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Eye-popping Pagani Huayra R racing simulator matches the real thing in every little detail

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Sim racing is the best way to showcase your racing or gaming skills if you didn’t make the cut to the big league. Serious gamers always want to invest in a racing simulator that takes them one step closer to intense wheel-to-wheel action. Depending on what’s the final budget, these rigs can be anything from a desk-mounted setup costing $300, a chassis for a few thousand, or a full-blown motion simulator costing $50,000 upwards.

If you’ve got a stack of money to spare you can go to another level though, with a sim rig that professional racers opt for. Along the same lines, Pagani has unveiled their Huayra R Driving Simulator which is designed in collaboration with Racing Unleashed, who are known for building some of the best high-end racing simulators out there.

Designer: Pagani and Racing Unleashed

Attention to detail is the key in this racing sim as it took more than a year to finalize the creation process. This racing simulator crafted at Pagani’s facilities is made out of a single piece of aluminum and adorns carbon fiber used in the original Huayra R supercar. The car’s dynamics right from aerodynamics and handling to the sound of the naturally aspirated V12 engine are replicated to millimeter precision. The seat belts, pedals, seats and steering wheel are identical to the ones on the real car.  Wait there’s more… it also has air vents to release the brake and engine heat, making it one hell of a racing sim!

According to Franco Morsino, Vehicle Dynamics Lead at Pagani, “Our goal was to transcend the traditional boundaries of virtual driving, offering an unparalleled level of realism and immersion. This simulator is not just about the experience but also serves as a piece of art, reflecting the unique essence of Pagani’s design philosophy.” Pagini will only offer this racing sim to Pagani owners to test and compete with their powerful machines on FIA tracks in virtual reality. Taking realism to the next level, the sim can also be run in conjunction with a VR headset. Otherwise, the racer/gamer can opt to race on the single curved ultra-wide Samsung G9 monitor. Apart from the Huayra R, the simulator also gets the custom physics-focused version of the Assetto Corsa.

Pagani has not revealed any details about the pricing but given its level of realism and design uniqueness, it should very well run into a $100,000 (or more) price tag. On the hind side that’s way less than the track-only Pagani Huayra R costing $3 million.

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Pagani Huayra R Evo with pop-out roof panels is optimized for performance and safety

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Pagani has unveiled its latest open-top hypercar, which pushes the boundaries of both performance and design. The latest Huayra R Evo derives inspiration from the IndyCar and the iconic Le Mans performance cars that are built for endurance to the limits. The long-tail form is influenced in particular by the Huayra R, since Horacio Pagani got majorly attracted to the single-seater’s design during the Formula Indy race in Nashville.

Horacio couldn’t help but appreciate the aeroscreens, the protective polycarbonate surfaces that replace the two roof panels for an immersive connection to the outside while experiencing the sweet rumble of the engine in the ears. From that moment on the idea of creating a beautiful, strong and harmonious car sprouted. The result, this descendant of the Huayra R took two years to complete.

Designer: Pagani

At its heart, the Electrified R Evo is powered by the Pagani 6.0-liter V12-R Evo engine, capable of generating 900 hp (at 8,750 rpm and 567 lb-ft torque). That extra power is delivered from the trumpet design for the camshafts, intake manifold and modified exhaust system. Now that level of performance on paper should rival the gasoline-powered icons of endurance racing. The six-speed sequential gearbox weighing just 176 pounds (designed in collaboration with HWA AG), 280/680 R19 Pirelli P Zero Slick tires at the front and 345/725 R20 at the rear, helical springs, electronically controlled shock absorbers, heave damper and double-wishbone suspension further optimizes handling.

The race-ready electric Pagani can hit a top speed of 218 miles per hour and is equally capable when it comes to the stopping power, courtesy of the new CCM-R self-ventilated carbon ceramic brakes and bespoke racing pads. Increased downforce of 45 percent can be attributed to the four inches extended front splitter (with integrated ductwork cooling system support), 7/5-inches longer rear, central stabilizing fin and the rear wing of course. The open-top configuration further adds a boost of 5 percent better downforce. The result is that Huyara R Evo generates more downforce than its 2,337 weight at 199 mph which is utterly impressive.

