New Pagani Supercar - introducing the Pagani Huayra!

So what now? Is that bulky prototype really the final car, or this magazine guys are a bunch of douchebags, photoshopping and gathering free attention from nowhere?

If the final car looks like that, I can only presume they outsourced the front fascia design to Mr. Magoo. :rolleyes: Looks terrible.
 
Some more pics, apparently Pagani will be making a full reveal this week although the official launch is still Geneva. It's got active aero flaps front and back which at the back at least appear to be individually controlled (Mitsubishi HSR-II Concept springs to mind!!!). The more I see of it the more I like but that front end is still going to have to grow on me, maybe seeing it in motion will help.

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Not quite what I thought it would be, but I think it's going to get (& look) better over time like the Zonda.
 
I think it's a great looking car, apart from that front grill. If the Zonda is to go by, it's going to get better looking over time.

McLaren
Not quite what I thought it would be, but I think it's going to get (& look) better over time like the Zonda.
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This. 👍
 
According to some translations of the Spanish magazine on Autoexpress (which has now been pulled) it'll cost approx £850,000 and reach 250mph which is a fair bit quicker than even the latest Zonda's, I guess the open mouth grill is slippier than it looks.
 
OK, word on the net is that the pics are fake... or at least renders done by a Spanish car magazine using some of the pics already knocking about of the mules out testing.

Hopefully this is not the finished article!
 
Stotty
OK, word on the net is that the pics are fake... or at least renders done by a Spanish car magazine using some of the pics already knocking about of the mules out testing.

Hopefully this is not the finished article!
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I think that's grasping at straws although based on the mules I'd imagine renders would look quite similar to these recent pics but I think the reality is the mules were just thinly disguised. I do find it a bit odd that Autoexpress have pulled their article but that could just be to keep Pagani sweet. Maybe the front will look better in a darker colour :indiff:
 
I agree with Neal the colour doesn't flatter it at all Imagine it with a Dark blue/Black colour .It will make a significant difference .
Just my 2 cents
 
I think Pagani is finished if they actually build something like that. I'm going to keep believing that the company is better than that thing until I see some official photos. I kinda doubt that the company who makes one of the best looking cars on the market would follow up with something this ugly.
 
Philly
I think Pagani is finished if they actually build something like that. I'm going to keep believing that the company is better than that thing until I see some official photos. I kinda doubt that the company who makes one of the best looking cars on the market would follow up with something this ugly.
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That's rather.....judgmental. :odd:

I think it looks fantastic, and the front active (dynamic) aero is something I've never seen before....mounted on the hood no less. I wonder how it's going to sound?
 
I still don't like the nose. The intakes come up too high and ruin the snubnose look, appearing as if an afterthought. The Zonda pulled off having such a short nose by having it lower to the ground.

Edit: Those are the first noteworthy cupholders since the Gallardo Spyder having one (1) as a $620 optional extra.
 
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I like it. Looks very organic and refined. For some reason it reminds me of fish. But very pretty fish. :lol:
 
J-PaP
Like the FF it just needs the right angle and suddenly it looks much better. Whole blowout of images here:

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/pagani-huayra/med/#3818074


Stunning!
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QFT :D

In these photos it looks beautiful, it looks so much better with the doors closed. Not that I don't like the doors, there's nothing wrong with standard opening doors but supercars are meant to make kids wet themselves with excitement and seeing this pull up and then have the doors pop open like Doc Brown's time machine will have them in a change of clothes before you can say "Great Scott".

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Auto Express
Pagani’s new supercar has breezed in, and Auto Express has the first pictures! Taking its name from the ancient Argentinean god of wind, the Huayra is set to blow the supercar competition away – thanks to its stunning gullwing-door-styling and an AMG Mercedes-sourced twin-turbo V12.

