The Zagato Perana Z-One has been unveiled at this year's Geneva Auto Show. The Zagato Perana Z-One is the result of the partnership between the Milanese coachbuilders and the South African company, Perana Performance Group. The Zagato Perana Z-One is powered by a 6.2 liter V8 engine that outputs 328 kW and 583 Nm of torque and has a maximum speed of 6600 rpm. With a power to weight ratio of 328 hp/tonne the Zagato Perana Z-One is able to get from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds and to 160 km/h in 10 seconds. Its top speed has not been made public.
The Zagato Perana Z-One has a steel tube space frame chassis with an almost 50/50 weight distribution and has a front/mid engine - rear drive layout.
Zagato Press Release:
Zagato is launching an exciting World Premiere on the occasion of the 2009 Geneva Motor Show: the 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 Center 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 coupe uses a powerful 6.2 liter V8 engine that drives the rear wheels. This genuine 2-seater coupe, enjoys the benefits of almost 50/50 weight distribution allowing for exhilarating, balanced and predictable road manners.
