Thread: [DESIGN STUDY] Smaller Pagani Zonda - I need your feedback!

Originally Posted by Milanno

Guys, thank you for very detailed answers on my topic. I`ve made bunch of raw skecthes and now I am in processes of choosing one that I will finish.

After researching history & models of Pagani, reading your opinions, I`ve made some conclusions that will affect my sketch:
- Pagani philosphy is based on developing cars that are in first place suited for race track
- All Pagani models should have well known shape that can be found in Group C race cars, more closely in Mercedes C11
- New model should partly introduce modern lines & some elements from Group C cars that wasn't seen on Pagani models before
- Engine should be delivered from AMG, good solution could be tuned 6.2 L / V8 engine from SLS AMG
- This model should be available for sale in all markets
- Since Huayra is about $1,150,000, this model could be around $800,000

Most of you know that Pagani celebrates 100 years from the birth of Juan Manuel Fangio. I will release sketch of special Pagani Zonda 1of1 that will be named Fangio F1 in honor of Fangio that was developing Zonda together with Horacio. Since he was involved in making first model of Pagani, this edition will mark end of Zonda production - after Fangio F1, ordering Zonda should not be possible. That car should present highlight in development of Zonda & should be placed in Pagani museum.

If anyone knows more about winds in Latin America, please share some names that could be suitable for Pagani.

I like everything, but I don't think they would make a smaller version for that much money. Its to close to the top model, people who can afford an 800k car, can likely afford a 1.15m car. It is still to much of a jump, I think 300-500k would be the smart thing to do.

Very much looking forward to what you come up with. I'd love it if you shared some of the design options either here or in PM's. Sounds awesome!

Originally Posted by VII

Its to close to the top model, people who can afford an 800k car, can likely afford a 1.15m car.

Yep, that's like saying someone will buy a 250K car because they cannot afford a 300K car. If they make a smaller one it should be priced around 550-650K. I think if Pagani sells a sub 500K car it will lose its prestige. If its priced in this range it can sell more units - to current owners that want a cheaper version to use more often and to new buyers. These new buyers will hopefully buy the more expensive models in the future as their net worth increases or their love for Pagani grows.

yeah i will have to agree the price gap its maybe too small. 500-600k would be good! and show us some sketches already!

Originally Posted by RAWMEAN

Pagani def makes my fav car, would love to see something in the 300k range to compete with Ferrari, Lamborghini and MacLaren.

While I agree the Pagani is one of my favorite cars as well, don't you think the allure of a Pagani is the fact that it is not that obtainable?

While $300K is a competitive price with Ferrari, Lamborghini and McLaren, the quality and craftsmanship of "Pagani" would suffer to meet the no doubt increased demand, and not to mention the dilution of the brand itself.

Originally Posted by VII

says the guy with the panamera

LOL, one of my cars are owned by BMW and the other by VW.... so sue me!