The new Pagani C9->ke3170 supercar was recently spotten doing some test runs in Upington, South Africa where the car was being put through a rigorous hot weather test – temperatures were taken at around 39°C (102°F) - near the Kalahari desert. By all indications, it seems to be getting its pistons running in time for its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

The C9 – not it’s official name, as we’ve been told – will be succeeding the highly-successful Zonda->ke942 supercar and much like its predecessor, the C9 packs power and speed to the absolute brim. Powered by an AMG Mercedes->ke187 6.0-liter V12 bi-turbo engine that’s capable of producing in excess of 700 horsepower and over 1000Nm of torque, the supercar also comes with about 3,770 new parts including a carbon-titanium chassis, specially developed Pirelli tires, and Bosch electronics.

Needless to say, the C9 looks every bit as tasty as the Zonda supercar.

For a car brand that rarely makes a splash in the news these days, the unveiling of the C9 supercar has made Pagani one of the most highly-anticipated attractions at the Geneva Motor Show. And if the C9 can live up to the high expectations set forth by the Zonda, then you can bet that Pagani->ke66’s new supercar will attract more than its fair share of customers.

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