During the 1950’s Spanish auto manufacturer, Pegaso, built a line of world-class sports cars, the Z-102. With powerful engines, a racing-derived chassis, and cutting edge technology for the time, the Pegaso Z-102 Cupula was a serious contender.
1952 Pegaso Z-102 Cupula at the 2016 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ako9v)
Top Z-102 models, equipped with a 360 hp supercharged V8, were capable of 155 mph, making them the fastest sports cars in the world for a time. A bonafide supercar, top-spec Pegaso could out-run the Ferraris of the era and even the mighty Mercedes 300SL.
Left side view of 1952 Pegaso Z-102 Cupula. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ako9v)
Only 86 Pegaso Z-102 sports cars were produced between 1951 and 1958. They were built on a "no object cost" along with a Pegaso production that was greater than other types of vehicles. As you might guess previously, at some certain sports car program like this is quickly getting a financial problem and must be ceased in the end.
The jaw-dropping 1952 Pegaso Z-102 “Cupula Coupe” featured here is one of just two examples built, and the only one known to survive. It won Best in Show, Concours de Sport at the 2016 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, and it absolutely stunned the crowds. The color scheme seems unique and maybe inspired by the condiments at a hot dog stand, a mustard yellow exterior, a relish green interior, and ketchup red-wall tires.
This Pegaso Z-102 Cupula Coupe was showcased at the 1953 World Motor Show, held at Madison Square Garden in New York City. It was then bought by the President of the Dominican Republic, Rafael Trujillo, and was given the nickname 'El Dominicano.' Since then, the car has been restored to pristine original condition.
Being an early model Z-102, it doesn’t have that mighty supercharged engine under its hood, but rather a 2.5L V8 good for a decent 170hp. It was still good for a solid 120 mph, which was still quite respectable in 1953. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MIND OVER MOTOR]
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Top Z-102 models, equipped with a 360 hp supercharged V8, were capable of 155 mph, making them the fastest sports cars in the world for a time. A bonafide supercar, top-spec Pegaso could out-run the Ferraris of the era and even the mighty Mercedes 300SL.
