One-off Pagani Huayra Epitome spotted for the first time ever in public
- The one-of-one Pagani Huayra Epitome has been seen in public for the first time
- It is the first Huayra to feature a manual transmission
- Pagani called it a ‘literally unique hypercar’
Published on Aug 28, 2024 at 6:51 PM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Aug 30, 2024 at 4:27 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
The one-of-one Pagani Huayra Epitome has been spotted out in public for the first time on the streets of Warsaw, Poland.
The hypercar was unveiled in July, 14 years after the first-ever Huayra was launched.
The new car offers an ‘extraordinary level of prestige and customization’ according to its makers who called it a ‘literally unique hypercar’.
Pagani has kept the Huayra super exclusive with strictly limited production runs of no more than 100 of each model.
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The Epitome is the first Huayra to feature a manual transmission
In some instances, only a handful are ever made – like the Huayra Tricolore of which just three were produced.
And in the case of the Huayra Epitome, just one has been made – making it as rare as they come.
It’s also a piece of automotive history – because as well as some changes to the exterior and a custom paint job the Epitome is the first-ever Huayra to have a manual transmission.
Previously, the Huayra had only been available with a six- and seven-speed single-clutch unit.
But for the Huayra Epitome, the car maker enlisted the help of British company Xtrac to switch out its automatic seven-speed gearbox for a manual one while holding on to its triple-disc clutch and electronically-controlled differential.
The AMG-built 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 engine produces 864 horsepower, and it can hit a top speed of 350 km/h, equivalent to 217 mph.
The exterior has undergone some changes, too
The Huayra Epitome also boasts some exterior changes, including new front and rear bumpers, an integrated rear wing, and a change to the grille, which gives the car its own unique look.
Its lights are also exclusive, with the Epitome being the first Huayra to feature four light units on the front hood and two DRL on the bumper.
“It is an extraordinary demonstration of Pagani’s commitment to taking Hypercars to new levels of prestige, innovation, and customization,” Pagani said at the launch.
“This one-off represents the pinnacle of Pagani’s current technology available for road-legal cars, in a bespoke vehicle tailored down to the smallest detail.”
The car was seen out and about for what’s believed to be the first time in Warsaw earlier this week and was snapped by @Warsaw.Spotter who shared the images with Autogespot.
And it turns out the car looks just as stunning in real life as it did in the slew of press shots Pagani shared for its release.
Claire Reid is a journalist who hails from the UK but is now living in New Zealand. She began her career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore’s University and has more than a decade of experience, writing for both local newspapers and national news sites. Across her career she's covered a wide variety of topics, including celebrity, cryptocurrency, politics, true crime and just about everything in between.
