QuoteZagato is no stranger to gracing Geneva with stylish and striking concepts. 2009 is no different, with the Perana Z-One getting its big unveil at the Swiss show.

It's the result of a collaboration with South African car maker Perana Performance Group, and if the projected numbers all stack up it looks set to be quite the bargain - and stiff competition for the Porsche Cayman.

A price of 50,000 euros minus taxes (about ?50K including current UK VAT) is forecast for a rather lovely looking coupe that houses an aluminium 6.2-litre V8 that's good for 434bhp and 430lb ft. A low 1195kg kerb weight leads to 324bhp/ton, a sub 4sec 0-62mph time and 100mph in less than 10sec. It has a mid engine, rear-drive layout as well as near 50/50 weight distribution. Combined with Eibach springs, Bilstein dampers and a ZF limited-slip diff it promises a pretty good drive too. Zagato describes it as exhilarating, balanced and predictable on the road.

Quote from: 68_427 on March 02, 2009, 05:24:32 PM
Not a kit car, and it's front-mid engined.

Quote from: sandertheshark on March 02, 2009, 04:24:58 PM
Corvette motor in that thing?  Want.

Quote from: MrH on March 02, 2009, 05:04:07 PM
Wow, I like it a lot.  Kind of a Ferrari 599 meets TVR kind of look.  I take it this is a kit car?

Also, that thing is mid engined?  That's a real long nose and short rear deck to be mid engine.