Pagani Brings Us…Another Zonda

Horacio Pagani’s namesake, though relatively unknown to the masses, has caught the imagination and desire of many an American auto enthusiast.  The latest version of the Zonda, the Cinque, furthers the proven supercar formula with less weight and more propulsion.

To keep the millionaire clientele interested, Pagani’s put the Zonda Cinque in open-top form.  Structural rigidity has been preserved with a strengthened titanium/carbon composite chassis.  That added reinforcement is needed: the Mercedes 7.3 L V-12 delivers a whopping 678 hp.  (Keep in mind those horses only have to push a car weighing under 2,700 lbs.)

Sixty’s hit in less than three and half seconds, and top speed is claimed at 217 mph.  Like the Cinque coupe before it, the Roadster will be limited to five examples and retail at around €800,000.