GTP Cool Wall: 1999-2002 Pagani Zonda C12 6.0

[GranTurismo916]

1999-2002 Pagani Zonda C12 6.0 nominated by @SomePlayaDude

Engines: 6.0L V12 (AMG)
Power: 389 hp
Torque: 420 lb-ft.
Weight: 1350 kg
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Drivetrain: Mid engine, rear wheel drive
Body Styles: 2-door coupe
Additional Info: "Born from the passion of a little boy, the Zonda C12 is the first Pagani supercar to be constructed at the atelier of San Cesario sul Panaro.

The bodywork, inspired to the Silver arrows of the Mercedes C group, encloses the essence of an unmistakable wind, where art and science beautifully combine to create a unique symphony, fascinating and bewildering at the same time.

And like a passionate lover, the melodious performance arises from the engine and gradually grows to a fascinating and vertiginous crescendo until blazing bright blue flames come spurting out from the 4–stroke exhaust system."​

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[TheCracker]

A perfect example of what can be achieved when a car is designed by one man (who knows what he's doing) instead of 'designed by committee' like every other supercar.

But still a supercar and it does have some questionable detailing IMO. So still uncool.

 

[SomePlayaDude]

I need to make a proper additional info section rather than the short description i found on their website.

But from me: upon research I was surprised that these guys got more than just the Mercedes Engine. They intended a road version of this:

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While racecars are never cool, the Zonda isn't, and it's always a pleasure to see some old school.

 

[Sage Ages]

I can't name anyone famous who drives a Zonda.

 

[Eric Demory]

Didn't Polyphony Digital touch this Zonda up in GT6? It's always been a favorite in the third installment, but forgettable in GT5.

 

[TheCracker]

I can't name anyone famous who drives a Zonda.

Lewis Hamilton and Wyclef Jean.

 

[Tornado]

I like the clean but still overly detailed look of the early Zondas the best.

 

[SVT Cobra GT]

Solid cool. Started off the new Italian supercar bedroom wall posters for young kids.

Although I'd prefer the later Zonda models.

 

[Murcie_LP640]

Solid Cool, because of interesting styling. Not Sub-Zero because it's not the 7.3.

 

[axletramp]

Can only be a 'cool', especially when compared to other hypercars like a McLaren F1.

 

[Adamgp]

Modern supercar, nearly all of which are very uncool IMO. Never much cared for Zondas either, thought they were odd looking. Plus <65hp/L? C'mon...

SU.

 

[Cano]

One of a handful of modern supercars that I consider geniunely cool.

 

[Dagger311]

Sub-Zero, for being absolutely insane.

 

[JR98]

Original Zonda - SZ

 

[Legro]

Remember when they tried to drive a Zonda out of a car park in Paris in Top Gear. Even though that was only Top Gear, it's still impossibly uncool to drive a car that's so hard to get over a curb.

 

[Roger the Horse]

In 70 years time we'll look back at these the same way we look at the likes of these today:

But for now, Sheik that.

 

[Heldenzeit]

Probably the cleanest and best looking of the Zondas. Easy SZ for me.

 

[Cowboy]

This car is beautiful, especially with the exhaust placement

 

[LivingWithGames]

Now this is the Zonda I love. Cool for me.

 

[Epic B]

Easy cool. Much more simple and clean than the earlier cars. I've always thought the Zonda, especially the original models, looks really cool.

 

[McLaren]

Lewis Hamilton and Wyclef Jean.

Have to give Wyclef some props. He had his long before the car got really popular and stateside.

 

[SagarisGTB]

Only one of these exists (it is reportedly owned by a lady in Switzerland), all other C12 Zondas have been crashed or upgraded to 7.0 or 7.3 litre specifications. As such, there are now more R390 GT1s in existence than 6L Zondas. I love all pre-760 Zondas, but this iteration is creeping towards mythical unicorn status.

 

[Tornado]

Well, the 1997 R390 road car apparently was supposedly upgraded to 1998 LM spec as well, so I'd say it's a push.

 

[ScottPuss20]

It's called a "Zonda". It has a Mercedes engine, it has 4 exhaust pipes and is built with pride, passion and utmost attention to detail. It also has the craziest design ever. Sub Zero

 

[playnthru]

Saved from SU for reasons.. Still nothing more than a hodgepodge of OPP (other peoples parts) using a boat anchor for power.

 

[synchromesh]

Sub zero, original Zonda!

 

[Joey D]

Seriously uncool. Never thought these look particularly good and always reminded me of a kit car someone built in their garage. They also have a weird, rampant fan-base, which I find strange since the car is relatively unknown.

 

[Liquid]

It's incredible how the 1990s could produce such a vehicle.

 

[Stotty]

As cool as a modern supercar can be... but still uncool.

 

[Korza]

Only one of these exists (it is reportedly owned by a lady in Switzerland), all other C12 Zondas have been crashed or upgraded to 7.0 or 7.3 litre specifications. As such, there are now more R390 GT1s in existence than 6L Zondas. I love all pre-760 Zondas, but this iteration is creeping towards mythical unicorn status.

I remember reading that Horacio Pagani himself offered the lady an obscene amount of money and a new Zonda in return for the last remaining C12 but she declined.