The Huayra R: A Track-Only Masterpiece There’s no denying the term R at Pagani Automobili is a special marque. It is used for the company's de-restricted, hardcore, raucous and raw track-only variants of their current outgoing hypercars. The first was the much loved and much loud Zonda R, the fastest car around the Nürburgring back in 2010 with a time of 6:47. And almost a decade later, Pagani announced the Huayra R in 2021. This followed the same recipe as the Zonda R. A truly lightweight, hardcore, track-only monster built to demolish the world’s racetracks. A car designed with no restrictions that would qualify it for racing all in the pursuit of speed. The R is constructed of a lightweight carbon-titanium monocoque nicknamed carbo-Tanium that results in an extremely light 1,050kg and makes the entire car both rigid and agile. Alongside this, the interior is minimalist with Matte carbon fibre, dark grey Alcantara, and anodized matte black aluminium everywhere. Read More 1957 Jaguar XKSS predicted to be the seventh most expensive British car sold at auction: Estimated to sell at £11 million Alongside this, the whole body is shaped and formed to slice through the air and the enormous rear wing provides a substantial amount of downforce. This combined with its enormous carbon ceramic brakes and 6-speed sequential gearbox make it dart through corners with the agility of a housefly. Unlike most Huayras which feature a twin-turbo V12, the R uses a bespoke 6.0L Naturally Aspirated V12 which develops a stratospheric 838 horsepower and 556 lb-ft of torque. This gives it an impressive 798 horsepower per tonne, which results in an impressive 0-62 time of 2.7 seconds and a top speed of 217mph. All the while your ears bleed from the sound of that V12 symphony and your mind boggles at the sheer speed of this monster. It makes the ordinary Huayra look tame and un-special, so it’s no surprise that today it’s worth over $3,000,000.And today, should you enter RM Sotheby’s auction, one can indeed be yours. RM Sotheby’s – The UK's most prestigious auctioneers Since 1976, RM Sotheby’s has been the hub for some of the most historically significant vehicles in the world, setting high standards for high-end car auctions. They are known for their meticulous attention to detail, expert appraisals, and ability to connect sellers and buyers in the luxury car market. They are the premiere platform for collectors and enthusiasts to acquire rare and iconic cars. The Stunning Chassis 005 Chassis 005 was commissioned in May 2021 through Formula Automobile in Denmark, it features a bespoke configuration that added over €310,000 to its original price. Its exposed carbon fibre was touched up with gloss and matte finishes, bronze chiaro, bianco Fabriano, and rosso Dubai accents to make this show stealer even more of an eye-capturer. Read More Pagani Huayra Codalunga Hermes Edition: $7.5 Million of Sculpted Bespoke Italian Art Forged aluminium wheels and bronze Brembo ceramic brakes complete the aesthetic. It has been under single ownership since and only has run 196km. The car was previously on display at the Paul Ricard before receiving a Pagani-certified service last year which includes an extensive factory spares package. Experts estimate its value between $2.9 million and $3.3 million. Certainly, it will be a very popular car amongst track enthusiasts and Pagani lovers. It is quite simply the Huayra unplugged, the most raucous, raw and most unhinged variant of Pagani’s legendary hypercar. You know what to do folks, bid away. Source: RM Sotheby's
