Pagani Zonda Tricolore

The Pagani Zonda is a mid-engined sports car produced by Pagani in Italy. It debuted in 1999 and continues through the present, with production proceeding at roughly 17-19 cars per year. As of June 2009, 206 Zondas had been built, including test mules. Both 2-seat coupe and convertible versions have been produced. Construction is mainly of carbon fiber.

On the occasion of the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the “Frecce Tricolori” in 2010, Pagani Automobili created the Zonda Tricolore as a tribute to the National Aerobatic Team.

 

The Frecce Tricolori (literally: Tricolour Arrows), known as the 313th Aerobatic Training Squadron, is the official airborne demonstration team of the Italian Air Force, based at Rivolto Air Force Base in the north-eastern Italian region of Friuli Venezia-Giulia, province of Udine.

They were formed in 1961 as an Air Force team, replacing previous teams that had come one after another from as far back as the late 1920s.

The team flies the Aermacchi MB-339-A/PAN, a two-seat aircraft capable of reaching a speed of 898 km/h at sea level. With 10 aircraft (of which 9 under formation) plus a solo, they form the most numerous aerobatics team in the world. The Frecce Tricolori belong to the legacy of the entire Italian community.

Pagani Zonda Tricolore

Specifications

Engine	Mercedes Benz AMG engine
Power	670 hp
Torque	780 Nm
Monocoque	Carbon-titanium monocoque; ECU, Traction control, ABS by Bosch Engineering
Exhaust system	Inconel/titanium exhaust system coated with ceramic
Suspensions	Magnesium and titanium
Gearbox	Cima sequential gearbox (6 speed), robotized by Automac enginnering
Wheels	APP monolitic wheels forged in aluminium and magnesium; size: front 9x19 – rear 12,5x20
Tyres	Pirelli PZero tyres; size: front 255/35/19 - rear 335/30/20
Brakes	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
Weight	Dry weight 1.210 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 in 4.3 sec.
Maximum side acceleration	1,45 G (with road tyres)
Downforce at 300 kph	750 kg

The final mass-produced Zonda, originally conceived as a one-off, there will now be 3 Tricolore's built. It was built as a tribute to the country's aerobatic team. It carries a lot of the body from the Zonda Cinque.

The car is unpainted except for a clear blue lacquer and red, white and green stripes that run up from the nose along the top of the car's surface.

The three Tricolore's will be priced at €1,297,500 or US $1,760,000 or IDR 15,637,600,000.
It's also 6 mph faster than a standard Zonda at 220 mph.

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