LM24 Pagani Zonda C12 at Le Mans next year!!

steve nielsen · 28 Oct 2002, 18:21 (Ref:415708)

Mike Hezemans has revealed that Carsport Holland will be racing a Pagani Zonda C12 at Le Mans,Sebring and the ALMS.
They are planning to build only 1 raceversion for now.

Fogelhund · 28 Oct 2002, 19:28 (Ref:415771)

I'm getting mixed stories, some say car might be ready late 03' (Not for LM), some are saying 04'.. but nothing definitive. Also AVR is supposed to be building some as well, but this too seems undefined yet.

SFonseca · 29 Oct 2002, 07:51 (Ref:416169)

I guess the Pagani Zonda race version will not be ready for Sebring 12h neither Le Mans 24h. AVR is supposed to be working with Carsport Holland in Pagani development.

egor · 29 Oct 2002, 08:38 (Ref:416184)

Carsport have told the FIA if they do not look at changing the rules for the FIA GT's, they will with draw and race the Zonda in the ALMS next year.

Reading between the lines I think they plan to do a full season somewhere with the car.

Mal · 29 Oct 2002, 17:57 (Ref:416552)

This is just the sort of car that really suits LeMans. Lets hope its there in 03.

Splatz the Cow · 29 Oct 2002, 19:24 (Ref:416627)

What about the Koenigsegg CC? It would be nice to see that in there in the next year or so as well. But I think it's not legal with the GTS rules as they are.

And then the Ferrari Gonzo as well....

And Porsche GT....

SL · 29 Oct 2002, 21:11 (Ref:416720)

Sounds like lots of nice cars available, the Zonda would make a good car I think, as well as the Enzo.

Is it not about time Aysedasi got a list of possible runners up and running on his site ? By heck, after all the race is now less than 8 months away after all.

Simon

rdjones · 29 Oct 2002, 21:29 (Ref:416738)

Quote:

Originally posted by SL
Sounds like lots of nice cars available, the Zonda would make a good car I think, as well as the Enzo.

Is it not about time Aysedasi got a list of possible runners up and running on his site ? By heck, after all the race is now less than 8 months away after all.

Simon

This is one hell of a car, after seeing it on Top Gear last week I want one.

As for an entry list I am currently setting up a small website listing all rummoured entries, should be up and running by the weekend.

Rob

paul-collins · 31 Oct 2002, 19:15 (Ref:418727)

From the horse's mouth:

Quote:

We haven't come out with any press releases on the Zonda as yet, but I can tell you that things are certainly moving well for that project. The car will be developed in Europe over the next few months, and will have the 6 litre V-12 as advertised. It will be a force to be reconed with in GTS.
We will be campaigning our two Vipers again in '03. We will spend the time between now and Sebring completely going through our cars from the ground up to make them as solid as can be for the upcoming season.

I am negotiating with drivers now, and cannot state who is or is not going to be with us in '03 at this point. A press release will be made as things come together.

AVR will come out of the gate at full speed at Sebring. This season, we were behind on the developement on the Vipers for several reasons, and couldn't start the project really until after Daytona-hence the slow start.

SFonseca · 1 Nov 2002, 23:08 (Ref:419893)

What's the Zonda engine for race version?

cybersdorf · 2 Nov 2002, 13:07 (Ref:420138)

Quote:

Originally posted by SFonseca
What's the Zonda engine for race version?

Same as for the road car, only it won't be AMG-prepared.

**Adam43** · 2 Nov 2002, 13:18 (Ref:420145)

A Merc back at Le Mans...

Down F0rce · 2 Nov 2002, 13:47 (Ref:420162)

..i think that car is ugly...so is the enzo...

SFonseca · 2 Nov 2002, 22:34 (Ref:420420)

Ugly but Impressive!!

Who will finance this Carsport project?

rdjones · 2 Nov 2002, 23:26 (Ref:420455)

Quote:

Originally posted by SFonseca
Ugly but Impressive!!

Who will finance this Carsport project?

I belive Mike Hezemans is one very rich guy, there may also be a car entred by the British Importer.

SFonseca · 3 Nov 2002, 00:01 (Ref:420467)

Quote:

Originally posted by rdjones
I belive Mike Hezemans is one very rich guy, there may also be a car entred by the British Importer.

Yes, Hezemans is not poor! bUt Why British Importer? Pagani is Italian(Argentina) and Carsport is a dutch team...

cybersdorf · 3 Nov 2002, 01:19 (Ref:420484)

Quote:

Originally posted by AdamAshmore
A Merc back at Le Mans...

They don't want any part of this; that's why AMG won't supply any engines. Fatso Haug hates Le Mans because it made his cr*ppy cars fly.

kdr · 3 Nov 2002, 11:06 (Ref:420631)

best mercedes stay away and concentrate on their successful f1 programme

Fab · 7 Nov 2002, 06:17 (Ref:423532)

Quote:

Originally posted by kdr
best mercedes stay away and concentrate on their successful f1 programme

Their WHAT ?

kdr · 7 Nov 2002, 09:17 (Ref:423603)

le satire fab!

a_r_c_a · 7 Nov 2002, 10:21 (Ref:423649)

Mercedes was ungry about Pagani.

egor · 7 Nov 2002, 12:59 (Ref:423760)

They have linked up with an unamed tuning company, who have already started work on preparing the 6 cyl Mercedes engine.
Also the ACO scrutineers are at Pagini checking the cars preperation and clearing any points they may have trouble with.

cybersdorf · 7 Nov 2002, 13:23 (Ref:423780)

"unamed tuning company" - could be Caldwell.

SFonseca · 7 Nov 2002, 13:28 (Ref:423785)

Quote:

Originally posted by cybersdorf
"unamed tuning company" - could be Caldwell.

Very nice name!

Now, What is Caldwell doing in motorsport world

cybersdorf · 7 Nov 2002, 13:31 (Ref:423788)

Viper V10 engines, Rafanelli F550 engines, the Mopar LMP engine (R.I.P.), such like.
http://www.caldwelldevelopmentinc.com/

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