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by Mike Duff

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27 August 2019

Horacio Pagani, the founder of Italy’s most extravagant hypercar maker, has confirmed that a fully electric hypercar is in the works – but the highly regarded V12 engine will stick around for some time.

Pagani is a man who has always found it difficult to say no to his customers. His company’s first hypercar, the Zonda, had its retirement delayed for years because affluent buyers, including Lewis Hamilton, begged for the chance to buy one.

Now we’re facing what is meant to be the last version of the Huayra, the BC Roadster, although Pagani himself admits that plan may slip.

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“It is scheduled to be the last production model,” he told Autocar. “But I am also listening to some private collectors who are asking maybe for a one-off or a limited edition, which will probably extend the lifespan a little more.”

Pagani remains ultra-exclusive even by the standards of Italian hypercar makers, producing around 40 cars a year. But the company is profitable and has always taken a long-term approach to planning, with Pagani saying that work is well advanced on the Pagani Huayra’s replacement – known internally as the C10 – ahead of a launch scheduled for 2022.

“This next model will have a similar philosophy. It will have a traditional combustion engine, a new-generation Mercedes-AMG V12 twin-turbo,” he said. “We have a very close relationship with Mercedes already and this new V12 engine will be hom*ologated until 2026.”

Pagani is also working on an EV that will be developed from the same core architecture as the conventional hypercar. “The C10 will have a regular V12 but, at the same time, there will be a full-electric vehicle,” he said. “It is not going to be exactly the same platform. It will be modified.”

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Horacio Pagani said the company’s changing customer base has been integral to the move to electrification, as well as environmental legislation. “At the beginning, our clients tended to be car collectors in Europe in their 50s or above,” he said. “Now the average age has dropped significantly and we have a lot of younger buyers in Asia Pacific and also in North America and Silicon Valley.”

Beyond 2025, Horacio Pagani said, the brand may do something radically different and he even admitted that plans for an SUV have been considered.

He said: “If I had to come up with a Pagani SUV, it would need to have a price tag of €3 million or above to be in line with our current strategy. We don’t know if there is any market for such a product, but there could not be any compromise. If there is a Pagani badge on a vehicle, it must be the highest quality. But it is something that has been discussed a number of times with collectors.

“We would access the technology of Mercedes-Benz because they produce SUVs, and because of the close relationship we enjoy, we could maybe use the big SUV platform. It’s something that has been in the back of my mind, but the journey from concept to reality for anything like that is a long one.”

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Mike has been writing about cars for more than 25 years, having defected from radio journalism to follow his passion. He has been a contributor to Autocar since 2004, and is a former editor of the Autocar website.

Mike joined Autocar full-time in 2007, first as features editor before taking the reins at autocar.co.uk. Being in charge of the video strategy at the time saw him create our long running “will it drift?” series. For which he apologies.

He specialises in adventurous drive stories, many in unlikely places. He once drove to Serbia to visit the Zastava factory, took a £1500 Mercedes W124 E-Class to Berlin to meet some of its taxi siblings and did Scotland’s North Coast 500 in a Porsche Boxster during a winter storm. He also seems to be a hypercar magnet, having driven such exotics as the Koenigsegg One:1, Lamborghini SCV12, Lotus Evija and Pagani Huayra R.

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eseaton 27 August 2019

V12 good. Electric? Please no

V12 good. Electric? Please no.

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Peter Cavellini 27 August 2019

A real post...

Ignore the first post, it’s not relevant, I do hope Pagani do an SUV, it wouldnt follow the rest in its design because Pagani as far as I know aren’t owned by a main stream say like VW , so, I think Pagani could be totally different.

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MisterMR44 27 August 2019

A Pagani SUV. Imagine that.

A Pagani SUV. Imagine that. As crazy as it soundsit'll probably sell loads... even if it was outrageous money.

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Pagani CEO: “We will build V12 hypercars until 2026” | Autocar? ›

Horacio Pagani

Horacio Pagani
Pagani Automobili S.p.A. (commonly referred to as Pagani) is an Italian manufacturer of hypercars and carbon fiber components. The company was founded in 1992 by the Argentine-Italian Horacio Pagani and is based in San Cesario sul Panaro, near Modena, Italy.
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, the founder of Italy's most extravagant hypercar maker, has confirmed that a fully electric hypercar is in the works – but the highly regarded V12 engine will stick around for some time.

