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Pagani has finally revealed its much rumoured and much anticipated successor to the Zonda: Top Gear fans, meet the Pagani Huayra.
The Huayra, pronounced h-wire-a, is only the second model to emerge from Pagani, and features a twin-turbo 6.0-litre AMG V12 producing 730bhp and 811lb ft of torque.
Pagani hasn't released performance figures, but rest assured they will be lightly shattering; that 730bhp AMG V12 - made specifically for Pagani - only has to propel 1,350kg of Huayra, and the tyres are rated to 230mph.
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At its heart, the Huayra's tub is constructed from Pagani's exclusive carbon-titanium, inside which sits that monster AMG engine and a bespoke seven-speed paddleshift transmission from Xtrac. The suspension is a race-type pushrod setup, with adjustable Ohlins dampers and aluminium alloy wishbones.
The tech on the Huayra reaches a veritable zenith with four individual computer-controlled flaps on the car's upper surfaces, allowing the downforce on each corner to be controlled. Yes, programmable downforce in a road-car.
It gets gullwing doors, and the central console inside is machined from a solid billet housing a multi-function screen. As you can see from the pics, the interior is a work of automotive art.
Mr Pagani also reckons the Huayra can achieve 23.5mpg on the combined cycle, which, taking into account everything you have just read, is nothing short of a marvel.
We've got the full scoop on this near £1 million Italian exotic in the new issue of Top Gear magazine, on sale now.
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AlKim commented on this article
at 10:07 am on 26 January 2011
It's not expensive enough. My neighbours would mock me if I bought something that ordinary.
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Da_Vincentius commented on this article
at 10:11 am on 26 January 2011
I don't think it's very good looking. I like the interior, and the back is ok. But the front...... But who cares! You can't see the front when you're driving it, and the driving will be amazing!
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Showie commented on this article
at 10:23 am on 26 January 2011
its nice in profile but the front and rear of the car don't work. tweaks ect. will help the car look nicer, the only problems are the front splitter/air intake and the rear tail lights for me. in shadows it looks excellent.
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010010011010 commented on this article
at 10:23 am on 26 January 2011
Tech wise it should be good, if a bit complicated. Design wise, its a step back from the Zonda. Bit like BMW's new 5 series then.
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5T1G_Jr commented on this article
at 10:29 am on 26 January 2011
Looks like a Ferrari 458 italia mutant......wierd.
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