AMG M156 + manual transmission would be a good start.

 

The motor out of a sls mated to a 6 speed. Carbon tube aluminum body.

 

Pagani already have an entry level car. The Huayra is half the price of the Zonda. But I would love to see what you come up with design wise

 

^Hah what?

 

.. maybe you mean half the price of super special edition 760rs..

 

it could have the V8 from the SLS

 

In my opinion the Huayra isn't a real replacement for the Zonda. The Huayra is more GT-ish, more like a normal supercar. The Zonda is inspired in sport-prototypes. A new car with some inspiration on the Zonda, but with a smaller engine won't be bad.

 

Guys, thank you for very detailed answers on my topic. I`ve made bunch of raw skecthes and now I am in processes of choosing one that I will finish.

After researching history & models of Pagani, reading your opinions, I`ve made some conclusions that will affect my sketch:
- Pagani philosphy is based on developing cars that are in first place suited for race track
- All Pagani models should have well known shape that can be found in Group C race cars, more closely in Mercedes C11
- New model should partly introduce modern lines & some elements from Group C cars that wasn't seen on Pagani models before
- Engine should be delivered from AMG, good solution could be tuned 6.2 L / V8 engine from SLS AMG
- This model should be available for sale in all markets
- Since Huayra is about $1,150,000, this model could be around $800,000

Most of you know that Pagani celebrates 100 years from the birth of Juan Manuel Fangio. I will release sketch of special Pagani Zonda 1of1 that will be named Fangio F1 in honor of Fangio that was developing Zonda together with Horacio. Since he was involved in making first model of Pagani, this edition will mark end of Zonda production - after Fangio F1, ordering Zonda should not be possible. That car should present highlight in development of Zonda & should be placed in Pagani museum.

If anyone knows more about winds in Latin America, please share some names that could be suitable for Pagani.

 

can't wait to see the sketches! i didn't found any good wind names, but maybe you could name it Fangio V8? And i didn't get the Zonda Fangio thing, will it be a one off zonda render?

 

Model with V8 engine should be called by some specific wind name.

I`ve imagined Fangio F1 as special model that is based on Zonda, but heavily changed with V12 engine that produces 800 hp.
So that should be highlight of Zonda`s development in every aspect & that model should mark definite end of Zonda production.