VIDEO: A Pointless, Beautiful Thing... The Pagani Zonda R

There are few cars in the world that are somewhat pointless but so very special in their own way. To keep it simple, for a gearhead it's a beautiful thing.

One such car is a creation from Pagani. The Zonda R is a no compromise racer that was not built for the street, and according to EVO's video, doesn't seem receive much acceptance on the track either since it is so damn noisy.

That's how I knew I would adore this one.

I'll let the 6.0-liter V12, which produces 739 horsepower do the rest of the talking.

**Check out the Zonda R around the Nurburgring with some amazing driving then click "Read Article" to see EVO Magazine take it out for a spin around the Ascari circuit in Spain.


The Zonda R is Pagani's ultimate car. With a 6.0-litre V12 engine boasting 739bhp and 524lb ft of torque, it’s a proper hypercar. And weighing just a ton, it has a power-to-weight ratio that pummels the Bugatti Veyron’s, while claimed performance is equally eye-widening – 0-62mph in just 3.0sec and a top speed of over 230mph. It also holds a production car record at the Nurburgring, lapping the famous Nordschleife in just 6min47sec...