A whisper of the wind. A flash of light. A heartbeat transformed into machinery. Welcome the Pagani Huayra Codalunga Speedster — an exquisite open-air evolution of the Huayra Codalunga coupé, and a bold statement in the art of automotive design. Conceived by Pagani Grandi Complicazioni and personally sketched by Horacio Pagani himself, this latest creation is a love letter to purity, performance, and timeless beauty.
Only ten units will ever exist, each fully road-legal around the world and scheduled for delivery in 2026. With this Speedster, Pagani doesn’t just offer a car — it offers a distilled philosophy of motion, elegance, and craftsmanship.
A Tribute to the Romantic Era of Racing
“The 1950s and ‘60s were a golden age,” says Lorenzo Kerkoc, Head of Grandi Complicazioni. “Cars from that era weren’t just fast — they were elegant, almost poetic in their design.” The Huayra Codalunga Speedster channels that spirit with conviction. Gone are the aggressive aerodynamic add-ons; in their place, you’ll find clean, flowing lines, a tapered silhouette, and an obsessive focus on visual and formal lightness.
From the front, it’s clear this isn’t your typical open-top hypercar. The Speedster boasts an all-new monocoque and a redefined aerodynamic language. The headlamps, embedded like jewels, and the soft, cascading windshield give way to a shape that exudes calm confidence rather than aggressive posturing.
Sculpted to Breathe
The exterior is a masterclass in design restraint and aerodynamic clarity. The side profile recalls post-war racing prototypes — low, curved, and impossibly sleek. The polycarbonate panoramic hardtop, removable for open-air thrills, completes a seamless visual arc from windshield to tail.
Doors open traditionally — a deliberate design choice that complements the philosophy of minimalism. Airflow is subtly guided beneath the surface by hidden naca ducts and an invisible underbody architecture. At the rear, suspended taillights appear to float in space, while a six-outlet exhaust system (titanium below, ceramic-coated above) harmonizes performance with artistic expression.
Every surface is calculated for aerodynamic efficiency — refined through CFD to ensure perfect balance across the axles, reducing drag and enhancing dynamic stability.
Interior: Where Haute Couture Meets Motorsport
Inside, the Huayra Codalunga Speedster doesn’t just evoke the 1960s — it reimagines it. Hammered leathers, solid-milled aluminum, and carbon fiber blend seamlessly with mahogany inserts and hand-polished rivets, paying homage to classic racing interiors while pushing boundaries.
But perhaps the most enchanting detail is the exclusive embroidered fabric, featuring over 450,000 individual stitches. Inspired by Pagani’s iconic four-exhaust symbol, the pattern turns traditional craftsmanship into a contemporary design language — dressing seats, doors, and center console with texture and soul.
The steering wheel and shifter echo the golden age of analog driving, but with the unmistakable Pagani touch: no part is untouched by artistry.
The Heart: A V12 Masterpiece
At its core, the Speedster is powered by a thunderous 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12, engineered in collaboration with Mercedes-AMG. Outputting 864 horsepower and a crushing 1,100 Nm of torque from just 2,800 rpm, it promises relentless acceleration delivered with grace.
Drivers can choose between a seven-speed AMT or a true manual transmission, the latter a rarity and a treasure in today’s digital age. The symphony of combustion is filtered through a featherweight titanium exhaust, crafted not just for performance but for an aural identity — unmistakably Pagani.
Engineered for Emotion
Built on Pagani’s ultra-lightweight Carbo-Titanium and Carbo-Triax monocoque, the Speedster ensures maximum torsional rigidity with feather-like weight. The suspension system, forged from aluminum alloy, adjusts to every nuance of the road, while carbon-ceramic brakes from Brembo ensure steadfast stopping power with race-level resilience.
Wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero Trofeo R tires, the Speedster rides on forged avional wheels, measuring 20 inches up front and 21 in the rear. This setup provides immediate feedback and razor-sharp precision — a necessary complement to the car’s weight-saving ethos.
Grandi Complicazioni: The Art of the Impossible
At the heart of this project lies Grandi Complicazioni, Pagani’s ultra-specialized division for the most challenging and exclusive projects. Named in homage to high horology’s Grandes Complications, this division operates where dreams meet engineering — crafting machines that defy repetition.
Each Huayra Codalunga Speedster is the result of intimate collaboration between client and creator, shaped entirely around the owner’s imagination. No detail is too obscure, no request too ambitious. It’s not a car — it’s a commission.
Conclusion: A Future Classic Born in the Wind
The Pagani Huayra Codalunga Speedster isn’t chasing trends. It’s carving a legacy — rooted in the romance of motorsport history and elevated by 21st-century engineering. It’s an embodiment of Horacio Pagani’s relentless pursuit of beauty, simplicity, and soul in motion.
Only ten will be built. But what they represent — the return to refined speed, the celebration of crafted emotion, and the mastery of mechanical art — is boundless.
This is not just another Pagani. This is a sculpture that moves. A signature written in carbon and wind.
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