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Pagani reveals a supercar with 800 horsepower

Last updated on: June 7, 2013 12:19 IST

Image: Pagani Zonda Revolucion.
Photographs: Source: Pagani.com

Pagani, an Italian manufacturer of world-famous supercars, has launched the last line of powerful Zondas.

Pagani Zonda Revolucion is not only powerful, but also one of the most beautiful supercars ever produced.

Let's take a look at this amazing piece of engineering.

Source: Pagani.com

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Pagani reveals a supercar with 800 horsepower


Photographs: Source: Pagani.com

Pagani Automobili unveiled the final version of the Pagani Zonda Revolucion to clients and family members during Vanishing Point 2013 - the International Pagani gathering.

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Pagani reveals a supercar with 800 horsepower


Photographs: Source: Pagani.com

The Pagani Zonda Revolucion is the apex of the celebration of performance, technology and art applied to a track car.

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Pagani reveals a supercar with 800 horsepower


Photographs: Source: Pagani.com

The central monocoque is carbon-titanium, the needle on the scale stops at 1070kg. The AMG Mercedes engine is an evolution of the Zonda R powerplant.

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Pagani reveals a supercar with 800 horsepower


Photographs: Source: Pagani.com

The 6.0-litre V12 now develops an output of 800 hp and 730 Nm of torque, resulting in a power to weight ratio of 748 hp per tonne.

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Pagani reveals a supercar with 800 horsepower

Image: Horacio Pagani, the founder of Pagani Automobiles.
Photographs: Source: Pagani.com

The six speed magnesium transversal and sequential gearbox changes gears in 20ms. The traction control developed by Bosch with 12 different settings and the renewed ABS system, allows the driver to adapt the behaviour of the car to his driving style.

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Pagani reveals a supercar with 800 horsepower

Image: Horacio Pagani with Italian film legend Gina Lollobrigida.
Photographs: Source: Pagani.com

The aerodynamics feature important innovations, like new deflectors on the front bonnet, as well as a vertical stabiliser mounted on the rear bonnet. Pagani Zonda Revolucion also features a DRS (Drag-Reduction-System) on the rear wing.

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Pagani reveals a supercar with 800 horsepower

Image: Horacio Pagani.
Photographs: Source: Pagani.com

The system has two different operating modes, both can be activated by the driver at any time. The manual system is controlled with the DRS button on the steering wheel.

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Pagani reveals a supercar with 800 horsepower


Photographs: Source: Pagani.com

Pagani Zonda Revolucion is the ultimate experience for individuals who want to experience the thrill of an extreme track experience, in a safe and intuitive machine.

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Pagani reveals a supercar with 800 horsepower


Photographs: Source: Pagani.com

Pagani Zonda Revolucion, like all creatures coming our to the Atelier in San Cesario sul Panaro, is tailor made. An object where art and science blend to create a perfect synthesis of technology, performance and aesthetics.

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Pagani reveals a supercar with 800 horsepower


Photographs: Source: Pagani.com

Pagani Zonda Revolucion comes with a price tag of more than $2.8 million and only five are expected to be made.