Performance Review: Pagani Zonda Cinque 7.3L - [2008]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Pagani Zonda Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Pagani Zonda Cinque 7.3L is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2008. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero TT.This particular Pagani Zonda has a 7291cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The Zonda shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Zonda's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1210 kgs (2667 lbs) this makes the Pagani Zonda Cinque 7.3L in the same weight category as the 2018 McLaren Senna 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Pagani Zonda shares the same bhp with the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (670 bhp)

In terms of power the 7291cc 48V V12 engine produces 678 bhp (505 kW) @ 6400 rpm similar to the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (670 bhp) or the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (654 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 575 lb-ft (779.5 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (568 lb-ft) or the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (590 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Pagani Zonda you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (579.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Pagani Zonda.

The Pagani Zonda has a Power to weight ratio of 560.3 bhp per ton and 475.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2008 Zonda competing with the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (579.4 bhp per ton) or the 2020 McLaren Elva 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (574.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Pagani Zonda generating around 475.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1989 Ferrari F40 LM Competizione 2.9 V8 Twin Turbo (496.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2018 McLaren Senna 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (492.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.4 secs, this made the Pagani Zonda Cinque 7.3L as fast as the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (3.30 secs) the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (3.30 secs) the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (3.30 secs) the or the 2022 Ferrari Purosangue 6.5 V12 (3.30 secs). This Pagani Zonda Cinque 7.3L is also faster than the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Roadster (3.40 secs) the and the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Zonda and the 2018 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Pagani Zonda on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 9.94 secs @ 137.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2018 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo (9.90 secs), the 2003 Porsche 911 GT3 996 (9.91 secs), and the 2004 Audi A6 RS6 Avant Plus 4.2L V8 Twin Turbo (9.91 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2008 version of the Pagani Zonda Cinque 7.3L has a maximum speed of 217mph.

Top Speed of the 2008 Zonda equals the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo (228 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2008 Pagani Zonda Cinque 7.3L then how about the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo (228 mph), the 1989 Ferrari F40 LM Competizione 2.9 V8 Twin Turbo (229 mph), or the 2022 Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail (230 mph).

Related Links:

2008 Zonda Rivals List.

A Brief History of Pagani

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