Pegaso Z-102

The Z-102 incorporated a substantial amount of racing car technology, including the chassis and the aluminum body. Everything was produced in-house in Barcelona, ​​where the Pegaso car factory was located. The only thing that was outsourced was the design of the body, which – fortunately for us – resulted in various designs. Design houses such as Carrozzeria Touring, Saoutchik, and Serra created designs. The first bodies, however, were designed by Pegaso itself. The power source was a V8 engine with dry-sump lubrication and a 5-speed gearbox.

Pegaso Z102 Thrill from 1953. The fastest production car of that year.

In 1951, the Z-102 saw the light of day in the form of two prototypes: a coupé and a drophead. These first models were made of steel, which did not benefit performance due to the high weight, and Pegaso made the decision to return to lighter materials for the bodywork. Coachbuilder Touring created a new design in which the grille was replaced by a two-part cross, the car was lowered, and the fog lights were repositioned. Additionally, the design was simplified and streamlined, similar to the Aston Martin DB2 or a Lancia Aurelia.

The V8 engine of the Pegaso Z-102.

The Z-102 had a 2,5-liter engine as used in the prototypes, but later 2,8-liter and 3,2-liter engines were added, with horsepower ranging between 175 hp and a whopping 360 hp. The top speed of the most powerful version was 249 km/h, making it the fastest production car in the world in 1953, leaving Ferrari behind.

Pegaso Z-102B Touring Berlinetta Superleggera.

Pegaso Z-102B saoutchik from 1954.

Dashboard of a 1954 Pegaso Z-102B Saoutchik convertible.