Pagani has achieved what as soon as appeared inconceivable, making a extra excessive model of its already track-focussed Huayra R hypercar.
Meet the Pagani Huayra R Evo, a ‘long-tail’, open-top observe particular, created for individuals of the unique ‘Arte in Pista’ non-public time-attack type racing sequence.
Solely house owners of the Pagani Zonda R, Zonda Revolución, Huayra R and now the Huayra R Evo are allowed to race within the sequence which travels between probably the most prestigious FIA racing circuits.
The Huayra R Evo attracts inspiration from each IndyCar and basic Le Mans race automobiles. It’s designed to be as near a race automobile as attainable, granting its drivers “uncompromising efficiency”.
All informed, growth took Horacio Pagani and his crew two years, with the hypercar partially examined at Arte in Pista occasions.
Because of the enchancment in aerodynamics, energy output and dealing with traits, Pagani claims the “Huayra R Evo can match the efficiency ranges of the present Le Mans Prototype 2 [LMP2] race automobiles”.
On the coronary heart of this newfound efficiency is a reworked model of the Huayra R’s naturally aspirated 6.0-litre V12, a results of Pagani and HWA AG’s strategic partnership.
This sees HWA AG – producer of Mercedes AMG’s race automobiles – match new camshafts and refine the ‘trumpet’-shaped consumption manifolds for added energy and torque.
The V12 engine now produces 662kW at 8750rpm, whereas most torque of 770Nm is now obtainable between 5800 to 8200rpm.
The ECU and exhaust system have additionally been revised to ship what Pagani guarantees is an much more intoxicating word on the 9200rpm redline.
Transmitting energy to the bottom is a six-speed sequential gearbox, additionally developed with HWA AG. In an effort to maintain weight to a minimal and enhance structural rigidity, the gearbox is hooked up to the monocoque chassis in addition to the engine as a structural member.
Contained in the gearbox is a metallic racing clutch and canine ringed gears, protecting the burden of the gearbox to 80 kilograms whereas decreasing shift instances.
To retain track-worthy stopping efficiency with the uprated engine, Pagani has leaned on its partnership with Brembo to ship a brand new carbon-ceramic braking system.
Self-ventilating carbon discs characteristic, together with bespoke brake pads which have 14 per cent higher floor space.
The suspension has been tweaked too, with new hydraulic dampers ensuring the automobile nonetheless retains very important floor clearance regardless of a rise in downforce.
Particularly, new ‘heave’ dampers have been added, which is a 3rd hydraulic component designed to regulate the automobile’s trip peak impartial of the normal dampers, which might usually have to regulate each.
The rest of the double-wishbone suspension system stays the identical because the Huayra R. The suspension is rigid-mounted, removing bushings so the driving force receives most suggestions.
Wider Pirelli P Zero slick tyres assist maintain the Huayra R Evo grounded, measuring 280/680 R19 within the entrance and 345/725 R20 within the rear. The tyres have been additionally co-developed by Pagani, and can be found in each moist and dry compounds.
Because of the in depth aerodynamic work performed to create the Huayra R Evo, the automobile now boasts a forty five per cent enhance in whole downforce, whereas additionally boasting a 21 per cent enhance in aerodynamic effectivity.
Pagani claims the hypercar generates extra downforce than its personal weight at 320km/h.
These metrics are a results of a mess of adjustments, chief amongst them being the ‘long-tail’ rear finish, enlarged diffuser and splitter and open-top cockpit.
Beginning on the entrance of the automobile, the entrance splitter has been prolonged by 101 millimetres, which provides downforce, but additionally directs airflow via a revised entrance ducting system and enlarged canards.
The ducting system feeds cool air to a water radiator, brake calipers and brake discs.
Shifting rearward, a brand new open-top cockpit options, injecting some IndyCar-inspired flare to the design.
Pagani claims this open-top design truly will increase downforce by 5 per cent in comparison with a closed cockpit. Inside, many security enhancements are current, akin to a roll cage and seat construction made out of a “carbo-titanium” and “carbo-triax” alloy.
Moreover, the Huayra R Evo’s driving place will be adjusted so the driving force can pilot a right- or left-hand drive car.
Eventually we arrive on the rear of the car, which is 190 millimetres longer than a Huayra R, finishing the ‘codalunga’ (long-tail) idea.
The long-tail rear finish permits for an prolonged diffuser and rear wing, successfully lengthening the underbody of the Huayra. As such, a vertical stabiliser now leads right into a three-post rear wing that options energetic aero flaps.
All informed, a 38 per cent enhance in physique stiffness is achieved with zero weight penalty, because of utilising Class A carbon fibre that additionally options on the Pagani Utopia.
Pagani hasn’t revealed pricing of the brand new observe toy.