On the inside, the hypercar is snug in fireproof material with a six-point harness system and the carbon-fiber headrests with lateral protection pay an ode to safety. Pagani will give the buyers the option for left or right-hand drive configuration which is expected from the ultra-proactive client-oriented Italian marquee.

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Pagani’s intricately designed analogue camera brings a retro feel for photographers

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Automotive alchemist Horacio Pagani is engrossed deep in the art of car making, and he also appreciates the art of analouge photography. Taking the passion for intricate car designs and the subtle craft of analouge photograph developing to the next extreme, is this latest project by Pagani.

The inspiration for crafting the most unique analouge camera on the planet came after closely observing the Gibellini film camera given to him. At that instance, Pagani realized the importance of enjoying the pleasure of taking real photographs, compared to clicking countless photos on mobile devices. This led to a collaboration with Gibellini for an analouge camera design that resonates with the intricacies of his hypercars.

Designer: Pagani and Gibellini

This timeless camera christened “Gibellini GP810HP” is machined from a single block of aluminum and the tripod has a leather-covered carbon fiber enclosure. According to Horacio this project is tailored for demanding customers who appreciate the beauty in everything. There’s a lot of work put into the making and it’s an object “created for a precise purpose: to evoke an emotion.” Of course, current Pagani owners can customize this analouge camera to match their car.

The camera is meant for purists as it brings the complexities like a total of eight axes of adjustment across two planes. Everything on the Gibellini GP810HP is there to be managed by the photographer – right from the large format genre and focal-plane alignment to the bellows length and basics including the focus adjustment, shutter speed, and aperture settings.

The technical details on the camera are as interesting as the magnetic design of the exterior – there’s a huge 8×10-inch plate that captures the film images via the bellows. The optical and focal planes can be adjusted by eight degrees which makes the thing good for artsy tilt-shift method of taking photos and also architectural photography.

As it is customary with Pagani, the Gibellini GP810HP camera can only be bought via the official Automobili channels or ordered from Pagani dealers worldwide. The initial batch of 30 cameras will be exclusive to current Pagani owners only. In total there will be 75 units of the analouge camera priced at around $109,530. So, as I said – only for purists with a ton of money to spare for their passion for manual photography on a limited edition Pagani camera.

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Pagani’s ultra-rare Huayra Codalunga is a longtail supercar for purists

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Pagani is working under the wraps on the successor for the Huayra (codenamed C10), but even before that happens, the Italian supercar maker has revealed the Codalunga (meaning longtail in Italian) – yet another version of the Huayra.

The motivation to build this uber-exclusive longtail version inspired by the 1960s Le Mans speed machines and aircraft design came after two of their clients (also passionate Huayra fans) approached Pagani about this idea. Working in tandem, Pagani Grandi Complicazioni (Pagani special projects division) and the two fans finalized the concept design over a period of two years. The company then created a one-quarter and a 1:1 scale model of the car, before hitting the production lines to craft just five of the Huayra Codalunga which have already been sold. With the global regulation compliances and the amount of R&D put into the making, the mind-numbing price tag of 7 million euros (approximately $7.37 million) doesn’t pop out eyes at all.

Designer: Pagani

This nostalgic racer gets a powerful 6.0-liter AMG V12 engine producing 840 horsepower and 811 pound-feet torque. Codalunga is a rear-wheel-drive mated to a 7-speed sequential transmission. The silver lining is its dry weight of 2,822 pounds which is around 154 pounds less than the Huayra. So, I can safely bet it will match (or even better) the acceleration of 0-60 mph in under 3.0 seconds and a top speed of 220 mph, given its Huayra DNA. The shedding of pounds is attributed to the ditched rear grilles and adding a titanium exhaust that weighs only 9.7 pounds. To a motorhead’s delight, the car’s exposed exhaust system means more sex appeal, if I can put it mildly.

