Pagani have officially unveiled their 2012 Huayra. The hypercar is named after Aymara god Huayra Tata, god of wind. Aerodynamics are a big part of the new car which will be displayed publically for the first time at the Geneva Auto Salon 2011.
During the five-year design process, eight scale models were created, as well as two 1:1 models, each an evolution of the previous in a never ending quest to perfect the form and refining the substance. The Sports Cars - 2012 Pagani Huayra Supercar features bi-xenon headlamps from the Zonda R, and LED daytime running lights. The rear bumper integrates a diffuser and features the four central exhaust outlets which have now become characteristic of most Pagani road cars.
Weight reduction measures have resulted in simple ideas such as the integration of all ventilation air ducts into the monocoque’s structure. The use of complex materials and attention to detail means that the hypercar weighs just 1,350kg making the Huayra the lightest sports car in its class.
At the heart of the Huayra is a Mercedes-AMG provided twin-turbo M158 V12. Displacement is 5980cc and power peaks at 700 horsepower and 1000Nm of torque. The turbos have been designed to offer immediate response at the slightest throttle input, giving the driver full control over the engine at any rpm and preventing delays in delivery. The Sports Cars - 2012 Pagani Huayra Supercar has been subjected to tests in the extreme heat of Death Valley and the extreme colds of the Arctic Circle, proving its reliability. The two radiators are positioned in the front to provide efficient cooling and dry sump lubrication ensures an optimal oil feed to the engine. An oil/water heat exchanger reduces warm-up times by heating the engine lubricant during cold start and keeps the engine coolant and lubricant levels at steady operational temperatures.
Carbon dioxide emissions as well as fuel consumption have been reduced, to make the Sports Cars - 2012 Pagani Huayra Supercar class leading amongst 12 cylinder sports cars. The two stage fuel supply system features two microprocessor controlled pumps feeding fuel to the engine with the second pump only activated when necessary. A large 85 liter fuel tank ensure the Huayra’s grand touring ability. All engines display the AMG emblem on the intake manifold alongside the name of the technician that assembled the engine by hand at the Mercedes-AMG headquarters in Affalterbach, Germany.
The Titanium exhaust system has been engineered by MHG-Fahrzeugtechnik and is a direct application of race proven technologies on a high performance road car. The complete exhaust weighs less than 10kg. The unit is made from Titanium and guarantees a low weight muffler while Inconel guarantees reliability on the parts of the exhaust more exposed to high temperatures.
Sports Cars - 2012 Pagani Huayra Supercar