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Pagani Zonda Cinque: Pagani Zonda focused road variant (2009). Naturally aspirated AMG V12 making 678 horsepower. Limited 5 cars.
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Pagani Zonda focused road variant (2009). Naturally aspirated AMG V12 making 678 horsepower. Limited 5 cars.

The Pagani Zonda Cinque is a focused road variant of the Zonda produced in 2009. Cinque means "five" in Italian, referencing the limited production of 5 cars total. The 7.3L Mercedes-AMG V12 makes 678 horsepower. The car is street-legal in markets where homologated. Pagani designed the Cinque as the focused road-legal performance variant. Lighter than standard Zonda, more aggressive aerodynamics. The Cinque represents the peak of road-legal Zonda development. On WhipJury, Zonda Cinque submissions are essentially impossible due to extreme rarity (5 cars total).

Zonda Cinque specifications

Mercedes-AMG 7.3L V12, 678 horsepower. Six-speed sequential transmission. Carbon fiber monocoque. Production: 5 cars total. Original pricing: around $1.7 million. Used pricing: $4-7 million+.

Frequently asked questions about Pagani Zonda Cinque

Why only 5 cars?
Pagani exclusivity strategy. The Cinque was a deliberate limited edition to maintain rarity and pricing. Pagani consistently produces halo variants in extremely low volumes. The 5 cars total reflects this approach.
How much does a Zonda Cinque cost?
Used pricing: $4-7 million+ for clean examples. Original MSRP was around $1.7 million. Pricing has appreciated dramatically due to extreme rarity. The Cinque is among the most valuable Paganis.
Is the Cinque road-legal?
Yes, in markets where homologated. The Cinque was designed as a focused road-legal performance variant of the Zonda. Most examples are owned by collectors who drive them sparingly on roads.
How does Cinque compare to Zonda R?
Different priorities. Zonda R is track-only with 760 horsepower. Cinque is road-legal with 678 horsepower. Zonda R has more aggressive aerodynamics. Both are focused performance variants from the same era. Cinque is more usable; Zonda R is more extreme.
Are Zonda Cinques reliable?
Generally yes for hand-built Pagani. The Mercedes-AMG V12 is durable. Common issues are typical for low-volume hypercars. Maintenance is extremely expensive due to limited Pagani service network.

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