Introduction
The Pagani Huayra Codalunga Speedster is a breathtaking one-off from Pagani's exclusive “Grande Complicazione” division. Only 10 examples are being built – all already sold. The car tested is the factory prototype, and Pagani has never handed over the keys to anyone before.
Design & Details
- The name Codalunga literally means “long tail” – fitting for the extended rear section.
- It features an entirely new carbon-and-titanium chassis, unique to this model.
- The carbon rear clamshell measures 3.7 m² – bigger than a regulation pool table.
- Highlights include an oval front “mouth”, pistachio green paint over exposed carbon, bespoke wheels with left- and right-handed spokes, slimmer air intakes and snorkel-style air scoops.
- No mesh, no grille at the rear – instead a ceramic quad exhaust plus hidden extra pipes blowing hot gas over the diffuser.
- Even the rear fog light becomes theatre in its own little “tail gunner” pod.
Interior
- The cabin still looks stunning 15 years after the original Huayra.
- It features the first wooden steering wheel in a Huayra – a homage to the Zonda.
- The wood matches the gear knob of the 7-speed open-gate manual gearbox.
- Pagani developed its own touchscreen, but for the Utopia they moved back to smaller screens and buttons – a welcome decision.
- The upholstery can be customized with 4 million stitches and an exhaust-pattern fabric.
- Detail obsession: the key tray is longer to fit the longer Codalunga key.
Powertrain & Driving Experience
- Power comes from a 6.0-litre twin-turbo V12 by AMG, built exclusively for Pagani.
- With 852 hp, it is the most powerful road-going Pagani ever – 24 hp more than the coupe.
- The soundtrack is not an operatic V12 scream, but a menacing mix of turbo hiss, sucking and whistling.
- The manual dog-leg 7-speed gearbox takes time to master but offers more control than the usual automated manuals.
- A blip button on the steering wheel rev-matches automatically if you like.
- Despite its exclusivity, the car does not feel fragile: lovely steering, great ride and proper sports-car engineering.
Price & Verdict
- The price is €11 million – which explains the extreme bespoke effort.
- The Codalunga Speedster is called the prettiest Huayra of all time.
- It proves that hypercars are not just collector's items – they deserve to be driven shamelessly and mercilessly.