Just when you think Pagani has finally run out of Zondas to remix, another one strolls out of the Unico programme like a remastered vinyl nobody asked for but everyone wants to listen to.
This latest creation, built for a very fortunate customer in China, is technically a Zonda 760 Roadster at heart. But like a Michelin-starred chef reimagining instant noodles, Pagani has turned this familiar base into something far more extravagant.
What’s New?
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Paint and Carbon: The carbon-fibre body now wears a shimmering blue tint. Yes, it’s still exposed weave, so what’s the point of paying for carbon if you hide it under paint?
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Exhaust and Details: Even the exhaust exits are painted. They look fantastic and likely cost more than most of our long-term fleet.
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Aero Add-ons: A double-decker rear wing sits proudly out back, and enormous bonnet ducts promise improved airflow or, at the very least, improved Instagram angles.
Power? Of course.
Assuming it retains the 760 Roadster’s specs, this Zonda is still powered by a 7.3-litre naturally-aspirated V12 from Mercedes-AMG. That means roughly 749 bhp and 609Nm of torque. Not that performance was ever the point. This isn’t about 0 to 100 kmph times, which hover around 3.4 seconds. It’s about arriving somewhere just before everyone else hears you coming.
Interior Touches
Inside, the blue theme continues. The air vents are colour-matched, and the seat piping gets a contrasting treatment. Because if you’re going to go full bespoke, you might as well match the vents.
Inspired by Kunlun
The owner apparently drew inspiration from the Kunlun Mountains in China. There’s no immediate connection between ancient tectonic uplift and V12 lunacy, but you’d be surprised how often these things come together in a carbon-fibre tub.
A Zonda of One
Officially unnamed, this is marked as a 1 of 1. However, to be fair, that applies to almost every Zonda these days. Each one seems to be an interpretation of the idea of a Zonda rather than an actual model line. And in 12 to 18 months, we’ll probably be writing about yet another unique take.
Final Thoughts
Pagani’s ability to keep the Zonda alive is less about engineering and more about theatre. While most brands move on from their greatest hits, Pagani keeps remixing them with better lighting and louder chorus lines. And frankly, we’re not complaining.
Still, one has to wonder how many more last Zondas we’re going to get. Not that anyone’s keeping count.
