First look: Pagani goes crazy with Zonda F roadster

THE $1.3 million Zonda has made a name for itself in Australia as the most expensive and exclusive sports car on the market.

Well, now there’s something else in the Zonda range for prospective owners – and the rest of us – to aspire owning: the roofless F.

Billed by Pagani as "the new jewel in the Zonda family", the hand-built F (for "Fangio", no less) will be limited to 25 units and features a carbon-fibre and cloth roof removable in a few seconds.

Considering the already extensive use of lightweight materials for the chassis, bodywork and interior, the Roadster tips the scales at just 1230kg.

This translates to a power-to-weight ratio of 1.89kg/hp (for the Clubsport version), with propulsion coming from the Mercedes AMG-sourced 484kW/780Nm 7.3-litre V12.

The two-seater is claimed to be able to hit 200km/h in just 9.8 seconds and has a top speed of more than 300km/h.

Inside, the snug cabin features lashings of carbon fibre, soft leather and polished aluminium highlights. Even the instrument cluster has been crafted with the precision of a watchmaker.