At last week's Goodwood Festival of Speed we were presented with the first opportunity to capture Pagani's all-new Huayra in action. This inspired us to take a closer look at the Italian specialist manufacturer's latest offering. Replacing the venerable Zonda, the new machine has very big boots to fill. Like its predecessor, it is constructed using the latest carbon-composite and other lightweight materials. Much time was spent during the design process, to optimise the car's aerodynamics and as a result no wings are required to generate the necessary downforce to keep the very potent machine firmly onto the tarmac. A bespoke drivetrain was developed with the help of AMG and XTrac, supplying the engine and gearbox respectively. AMG's twin-turbo V12 produces a hefty 700 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque while keeping within the strictest emission standards. This power is transferred to the rear wheels through a transversely mounted seven-speed gearbox that weighs just 96 kg. As on the Zonda, the Huayra's interior is an absolute work of art with exquisite detailing. All this and much more can be found in our detailed description, which is illustrated by a 24-shot gallery of this fabulous machine.
For the full background of Horacio Pagani's journey to become one of the leading supercar manufacturers, we would also once again like to refer to our feature detailing this incredible history.
Enjoy the links
2011 Pagani Huayra - Images, Specifications and Information
Horacio Pagani and his dream in carbon-fibre - Ultimatecarpage.com
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