Italian car manufacturer Pagani Automobili, was founded by Horacio Pagani, formerly of Lamborghini, Renault, Nissan, and Ferrari. Pagani unveiled the Huayra to the online world in 2011 as a mid-engine sports car. It was produced as a limited run with only 100 vehicles allocated.
The Andean God of Wind, Huayra Tata lends its name to this million-dollar made-to-order, hand-assembled Pagani. It is powered with a twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V12 created specifically for the vehicle by Mercedes-AMG. The engine generates 720-horsepower and 737 lb-ft of torque. It clocked 0 to 60 mph times of 2.8-seconds and a top speed of 238 mph. Because of its extreme power, the Huayra is equipped with two radiators, a seven-speed single disc clutch transmission, and a titanium exhaust system.
The Huayra's build-time runs the course of three months; however, if a buyer can afford the million-dollar-plus starting price, it is definitely worth the wait. The attention to detail and a high degree of craftsmanship that went into building the Huayra is arguably unprecedented even in the world of supercars, and while the performance specs and its apparent overall aesthetic are amazing, here are some of our favorite Pagani Huayra features that stand out for their uniqueness.
11 Key Fob Is A Mini Huayra
Drivers will notice the attention to detail that comes with a Pagani Huayra even before they start the engine. A miniature two-piece version of the Pagani hides the key.
Once you remove the front end of the vehicle-shaped fob, you can insert the rear portion into the ignition port to start the car. The underside of the Pagani-shaped fob shows red and green buttons to lock and unlock the doors and a standard-cut key should it be necessary.
10 Even Both Ends Of The Fob Have a Garage
The port is designed to hold the fob forward-facing in the ignition hole, with the replica Pagani floating in the center as if directing the car. A storage space to store the front cap that is removed from the fob was not forgotten by the Italian car designer. The front half also has a holding port, so both fob pieces are stored in their respective "garages" while driving.
9 Packaging Of The Car-Shaped Fob Is Art In Itself
The leather-lined wooden box that the aluminum fob is presented to the driver in, is a work of art as well. The luxurious container securely holds two of the aluminum Huayra shaped fobs within padded cutouts.
The leather lining is signed by Horacio Pagani himself. An additional wooden box is hidden within the original box that holds another unique piece - the excess piece of aluminum that is leftover after producing the Huayra logo for the matching individual Huayra.
8 The Bolts Cost As Much as a Porsche
The Huayra’s bolts are made of titanium and individually badged with the PAGANI name. Last year the cost of titanium hovered at $50 per pound.
What does that mean for the cost of the bolts? With over 1200 bolts used on the Pagani, the price of the bolts alone can easily surpass the price of a Porsche.
7 Interior Is All Hand-Crafted
Pagani had a very specific mission to transport the Huayra’s “occupants to a new dimension." He wanted to move drivers and passengers to a “world of meaning, to satisfy and surprise sign, smell, touch, and emotion.” And indeed, anyone entering the awe-striking cabin created from carbon fiber, leather, aluminum, and titanium will agree that it's “mission accomplished.”
With form and function in mind, the interior was not left out of the entire work of art concept and carries Pagani’s theme of jet fighter for the road, and every part of it is hand-crafted, including the hand-stitched leather.
6 Not Your Average Gull Wing Door
Entering into a Huayra begins with opening the gull-wing door. A glass panel top on the door allows added light penetration into the cabin and promotes an opening feeling for the occupants within the cabin.
Once inside, the interior door panels mix luxury with the industrial fighter jet feel. Pagani refers to it as a “tribute to the most advanced supersonic aircraft of the ‘50s and ‘60s.” Leather pulls close the door and toggle switches add to the theme.
5 Old-School Gated Shifter
One in the driver’s seat, a look towards the vehicle’s midline reveals the Pagani's shifter. Designed with nostalgia in mind, it is a throwback to old-school gated manual lever transmissions.
Although the look of the shifter was created for memories, functional modern paddle shifters are found on each side of the steering wheel. A hidden light below the shifter illuminates the linkage to highlight operation during night driving.
4 The Coolest Center Control Cluster
The appearance of the Huayra’s center control stack was inspired by a clarinet. Keeping in line with the jet fighter look, toggles and dials operate the functions of the vehicle. The gauges were inspired by the sophisticated face of a Swiss watch.
Below the "clarinet buttons" is the ignition port that holds the rear end of the Huayra fob. Above the Huayra is equipped with a central, high-def touch-screen multimedia system.
3 The Ceiling Control Cluster Executes Launch
In addition to the center console cluster, the Huayra features a ceiling control cluster. Its design follows the industrial jet fighter theme as well.
Toggles and dials operate the functions. A red lever marked LAUNCH, initiates the vehicle’s Launch Control mode.
2 Seat Bottoms Hold A Giant Between-The-Leg Dial
The Huayra is unique in many ways and even the seats don’t escape distinction. The back is designed with a deep V cutout.
A giant dial/knob is embedded within the seat bottom. The function of the dial is to adjust the seat height.
1 Over-The-Top Gauge Cluster
The Huayra’s steering wheel and cluster behind it, are other unique designs that lend themselves to the jet fighter appeal.
Operational switches such as turn signals are push buttons located on the front of the steering wheel. A small display screen is straddled by over-the-top instrument gauges.