Pagani Zonda F (2007)

Debuted in 1999, the Pagani Zonda stormed the super car world. The updated car, the "Zonda F", was debuted at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. Production of the Zonda F was limited to just 25 cars. The "F" in the name Zonda F, was to honour Argentina's (the birth place of the company founder) greatest Formula One driver, Juan Manuel Fangio and it was the most extensive re-engineering of the Zonda yet.

The car shares the 7.3 L AMG V12 engine which, through enhanced intake manifolds, exhaust and a revised ECU liberated an additional 47bhp over the previous car. The F produces 594 bhp at 6,150 rpm and 560 lbft of torque at 4,000 rpm. Distinguishable from the front by an extra headlight and different fog lights at the sides, the new bodywork (revised front end, new rear spoiler, more aerodynamic vents all around) improved the cars aerodynamics.

Further enhancements over the 'S' centre around were the introduction of ceramic brakes, developed in conjunction with Brembo, an inconel titanium exhaust system, hydroformed aluminium intake plenum and a redesigned 'Z preg' weave in the crash structure to improve rigidity and reduce weight. Further weight was saved with lightened suspension arms; their geometry revised to accommodate new Öhlins dampers.

The F was available with just one gearbox, the Cima six-speed manual.

Please note, this vehicle is no longer for sale.

This example was completed by the factory ahead of its reveal at 2007 Geneva Motor Show in March 2007. The colour was borrowed from Alfa Romeo, a dark metallic hue in the form of Blu Monte Carlo, split by the belt line as is traditional for Zondas with lower exposed carbon fibre.

Supplied new to its Italian first owner, already a C12 S owner, this example received a number of special wishes. The wheels of this example were ordered as a special request to Horacio, who after much deliberation revised the hubs and allowed bespoke centre lock wheels, making it the first road car with this feature. Just two further F coupes would receive these from factory. This example too features a special order ‘Bull leather’ interior, a high grain hide that remains with the car to date. Certainly one of the best cared for examples extant, this F has covered limited mileage from new, presenting as you would expect. The car would remain with its first owner until 2013. It was used sparingly but was notably seen in Como, Italy in 2011 during the Villa d’Este Concours d’Elegance. Shortly afterwards, the car visited Sweden, where it was displayed at Sportbilsdagen, a car show in Västervik, Sweden.

In 2013, the factory brokered the sale to the most recent custodian with whom the car would remain for nearly 10 years. Very much in support of its low mileage, there are a wealth of details on the car that highlight just carefully this car has been kept. The wheels for example are milled from a single piece and retain the milling lines on the edges of the spokes as well as on the face below the lacquer. These markings are so unique, the wheel finish appears unusual as the factory has since changed their process to ball-polishing for a similar but more straightforward procedure.

The interior of this car remains as it was supplied and shown at Geneva; understood to be the sole example commissioned with black high-grain ‘Bull’ leather with black diamond-stitched seat centres and floor mats. It is accompanied by its original and complete matching luggage set; both the side paniers accompany the car- with their original Schedoni covers, along with the seat-back suit carrier, matching leather book pack and pouch containing the manual window winder. The interior is superbly equipped with lacquered wood Nardi Kallista steering wheel and matching gearstick and handbrake grip.

This F remains to this day one of the best cared for examples extant. Having low mileage from new, this example presents as you would expect. Originally supplied new to its first keeper on July 31st 2007 in Italy, the total price of the car new was just over €540,000.

The car would remain with its first owner until 2011. It was used sparingly but was notably seen in Como, Italy in 2011 during the Villa d’Este Concours d’Elegance. Shortly afterwards, the car was exported to Sweden, where it was displayed at Sportbilsdagen, a car show in Västervik, Sweden with dealership Ross AB alongside a Diablo GT.

The car was purchased from the factory by its most recent owner in 2013. At this time, the car was lightly modified, receiving the ‘Zonda Cinque’ upgrades; notably the front and rear diffuser, raised adjustable rear wing and the all-important Cinque exhaust.

The car returned to the factory in 2017 for a service after featuring in an international logistics advert with Emirates.

Very much in support of its low mileage, there are a wealth of details on the car that highlight just carefully this car has been kept. The wheels for example are milled from a forged from a single piece and retain the milling lines on the edges of the spokes as well as on the face below the lacquer. These markings are so unique, the wheel finish appears unusual as the factory has since changed their process to ball-polishing for a similar but more straightforward procedure.