Pagani Huayra - Winds of Change
We drive the Pagani Huayra, and meet the genius behind it

When the Zonda broke cover in 1999, it was apparent that Italy’s youngest supercar maker was going to alter the staus quo. With a visionary like Horacio Pagani behind the project, there could be no other outcome.

From its F16-style cab-forward canopy to its Buck Roger’s four rocket exhaust cluster, the Zonda landed at the turn of the 21st century like an alien craft from another world. Departing from the Zonda’s naturally aspirated motor to a turbocharged one would fundamentally shape the character of the new Huayra. And with engine partner, AMG, Pagani has embraced the big hand-built V12 bi-turbo. It resides in the 2980 lb carbon-fiber sports car that’s almost one ton lighter than the Mercedes S65 AMG it’s taken from. For comparison, it’s also 180 lb lighter than a Porsche GT3 RS 4.0, which has only two-third of its power.

The 5980cc V12 motor starts with 630hp from 4800-5100rpm and 740 lb-ft of torque from 2000-4000rpm. However, two modified IHI turbos plus tweaks to the intake and exhaust bring this to a rousing 730hp at 5800rpm and 740 lb-ft from 2250-4500rpm. The claimed performance includes 0-62mph in 3.3sec and 224mph top speed.

Apart from extensive use of carbon-fiber, carbon/titanium and ballistic kevlar for its central tub and body panels, the Huayra features hollow carbon bracing behind the dashboard that doubles as air-conditioning ducting to save weight.

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Source: http://www.germancarforum.com/commun...c.45373/page-3

 

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