Supercar Comparison - 2005 Pagani Zonda F and 2004 Porsche Carrera Gt

2005 Pagani Zonda F

Drivetrain
Longitudinal mid-rear engine, rear-wheel-drive with TCS

Engine
7.3-liter (7,291cc) 60 V12, dohc, four valves per cylinder, Bosch fuel injection

Transmission
Six-speed manual with self-locking differential

Suspension
Independent double A-arms; anti-roll bars; helical springs and Ohlins adjustable hydraulic dampers; aluminum alloy suspension arms

Brakes
Ventilated Brembo hydraulic rotors, ABS

Dimensions
Length x Width x Height (in.): 175 x 81 x 45
Wheelbase: 108 in.
Curb Weight: 2,711 lb

Performance
Peak Power: 602 bhp @ 6150 rpm (DIN)
Peak Torque: 549 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

Performance
0-60 mph: 3.5 sec.
0-100 mph: 6.8 sec.
0-150 mph: 13.0 sec.
Top Speed: 214 mph

Production
Location: San Cesario sul Panaro, Italy
Run: 25 total cars
Build Time: 8 months
Base Price: $500,000

Last Opinion: Pagani Zonda F
This is the perfect Zonda. The 602-bhp version of the AMG 7.3-liter V12 is one of the best engines of all time. Weighing so little and with so much power and torque, the Zonda F is a good competitor for the Maserati on a large, long track. Horacio Pagani always emphasizes the heart and soul of his hand-made cars and never the performance. I think he can start talking about performance a little bit more now. In this class, I see it as a bargain given the huge price for the MC12. There is some talk that Pagani Automobili is on a thin financial edge, but it's a company that always survives

2004 Porsche Carrera Gt

Drivetrain
Longitudinal mid-rear engine, rear-wheel-drive with TCS

Engine
5.7-liter (5,733cc) 68 V10, dohc, four valves per cylinder, sequential multi-point fuel injection

Transmission
Six-speed manual

Suspension
Double wishbones w/inboard spring and damper pushrod design, anti-roll bars

Brakes
Cross-drilled PCCB (ceramic) rotors by SGL, ABS

Dimensions
Length x Width x Height (in.): 182 x 76 x 46
Wheelbase: 108 in.
Curb Weight: 3,042 lb

Performance
Peak Power: 612 bhp @ 8000 rpm (DIN)
Peak Torque: 437 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm
0-60 mph: 3.6 sec.
0-100 mph: 6.9 sec.
0-150 mph: 13.2 sec.
Top Speed: 205 mph

Production
Location: Leipzig, Germany
Run: 1500 total cars
Build Time: 130 hours
Base Price: $440,000

Last opinion: Porsche Carrera GT
Key to the Carrera GT equation is balance. Weight distribution of 42/58 is spot-on for a rear-mid-engine car. I think most people would drive away from here in this car after a lot of thought and debate. It's not just the weight configuration, but also the exterior proportions, the Porsche name and the steering response. As full packages go, this a good one. The Carrera GT, Boxster and Cayman S rear-mid philosophy is Porsche's way into the future and I have a feeling that 911 sales will make up less and less of the annual budget as time marches on.