Hello Flood,

Today I will be discussing Pagani's newest hyper car, the Huayra.



Specifically the first 1 of 1 edition of the Huayra, La Monza Lisa. Owned by, Kris Singh. Also the owner of the Verde Veneno (1 of 3 Original Veneno's).

This is a car I have sat in, been driven around in, and have learned about, extensively. It is a car I have grown a deep appreciation for.

So let us begin.

The Huayra is the brain child of Horacio Pagani, founder of Pagani. It is the 2nd car they have created, following the various types or Zonda's. It is also the most popular. It features an active aero system, 2 fins on front, 2 fins on the back, that go up and down to give the driver maximum grip in everything thing he does. It is also the epitome of automotive craftsmanship.

For example, we move to it it's body/chassis. It is entirely a carbon shell. Although not uncommon, it is carbon infused with titanium. The result? A dry weight of 2,980lbs. And one of the strongest shells ever built.

But the true craftsmanship takes form in both it's engine, and it's interior.

It's engine, the twin turbo M158 V12. La Monza Lisa has a specially crafted M158, which has classified specification. It was produced by Mercedes AMG's (all Pagani engines are made by the AMG division) top mechanic, Michael Kübler. A vast majority of the cars internals are in fact carbon fiber. The basic engine produces 720 bhp. Top speed of 231 MPH.

Moving onto the interior, and with this comes a story.


When Kris ordered the car, he wanted the same red interior he had seen a Zonda pictured with. But the red in the picture, was brighter, and deeper then the real life counterpart actually was. So, noticing Kris' dissapointment, Horacio Pagani had the interior color custom made. After dozens of trial and error tests, they managed to match the color.

Every aluminum fitting, from the air vents, to the manual stick (not a genuine manual, step tronic, but there to give the drivers feel.) are all made from their own aluminum block. The small buttons on the center console are shaved and shaped to the shape of the keys on a clarinet, an instrument Horacio Pagani plays. Every intricate design, it's own independent block. The finest leather you can buy, straight from Argentina. A 6 point harness (the hole in the seat) all standard.

It truly is a work of art.

Specifications for Basic Huayra:

Engine: V12 Twin Turbo M158 AMG Engine
Horsepower: 720bhp
Transmission: 7 Speed Sequential
Drive: RWD
Weight: 2,980lbs
Top Speed: 231 MPH
0-60MPH: 3.2 seconds
MPG: 21

PRICE: 1,600,000 USD

That's all!

Discuss

Tl:dr

Can't do that lol, technically the specs are

I've yet to see a Pagani design that really looks amazing to me.

The Zonda R is one of the best looking track cars ever built. Absolutely stunning.

The Huayra grew on me after learning so much, you have to get an appreciation in truth. Do I thinks it's beautiful, no, but it's not terrible.

Quote from: BC1096 on November 10, 2014, 08:58:07 PM

Quote from: DAS B00T x2 on November 10, 2014, 08:56:52 PM

I've yet to see a Pagani design that really looks amazing to me.

The Zonda R is one of the best looking track cars ever built. Absolutely stunning.

The Huayra grew on me after learning so much, you have to get an appreciation in truth. Do I thinks it's beautiful, no, but it's not terrible.

The R looks too much like a LeMans Prototype to me.

I can see that, but it's proven so much.

Fastest Nürburgring time lol

Quote from: BC1096 on November 10, 2014, 09:00:45 PM

Quote from: DAS B00T x2 on November 10, 2014, 08:59:34 PM

Quote from: BC1096 on November 10, 2014, 08:58:07 PM

Quote from: DAS B00T x2 on November 10, 2014, 08:56:52 PM

I've yet to see a Pagani design that really looks amazing to me.

The Zonda R is one of the best looking track cars ever built. Absolutely stunning.

The Huayra grew on me after learning so much, you have to get an appreciation in truth. Do I thinks it's beautiful, no, but it's not terrible.

The R looks too much like a LeMans Prototype to me.

I can see that, but it's proven so much.

Fastest Nürburgring time lol

True... but you can't just go fast. You gotta have swag when you're doing it!

I don't know man, I think it's a gorgeous track car. And it backs up it looks with genuine performance. Sad you can't drive it on any regular track

Ugly as hell.

The Zonda Cinque Roadster > Huayra

Everyone has mixed opinions on the Huayra.

Also, Zonda C is the worst looking Zonda, IMO

Also, Zonda C is the worst looking Zonda, IMO

Looks way better than the Huayra and has a better name.

it looks beutiful with the red interior, but i am not sure about the outside. Although it looks good it does not appeal to me as much as the Mclaren P1.

Though remember i am not good at discerning different cars and preferance by reading the specs.

Actually BC, why not create a simple explanation on how to understand different cars based on specs.

Damn that is one sexy lookin-

Quote from: BC1096 on November 10, 2014, 08:43:07 PM

PRICE: 1,600,000 USD

I can't find a valid reason to justify the price lol

Quote from: BC1096 on November 11, 2014, 09:12:51 PM

Quote from: Risay117 on November 11, 2014, 11:23:17 AM

it looks beutiful with the red interior, but i am not sure about the outside. Although it looks good it does not appeal to me as much as the Mclaren P1.

Though remember i am not good at discerning different cars and preferance by reading the specs.

Actually BC, why not create a simple explanation on how to understand different cars based on specs.

Hmm, sure!

What would you like to see explained?

Basically everything. I know this might sound stupid, but i was wondering if you could go through the how to's to better understand a car.

First from Engine and then to Transission and finally the Horsepower. Basically all those things.

The rest i get, from top speed to how fast it gets to 60 etc.

Ok, I'll post a thread on the flood tommorow