The Pagani Huayra

A project that started in 2003, and has become one of the leaders in the small, rare, and amazing automotive manufacturer projects. 

Today I will be telling you about the Pagani Huayra. To begin, let me tell you first how to pronounce it. Pagani, pronounced like pa-gaa-nee and Huayra like ‘waira. I know seems a bit complicated, but for a car like this one, Pagani could’ve called it the Pagani Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and I would still love it.

Pagani Huayra Tricolore

Anyways, the Huayra concept was first released in 2003, known as “Project Name C9”. It was almost thought of as the replacement for the Zonda, but as time surpassed Pagani realized that both dreams were possible. Over the years, the Huayra was developed and finally, in 2011 the first Huayra was released. From then on, Pagani has continued the development, and production of the Huayra, only improving it, and continuing to bring it into the modern times, while still keeping the classic Pagani touch.

Today, the Pagani Huayra is offered with more power than ever before and multiple models to choose from (if you can ever get to choose one in the first place). Pagani will now offer the Huayra in the following trim levels, Huayra, Huayra R, Huayra BC, Huayra Roadster BC, and Huayra Tricolore. Now, if you had enough money and really wanted something special (not that none of those options are), then I’m sure you can get Pagani to design you one however you like and with whichever additional options they offer.

Pagani Huayra R "Rendering"

As for a power-plant, Pagani has been working with Mercedes-AMG for quite sometime and has again for the Huayra. The “base” Huayra comes with a Twin-Turbo V12 engine that puts out a calming 730hp and 737 lb.-ft of torque. Pagani’s idea behind going with that engine was that they want it to feel like an airplane during take off. Now, I’ve never ridden in a Pagani but I have to imagine they probably aren’t far off from what they were going for…

Pagani Huayra Roadster BC

As for the exterior design, Pagani was aiming to create something that not only could be looked at as an art piece, but also something functional. The perfect combination between form and function. The Huayra, is crafted around a Carbon-fibre monocoque, and because of that offers an incredible amount of rigidity throughout the model range (including the Roadster). 

What is it like to sit in that carbon monocoque? Well, Pagani offers interiors like no other micro manufacturer. The details that go into a build from Pagani, are absolutely second to none. Just take the shifter for example. Not only is it connected to a 7-speed sequential, they also left some of the very nicely designed linkage out in the middle of the car for you to see. Why? Because Pagani.

Pagani Huayra Roadster BC

Along with that, the Huayra was designed in the shape of a wing, keeping the lines of the car flowing from the headlights all the way to the rear end. Because of that, Pagani uses active arrow to make sure the car stays planted at all speeds, including all the way to its top speed of 370km/h.

Since Pagani was founded in 1992 by Horacio Pagani, that company has done nothing but grow. Even on the scale in which they create vehicles (30 cars a year), they have managed to build an automotive manufacturer known globally. This isn’t something you get to see happen very often. But, with the commitment from the company and the clearly genius minds behind it the Pagani company will continue to be around and I can’t wait to see what else they are capable of developing.