How much is CEO Pagani worth? ›

Horacio Pagani net worth is $100 million. He is most celebrated for his role as the founder of the renowned Italian specialty auto-manufacturer, Pagani Automobili S.p.A., commonly known as Pagani.

How big is the V12 engine in Pagani? ›

The car packs an updated version of the Huayra R's naturally aspirated, 6.0-liter V12 engine called the V12 R-Evo. It makes 900 horsepower and 567 pounds-feet (770 Newton-meters) of torque, an increase of 50 and 14 (20), respectively.

Was Pagani rejected by Lamborghini? ›

After gaining experience at Lamborghini, Pagani approached the company with his designs, hoping to collaborate on a project. However, his proposals were rejected, prompting him to pursue his dreams independently.

Who is the CEO of Pagani car? ›

Horacio Pagani (born 10 November 1955) is an Argentine-Italian businessman and engineer in the automotive industry. He is the founder of Pagani Automobili S.p.A., an Italian specialty automaker. Prior to founding his own company, Pagani worked for Renault and Lamborghini.

Why is Pagani so expensive? ›

The Pagani Zonda's high price tag can be attributed to its exclusive production, high-quality materials, advanced technology, and the craftsmanship involved in its manufacturing. Each Zonda is hand-built, and the attention to detail is second to none.

Who is the guy who owns Pagani? ›

Pagani (company)
Company typePrivate
Revenue€ 114,382,997 (2021)
OwnerHoracio Pagani
Number of employees162 (2023)
WebsitePagani.com
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How rare is a V12 engine? ›

In the United States, no mass-produced V12 engines have been built since the 1940s, with U.S. manufacturers preferring to use large displacement V8 engines instead. Japanese manufacturers rarely produce engines with large displacements, therefore V12 engines are very rare.

Why are V12 so fast? ›

V12 engines are made up of two straight-six engines linked together by a common crank. This means they're naturally balanced and has a piston firing every 60 degrees of crankshaft rotation, giving it one of the smoothest power delivery of any engine.

How much HP is a V12? ›

Brief Comparison of V6 vs V8 vs V10 vs V12 vs V16
Engine Type/ PerformanceV6 EngineV12 Engine
No. of Cylinders612
Power172-485 HP563-788 HP
Torque173-500 Lb Ft480-663 Lb Ft
Engine Displacement2.0-4.0 L5.0-6.75 L
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Is Pagani illegal to drive? ›

You cannot legally drive a Pagani Zonda in the US. There are several (approximately 10) in the US that get driven periodically. Most are here under “Show and Display” titles granted by the EPA and DOT. This permits them to be driven up to 2,500 miles per year.

Does Mark Zuckerberg own a Pagani? ›

Looking at the list above, you may think that Mark Zuckerberg has a very low-key taste in cars, but that's not true. The showstopper in Mark's garage is the all-new Pagani Huayra, the latest addition to his collection. The luxurious Pagani Huayra, when launched, was priced between $1 million and $2 million.

Which is the cheapest Pagani? ›

The most affordable Pagani Car available in India is Pagani Huayra . The price for the same starts from ₹16.21 Crore and goes up to ₹18.25 Crore. Moreover, Pagani Huayra is offered in 8 variants including .

How many employees does Pagani have? ›

Pagani Automobili Information
Websitehttp://www.pagani.com
Revenue$6 million
Employees244 (228 on RocketReach)
Founded1992
Phone(415) 526-7325
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How many paganis are in the world? ›

All up, including all the special editions and one-offs, Pagani's total build numbers since 1999 are still in the hundreds – about 450, to be precise. Even now, in full swing, Pagani builds about 40 cars a year, with each taking about six months to make.

How much does the owner of Pagani make? ›

Horacio Pagani, the founder of Pagani Automobili S.p.A, has a net worth of $100 million. Pagani cars, such as the Zonda and the Huayra, are known for their high prices and exclusivity in the luxury car market.

How much is Pagani car company worth? ›

Due to limited production numbers for each of Pagani's models, owning a Zonda or Huayra signifies that you are a knowledgeable supercar enthusiast who appreciates rare and innovative technology, extreme performance, and the uniqueness of Horacio Pagani's vision. The company is worth over $400 million.

What is the most expensive Pagani? ›

$23.65 million Pagani Zonda Barchetta the world's most expensive car. Pagani has confirmed the pricing of what is now the world's most expensive new car: a $23.65 million Zonda HP Barchetta, of which just three vehicles will ever be made.

Does Horacio Pagani own Pagani? ›

Private collection owned by Horacio Pagani, founder of Pagani Automobili.

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