The recently spotted in the UK ‘salmon pink’ Pagani Zonda C12 Roadster with its 7.3 liter engine is coming up for sale at the Bonhams auction at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed on Friday 1st July. The hypercar has had only one owner from new and is 2004 model.
Originally manufactured as a right-hand drive C12 S Roadster, this particular Zonda was sent back to the factory in 2008 for an overhaul and upgrading to ‘F’ high-performance specification. Carried out between June and September that year, this work included a complete overhaul of the 7.3 liter engine, which now produces a staggering 602bhp at 6,150rpm and 560lb/ft of torque at only 4,000rpm.
At the same time the car was repainted from yellow to its current ‘Elvis Presley Cadillac Pink’ livery, while other noteworthy features include a new leather dashboard, carbon fiber engine cover and rear diffuser, new ‘F’-type exhaust system and an upgraded ECU. In this specification the Zonda is claimed to accelerate from a standstill to 60mph in only 3.6 seconds on its way to a top speed of 214mph. Of equal importance is the braking capability, the stop from 120mph being achievable in a mere 4.4 seconds courtesy of Brembo’s best.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — Gagasan 1 Malaysia (1 Malaysia concept) number plates are being offered to help raise money for the seven continents exploration club (KE7B), with crown jewel — G1M1 — going for at least RM1 million
“Bidding is still open,” said the club president Muhammad Muqharabbin Mokhtaruddin.

Bidding for the G1M1 plate is scheduled to end this Friday, but will be extended if the club fails to find a buyer by then.

“We will reopen the offer after September 25,” he told The Malaysian Insider.

KE7B explained that the winner of the bid would also automatically become the inter-continental expedition’s title sponsor.

“The highest bidder would be given the status main expedition sponsor,” said Muhammad Muqharabbin.

So far there has been no offer for G1M1, according to Muhammad Muqharabbin, but the club has been getting encouraging response for other numbers under the G1M series.

“Since we took over, sales have been encouraging. We are getting response from every race, Malays, Indians and Chinese and we still have 1,200 numbers,” he said adding that the club expects to raise about RM3 million from the sales.

The club offering registration numbers ranging from G1M1 to G1M2000.

As of Monday, Muhammad Muqharabbin said they have sold 800 numbers worth RM1 million.

“For the past three days, we have received 800 calls after we took over the sales late last month,” he said.

Bidding was opened last June after the launch by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

Those interested may call 012-6475472 (Hassan), 012-2585159 (Khairil Hafidz) or visit the website at platg1m.blogspot.com.

Bidding for the numbers G1M2 to G1M10 ranges from RM75,000 to RM250,000, while G1M numbers can be purchased from between RM1,500 and RM25,000.

“Those who buy the numbers can register by the end of the year, and they can be used in perpetuity,” said Muqharabbin.

Muhammad Muqharabbin said part of the proceeds from the sales would also be channelled to National Athletes Welfare Foundation, Malaysian Children’s Hope Foundation and the Poverty Eradication Foundation. ->into Najib's pocket

The rest of the money, he said, would be used to finance the club’s expedition.

Responding to queries, Road Transport Department director-general Datuk Solah Mat Hassan said the independent auction of the registration number by KE7B was according to procedure.

“There were already vehicles registered under the number, they were sold by a third party (KE7B) but we only manage registration matters like how we handle registration of vehicles using special plates,” he said.

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