This very special car shown here is a 2005 Pagani Zonda 7.3L S Coupe, chassis 76027, which was originally imported through Sonic Motors, and is believed to currently reside today in Japan. This car was originally finished silver and was later painted black with a dark blue leather and light blue alcantara interior. The story of the Zonda begins in 1999 when the model first debuted at the Geneva Motor Show. Since then, multiple variants have been created and all in extremely limited production numbers and fitted with the most extravagant and exclusive materials and features in the world. The Zonda was originally set to be named the ‘Fangio F1’ after Formula One champion Juan Manuel Fangio, but it was later decided the car would be named Zonda after the hot air current above Argentina, where founded of Pagani, Horacio Pagani was born. Every Pagani is unique, but this example finished is certainly a jaw-dropping rendition. Not only is this example just 1 of only 17 Zonda 7.3L S coupes ever produced, but it also is said to feature a custom exhaust system as well. Founder of Pagani Automobili, Horacio Pagani, gained his reputation as a talented engineer, composites expert and aerodynamicist during his 10 years with Lamborghini between 1982 and 1992. After Pagani created his very own Supercar in 1999, the Zonda C12, just 12 months later a faster, even more enhanced version would be introduced, the Zonda C12 S. The most notable change from the standard C12 to the C12 S was the addition of a AMG-tuned V12 engine that gave a 1023cc gain over it’s predecessor, allowing for a total displacement of 7010cc. In 2002, the 7.3L S variant was revealed, boasting a new larger naturally aspirated engine, and standard traction control and ABS.
How many made? 17
Engine: 7.3L AMG-tuned Mercedes-Benz V12 - 547hp
Debut: the Zonda first ever debuted at the 1999 Geneva Motor Show
Top speed: around 200+ mph
0-60mph: around 3.7 seconds
Photo Credit: @kostalgia.kr
Research: @rarecarsonly