What is the going price for a ten year old, one-off Pagani? $11 million if we’re talking about the one and only Zonda 760 LM Roadster. That’s what a buyer paid at RM Sotheby’s auction in Dubai this weekend.
Pagani built the car for a customer who wanted a Zonda inspired by Le Mans, which started life as a Zonda S 7.3 Roadster before the Italian carmaker converted it into the LM. The development process required designing 60 new components for the build.
Photo by: RM Sotheby’s
Photo by: RM Sotheby’s
The automaker added a new nose with unique headlights, a huge rear wing, a large diffuser and other model-specific aerodynamic upgrades. But it was more than just a body kit. Pagani went ahead and conducted a thorough aerodynamic study to determine performance.
The car also received the 760-horsepower 7.3-liter naturally aspirated V-12 and suspension from the Zonda 760 series. Between the engine and the wheels is a seven-speed sequential gearbox with paddle shifters.
Photo by: RM Sotheby’s
The owner has regularly maintained the car at the automaker’s R&D department. Shockingly, the previous owner actually drove the hypercar, putting 9,968 miles on the odometer. That’s not impressive if you’re a Toyota Camry, but owners often keep these cars parked and preserved. We’re glad this one wasn’t. Hopefully the new owner will continue with the same attitude.