The Pagani Huayra hypercar is nearing its 14th birthday, virtually sufficiently old to get a driver’s licence in some nations, however it’s been with no handbook transmission all through its decade-plus life.
That’s till now, with the reveal of the Huayra Epitome, a bespoke construct which lastly mates its twin-turbo V12 engine with a handbook transmission.
Nevertheless, we’ve obtained some unhealthy information if you happen to’re eager to rush to your nearest Pagani vendor to put an order – the Huaya Epitome is a one-off, commissioned by a presumably wealthy buyer for an unpublished sum.
Pagani leant on the transmission experience of British agency Xtrac to transform Huayra’s automated seven-speed gearbox into a real handbook, whereas retaining its triple-disc clutch and electronically-controlled differential.
The AMG-built 6.0-litre twin-turbo V12 engine produces 635kW of energy and 1100Nm of torque, hitting the rev limiter at 6700rpm and able to propelling the Huayra Epitome to an electronically restricted high velocity of 350km/h.
Different Epitome-specific adjustments to the Huayra embody daring bodywork – with extra pronounced entrance and rear bumpers – in addition to distinctive daytime operating lights on the skin of its entrance air intakes.
On the rear there’s additionally a Huayra R-inspired wing, which has been designed to not solely enhance the Huayra’s aerodynamic efficiency but in addition elevate its aesthetics, although we’ll allow you to be the decide of the latter.
Pagani has made additional adjustments below the pores and skin, creating a revised suspension package deal claimed to cut back dive in acceleration, pitch in braking, and roll in corners, offering all 4 tyres with most grip always.
A brand new ‘tremendous mushy’ button has been put in to make the hypercar’s lively suspension extra compliant, although that is deactivated when driving at greater than 150km/h.
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