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Old 03-02-2007, 11:40 AM   #31
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Oh only 1.2 million + taxes, I'll have one tomorrow :')
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Old 03-02-2007, 11:52 AM   #32
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Originally Posted by dani_d_mas
Definitely, more desirable than the FXX...
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Old 03-02-2007, 12:04 PM   #33
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That engine is simply insane. I never knew a AMG V12 could be so impressive
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Old 03-02-2007, 12:40 PM   #34
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amazing!!

just called Carugati, the Pagani dealer of CH and they won't have a real one in Genenva, but a Mock-up or a model ( my french is quite bad and I don't know if I understood him correctly ).

Let's see
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Old 03-02-2007, 04:15 PM   #35
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Oh man, this car will be awesome! High revving big-capacity V12 with individual throttle bodies! Proper sequential gearbox!!

Can't get much cooler than this! And if I read correctly, you're not limited to special trackdays (like the FXX and MC12 Corsa), but can drive the car as much as you like on regular trackdays!
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Old 03-02-2007, 04:31 PM   #36
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Originally Posted by rave426
That engine is simply insane. I never knew a AMG V12 could be so impressive
I'm actually kinda wondering about this. Are they using the same + 7 liter engine found in the older model SL? I wasn't aware this engine had 4 valves per cylinder.

Maybe they've done some major modifications to the engine? Well, they did say they're taking the one used in the CLK-GTR, so it's probably a major 'facelift' (if one can call it) then the now 10 year old V12 engine...
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Old 03-02-2007, 07:34 PM   #37
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Originally Posted by Svensson
And if I read correctly, you're not limited to special trackdays (like the FXX and MC12 Corsa), but can drive the car as much as you like on regular trackdays!
they're not limited to special trackdays, the difference is that if you wanna run you FXX on any other track day, costs are up to you
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Old 03-02-2007, 07:49 PM   #38
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Originally Posted by Shinigami
Originally Posted by rave426
That engine is simply insane. I never knew a AMG V12 could be so impressive
I'm actually kinda wondering about this. Are they using the same + 7 liter engine found in the older model SL? I wasn't aware this engine had 4 valves per cylinder.

Maybe they've done some major modifications to the engine? Well, they did say they're taking the one used in the CLK-GTR, so it's probably a major 'facelift' (if one can call it) then the now 10 year old V12 engine...
Yeah Im wondering too if its the same engine as in the SL73, because thats already quite an old engine IMO :bah:
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Old 03-02-2007, 08:07 PM   #39
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^^ aha, so what will they do, update/customize it or just keep it and tune it?
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Old 03-04-2007, 02:15 AM   #40
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Hires pix + 2 cool sketches





BTW, the engine is not the same old one, the official press release says it a 6 liter unit from the CLK DTM:
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The engine is built by the racing specialists at Mercedes AMG, where the championship winning DTM cars are born, as well as the CLK GTR, probably the most devastating and effective weapon ever to compete in the GT series. From it’s engine the Zonda R borrows the basic architecture including an ingenious dry sump allowing a low centre of gravity. This self-supporting engine with 750 hp at 8000 rpm and 710 Nm of torque carries a lightweight carbon fibre highperformance intake system, a racing multiple disc sintered clutch and Formula 1 style exhaust system, hydroformed in Inconel 625 and ceramic coated for optimal heat dissipation. The power unit combined with a 6 speed transversal manual sequential synchronised gearbox is designed to satisfy the most ambitious drivers.
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Old 03-04-2007, 02:19 AM   #41
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at every angle this car is worth a 1000 words
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Old 03-04-2007, 02:24 PM   #42
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Originally Posted by dani_d_mas
Impressive numbers - and good to see Pagani has got total support from AMG in the development the engine!

If the F already sounds fabulous... I wonder how will this 'high-revving' engine sound without the road restrictions :shock:

Definitely, more desirable than the FXX...
The FXX was probably the most disgusting looking supercar ever made.
I guess those Italians think just because they put a stick on their car, it automatically looks good.
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Old 03-04-2007, 02:29 PM   #43
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^^Not a supercar since its not roadlegal..

Its a racecar therefore
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Old 03-05-2007, 02:15 PM   #44
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the rear end is really extreme, what a monstrous diffuser :shock:
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Old 03-05-2007, 02:30 PM   #45
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Originally Posted by Firdosh7747
at every angle this car is worth a 1000 words
I gotta agree, it looks stunning wherever you look.
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