It’s been a while since a new, limited-edition hypercar rolled off the production line at Pagani’s Modena headquarters. But that’s about to change, as the Italian marque has just announced an exclusive new model – the Imola.
Based on the Huayra, which arrived on the scene eight years ago, the Imola boasts a host of upgrades aimed at making it a complete weapon on a track day. For instance, there’s now a large fixed rear spoiler that works in tandem with the Huayra’s distinctive active aerodynamics, and there’s a massive diffuser tucked underneath the rear bumper.
The front end, meanwhile, has been reprofiled to accommodate a splitter and larger brake ducts, while a vast air scoop sits above the engine bay. A ‘shark fin’ runs down the spine of the car, helping channel air towards the rear wing, while a small air vent in the centre of the bonnet completes the track-focused look.
Despite its racing car looks, the Imola’s cabin is suitably opulent. The interior is a mix of leather and carbon fibre, highlighted by aluminium panels on the dashboard, steering wheel, gear selector and hand brake.
Behind the driver’s head sits the same Mercedes-AMG sourced 6.0-litre twin-turbo V12 engine, albeit in a higher state of tune. Power jumps to 816bhp – 79bhp more than the Huayra BC – while torque is bumped up from 1,000Nm to 1,100Nm. That’s all sent to the rear axle through a seven-speed paddle shift ‘box (no manual here, sadly), launching the car from 0-62mph in 2.8 seconds before hitting a top speed of 238mph.
“We can’t say that it’s an elegant car”, said company founder Horacio Pagani. “We wanted an efficient vehicle, and just as you’d expect if you were looking at an F1 single-seater, this led us to design a car with additional aerodynamic features.”
“So, although on the one hand these details may detract from the lines and overall aesthetics of the vehicle, on the other, they also allow to improve lap time, ease of driving and especially safety”, he said.
Given the Huayra’s age, there’s a good chance the arrival of the Imola is a sign that Pagani may soon call an end to the hypercar’s production. Details about its replacement are thin on the ground at this stage, but it’s rumoured that the car will be offered in both V12 and fully-electric forms.
But if your heart is set on the Imola, you’re unfortunately out of luck. Only five examples of the €5m (£4.2m) hypercar will reach production, and they’re all accounted for.
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