To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION
- 56th of just 100 bespoke examples produced between 2011 and
2016
- Fully exposed carbon fiber over premium Malevic and Ametista
leather with red contrast stitching, anodized titanium trim
- 730 hp, 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-12 engine hand-assembled
by Mercedes-AMG
- Seven-speed Xtrac automated manual gearbox
- Over $160,000 of optional factory equipment including exposed
carbon bodywork and splitter, black painted wheels, custom caliper
paint, and Tricolore mirrors
- Originally delivered to British Motor Exotics of San Francisco,
California
- Just under 5,500 miles indicated since new
- Exhibited at 2016 San Francisco Chronicle Auto Show
No one can accuse Horacio Pagani-an Argentina-born auto industry
veteran with a stint at Lamborghini on his resume-of a deficit of
ambition: Inspired by the work of Leonardo da Vinci, Pagani sought
to carve out his own niche in the seemingly impenetrable bespoke
hypercar industry. His objective was to emulate the Renaissance
master's ability to walk the fine line between art and science.
Taking stylistic inspiration from objects in nature as well as
automobiles of the past, Pagani set out to build a car that was
sensual in form and seductive in performance. He desired to create
a tailor-made exotic automobile that the enthusiast could fall in
love with-and one that would stimulate the senses for not only the
driver, but also the passenger, and anyone who happened to see it
pass by. Pagani's first production car, the Zonda, proved to be a
massive success, illustrating that with a little luck and a lot of
talent, it was possible for a new manufacturer to compete with the
supercar establishment.
In 2003, just a few years into the Zonda's production run, work
began on the firm's next model. Instead of evolving the Zonda, the
company decided to pursue a different path, building a totally new
car that could stand on its own merit. Pagani wanted something that
was distinctive in both performance and aesthetics, yet immediately
recognizable as a Pagani.
Years of research and development ensured, and when it was finally
released to the discerning public, the new chassis employed only
the most cutting-edge technical solutions to provide an exceptional
driving experience. First known under the internal moniker "C9",
Pagani formally revealed the prototype mule as the "Huayra"-a
reference to a wind god of South America's Quechua people-via press
release on January 25, 2011; the chassis was exhibited at Pirelli's
Milan headquarters just two weeks later.
The Huayra retained the unique quad-headlight and tailpipe design
cues of the Zonda, but the body was slightly larger and more
muscular, hinting at the increased performance within.
Characteristic design elements included he car's roof-hinged doors
and, significantly, its active aerodynamics. Four independently
operating flaps, one on each corner of the car, are controlled by
the onboard computer; these flaps instantly adjust to reduce drag,
offer additional downforce, or rein in body roll depending on the
car's speed, lateral acceleration, steering angle, and throttle
position.
Cradled within Pagani's own carbo-titanium monocoque is, as on the
Zonda, a Mercedes-AMG-supplied a 6.0-liter V-12. This time,
however, the engine was fitted with twin turbochargers, making for
a distinctly different feel than its predecessor. Capable of
producing 720 bhp and a monumental 738 lb-ft of torque, this V-12
can hurl the Huayra from 0-60 mph in 3.0 seconds en route to a top
speed of 238 mph-handily outpacing the vast majority of production
cars on sale today and leaving the Zonda in its wake. The engine
screams through the Huayra's standard Inconel titanium exhaust; its
centrally mounted quad exhaust tips are one of many visual details
that that give the Huayra one of the most distinctive rear fascias
of any modern production car.
But Pagani is about more than impressive performance; the Huayra is
very much a visual and tactile experience as well. Slide behind the
wheel, and before even slotting the Huayra-shaped key into the
ignition, the driver is greeted with an abundance of carbon fiber,
leather, titanium, and Alcantara. Every detail is handcrafted and
beautiful. The Huayra offers all the amenities one would expect for
a car boasting a list price of nearly $2,000,000, but by design
each example was meant to be fully customized by its buyer; with a
host of available options, colors, and unique accessories, no two
Huayras are precisely alike.
As the 56th of only 100 examples built, this Huayra was completed
in November 2013 and delivered new to British Motor Exotics in San
Francisco, California. Per customer request this chassis was
ordered with a number of handsome bespoke options that display the
ambitious standards of personalization and performance set by the
company. Fully exposed carbon fiber bodywork is bisected by an
ornamental red pinstripe accenting its profile, while its optional
black painted 19-inch staggered aluminum alloy wheels are wrapped
in a set of exclusive Pirelli P-Zero tires. The red-and-black theme
is continued at all four corners via the custom dark red brake
calipers mounted on standard 15-inch carbon ceramic discs.
Additional exposed carbon fiber bodywork is found on the front
splitter and highly stylized, leaf-shaped mirrors.
This chassis' intimidating color scheme is mirrored within the
luxuriously appointed cockpit. Optional premium leather is provided
in complimentary shades of Malevic and Ametista with additional red
contrast stitching, all coming together in a special upholstery
pattern. Anodized titanium trim and carbon fiber elements are
studded between the seats like pieces of jewelry; the gauge cluster
and central shifter assembly are undoubtedly the crown gems in the
collection. The standard Sonus Faber audio system is ensconced in a
handsome carbon shroud tucked between the two seats at the rear of
the central console. As with the exterior, each individual
component of this Huayra's cabin is masterfully crafted in
materials of the highest quality.
Showing just under 5,500 miles since new, Chassis 56 is now offered
for sale accompanied by select service records, two keys, its
original Ametista luggage, and a collection of spare parts
including fuses, straps, and other factory-provided hardware. A
service document from Pagani of Newport Beach verifies that Chassis
56 has recently benefitted from factory upgrades to the
intercooler, headlights, and secondary air pump, with all work
completed under warranty in February 2020.
Pagani's offerings showcase bold designs, brilliant engineering,
and sensational attention to detail throughout, representing the
finest craftsmanship offered in the automotive industry today. The
Huayra is an elusive catch in any configuration, but with no two
created identical, the chance to own a particular example is
fleeting. Chassis 56 provides menace and beauty in equal measure,
it represents an opportunity not to be missed. To view this car and
others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM
website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo20.
