Perana Z-One by Zagato Built in South Africa

Perana Z-One by Zagato

999 copies planned

By Christopher Jackson
February 23, 2009 8:06 PM
Filed Under: Artist Renderings, European, Geneva Motor Show, Specialty Marques, Supercars

Today's tantalizing Geneva teaser comes courtesy of the Perana Z-One. Designed by Zagato in conjunction with a new South African manufacturer called the Perana Performance Group, the Z-One will be the next Zagato design to hit the streets as a production car.

The teaser photos that have been released show a graceful and powerful sports coupe in the classic long-hood, short-deck tradition, and there's not a boring line on this car. The side sculpting and "double-bubble" roof that characterize Zagato's designs are evident, and performance enthusiasts can expect a lightweight body with excellent weight distribution. The Z-One won't be all show and no go, either, as it's reportedly powered by a 6.2 liter LS3 Corvette V8. 0-62 mph times of under four seconds have been reported, though full disclosure will have to wait a couple of weeks until the car's official introduction.

Like many past Zagato designs including the Aston Martin DB7 Zagato and V8 Zagato, the Z-One will go into limited production. Unlike past Zagato limited editions which had model runs of 99 units, the Z-One will see 999 copies, with production possibly starting as soon as this summer. The MSRP for a production version in South Africa is expected to be set at about R750,000 (approximately $115,400).

Source: jalopnik.com

Comments

Anthropos
February 23, 2009 8:41 PM
That was my first impression too. But taking a closer look, one realizes that this one has edgier, sportier lines than the Alfa Romeo 8c. It's sportiness makes the 8c look like a luxury car. I like this one.

Joe_Limon
February 23, 2009 8:42 PM
Nah, looks more like a newer Panoz Esperante... the car alfa copied. :P

Bristol411S3
February 24, 2009 1:17 AM
I could easily believe this was a styling exercise to woo TVR when they were looking for Italian production partners.

dbehmoaras
February 24, 2009 2:23 AM
Looks cool, like a combo of the 8C and the new One-77 in terms of body shape.

blay
February 24, 2009 4:35 AM
some elements of the ferrari california thrown in?

Arno27
February 24, 2009 7:43 AM
I've seen this in the flesh and believe me the pictures do not do it justice. If you have the chance, go and see it at Geneva. The build quality is excellent and the attention to detail is very good. For example, anything that looks aluminium inside is real aluminium - no painted plastics! This car is another example of good qaulity, value-for-money sportscar from South Africa.

M
February 24, 2009 8:45 AM
it's definitely one-77


Edited by user on February 24, 2009 at 8:46 AM
ZioNick
February 24, 2009 11:30 AM
The currency conversion is completely wrong: 750000 South African Rand are roughly 74500$ which in Euro makes 58400. How was the calculation made?

kooper
February 24, 2009 2:42 PM
The $115400 looked a bit suspect to me too, but I'm thinking that's probably after taxes, import duties etc.

afterace2
February 24, 2009 11:38 AM
say what You want, but this car looks lovely

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