(from 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 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 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.
Technical Development:
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.
Specification Sheet
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
Accommodation
Seating Capacity - 2
