor five-time Formula One champion Juan Manuel Fangio.
In 1991 Pagani established Modena Design to meet the increasing
demand for his design, engineering, and prototyping services. In
1992, he began construction of a Fangio F1 prototype, and by 1993,
the car was being tested at the Dallara wind tunnel with positive
results. In 1994, Mercedes-Benz agreed to supply Pagani with V12
engines.
The final car was named the Zonda C12; the Fangio F1 name was
dropped out of respect for Fangio, who died in 1995. It was first
presented at the 1999 Geneva Motor Show.
In 2005, Pagani announced that it planned to triple its production
output within the next three years, and to enter the US market in
2007.
On the 25th of September 2007 Pagani claimed a new record for
production super cars using the Pagani Zonda F Clubsport by
completing the Nürburgring in 7:27:82, but has since been beaten by
other cars, such as the Maserati MC12, and Dodge Viper ACR. [1]
[edit] Relationship with Daimler
While it is an independent company, Pagani has a working
relationship with Daimler AG, most notably, with Mercedes' AMG arm.
This is partly due to the fact that Fangio had suggested that Pagani
approach Mercedes. The Zonda has used increasingly advanced versions
of the M120 V12; the initial version displaced 6.0L, but current
Zondas use a 7.3L engine. Pagani has also assisted in the
development of the Chrysler ME Four-Twelve.
[edit] Pagani Zonda
Pagani's only model, the Zonda, is propelled by mid-mounted V-12
DOHC engines manufactured by Mercedes-Benz's AMG division. The car's
design was inspired by jet fighters and the famous Sauber-Mercedes
Silver Arrow Group C cars, and features several unique design
elements, including its circular four pipe exhaust.
The Zonda production run will end with ten track-only Zonda R
models.
Zonda
C12 6.0 L (5987 cc)
C12 S 7.0 L (7010 cc)
C12 S 7.3 L (7291 cc)
C12 S Roadster
C12 S Monza
Pagani Zonda GR (racing car)
Zonda F
Pagani Zonda Roadster F
Zonda R Clubsport
[edit] Future models
Pagani has announced that a new car, code named "Cinque", will be
introduced in the near future as a 2009 model. The Cinque will be
based on the Zonda, but will feature a next-generation Mercedes-Benz
V12 and active aerodynamics.There will only be 5 produced before
cancelling the Zonda lineup
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