The Pagani Huayra (Italian pronunciation: [ˈwai̯ra] or [wai-rah]) is an Italian mid-engined sports car produced by Pagani. Succeeding the company’s previous offering, the Zonda, it costs €1,198,000 ($1,314,000). It is named after Huayra-tata, a Quechua wind god. The Huayra was named “The Hypercar of the Year 2012” by Top Gear magazine. On February 11, 2015 it was reported that the Pagani Huayra has been sold out. The Huayra was limited to just 100 units as part of Pagani’s agreement with engine supplier Mercedes-AMG
The Huayra uses a twin-turbo, V12 engine developed by Mercedes-AMG specially for the Huayra. The Huayra’s 6.0-litre engine, the M158, produces 730 metric horsepower (720 bhp or 539 kW) and 811 lb·ft (1,100 N·m) of torque. Its top speed is about 238 mph (383 km/h) and it has a rating 0–62 miles per hour (0–100 km/h) acceleration time of 2.8 seconds. Using Pirelli tires, the Pagani Huayra is capable of withstanding 1.66g of lateral acceleration at speeds of up to 230 mph (370 km/h).
Born: 2011
Birthplace: San Cesario sul Panaro (Modena)
Designer: Pagani
Specialty: This Italian mid-engine “hypercar” boasts 730-hp, and top speeds in excess of 230 mph. It’s name means “god of the winds”, and there’s no doubt in our minds why.
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