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The One-of-a-Kind Pagani Zonda Tricolore

Even among exotic supercars, the Pagani Zonda is a rare beast. The Zonda Cinque even rarer, issued (as the name suggests) in a limited run of five examples. But this is rarer still: the Zonda Tricolore.

Built to honor the Frecce Tricolori aerobatics squadron of the Italian air force, the Zonda Tricolore is based on the aforementioned Zonda Cinque, but carries a number of special touches. The titanium-carbon weave of which the Zonda Tricolore is built has been left exposed, tinted only by a clear blue lacquer, and accented by the red, green and white stripes running up the hood. The triangular air vents at the tail are unique, as are the LED headlights.

Only one example will be built and sold for 1.3 million euros, or about $1.75 million. The Zonda Tricolore will be unveiled at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, presumably the last iteration of the Zonda before its replacement – currently under development with the C9 moniker – rolls in to supplant it.

Gallery: Pagani Zonda Tricolore

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Five of a Kind: Pagani Releases Exclusive New Zonda Cinque Roadster

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Even in this slowing economy, Zondas have been trading well over list, some even doubling their value as wealthy customers scramble to get their hands on one. So you can hardly blame Pagani, the Italian exotic automaker responsible for these imminently desirable supercars, for wanting to get in on the action. In fact we're thankful for it, as Pagani has released another very exclusive edition of the Zonda.

Following on the heels of the fixed-roof Zonda Cinque, which went so fast that one customer commissioned his own when he couldn't get one, the Zonda Cinque Roadster offers the same extreme performance and super-exclusive stature with the added bonus of wind in your hair. Because the Zonda's carbon fiber body is already so rigid, Pagani didn't have to add much extra reinforcement, leaving the Zonda Cinque Roadster capable of reaching a follicle-tingling 217 miles per hour, passing 60 on the way in just 3.4 seconds. Nice work if you can get it, but with only five examples on offer and a £1.1 million ($1.8M) asking price, you'll have to act fast to get one. Like, Zonda fast.

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One-of-a-Kind Zonda PS Is Most Exclusive Pagani Yet

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All Zondas are equal, but some are more equal than others. That is to say, each supercar from exclusive automaker Pagani is an absolute jewel of exotic machinery, but even amidst this rarefied field, there are certain examples that stand out above the others. Like the one you see here, the Zonda PS.

Created as a one-of-a-kind example for discerning British client Peter Saywell, the Zonda PS is based on the penultimate Zonda F after the exclusive Zonda Cinque was all sold out and the Zonda R can only be driven on a race track. The Zonda PS is identifiable by its unique paint scheme and four-abreast tail pipes, and is said to be powered by a 650-horsepower version of the Zonda's Mercedes-AMG V12 engine driving through the sequential transmission developed for the Zonda's imminent successor.

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Slow Economy, Fast Cars: Speculation Drives Up the Price of the Pagani Zonda

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You'd be forgiven for thinking that the values on exotic supercars have tanked as a result of the weakened economy. You'd be forgiven, but you'd be wrong, at least in the case of the Pagani Zonda. The rare supercar is built in extremely limited quantities at a dedicated factory in the Mecca of sportscars: Modena, Italy. Supply is so limited that demand is driving prices through the roof even with the global economy in shambles. The company itself has increased the price of its rare supercar dramatically over the years, however used examples are selling for even more: the original C12 listed at £200k but is now worth £350k, the latest Zonda F retails for £470k if you're on the waiting list, but if you want one now, be prepared to spend closer to £1 million, while the track-focused Zonda R is priced at £1.4 million before deliveries have even begun. That kind of speculation is common in the best of times, but even today, with Wall Street burning, those who have the money are seeing the Pagani Zonda as a more reliable, tangible investment than the usual channels.

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1st Pagani Zonda Cinque for Sale at $2 Million

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An eye-popping Pagani Zonda Cinque supercar, the first of only five ("cinque" = five) being built for collectors worldwide, is for sale in Germany via global luxury marketplace JamesList with a price of €1,600,000, or about $2 million. The limited edition run of the ultra-rare exotic, which will be on display at next month's Geneva Motor Show, was already sold out by the time it was officially announced some months back. The car, with a bespoke titanium and carbon fiber chassis, has 678 horsepower and 575 lb. ft. of torque taking it from 0 - 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. Pagani, founded by former Lamborghini designer Horatio Pagani, recently announced the final series of the Zonda, the Zonda R, but with 15 models for sale and a lower price it's arguably less exclusive than the Cinque.

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Pagani Zonda Cinque

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As its name suggests, there are just five Pagani Zonda Cinques, making it one of the most craveworthy exotics in the world. The ultimate Zonda costs a cool one million Euros. The car is even faster than the already zippy Pagani Zonda F coupé, on which it is based.It has a 7.3 liter V12 Mercedes-Benz motor and has paddle-shift sequential gears that let you shift in less than 100 milliseconds. The Zonda Cinque hops from 0-62mph in just 3.4 seconds. As The Times reports there is no top speed reported but it is expected to zoom to around 220mph. No wonder there are racing seats with four-point racing harnesses and a roll cage inside. The Zonda Cinque also uses a special titanium and carbon fiber material that makes it 40 pounds lighter than the Zonda F. Autoblog covered this a while back, click on over to their gallery for a serious dose of car envy.

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Luxspotting: Jay-Z's New Video

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Rapper Jay-Z supposedly retired a few years back but now he's back and apparently his new video will get the added boost of a bit of supercar eye candy. Check out this pic found on ONTD which shows both a Ferrari and a Pagani Zonda being put to use in Jay-Z's new video. Jay-Z's not letting just anyone drive the car, it looks to be Dale Earnhardt Jr. behind the wheel of the Ferrari.

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Pagani Zonda F, the World's Most Expensive Roadster

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Swoopy, curvy, low and fast, it's hard not to fall in love with the new Pagani Zonda F which will be shown at the Geneva autoshow. The car has a Mercedes AMG-derived 7.3L V12 engine that can take you to 214 mph with the top down. No price has been released yet but Pagani says it will be the most expensive roadster in the world and given the looks of it we tend to believe them. There will only be 25 made. Yes, it's a stunner but is it sacrilege to say that the spoiler detracts from its smooth lines. More pictures can be found at Classic Driver including a shot of the stunning rear view.

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MSNBC Looks At Celebrity Cars

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Our siblings over at Autoblog pointed us in the direction of an MSNBC article and slide show on celebrity cars and customization. The slide show includes Wyclef Jean's Pagani Zonda C12-S, which sells for $350,000, Shaq's 2003 Hummer H2 and his 2004 Rolls-Royce Phantom, and Missy Elliot's impressive fleet of cars including an Aston Martin V12 Vanquish. One car in the slide show, Jack Osbourne's BMW X5, is no longer in the condition shown in the article. The carhit eBay last spring and the airbrushed design on the hood of the Osbourne family as rotting corpses had already been removed.

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