Reign of the Zonda

Pagani Zonda is the first model manufactured by Pagani Automobili S.p.a an Italian manufacturer of sports cars and carbon fiber components. Pagani is founded by Horacio Pagani and is based in San Cesario sul Panaro, near Modena, Italy.

Pagani's first model, the Zonda, is powered by a mid-mounted DOHC V12 engine 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 system.

Pagani Zonda power comes from an AMG-sourced 6.0-liter V-12 that churns out an amazing 800 horsepower and 538 pound-feet of torque. A central monocoque carbon-titanium chassis and carbon fiber everything keeps the Revolucion’s weight down to a skimpy 2,358 pounds.