Pagani Automobili

The company was founded in 1992 by Argentine-Italian businessman and engineer Horacio Pagani and is based in San Cesario sul Panaro, near Modena, Italy.

In 1992, he began construction of a Fangio F1 prototype, and by 1993, the car was being tested at the Dallara wind tunnel with positive results.

In 2005, Pagani announced that it planned to triple its production output within the next three years, and to enter the US market in 2007.

[2] Pagani's first model, the Zonda, is powered by a mid-mounted DOHC V12 engine manufactured by Mercedes-Benz's AMG division.

The Cinque is based on the track-only Zonda R, but features a new 669 hp (678 PS; 499 kW) Mercedes-Benz M297 V12 engine, active aerodynamics, and features exterior elements from the newly developed material "carbon-titanium fibre", which is stronger and lighter than typical carbon fibre.

The roadster uses the same Mercedes-Benz M297 V12 engine as the coupé version, but has been made lighter and stronger to keep the car structurally rigid.

[5] At the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, Pagani announced the exclusive Zonda Tricolore, built to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Frecce Tricolori, the Italian Air Force's aerobatic squadron.

[8] The Huayra's body is made from carbotanium; a lightweight composition of carbon fibre and titanium.

The Huayra BC uses a lightweight titanium exhaust system, new aluminum alloy wheels, and a stripped-out interior.

The tyres are Pirelli P-Zero Corsa tires that feature 12 different rubber compounds, and the suspension and wishbones are made of aeronautical grade aluminum, known as Avional.

After 2 years of development, the Huayra Roadster was officially unveiled in the 2017 Geneva Motor Show.

The power is delivered to the rear wheels via a Xtrac 7-speed sequential manual transmission which is 40% lighter than its coupé counterpart.

A total of 99 examples of the closed coupé model are planned, with open and track variants possible in the future.