Performance Review: Pagani Zonda F - [2005]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Pagani Zonda Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Pagani Zonda F is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2005. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8 and the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16.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 1230 kgs (2711 lbs) this makes the Pagani Zonda F in the same weight category as the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line or the give or take 50kg.

The Pagani Zonda shares the same bhp with the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (611 bhp)

In terms of power the 7291cc 48V V12 engine produces 594 bhp (442 kW) @ 6150 rpm similar to the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (611 bhp) or the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (616 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 2019 Ferrari F8 Spider 3.9 V8 Bi Turbo (507.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Pagani Zonda.

The Pagani Zonda has a Power to weight ratio of 482.9 bhp per ton and 467.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2005 Zonda competing with the 2019 Ferrari F8 Spider 3.9 V8 Bi Turbo (507.1 bhp per ton) or the 2019 Ferrari F8 Tributo 3.9 V8 Bi Turbo (507.1 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 467.4 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 2018 McLaren Senna 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (492.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2008 Porsche 9FF GT9 (490.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.7 secs, this made the Pagani Zonda F as fast as the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (3.60 secs) the 2020 Audi TT RS 2.0 Turbo (3.60 secs) the 2020 Iso Rivolta GTZ 6.2 V8 Supercharged (3.60 secs) the or the 2019 BMW X6 M Competition 4.4 V8 Turbo F85 (3.60 secs). This Pagani Zonda F is also faster than the 2022 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive 4.4 V8 Turbo G15 (3.70 secs) the 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (3.70 secs) the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Supercharged Convertible (3.70 secs) the and the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring 992 (3.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Zonda and the 1996 Caterham 7 Superlight

When talking about the performance of the Pagani Zonda on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.45 secs @ 130.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1996 Caterham 7 Superlight (10.40 secs), the 2015 BMW 6 Series M6 Gran Coupe 4.4 V8 F06 (10.40 secs), and the 2017 BMW X5 M 4.4 V8 Turbo (10.40 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2005 version of the Pagani Zonda F has a maximum speed of 214mph.

Top Speed of the 2005 Zonda equals the 2009 Noble M600 4.4L V8 (225 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2005 Pagani Zonda F then how about the 2009 Noble M600 4.4L V8 (225 mph), the 1995 McLaren F1 LM 6.1 V12 (225 mph), or the 2013 Ferrari LaFerrari 6.3L V12 (227 mph).

Related Links:

2005 Zonda Rivals List.

A Brief History of Pagani

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