2010 Perana Z-One Zagato
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 21:46 
The Corvette is probably the one of the coolest drivers car of the last few years, and any Corvette from the standard C6 all the way to the ZR1 is truly spectacular. Perana, a South African company decided to fix the only problem skeptics had with the Corvette and commissioned Zagato to design a truly breathtaking looking car. The 2009 Perana Z-One is a disguised Corvette that can only be loved. With a re-styled interior and Corvette’s new LS3 engine unit that develops 440hp, the Perana will take you from 0-100km/h (62mph) in under 4 seconds. The sexiest car of the 2009 Geneva Auto Show…
| Specifications: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE: | 6.2 liter V8 LS3 |
0-100km/h (62mph): | under 4 seconds |
| ASPIRATION: | Normal |
TOP SPEED: | over 306km/h (190mph) |
| HP: |
440hp |
WEIGHT/HP: | 2.67kg/hp |
| HP/LITER: |
71.0 hp/liter | 1/4 MILE: | 12.5 seconds |
| TORQUE: | est. 424 ft-lbs |
1 KILOMETER: | under 50,000 euros ($75,000) |
| WEIGHT: | 1179kg (2600lbs) |
PRICE: | - |
Perana 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 expectedto be launched at the introductory price of under 50.000 Euros, before taxesan 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.