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2024 Pagani Huayra R Evo

Pagani presented an extreme open-top hypercar that enriches the Arte in Pista program, the Pagani Huayra R Evo. This car is intended for adrenaline addicts who want more than the current Huayra R can offer.

The car is built on an extended chassis (+190 mm) compared to the road model (Huayra Codalunga), which increased aerodynamics and downforce (+45%). This is contributed by the huge new diffuser, open-top and rear wing with a central fin, ensuring better stability on the road.

“The inspiration for the design of the Huayra R Evo struck me during a Formula Indy race in Nashville: as I observed the single-seater cars with their Aeroscreens, the idea of creating a car with protective polycarbonate surfaces and the option to remove the two roof panels to be fully immersed in the allure of the air and the captivating sound of the engine, dawned on me. From that moment on, we set out with the goal of creating a beautiful car, subjective as that term may be, harmonious in its lines and strong in its character. The final result is a true descendant of the Huayra R, one of the cars our customers love the most,” said CEO Horacio Pagani.

The Huayra R Evo is equipped with improved carbon-ceramic Brembo brakes, a lengthened front splitter (+101 mm), and a set of new 19″ and 20″ wheels wrapped in 280/680 R19 front and 345/725 R20 rear Pirelli P Zero slick tires.

The interiors are equipped with six-point harnesses and seats covered in fireproof material, whose special Ener-Core EC 50 foam padding ensures an optimal driving position, perfectly adapting to the body shape of the driver and passenger, while the carbon fiber headrests are also fitted with dedicated lateral protection.

When it comes to the powertrain, the hypercar is powered by a 6.0L V-12 engine with 900 hp (662 kW) and 568 lb-ft (770 Nm) of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed sequential gearbox.

Source: Pagani

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Abarth 600e Scorpionissima Limited Edition

After last year’s premiere of the Fiat 600e, many wondered when the Italian racing- and road-car maker Abarth would present a powerful version of this model. Well, the all-electric Abarth 600e Scorpionissima has arrived.

This year, Abarth is celebrating its 75th anniversary (founded in 1949), and for that reason, the Italian maker will produce exactly 1,949 examples of this car.

The Abarth 600e Scorpionissima is finished in Hypnotic Purple and is the most powerful Abarth car. It is equipped with a new braking system, a mechanical limited-slip differential that provides excellent driving stability, improved handling, and traction, an aerodynamic rear spoiler designed to maximize performance, and wide 20″ wheels wrapped in high-performance tires. There are also several company stickers such as and a fluorescent green logo on the front fenders.

When it comes to the powertrain, this car is powered by a 240 hp (179 kW) electric motor. That’s significantly more power than the Fiat 600e, which has 156 hp (115 kW) and 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) of torque.

Source: Abarth

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Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ are leaving the European market

The announcement that from the summer of 2024 a “Black box” or data recorder (a device that records data with a specific algorithm), as part of General Safety Regulations 2, will be mandatory in all new cars sold in the EU, met with opposition from some manufacturer. According to the latest information, Toyota and Subaru are withdrawing their GR86 and BRZ models from the European market due to this regulation.

Two years ago, the EU started to tighten regulations when it comes to safety, introducing mandatory advanced systems to help drivers on the road. This had a great impact on the further development of cars in Europe, so some manufacturers had to convert their models to electric ones.

Toyota and Subaru announced that they are withdrawing their two models, which are actually identical, because compliance with the new regulations would mean modifying them, which these companies do not plan to do. This would require large financial costs, but also with the changes, it would no longer be the same cars that many know and love.

In 2023, Toyota sold 11,078 units of the GR86, which is slightly less than in 2022 when 11,996 GR86s were delivered. Subaru BRZ sales are growing year after year. In 2023, 4,188 units were sold, which is 843 more than the year before (3,345). This could open up space for other manufacturers to fill the gap. One of the choices for customers is the Mazda MX-5, which will be available after 2024.

Source: Reuters

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