Take some time to appreciate this sick buggy from Pagani. This beautiful car is the Zonda Tricolore, created in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the “Frecce
Tricolori”.
The Frecce Tricolori (Italian, literally Tricolour Arrows), officially known as the 313th Aerobatic Training Squadron is the demonstration team of the Italian Air Force. They were formed in 1961 as an Air Force team, replacing previous teams that had been sponsored by various commands by the end of the 1920s. The team flies the Aermacchi MB-339-A/PAN, a two-seat aircraft capable of 898 km/h at sea level, with nine aircraft and a solo (the highest number of aircraft of any aerobatic team in the world.
Now, while this car was created with a nod to aviation, I have to bring it on back home. What watchmaker, or single timepiece, should be the accompaniment to such as killer driving machine? Once again, the wheels are turning as I search for recommendations. Makes like Urwerk’s U203 and MB&F’s Horological Machine No. 2 come to mind immediately.
Who knows??? Maybe I’ll hear from a few of you with suggestions…
abbreviated technical specifications…
• Mercedes Benz AMG engine, Power: 670 hp, Torque: 780 Nm
• carbon-titanium monocoque
• suspensions in magnesium and titanium
• Pirelli PZero tyres – front 255/35/19 – rear 335/30/20
• Brembo brakes in carbo-ceramic, self ventilated with hydraulic servo brake
• weight distribution in driving condition: 47% front, 53% rear
• acceleration: 0-100 Km in 3.4 sec., 0-200 in 9.6 seconds
• braking: 100-0 km in 2.1 sec., 200-0 km 4.3 seconds
