Pagani Utopia Explained

Pagani Utopia
Manufacturer:Pagani
Production:2022-present
Assembly:San Cesario sul Panaro, Italy
Designer:Horacio Pagani
Class:Sports car (S)
Body Style:2-door berlinetta
2-door roadster
Doors:Butterfly
Layout:Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Engine: Mercedes-AMG M158 twin-turbo V12[1] [2]
Transmission:7-speed Xtrac manual[3]
7-speed Xtrac automated manual
Wheelbase:27941NaN1
Length:45971NaN1
Width:20371NaN1
Height:11691NaN1
Weight:1280kg (2,820lb)[4] (dry)
Predecessor:Pagani Huayra

The Pagani Utopia is a mid-engine sports car produced by the Italian sports car manufacturer Pagani. It was developed under the 'C10' codename and presented on 12 September 2022 at the Teatro Lirico in Milan.[5] It is a third car model by Pagani, superseding Pagani Huayra, with more power and a manual gearbox option.[6]

Development

Pagani Utopia was developed over the period of over six years and utilised eight complete prototypes. Three of those prototypes were dedicated to engine testing that lasted about two years. A total of twelve scale models were made: ten at 1:5 scale and two 1:1 scale models.[7]

Specifications

The Utopia's forged aluminium double wishbone suspension was based on experience gathered throughout the track-only Huayra R's development. The M158 twin-turbocharged V12 engine, designed and built by Mercedes-AMG, will now develop at 6000 rpm and of torque available between 2800 and 5900 rpm. The engine weighs 262kg (578lb) dry. Pagani partnered with Xtrac to develop a 7-speed gearbox that will be mounted transversally and is available as pure manual or an automated manual and coupled with an electro-mechanical differential by a triple plate clutch.

Production

A total of 99 examples of the closed coupé model are planned with possible open and track variants.[8] All 99 coupés are already assigned to the customers. The first car was delivered in October 2023.[9]

On July 30, 2024, Pagani introduced the Utopia Roadster. The Utopia Roadster has a removable carbon-fibre hard-top cover and a removable soft-top. The car retained the coupé powertrain with the same technical specifications.[10] [11]

Production of the Utopia Roadster will be limited to 130 units only.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pagani Utopia. pagani.com. 13 September 2022.
  2. Web site: Perkins . Chris . The Pagani Utopia Is a Wild 864-HP Manual Hypercar . www.roadandtrack.com . 12 September 2022 . 1 November 2023.
  3. Web site: Pagani Utopia Press Release. pagani.com. 13 September 2022.
  4. Web site: Pagani Utopia . Pagani Automobili.
  5. Web site: World premiere of the new Pagani Utopia. pagani.com. 13 September 2022.
  6. Web site: Pagani Utopia unveiled as supercar brand's third car. autoexpress.co.uk. 13 September 2022.
  7. Web site: Pagani Utopia Technical Contents. pagani.com. 13 September 2022.
  8. Web site: Pagani Utopia bucks hybrid trend. adelaidenow.com.au. 15 July 2022.
  9. Web site: Kelshikar . Tushar . First customer Pagani Utopia delivered; calls Monaco its home . The Supercar Blog . 6 October 2023 . 30 October 2023.
  10. Web site: Stafford . Eric . 852-HP Pagani Utopia Roadster Skips Hybrid Assist but Offers a Manual . www.caranddriver.com . 17 August 2024.
  11. Web site: Pattni . Vijay . Pagani Utopia Roadster revealed, and it’s a V12, roofless piece of art . www.topgear.com . 17 August 2024.