Sleek lines on this supercar are complemented by the 20-inch and 21-inch forged wheels at the front and rear respectively. The carbon-ceramic brakes provide superior stopping power for demanding buyers. As a throwback to the racers of the 60s, the Codalunga comes in semi-matte and matte colors. The interiors are in a league of their own with a semblance of retro luxury balanced out by the use of modern materials.

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This sharp-nosed Pagani Huayra carries hotrod attitude with flair, and that’s smokin’ HOT!

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Want to know what can get even better than the untouchable Pagani Huayra? This beast was reimagined by automotive designer Hosein Soleimani, who deems it a deconstruction of the sports car that lived up to its predecessor’s fame and glory, the Pagani Zonda. Named after the Quechua wind god, Huayra-Tata, the car got the outstanding award for The Hypercar of the Year. Only a few can resist the hypercar character of the Huayra, and to date, it is hot property for supercar collectors worldwide, and for a good reason.

The signature nose of the Huayra that’s already quite sharp, however, it gets an even sharper remake by Hosein. To match the hood’s oozing aesthetics, the headlights get a very hotrod roadster-like personality, peeking out of the sockets to emphasize the mean machine DNA etched in the most profound memory of motorheads over the years. This element is also emphasized by the naked fenders which expose the wheels. The radically modified front portion gives this Huayra a slim profile perpetually – much slimmer than the original creation that balances it out on both the front and the rear.

Moving on to the upbeat rear, it also gets a very contrasting makeover to the original Huayra lending it a very future-proof hypercar character that’s so hard to deny. From the side profile, the concept car emancipates a ‘Need for Speed’ flair, ready for any high stake duel with any other hypercar on the planet. I’d like to call this a sharp Pagani Huayra high on steroids for performance and still have that badass attitude of a hotrod that spits out fire from the exhaust system to intimidate its rivals in a drag race!

Designer: Hosein Soleimani

A designer created a Pagani hyperbike concept… and it looks like a beast on two wheels!

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Showcasing concepts like these always feels bittersweet, because while they look absolutely gorgeous on paper (or on a screen, in this instance), there’s a slight deal of sadness in knowing that concepts like these are just objects of fantasy, created by designers who just want to make beautiful things.

Meet the Pagani Amaru, a conceptual hyperbike created by Indian designer Vishruth Kumar. Designed to capture the wild spirit often associated with Pagani’s one-of-a-kind hypercars, the Amaru is, in fact, named after a legendary beast found Andean mythology. It’s safe to say that for an automobile named after a mythical water dragon, the Amaru certainly looks the part, with a curvaceous body that feels like a serpent-head emerging out of water, and dual headlights that resemble a menacing pair of reptilian eyes.

The single-seater hyperbike features a unique unibody design that comes with an integrated form that seamlessly goes from cowl to tank to taillight. Its unbroken form comes with a hollow space in front that provides space for the handlebars to appear through. The overall stylings are a hat-tip to the Pagani Huayra Roadster BC, says Vishruth (I knew those headlights and rocket-exhaust-shaped taillights looked familiar!) Even though the Amaru exists as a concept, there’s enough detail for it to be taken seriously… for instance, the hyperbike comes fitted with a liquid-cooled in-line 4-cylinder AMG Engine for power and performance, while the bike’s unique bodywork can be attributed to a special carbo-titanium alloy that provides it with a high strength-to-weight ratio, allowing the otherwise voluminous and beastly bike to effortlessly zip through roads as an aquatic predator would hurtle through water!

Designer: Vishruth Kumar

Top 11 Most Expensive Cars in the World: The Top List from Bugatti Chiron to Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta

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There are cars and then there are special cars which cost you an arm and a leg as the 11 most expensive cars in the world show so clearly. Why eleven?Because a new most expensive car just surfaced....

Top 11 Most Expensive Cars in the World: The Top List from Bugatti Chiron to Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta

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There are cars and then there are special cars which cost you an arm and a leg as the 11 most expensive cars in the world show so clearly. Why eleven?Because a new most expensive car just surfaced....