Production of Pagani’s Huayra supercar may be officially over — the successor arrived in 2022 in the form of Utopia—but the Italian company is still producing new examples.
The latest is the Huayra Epitome, the first equipped with a traditional manual transmission complete with a third pedal.
The car was built by Pagani’s Grandi Complicazioni special projects division and also stands out for its unique design details on the front and rear of the car.
The Huayra’s standard transmission is a 7-speed automated manual built by Xtrac (the Huayra R and track-only Huayra R Evo use a 6-speed sequential unit), and that same unit has been converted to a conventional manual with the addition of a pedal-operated clutch. The transmission has also been updated with a new triple-disc clutch and a racing-style tripod joint system that Pagani said helps with engine responsiveness.
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The engine in all street-legal Huayras is a 6.0-liter twin-turbo V-12 sourced from Mercedes-Benz AMG. For the Epitome, the engine is tuned to deliver 851 horsepower. Its exhaust gases exit a titanium exhaust system that features two new outlets mounted on the rear diffuser, which Pagani said act as a blown diffuser, helping to increase downforce. They join the four signature pipes mounted high above.
The suspension has also been upgraded for the Epitome with new active dampers. A button on the center console allows the driver to adjust the suspension to a “super soft” setting to handle rough roads. The suspension will automatically revert to its firmer setting at speeds above 93 mph.
Other unique details of the car include revised front and rear fenders. The headlight clusters are also a new design and are joined by a pair of daytime running light elements that line the side intakes of the front fender. Another key detail unique to the car is the rear wing that connects to the rear fenders, a design required by the customer, Pagani said.
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The price of Epitome was not mentioned, although it was likely in the many millions.
While Pagani is willing to build new versions of its discontinued cars for its wealthy clientele, these are usually based on existing chassis, thus helping to preserve the brand’s exclusivity.
The Epitome will be presented to the public for the first time during the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024which takes place in the UK from 11th to 14th July. Pagani will also use the event to showcase its Huayra Imola Roadster and a Utopia with a special paint job.