Pronounced ‘why-eera’, the newcomer replaces the Zonda but certainly builds on the outgoing car’s reputation for striking, outlandish design. At the front, the Huayra features quad jewel-like headlights and a bluff nose, which incorporates daytime running lights.

Behind the gaping front grille is a pair of flaps incorporated into the bodywork. These work in tandem with a pair of flaps at the car’s rear to give the Huayra active aerodynamics, which are controlled by a powerful ECU, which constantly monitors speed, yaw, lateral acceleration, steering angle and throttle position and adjusts each flap as necessary.

When cornering, the flaps closest to the inside of the bend pop up, increasing downforce and thus grip on the unloaded inside wheels, and reducing body roll. The ECU is also linked to the front suspension, which is firmed up under heavy braking to counter the weight transfer.

In profile, the Huayra’s silhouette owes much to the Zonda. But look closer and details like the wing mirrors which protrude on slender, carbon fibre stalks, and wheels which are different on the right and left so the spokes curve in the direction of the wheels’ rotation, demonstrate the attention to detail that has promoted Pagani to the supercar big league. And of course, there’s drama in spades, helped no end by the swooping gullwing doors.

The rear is dominated by quad titanium exhaust pipe exits, which spout from the Huayra’s twin-turbo 6.0-litre V12. The engine is built specifically for Pagani by AMG, Mercedes’ performance arm, and produces more than 700bhp at 5000rpm and 1,100Nm at 3500rpm, yet it will be rated at below 310g/km of CO2 - for comparison, the 562bhp V8-engined Ferrari 458 Italia comes in at 307g/km.

The engine’s power is fed to a bespoke single-clutch seven-speed automated Xtrac gearbox. Couple that to a kerbweight of just 1,390kg, and it’s no surprise that the performance figures are seriously impressive. 0-62mph takes 3.2 seconds and top speed is over 235mph, although this might be limited to avoid having to use bespoke tyres like those fitted to the Bugatti Veyron.

The interior picks up where the Zonda left off, with a bespoke, hand-crafted look and feel. The cabin is a little bigger than the Zonda’s, and features impressive details like the gear selector which rises from the centre console, and the multi-function steering wheel which incorporates controls for the lights, wipers, indicators, even Pagani’s version of the manettino switch, which alters both the electronic stability control and gearbox settings.

Hand-made dials for the dash and a key that’s shaped like the car and doubles as a music storage device set the Huayra apart.

Sadly, all of this fanatical attention to detail, hand-crafted elegance and brutal power comes at a price. The actual asking price is yet to be finalised, but will be at least €800,000 plus taxes, which equates to around £1,000,000 here. But if the Huayra seems a bit tame, there’s always the roadster and more powerful S version on the cards too.
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Auto Car
This is the Pagani Huayra, the Italian firm’s one million euro hypercar replacement for the Zonda. Known in development as the C9, the Huayra – a ‘god of wind’ and pronounced ‘Wirer’ with a heavy Spanish accent – has taken Pagani seven years to develop and, according to company boss Horacio Pagani, offers a different flavour of supercar to the Zonda.

Continuing Pagani’s alliance with Mercedes’ AMG department, the Huayra is powered by a bi-turbo 6.0-litre V12. Pagani will sell two versions of the Huayra: the standard engine with 700bhp and 664lb ft, and a Sport version with 730bhp and 811lb ft. While the block is shared with Mercedes’ own SL65 Black Series, Pagani commissioned AMG to reduce turbo lag and improve the throttle progression, resulting in new heads, pistons, manifolds and turbos.

Currently Pagani is being quite coy about the Huayra’s performance, but is claiming to have seen 230mph, and Zero to 62mph in 3.3sec in testing. Helping to manage the inevitable slip is a three-stage Bosch traction control system.

The Huayra uses a mandatory seven-speed paddle-shift gearbox, built for Pagani by UK race specialist XTRAC. To reduce the length of the drivetrain the gearbox is mounted transversely behind the engine.

