Sunday, January 21, 2024

My FM Log: The Pagani Huayra R

Having fought through the time-limited Contemporary Tour on Forza Motorsport until the January 31 deadline, I got my hands on the Pagani Huayra R, the track-only climax of the Huayra series.


Now that I got my hands on the Huayra R, let's learn more about this FM prize car.

Essentially the finale for the Huayra hypercar, this track-only version, with only 30 units made and sold, is powered by the naturally-aspirated 6.0L AMG V12 engine producing 850PS of power while mated to a 6-speed sequential gearbox.

Apart from the engine, the Huayra R features Pagani's signature carbo-titanium HP62 monocoque and Carbo-Triax HP62 with front and rear tubular subframes in carbon monocoque alloy steel as well as Brembo carbon-ceramic racing brakes, forged aluminum alloy, independent double wishbone with helical springs and electronically controlled active shock absorbers, and bespoke Pirelli P Zero racing slicks. 

The chosen 30 drivers behind the wheel of the Huayra R have gained access to special events organized by Pagani on four different continents such as the Pagani Raduno, a highly personalized event, and now an established tradition in the history of the Atelier, and Arte In Pista, which gives Huayra R owners a chance to push its limits on various racetracks worldwide.

With the introduction sorted, it's time to push the Huayra R around the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and see if the "Arte In Pista" reference means a lot for this track-only finale of the Huayra series. Let's roll the tape.


I did it in 1m58.070s. That's the best I can do with this car but hey, at least the Huayra R's Arte In Pista proved its point as the climax of the Pagani Huayra. Even though its successor is out in the open, I guess a game like Forza Motorsport would stick around with the Huayra for all eternity.

Enjoy your new ride!

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