Best Paganis Ever Made

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The Pagani Atelier Zonda C12 debuted as the company's inaugural vehicle at the 1999 Geneva Auto Show. The unusual coupe's interior was just as remarkable; it was styled like a fighter jet's and featured a curved windshield.

Pagani's first car, the Zonda C12, was notable for its innovative use of carbon fiber, thanks to Pagani's prior expertise working with the material at Lamborghini. CEO Horacio Pagani explains that they went for a "sensual" design by having the wheel arches evoke a woman's bosoms and the rear bonnet represent her hips. Inside, the seats would be shaped like an inverted pyramid to envelop the shoulders, making the man feel strong and the lady feel safe. It's a complex hunt for basic concepts. To sum up, the Zonda

Initial output from the Mercedes-sourced 6.0-liter V12 was 394 horsepower and 420 lb-ft, paired with a five-speed manual. That pales in comparison to the current Pagani offering of 800 horsepower. The C12 weighed only 2,755 pounds.

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The Pagani Huayra succeeded the Zonda and did not disappoint. The Huayra is a natural evolution of the Zonda's signature blend of classic and modern design cues, with the addition of distinctive Pagani stylistic cues such as the leather straps supporting the rear clamshell and a delightfully rich, sumptuous interior.

The gear selector's exposed springs and links are works of art. AMG was able to wring an incredible 730 horsepower and 737 pound-feet of torque from its 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 engine. A transverse sequential seven-speed gearbox with a two-plate clutch transmits this power to the rear wheels.

The shifts are precisely what one would expect from a high-end sports car like the Huayra. This is an extraterrestrial performance. The Huayra's dynamic aerodynamic characteristics are another unique feature. The Huayra's aerodynamic profile can be adjusted at the push of a button thanks to its four end-mounted flaps. They constantly adapt to new driving inputs and environmental factors and maintain the ideal balance between low drag and high downforce.

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The superior quality of the Zonda's build comes from Pagani's years of experience working with carbon fiber. The limited-edition Zonda improved upon the C12-S Monza's alterations by making them more subtle and well-integrated. This allowed the designers to make the Zonda F more agile, strong, and speedy than its forerunner.

Aerodynamics is a significant design element of Zonda's new vehicle. One-piece fixed wings, a feature of more conventional devices, now receive undisturbed airflow because of mirror relocations. A bigger front splitter and rear diffuser with twin stabilizing wings generate even more downforce by aiding airflow underneath. The Zonda F has a broader air inlet at the front to better cool the more powerful V12 engine.

A redesigned induction system allows the Zonda F to use a more potent Mercedes-Benz engine instead of the standard one. The 602 hp and 560 lb-ft of torque are produced by the Mercedes-Benz 7.3-liter V12 engine, complemented by bigger intake apertures and a hydroformed exhaust. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission.

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An upgraded version of the Mercedes-AMG 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12 found in the Huayra BC provides propulsion for the BC Roadster. According to Pagani, this engine can produce close to 800 horsepower and 774 pound-feet of torque.

The X-Trac single-clutch semi-automatic transmission used in the classic BC is responsible for transmitting the power. Carbon titanium, Pagani's unique carbon fiber braided by hand with titanium thread, will be used to make the tub. The entire body will be built of carbon fiber.

Like a traditional roaster, the BC Roadster has two-speed humps, one behind each seat. The retractable roof is carbon-titanium, making it extremely sturdy and lightweight.

Unlike many modern hypercars, this one doesn't use its back wing as an active aerodynamically enabled airbrake. The BC Roadster is an adaptation of Red Bull Racing's 2011 Formula 1 blown-diffuser technology, which consists of a pair of exhaust-diverting flaps that move some of the exhaust down, under, and notably over the sides of the rear diffuser.

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This Zonda model improved upon the engineering of its predecessors to create the ultimate track-day supercar. Pagani had complete creative flexibility while developing the Zonda R while prioritizing safety because it was not built for professional racing or to comply with regulations.

Pagani claims that only 10% of the Zonda F was used to create their next supercar. The Zonda R featured a completely redesigned body, 6-speed sequential transmission, carbon fiber monocoque, and a fuel tank with four fuel pumps. The chassis was upgraded with a roll cage and modern suspension subframes. Additionally, the pneumatic lifting system in the automobile makes it simple to swap out magnesium-forged wheels with central wheel nuts.

A longer wheelbase and overall vehicle length have been added to improve top-speed stability on challenging tracks like Le Mans. The track's dimensions were increased in both length and width. The vehicle is powered by a Mercedes AMG 6.0-liter V12 engine, developed for racing, which generates 750 horsepower and 523 pound-feet of torque.

