Pagani doesn’t come out with new products all that often, but when it does, it’s always worth paying attention to. The Italian manufacturer has just teased its latest project with a video that implies its next limited-edition hypercar car will be a no-holds-barred track toy for the super rich.
The company shared a short teaser on Instagram that features shots of several global racetracks including Imola, Barcelona, Monza, Yas Marina, and more. Although it didn’t share much in the way of details, it did at least let us hear the howling engine that will power the car.
Pagani has promised to unveil more details at 10:00 a.m. on February 8, stating that “a new creation from the Pagani Atelier is on the right track.” This suggests that the car will prioritize delivering exceptional lap times for its owners.
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While Pagani hasn’t confirmed that the engine will be a V12, it’s a safe assumption considering that every Pagani thus far has been powered by a Mercedes-AMG V12 engine. What remains uncertain is which model will receive the track-focused treatment.
Although Pagani introduced the Utopia in 2022, its product cycle differs from other brands. Special edition models of the Zonda remained in production for years after the base car was discontinued. Additionally, Pagani typically waits a considerable amount of time before unveiling higher-performance versions of its new vehicles.
All indications point towards the possibility that this new project could indeed be a high-performance variant of the Huayra. Following the Huayra R would be a formidable challenge, given its impressive specifications. It boasted a naturally-aspirated 6.0-liter V12 engine, generating 838 hp (625 kW/850 PS) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque, with a red line of 9,000 RPM. With a dry weight of only 2,315 lbs (1,050 kg), it delivered exceptional performance.
By contrast, the Utopia is powered by a 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12 that makes 825 hp (/864 PS) 811 lb-ft (1,100 Nm) of torque. It has a much lower red line of 6,700 RPM, and while it’s hard to say for certain, this sounds like it might be revving higher than that.
So far, only two, unclear images of the car have been released, and the consistency of Pagani’s design language makes it hard to tell which model it will expand upon. Whatever the case, what is clear is that it will have a massive wing at the back, a couple of vents over the engine compartment, and it will be best used on a racetrack. Check back in with us for more tomorrow morning.