Zagato is launching an exciting World Premiere on the occasion of the 2009 Geneva Motor Show: the Zagato Perana Z-One (Zee-One).
The sports car Zagato Perana Z-One signals the first collaboration of the Milanese Coachbuilders with a South African Vehicle Manufacturer: Perana Performance Group.
The Perana project is the result of Zagato's 90 year-long expertise in constructing fully functional running concepts. Virtual reality development has been integrated from inception, effectively eliminating the need for the traditional styling model and enabling the prototype to be completed in less than 4 months by the South African team.
Design Concept
As the latest descendant of the Zagato sports car family, Z-one is designed with full blooded Zagato form language.
Reflecting this pure passion from this brand new sports car specialist, the proportion and volume of Z-one is even tighter than usual sports car styling, accentuated by couple of long and dynamic curves with keen edge which visually integrate some important design features like the air out-lets. Surfaces defined by those cutting edges are even more sculptured maintaining the modern Zagato line which we have been developing for a decade.
Initiative
Following in the footsteps of Zagato's long tradition of masterfully designed cars, the Zagato Perana Z-One is no mere dream car, but a thoroughly practical and feasible production proposition that is expected to be available for sale to discerning European buyers by July 2009.
The Zagato Design Centre has styled the Zagato Perana Z-one to ensure it is built as a limited series production car. Sales will be limited to 999 cars per annum within Europe to assure exclusivity and to commemorate the 90 years of Zagato design.
Complying with Euro 4 emission legislation, this value proposition is expected to be launched at the introductory price of under 50.000 Euros, before taxes - an irresistible and highly competitive offer.
Technical Development
From the innovative tubular and box section chassis to the exciting interior styling, the Zagato Perana Z-One is a concentration of advanced design and engineering. Fully certifiable for the road, this ultra high-performance, front engined sports coupé uses a powerful 6.2 litre V8 engine that drives the rear wheels. This genuine 2-seater coupé, enjoys the benefits of almost 50/50 weight distribution allowing for exhilarating, balanced and predictable road manners.
Specification Sheet
Dimension
Curb Weight: 1195 kg
Weight Distribution
Front: 50%
Rear: 50%
Wheelbase: 2540 mm
Track
Front: 1627 mm
Rear: 1570 mm
Length: 4406 mm
Height: 1233 mm
Width: 1924 mm
Seating Capacity: 2
Engine
Configuration: V8, All Aluminium
Displacement: 6200 cc
Power: 328 kW
Torque: 583 Nm
Max. rpm: 6600 rpm
Fuel Delivery: Fuel Injection. Electronic, Sequential Port.
Compression Ratio: 10.7: 1
Drive train
Gearbox: 6 speed manual
Differential: ZF Limited Slip
Wheels: Perana / Zagato
Front: 18 x 10J
Rear: 19 x 12J
Tyres: Michelin PS2
Front: 275/35 ZR18
Rear: 345/30 ZR19
Chassis
Layout: Front/Mid Engine, RWD
Frame: Steel Tube Space Frame
Body: Vinyl-Ester/Glass Composite
Brakes
Front: 325mm
Rear: 305mm
Assist type: Vacuum
Steering: ZF Power Assist
Suspension
Front: Unequal Length A-arms, Eibach springs, Bilstein shocks, Anti-roll bar
Rear: Unequal length A-arms, Eibach springs, Bilstein shocks, Anti-roll bar
Fuel Capacity: 85 litres
Performance
Power/weight ratio: 328 hp (240 kW)/tonne
0-100km/h: <4 secs (est)
0-160km/h: <10 secs (est)
The sports car Zagato Perana Z-One signals the first collaboration of the Milanese Coachbuilders with a South African Vehicle Manufacturer: Perana Performance Group.
The Perana project is the result of Zagato's 90 year-long expertise in constructing fully functional running concepts. Virtual reality development has been integrated from inception, effectively eliminating the need for the traditional styling model and enabling the prototype to be completed in less than 4 months by the South African team.
Design Concept
As the latest descendant of the Zagato sports car family, Z-one is designed with full blooded Zagato form language.
Reflecting this pure passion from this brand new sports car specialist, the proportion and volume of Z-one is even tighter than usual sports car styling, accentuated by couple of long and dynamic curves with keen edge which visually integrate some important design features like the air out-lets. Surfaces defined by those cutting edges are even more sculptured maintaining the modern Zagato line which we have been developing for a decade.
Initiative
Following in the footsteps of Zagato's long tradition of masterfully designed cars, the Zagato Perana Z-One is no mere dream car, but a thoroughly practical and feasible production proposition that is expected to be available for sale to discerning European buyers by July 2009.
The Zagato Design Centre has styled the Zagato Perana Z-one to ensure it is built as a limited series production car. Sales will be limited to 999 cars per annum within Europe to assure exclusivity and to commemorate the 90 years of Zagato design.
Complying with Euro 4 emission legislation, this value proposition is expected to be launched at the introductory price of under 50.000 Euros, before taxes - an irresistible and highly competitive offer.
Technical Development
From the innovative tubular and box section chassis to the exciting interior styling, the Zagato Perana Z-One is a concentration of advanced design and engineering. Fully certifiable for the road, this ultra high-performance, front engined sports coupé uses a powerful 6.2 litre V8 engine that drives the rear wheels. This genuine 2-seater coupé, enjoys the benefits of almost 50/50 weight distribution allowing for exhilarating, balanced and predictable road manners.
Specification Sheet
Dimension
Curb Weight: 1195 kg
Weight Distribution
Front: 50%
Rear: 50%
Wheelbase: 2540 mm
Track
Front: 1627 mm
Rear: 1570 mm
Length: 4406 mm
Height: 1233 mm
Width: 1924 mm
Seating Capacity: 2
Engine
Configuration: V8, All Aluminium
Displacement: 6200 cc
Power: 328 kW
Torque: 583 Nm
Max. rpm: 6600 rpm
Fuel Delivery: Fuel Injection. Electronic, Sequential Port.
Compression Ratio: 10.7: 1
Drive train
Gearbox: 6 speed manual
Differential: ZF Limited Slip
Wheels: Perana / Zagato
Front: 18 x 10J
Rear: 19 x 12J
Tyres: Michelin PS2
Front: 275/35 ZR18
Rear: 345/30 ZR19
Chassis
Layout: Front/Mid Engine, RWD
Frame: Steel Tube Space Frame
Body: Vinyl-Ester/Glass Composite
Brakes
Front: 325mm
Rear: 305mm
Assist type: Vacuum
Steering: ZF Power Assist
Suspension
Front: Unequal Length A-arms, Eibach springs, Bilstein shocks, Anti-roll bar
Rear: Unequal length A-arms, Eibach springs, Bilstein shocks, Anti-roll bar
Fuel Capacity: 85 litres
Performance
Power/weight ratio: 328 hp (240 kW)/tonne
0-100km/h: <4 secs (est)
0-160km/h: <10 secs (est)