Zonda too Expensive? Try This

Bruce · 10-24-2006, 10:38 AM

Japanese tuner Rabbit proposes Toyota MR2-based Zonda clone

By DINO DALLE CARBONARE
AutoWeek | Published 10/24/06, 6:02 am et

"Want to get your hands on an impossibly exotic Pagani Zonda supercar for a mere $50,000? Okay, so maybe the Rabbit MR2 PG-Z isn’t the all-carbon, Italian beast powered by a 7.3-liter AMG V12. But it sure looks the part.

The Rabbit MR2 PG-Z is one of the craziest and most ambitious projects to come out of Japan. In a quest to create something different, Porsche tuner Rabbit Corp. has transformed a Toyota MR2 into a Zonda lookalike. Although still in the early stages (the photos show a wood model—note the lack of headlights), the idea is to offer a full transformation to MR2 owners who want something unique.

To come close to the actual proportions of the Pagani, Rabbit had to extend the wheelbase by almost 12 inches. The whole roof section was custom built by lowering and inclining the pillars, mimicking the lines of the Zonda, while all the glass was hand cut.

Rabbit Corp. built its prototype to gauge interest and has yet to finish the interior and engine. With an estimated $30,000 premium over the price of an MR2, the Rabbit PG-Z project might never develop to its full potential. Then again the Japanese crave originality and uniqueness enough that the Rabbit MR2 Zonda might be just what they’re looking for.

For more information on the Rabbit Corp. and the PG-Z project check out - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER"

dOmInIX · 10-24-2006, 01:04 PM

lol...how can they even photograph this thing?!

Alfie · 10-24-2006, 01:10 PM

I think I've seen it before and I have no intention of seeing it again. My last visit in this thread!

Bruce · 10-24-2006, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zonda

I think I've seen it before and I have no intention of seeing it again. My last visit in this thread!

LOL! I have to look at this thread often, i did create if afterall

Alx · 10-24-2006, 01:32 PM

I posted this when it was first released roughly 2 months ago... lol. Still looks crazy!!!

Alfie · 10-24-2006, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlxAmg

I posted this when it was first released roughly 2 months ago... lol. Still looks crazy!!!

That's where I saw it

Bruce · 10-24-2006, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlxAmg

I posted this when it was first released roughly 2 months ago... lol. Still looks crazy!!!

Oh i see

The article was new so i wasn't sure. Sorry

10-24-2006, 10:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bruce Crazy Canadian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: British Columbia Posts: 9,434 My Mood: Thanks: 3,556 Thanked 2,849 Times in 1,754 Posts Blog Entries: 2	Zonda too Expensive? Try This Japanese tuner Rabbit proposes Toyota MR2-based Zonda clone By DINO DALLE CARBONARE AutoWeek \| Published 10/24/06, 6:02 am et "Want to get your hands on an impossibly exotic Pagani Zonda supercar for a mere $50,000? Okay, so maybe the Rabbit MR2 PG-Z isn’t the all-carbon, Italian beast powered by a 7.3-liter AMG V12. But it sure looks the part. The Rabbit MR2 PG-Z is one of the craziest and most ambitious projects to come out of Japan. In a quest to create something different, Porsche tuner Rabbit Corp. has transformed a Toyota MR2 into a Zonda lookalike. Although still in the early stages (the photos show a wood model—note the lack of headlights), the idea is to offer a full transformation to MR2 owners who want something unique. To come close to the actual proportions of the Pagani, Rabbit had to extend the wheelbase by almost 12 inches. The whole roof section was custom built by lowering and inclining the pillars, mimicking the lines of the Zonda, while all the glass was hand cut. Rabbit Corp. built its prototype to gauge interest and has yet to finish the interior and engine. With an estimated $30,000 premium over the price of an MR2, the Rabbit PG-Z project might never develop to its full potential. Then again the Japanese crave originality and uniqueness enough that the Rabbit MR2 Zonda might be just what they’re looking for. For more information on the Rabbit Corp. and the PG-Z project check out - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER"

10-24-2006, 01:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
dOmInIX Devotee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Croatia Posts: 2,658 My Mood: Thanks: 350 Thanked 388 Times in 217 Posts	Re: Zonda too Expensive? Try This lol...how can they even photograph this thing?!

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Alfie Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Svezia! Posts: 4,839 My Mood: Thanks: 805 Thanked 842 Times in 514 Posts	Re: Zonda too Expensive? Try This I think I've seen it before and I have no intention of seeing it again. My last visit in this thread!

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Alx 007 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: -Poconos, PA.- 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Posts: 5,458 My Mood: Thanks: 886 Thanked 551 Times in 224 Posts	Re: Zonda too Expensive? Try This I posted this when it was first released roughly 2 months ago... lol. Still looks crazy!!!

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