Pagani Huayra (Super Street)
The Pagani Huayra is a hand-built Italian hypercar that blends exotic design, advanced aerodynamics, and Mercedes-AMG twin-turbo V12 power. It’s one of Pagani’s most celebrated creations, built as much like a rolling sculpture as a road car — but with serious performance to match.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 6.0L Mercedes-AMG M158 twin-turbocharged 60° V12, mid-mounted, longitudinal
Total Output: ~730 hp (544 kW)
Redline: ~6,600 rpm
Transmission: Xtrac 7-speed automated manual
Weight: ~1,350 kg
Dimensions: ~4,605 mm long × 2,036 mm wide × 1,169 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,795 mm
Tires: Pirelli P Zero performance tires on forged alloy wheels
Brakes: Carbon-ceramic discs with high-performance multi-piston calipers
Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The Huayra is a high-speed precision weapon with a road-car personality. It feels fast, expensive, and a little dramatic in the best Pagani way — with strong aero stability, a very responsive chassis, and enough weight to keep it planted without feeling dull. It’s less razor-sharp than a dedicated track car, but its balance and grip make it hugely rewarding once you get into rhythm.
Engine & Sound: The twin-turbo V12 delivers a deep, muscular exhaust note with a rich mechanical character underneath the turbo surge. It doesn’t rev like a race engine, but the torque is immense and the mid-range pull is especially addictive. The soundtrack in sim tends to emphasize boost spool, wastegate chatter, and a thunderous top-end rush that feels appropriately exotic.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Neutral and stable at speed, with crisp turn-in once you trust the front end. Can understeer mildly if you enter too hot.
Traction: Strong grip on exit, but the rear will step out if you get greedy with throttle on cold tires or bumpy surfaces.
Braking: Very capable carbon-ceramic braking performance with good stability under pressure.
Top Speed: Excellent straight-line pace, with the kind of effortless acceleration you expect from a 730-hp V12 hypercar.
Driving Style Tip: Smooth inputs win here. The Huayra rewards a clean line and measured throttle application more than aggressive attacks, especially in slower corners where the rear can get lively. It shines on fast road courses and flowing layouts where aero and stability matter more than razor-edge rotation.
Livery & Aesthetics: The Huayra is unmistakably Pagani — flowing bodywork, intricate details, exposed hardware, and a cabin that looks more like luxury art than a cockpit. In sim, the active aero flaps, sculpted side profile, and dramatic rear treatment give it a sense of mechanical theater that stands out instantly on track.
Whether you’re carving fast laps or just enjoying the engineering and sound, the Pagani Huayra is one of those cars that makes every session feel special — exotic, composed, and unmistakably Italian.