The Pagani Zonda has seen many different versions over it’s extended lifespan, and the C12 S was the one that saw the introduction of the 7.0L V12. Launched after the C12 Zonda, the S version got the larger, more powerful AMG sourced V12 engine that replaced the previous 6.0L unit. Pagani would then go onto enlarge the engine further to 7.3L for the Zonda S in 2002.
With power topping out at 542 hp and peak torque reaching 553 lb-ft, Pagani developed a new 6-speed manual transmission to cope with the extra power and torque of the 7.0L. Acceleration was improved for the C12 S, with it being capable of a 0-60 mph run of just 3.7 seconds and 0-100 mph run of 7.5 seconds. Top speed was a very healthy 208 mph, which helped to cement the Zonda’s supercar credentials of the time.
