![]() ![]() The auction house predicts the Aether will hammer for as much as $5.5 million at the November 30 auction. Paganis rarely come up for sale, let alone truly special models like the Aether, and RM Sotheby’s is valuing this Zonda as such. Also note the Aether’s 400 kph (248mph) speedometer, hinting at the performance capabilities of its mid-mounted V-12 engine. Inside you’ll find a green starter button from the Zonda R, straps instead of door handles to save weight and a set of gauges that look more like a collection of high-end watches. Other unique features of the Asther include black wheels, rear diffuser and a giant rear wing done up in black with red accents to match the car’s bodywork. And, unlike most modern hypercars, the Aether’s 12-cylinder engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. Power is provided by a Mercedes-AMG-sourced 7.3-liter V-12 that’s been tuned to produce 760 horsepower. It also has a massive roof scoop, even though it doesn’t have a roof. The Aether is based on the Zonda Roadster and features a fully exposed carbon fiber body with red accents. Finishing off the exterior features are the stunning black forged alloy wheels with contrasting red centre-lock wheel nuts, all with carbon-ceramic brakes and red Brembo calipers.In addition to being exceedingly rare, the Aether is also extremely special. As one of the last Zondas built, the Aether also benefits from recent Pagani styling with Huayra roadster-inspired aero details above the rear lights, sat beneath the imposing ‘760’-specification rear wing. ![]() Further Zonda R–inspired features include the rear brake ducts along with front wing louvers first seen on the Cinque. The aerodynamic features of the Aether take strong cues from the Zonda R, with an R-style front splitter, dive planes, side skirts, and a large rear diffuser. The exposed carbon fibre is beautifully finished, with the wings and sides finished with a lacquer, and the central section and lower sides and skirts of the body left in matte, further highlighting the stunning shape of this Zonda. The exterior is as impressive as any Zonda, boasting exposed carbon-fibre throughout, save for a painted Cinque-inspired red stripe and matching highlights. One of the most pleasing aspects of driving the Aether with no roof is the ability to hear the wonderful induction noise of the monstrous V-12 sucking air through Aether-engraved air boxes connected to the Cinque-style snorkel inches away from the occupants. of artworks by Wallace Berman, now available for sale on artnet Auctions. The incredible shriek of the AMG V-12 is unique to the Zonda, thanks in part to the beautifully sculpted and ceramic-coated exhaust manifolds which lead into four blue exhaust silencers by MHG before exiting in the Pagani trademark of four exhausts within a black circle for the Aether. Bid now on Radio/Aether Series (Complete set of 13 works) by Wallace Berman. Finished towards the end of 2017 and importantly using a chassis number and carbo-titanium chassis that has only ever been utilized by the Aether, this Zonda is fitted with the full ‘760’-specification 7.3-litre V-12 engine capable of just beyond 8,000 rpm, where it delivers its full 749 bhp. Named after the pure air high above the clouds, the Aether is one of the finest of Horacio Pagani’s creations, a full ‘760’-specification roadster tastefully specified throughout, resulting in one of the most aesthetically pleasing Zondas in existence. ![]() In addition to the chassis, all ‘760’ Zondas feature an engine tuned further to 749 bhp, with the original brief for the engine to match the performance figures of the raw track-only Zonda R. All of them feature the most advanced iteration of Zonda chassis with a carbo-titanium monocoque, a material developed by Pagani in which titanium and carbon weave are bonded together to benefit from the engineering properties of both materials. Each and every one of these ‘760’ Zondas is unique, making them some of the most special Zondas to leave the factory in San Cesario sul Panaro. Pagani Automobili’s ability to produce unique cars specified to the exact desires of its clients is unmatched outside Modena, and eventually a short run of ‘760’-specification Zondas would emerge. The Zonda would evolve from the C12 with its Mercedes-Benz 6.0-litre V-12 engine, delivering 444 bhp to the extravagant HP Barchetta with the now legendary AMG-tuned 7.3-litre V-12 producing 789 bhp, whilst always keeping its kerb weight below a remarkable 1,300 kg. ![]()
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