"Although testing of the 6.0 liter V12-engined Pagani C9 is advancing, the car may not hit prodution until late 2011. This represents a delay of as much as a year, according to CarsUK.net.

A Pagani source has told blog CarsUK that the setback is partially due to a lack of financing, and not just troubles with the vehicle development. Apparently, the economic downturn has made it more difficult for company founder Horacio Pagani to increase capacity of his current assembly hall to accomodate the production of a maximum sixty C9 units per year.

The remodeled facility will likely not be ready until mid-2011, according to the blog, but the car may not be ready before that time either. Problems have arisen with the C9's handling and suspension, as it is not yet able to fully cope with the power of the twin-turbo AMG engine.

The Pagani C9, seen here, was spotted in June with its gullwing-style doors fully open. The picture was captured by an AutoWeek.nl reader who noticed the car on German highway A3 after it had been stopped for a customs inspection.

The C9 was being tailed by a Mercedes-Benz full of company test engineers, who were remotely monitoring the supercar's performance.
CarsUK suggests that the Pagani C9 could still be shown off in Paris this fall, though it may not be production ready. If the delays are not reconciled, look for the car to market launch at the end of 2011 with first deliveries taking place in 2012."

Source [Worldcarfans]

 

That's quite unfortunate news to hear. I hope they get this car sorted sooner rather than later.

 

Well I guess Pagani is one of the last supercars built by a relatively small company...I guess it has its pros and cons.

 

Twin Turbo V12, Gullwing doors and the Pagani sound track could life be any better ?

 

I am sure Mr Pagani has enough contacts in the right places for this to be simply a rumour! Finaces i am sure he can sort with a few choice words in the right ear holes of a few correct customers! Development on the other hand is slightly more tricky, but i am sure he will pull it out of the bag and deliver a stunning, performance masterpiece. if the mule is anthing to go by it will look the business!!!!!

 

Those gullwing doors look gigantic....

 

dont think im liking the doors atm

 

Gullwing doors and Pagani do not go well together.

 

So what I have told, that old heavy TT V12 simply doesn't fit in the Pagani philosophy and no wonder that problems with handling and suspension could exist. I suppose safer bet is between - Geneva 2011 launch and mid-2011 production. Pagani hasn't even booked at Paris, so the chances of seeing C9 there are very low.