Thursday 9th December 2010

Unique Pagani Zonda Absolute Revealed

Another one-off Zonda - and it's still not ours...

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Pagani has created yet another unique Zonda, this time called the Pagani Zonda Absolute.

It's a right-hook example headed for a customer in Hong Kong and, while that city's clogged streets might not seem like the ideal destination for such an extreme supercar, if you've got the money then why the heck not?

Pagani isn't exactly brimming with technical information about the new car, but our best guess is that it's broadly based on the Zonda Cinque (whose technical specs you can peruse at the bottom of this article). We also think it's the sixth time Zonda's done a one-off of this sort (but we're not so good with numbers...).

Still, whatever its provenance, destination or specification, we reckon the Zonda looks pretty darn mean in the Absolute's combination naked carbon fibre and Italian Tricolore stripes...

Zonda Cinque Technical Specifications:

Mercedes Benz AMG engine, 678 hp,
ECU, Traction control , ABS by Bosch
Inconel/titanium exhaust system coated with ceramic
Suspensions in magnesium and titanium
Cima sequential gearbox (6 speed), robotized by Automac enginnering
APP monolitic wheels forged in aluminium and magnesium. Size: front 9x19 - rear 12,5x20
Pirelli PZero tyres. Size: front 255/35/19 - rear 335/30/20
Toora Racing Seats in carbon fiber, with leather cover
Carbon Fiber steering wheel
Brembo brakes in carbo-ceramic self ventilated with hydraulic servo brake, Size: front 380x34 mm, monolitic 6 piston caliper; rear 380x34 mm, monolitic 4 piston caliper.
Dry weight 1210 Kg

Weight distribution in driving condition - 47% front, 53% rear
Acceleration: 0-100 Km in 3.4 sec.; 0-200 in 9.6 sec.
Braking: 100-0 km in 2.1 sec.,200-0 km 4.3 sec.
Maximum side acceleration: 1,45 G (with road tyres, NO CUP)

[Tuvra]

Bored of Unique Zondas now I have to say....

[nonplussed]

Is it just me, or does the "1 of 1" script look marvellously tacky?

[JumpinJack]

Oh how I wish I was rich!!

[rob.e]

nonplussed said:

Is it just me, or does the "1 of 1" script look marvellously tacky?

Agree. Its a shame as the rest of the car is absolutely awesome.

Any zonda is fantastic and pretty rare - unique/low volume runs seem almost irrelevant given the overall low production numbers?

[Hellbound]

I'd like to turn up next to this guy with exactly the same car, just to see the look on his face as his world collapses around him.

Can't wait to see the new Pagani at Geneva :P

[Animala]

Maybe this one really will be the last zonda?

[Galsia]

That 1 of 1 decal is the tackiest thing I have ever seen...

[Schermerhorn]

Most Zonda's are pretty bespoke and unique from one another.

You can specify any colour, trim, brake upgrades, exterior enhancements you want.

Rarely will you find two Zondas that look identical.

Edited by Schermerhorn on Thursday 9th December 10:39

[Roberty]

Animala said:

Maybe this one really will be the last zonda?

Doubtful!

[k-ink]

After a long string of 10/10 special edition Zonda's I've finally opted for a zero score in protest. This is getting as boring and predictable as Lotus.

[Animala]

k-ink said:

After a long string of 10/10 special edition Zonda's I've finally opted for a zero score in protest. This is getting as boring and predictable as Lotus.

Wouldn't vote it down soo much, infact I just couldn't be botherd atall :P but agreed, Pagani really need to stop rehashing the same model over and over and just make a completely new car already.

[Roberty]

If they just called the car a Zonda and left it at that I think we would all be fine with it but the constant here's another 1 off is getting really tiresome.

Don't give each one it's own name and tacky 1 of 1 or 1 of 5 badges and just put all the differences, however deep they run and expensive they are down to being options.

Much as it was when it was a production model, I very much doubt any of them were identical either.

[Jgtv]

Thats one of the major things that puts me off getting one, they are just so bloody common, I cant be bothered to go through all the rigmarole of customizing one so that it stands out from everyone elses car, I mean they are like litter on the streets.


Oh in case it needs confirming the other thing that puts me off is the price, and the fact I have no where near enough money.

[rhinochopig]

The last one - the Zonda Mucca Di Contanti - is supposed to be REALLY special.

[k-ink]

I'm looking forward to the 0/0 Final Unobtainable

[snorkel sucker]

I guess everytime they sell one of these bespoke zondas, its another few pennies in the pot for development of their next car

Pagani dont have the heritage or presitge of ferrari or lamborghini and the wealth that they now bestow. Let us not forget it was only ten years ago or so that Pagani sold their first zonda so every bit of extra cash helps i guess!

That said, I do wish they would just hurry up with the zonda's replacement!

[Dagnut]

So how is this zondas fault? Are they claiming its a new car? no.
So a super rich dude rings up and says I'd like you to build me a one off, they build it. So what's everyone's issue?
There are basically a bespoke manufacturer anyway, they don't have a production line like Porsche. Personally I spend the money on that rather than a Veyron.

[Animala]

Dagnut said:

So how is this zondas fault? Are they claiming its a new car? no.
So a super rich dude rings up and says I'd like you to build me a one off, they build it. So what's everyone's issue?
There are basically a bespoke manufacturer anyway, they don't have a production line like Porsche. Personally I spend the money on that rather than a Veyron.

It doesn't matter that they're not saying these are brand new models, it's just tedious that there are soo many one offs they keep making. If Bugatti start making hundreds of variants of the Veyron and claiming each will be the last then people will get just as bored and aggitated with them.

[tossbag]

Here's the latest pic of the ultra new ultra ultra rare Zonda - the 0 / 0 ultra limited edition version.

[Zumbruk]

tossbag said:

Here's the latest pic of the ultra new ultra ultra rare Zonda - the 0 / 0 ultra limited edition version.

And the best looking of all of them.

(Am I the only one who thinks Zondas are pig ugly?)