The Pagani Zonda is a mid-engined sports car produced by Pagani in Italy. It debuted in 1999 and continues through the present, with production proceeding at roughly 10 cars per year. As of September, 2008, 95 Zondas had been built.
Both 2-seat coupe and convertible versions have been produced. Construction is mainly of carbon fibre. Some early Zonda engineering was done by Formula One champion, Juan Manuel Fangio.
The car was originally to be named for him, the "Fangio F1", but the name was changed upon his death in 1995, renamed after an air current above Argentina. The C12 debuted at the 1999 Geneva Motor Show. It was powered by a model 190.3344 L 5987 cc (365 cu in) Mercedes-Benz M120 V12 engine and could reach speeds of 210 mph (340 km/h).
The engine produces 408 PS (402 hp/300 kW) at 5200 rpm and 421 lb·ft (571 N·m) at 3800 rpm.