The Zonda refuses to die. Pagani's original masterpiece continues its undead existence through the company's Unico customization program, this time emerging as a one-off roadster inspired by China's ancient Kunlun Mountains.
Blue-tinted carbon fiber wraps every curve of this open-top monster. Not just any blue—a specific shade meant to evoke the majesty of one of Asia's most revered mountain ranges.
When Mountains Meet Machinery
Pagani's Unico program doesn't just build cars. It crafts mechanical manifestations of its owners' obsessions.
This particular Chinese client wanted something that paid tribute to a natural wonder. The result is a vehicle as rare as finding oxygen at the peak of Kunlun itself.
The exposed carbon weave beneath that translucent blue finish tells you everything about Pagani's approach to weight reduction. Nothing unnecessary. Nothing compromised.
Seven Liters of Mountain-Moving Power
Behind the driver sits Pagani's tried-and-true 7.3-liter AMG-sourced V12, likely tuned to produce around 760 horsepower.
The engine remains naturally aspirated. No turbos. No hybrid assistance. Just twelve cylinders displacing more air than some economy cars' entire engine bays.
Power delivery is immediate, visceral, and accompanied by a soundtrack that makes modern turbocharged engines sound like household appliances.
Extinct Only On Paper
The Zonda officially ended production years ago, yet these one-offs keep appearing like automotive zombies:
- Each commands a price tag estimated around $10 million
- Each requires thousands of hours of handcrafted labor
- Each serves as a middle finger to the concept of mass production
Pagani's willingness to continue crafting these bespoke Zondas speaks to both their client relationships and the enduring appeal of the original design.
The manual gearbox option—increasingly rare in modern hypercars—remains part of what makes these vehicles driver's cars rather than just speed accessories.
The Kunlun Mountains have stood for millions of years. This Zonda, crafted in their image, won't last nearly as long—but it will certainly outlive most contemporary supercars in terms of raw emotional appeal.
Pagani didn't build a car here. They built a geological event with a steering wheel.