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The Pagani Huayra R is a track-only hypercar that was unveiled in 2021. It is based on the Huayra BC but has been extensively modified for track use. A 6.0L twin-turbocharged V12 engine powering the Huayra R produces 850 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. The engine has a redline of 9,000 RPM, which is incredibly high for a production car. The power is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed sequential gearbox.

The Huayra R also has several aerodynamic features designed to generate downforce and keep the car planted on the track. These features include a large front splitter, a rear wing, and side skirts and canards. The Huayra R also has a lightweight carbon fiber body and a stripped-out interior to help reduce weight.

The Huayra R has a dry weight of 2,314 pounds, which gives it a power-to-weight ratio of 3.57 pounds per horsepower. This makes the Huayra R one of the most powerful and lightest track cars ever built.

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Pagani's once-track-only Zonda R was transformed into the incredible Zonda 760 RS, a road-legal road rocket. A modified version of AMG's 7.3-liter V12, known as the "Beast" in Pagani circles, produces 749 horsepower, more than the Zonda R, the car's base model.

A brand-new 7-speed sequential gearbox with race-car-like quick shifts is the conduit for this enormous powerhouse. The body has been extensively redesigned, with a massive wing on the back and winglets for improved aerodynamics protruding from every opening. The Zonda 760 RS has a lightweight carbon fiber body that helps to reduce weight and improve performance.

The 760 RS is unlike any other vehicle on the road because of its potent blend of raw power and refinement. That's one highly desired supercar right there. Several other limited edition 760 models, including the PS, LH (with a manual gearbox), Zero, Fantasma, and the 2015 800 hp LM, are based on the same 760 hp V12 as the 760 RS.

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The Pagani Imola, designed at and named for the Imola racetrack in Bologna, Italy, mixes extreme power with a low curb weight to create a formidable racing machine. The Imola also uses a Mercedes-AMG V-12 engine, just like the Huayra. However, the Imola's 6.0-liter engine produces 827 horsepower, 107 more than the Huayra we tested in 2015. Those extra horses also come well-tamed thanks to nearly 10,000 miles of testing at track speeds.

The Imola, based on the Huayra, also features a seven-speed automated manual transmission, sticky Pirelli Trofeo R tires, and an adaptive aerodynamics system that adapts the car's four removable winglets to the conditions at any given time.

The Imola also has a revised suspension design that helps the hypercar transfer the engine's 811 lb-ft of torque to the ground with less drama and reduces brake dip compared to the brand's other vehicles. Brembo-supplied front and rear calipers and rotors with dimensions of 15.7 inches and 15.0 inches, respectively, provide stopping power in the meantime.

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The Pagani Zonda Revolución represents the pinnacle of track vehicle design in performance, technology, and aesthetics. The AMG Mercedes-Benz powertrain is a development of the Zonda R engine. The power-to-weight ratio is now 748 hp/tonne thanks to the 6.0-liter V12's increased output of 800 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque.

The 6-speed transversal and sequential gearbox is made of magnesium and shifts gears in about 20 milliseconds. The car can be tailored to the driver's preferences with Bosch's traction control and the refreshed ABS.

Deflectors on the front bonnet and a vertical stabilizer on the back bonnet were part of the aerodynamic setup. The rear wing of the Pagani Zonda Revolucion is equipped with a drag reduction system (DRS). Two distinct modes can be selected by the driver using the wheel controls.

At a lateral acceleration of +/- 0.8 g and a minimum 100 km/h speed, the rear wing switches between its maximum and minimum downforce settings. If you keep your finger on the DRS button for over two seconds, Pagani's algorithms will kick in and make it operate automatically.

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The Codalunga name comes from the Italian term for "longtail," which describes the car as a Huayra with a longer tail. The Pagani Codalunga also has a Mercedes-Benz 6.0-liter V12 twin-turbo engine that can generate an incredible 840 horsepower and an even more impressive 811 pound-feet of torque. A magnificent seven-speed sequential gearbox sends the output to the rear wheels.

The Codalunga's stretched-out, aerodynamic body is based on the Porsche 917 racing car from the 1960s, and it's 240 millimeters longer than the Huayra. Owing to the extra length and excellent aerodynamic efficiency provided by this model's shape, the Pagani Huayra Codalunga weighs just 1,280 kg (2,822 pounds). Carbon-titanium alloy and carbon-triaxial weave composite materials make up the chassis.

Like other hypercars, the four flaps that combine to create a variable profile are outfitted with the most cutting-edge active aerodynamics. These flaps have been around since the first-generation Huayra in 2011, but they have been refined to the point where these five Codalunga versions have them.