rigidity - an incredible achievement by its own right, from a
purely technical standpoint.
““Engaging in such a challenge, to make just 100 cars, has meant
an impressive effort for a company like ours, from a technical,
human, and economic point of view.” Horacio Pagani
- THE ENGINE -The Pagani Huayra Roadster is powered by
the Mercedes-AMG M158 engine. The twelve-cylinder engine,
built specifically for Pagani by Mercedes-AMG, has benefitted
from the research and development done for the Huayra BC,
delivering power of 764 HP at 6200 RPM, with a torque of over
1000 NM already available at 2400 RPM.
Equipped with the most cutting edge technology, the twin-
turbo, 12 cylinder, narrow angled 60 degree engine with 5,980
cm3 has been developed to satisfy both the international
homologation standards and the even more stringent Pagani
internal standards, resulting in a driving experience both
relaxed and electrifying. The turbines have been developed
to provide an immediate throttle response without delay,
providing the driver with full control of the vehicle. The dry
sump lubrication allows for perfect engine response, even
under the most extreme lateral acceleration conditions. The
M158 motor is approved for the most restrictive EURO 6b and
Carb environment regulations.
- THE GEARBOX -
The extraordinary power and torque of the Huayra Roadster
is powered by a new gearbox seven-speed AMT successfully
developed for the Huayra BC. Built by X-Track, it incorporates
a hydraulic and electronic activation system and is combined
with new carbon synchronizers, resulting in seamless
and absolute precision when shifting, thanks also to the
development of a new ECU together with Automac. The
differential is electronic, with an advanced control system
developed in conjunction with Bosch, ensuring adaptation
to all possible driving conditions: from day to day drivability
to track performance, always providing driver stability and
exceptional vehicle safety.
The weight of entire unit, including the electronic differential,
is approximately 40% less than the standard dual-clutch
gearbox. The gearbox itself is mounted in a transverse position,
signi cantly reducing the polar inertia of the entire vehicle and
moving optimally at the center of gravity of the car. This results
in a safe understeering response of the Huayra Roadster,
ensuring comfort and safety for road driving and predictable
behavior and control on the track.
- THE SUSPENSION -
The re nement of the suspension of Pagani Automobili creations
has always been a point of pride and a key component in the
design of the cars signed by Horacio Pagani. In the same way
the development of the technology behind the Zonda R owed
naturally into the development of the technology of the Huayra
Coupe, the Huayra BC development was the staging ground for
the Huayra Roadster. Every concept learned from the previous
model is applied and further developed for the new model. All
of the suspension assembly is a work of art and a concentration
of the latest technology, made in a lightweight aluminum alloy,
called HiForg, designed speci cally for the Huayra Roadster.
This lightened the car by 25%, compared to the Huayra coupe,
an extraordinary result for a car already considered the paragon
in optimizing power-weight ratio.
This sophisticated and technological marvel enables in the
Huayra Roadster perfect behavior under any driving situation.
- THE BRAKES -
A long time partner of Pagani, Brembo has always delivered
outstanding performance to Pagani cars. Since the Zonda F in
2006, Pagani cars have some of the shortest recorded stopping
distances for 100-0 and 200-0. Certainly, the lightweight form
of the car helps, but the results are a testament to the power
and ef cacy of the braking system. For the Huayra Roadster,
Brembo has developed a new carbon ceramic (CCM) implant
with 380x34 mm and a 6-piston caliper in the front and 380x34
mm, 4-piston caliper at the rear.
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