Kerbweight has been kept to 1350kg (dry), despite the fact the Huayra is larger than the Zonda and carries more safety equipment. Which along with the forced induction ensures the Huayra is homologated for the US - the first time a Pagani has done so.

Another first are the enormous gullwing doors, like the rest of the body constructed from carbonfibre. While the tub is carbon-titanium, the titanium allowing the material to flex just slightly in the event of an impact rather than shattering, but without compromising the strength.

Pagani claim the overall body is designed to act like an aircraft wing, changing its shape to manage the airflow over it to best effect. It does so, using four moveable aerodynamic flaps, one at each corner of the car. Each independently and automatically operated. These not only tailor downforce as required for acceleration and braking but also work across the car to add grip during cornering.

In addition, the front ride height is adjustable, not only for garage/ramp access at low speeds but also to actively manage the airflow under the car at speed. And under hard braking the ride height (controlled by the dampers) increases to negate dive.

The interior is instantly recognisable as a Pagani, but has designed to be more comfortable and useable on longer journeys, with more cabin space plus a touch screen sat-nav and Bluetooth.

The Huayra also marks a step-change for Pagani. If it can find enough suitably wealthy customers the Huayra will double annual production and take Pagani into the US and Chinese markets. To facilitate that growth Pagani plans to start construction of a new, larger factory during 2011.

Factfile

Price: 1,000,000 euro; 0-62mph: 3.3sec; Engine: V12, 5980cc, petrol; Layout: Mid, longitudinal, RWD; Power: 700bhp at 6300rpm; Torque: 664lb ft at 2500-4250rpm; Gearbox: 7-spd automated manual; Weight: 1350kg (dry); Suspension: Double wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar (f&r); Brakes: 380mm carbon-ceramic discs (f&r); Length: 4605mm; Width: 2036mm; Height: 1169mm; Tyres: 225/35 ZR19 (f), 335/30 ZR20 (r) Pirelli PZeros


Tech at a glance

Aerodynamic flaps

These operate independently, powered by electric motors the front two operate through 0-30deg, the rears 0-40deg.

Fuel tank

The fuel tank to positioned between the cabin and the engine, but to reduce the possibility of damage in an accident it is protected by a safety cell constructed using Kevlar and ballistic materials.

Front brakes

The carbon-cermaic brakes are effectively the same used on the Zonda R, but with a different compound pad. In order to improve response from low temperatures 50deg air is fed from the intercooler (mounted in the nose) along carbon-fibre channels and through the front hubs.

Seats

To ensure compliance with US regulations the seats contain four sensors to calculate the force required for the multi-stage airbags.

Suspension components

Developed from those used on the Zonda R, the double wishbones are forged from AvionAl. Incorporated into the wheel hub assemblies are cooling ducts that connect directly to the support brackets, extending the reliability and lifespan of the bearings.

Gearbox

Weighing 96kg, the seven-speed synchromesh gearbox has Comfort and Sport modes. Its transverse mounting not only helps with weight distribution but also reduces the chance of damage in a rear end collision.
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Very nice, with the exception of the front end grill, which is just horrific, almost to the point of ruining the rest of it. Not a big fan of all that heavily stylized polished aluminium on the interior, i was hoping they'd move on from that, but i guess it's a Pagini signature thing now.
 
Well, the performance figures of 3.3s and 370kmp/h are expectedly impressive, and Pagani's busy but classy interior layout I can embrace. The front-end has grown on me in the production car photos, thankfully.

However, what in Zagato's name is up with the wheel and rear tail-light design? They look awfully out of place and distract from the otherwise nice body, especially the side-profile (which is futuristically sublime). :crazy:
 
That interior is ridiculously awesome. I love it. If I had this car, all passengers must remove their shoes and wear clean, new, microfiber socks before entering. I salute the animals used for those materials.
 
I need to get used to the front, but I think it's a great looking car and the specs are impressive too. Still love Pagani. 8)
 

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