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. 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. Following in the footsteps of Zagato's long tradition of masterfully designed cars, the 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 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. From the innovative tubular and box section chassis to the exciting interior styling, the 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. General Data 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 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 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 - Rear Drive 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/tonne) 240 kW/tonne 0 '“ 100km/h - sub 4 secs (est) 0 '“ 160km/h - sub 10 secs (est) Braking - 38m (est) |