Pagani Huayra R Unveiled As A No-Frills Track Monster

• The new HWA AG-sourced 6.0-litre V12 engine produces 850PS and 750Nm, paired with a six-speed sequential gearbox.

• Performance is thanks to active suspension, active aero, carbon ceramic brakes, and GT3-inspired Pirelli tyres.

• A new carbon-titanium monocoque chassis makes the Huayra R a featherweight at 1050kg.

• The bolder hood vents, roof scoop, and massive rear wing are all inspired by racing prototypes from the 60s and 70s.

• Only 30 units will be produced.

Italian carmaker Pagani is known for crafting niche and extreme supercars. Think Zonda and the Huayra. Well, more than a decade after the Huayra debuted in 2011, the carmaker has decided to go all out with the track-focused Huayra R. And like the Zonda R, Pagani has pulled no punches in making the Huayra a no-frills supercar exclusive to the racetrack.  

While the original Huayra had an AMG-sourced 6.0-litre V12 engine, the Huayra R gets an all-new 6.0-litre V12 engine in collaboration with HWA AG, a subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz. It makes 850PS of power and 750Nm of torque, with a screaming redline at 9,000rpm. Interestingly, the carmaker claims the V12 will sound like the F1 cars from the 80s. 

This brute of an engine is mounted on a new carbon-titanium monocoque chassis, and power is distributed to the rear wheels via a new six-speed sequential gearbox. An active suspension and two (rotating) aero fins at the rear help generate up to an earth-shattering 1000kg of downforce. Pagani has also slapped on some Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes and GT3-inspired Pirelli slicks wrapped around 19-inch wheels for better handling prowess. The result? The car’s a featherweight, tipping the scales at only 1050kg.

The Huayra R is a fast machine without any of the mad add-ons usually present in modern-day supercars. Inspired by the 60s and 70s’ racing prototypes, the Huayra R gets a roof scoop, bold vents on the bonnet, new side air intakes, and air vents on the wheel arches. The rear is as extreme as it gets, with a massive diffuser complemented by a large rear wing and sleek tail lights.

Considering it is a track-focused model, the Huayra R meets all FIA GT safety standards with its full-body roll cage, fire extinguishers, and fire-resistant seats with a six-point harness. There’s also traction control and ABS for improved driver-assistance.

The Pagani Huayra R will be a rare gem, with only 30 units to be ever produced. Each will cost a sky-high 2.6 million Euros (that’s nearly Rs 22.48 crore).