Lionel Messi is an Argentine footballer and one of the best footballers ever, with tens of millions of fans, some of whom are willing to do more than others. One of the fans ordered a unique Pagani Zonda with the image of the legendary Argentine footballer, made from more than 100,000 Uruguayan Peso coins.
The car is the work of Uruguayan artist Joaquin Arbizo, who collaborated with the owner for three years to create a work of art that pays homage to the beautiful Zonda model with a V12 engine.
This unique full-size Pagani Zonda was presented at Miami Fashion Week. The car is called the Pagani Zonda Carpincho and the owner is collector and enthusiast Jorge Gomez.
It is not known how much this unique work of art cost.
Two years ago Pagani presented a limited edition of its super sports two-seater Utopia Coupe, and now the Roadster version of this model is coming to the market. The car was named after the book of the English philosopher Thomas More, and the company announced that only 130 cars will be produced.
Pagani Utopia Roadster is finished in Habanero Red and just like the Coupe, it is equipped with Carbo-Titanium body, forged aluminum alloy independent double wishbone with helical springs and electronically controlled shock absorbers, brembo 4 ventilated carbon-ceramic 410 mm discs with 6 pistons monolithic calipers at the front and 390 mm discs with 4 monolithic calipers at the rear.
The cockpit is covered with Grecale and Huayra Signature leather, with a semi-matt anodized finish with fine workmanship on the dashboard, central tunnel, air vents, and aluminum parts of the gear lever.
The car is powered by a centrally mounted 6-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine with 864 hp (635 kW) @ 6,000 rpm and 811 lb-ft (1,100 Nm) of torque @ 5,900 rpm. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 7-speed transversal AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) or a pure manual with an electro-mechanical differential. It is mounted on innovative 21″ and 22″ Pirelli Cyber™ Tyre which, thanks to an advanced sensor system, enables the tires to communicate with the car.
Each car is unique and so is the price of 3.1 million euros (tax not included).
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.
