Italian supercar manufacturer Pagani Automobili celebrates the record at the Top Gear Test Track achieved by the 2012 multiple Car of the Year Award winning Pagani Huayra.
Driven by the Stig, the road legal 200+ mph Pagani Huayra, equipped with Pirelli PZero Corsa specifically designed by Pirelli just for the Huayra and powered by a bespoke 6.0 litre V12 twin turbo AMG engine, has been able to record a brilliant lap time of 1min13.8secs, by far the fastest lap time scored by a production car in the history of BBC Top Gear and just 3 seconds shy of the laptime achieved by the track only Pagani Zonda R.
Richard Hammond, who conducted a thorough test of the Pagani Huayra said The drama isn’t just restricted to the speed, because inside it looks like a Victorian’s idea of the 23rd Century. And the detail is beyond obsessive.” or “Pagani has never lost it’s innocence” and concluded with “If you can afford it, the message from all us enthusiasts is: do it, do it, do it! “.
Mr. Horacio Pagani CEO and Chief Designer of Pagani Automobili:
“We are delighted by this result and it makes us proud. We knew the Huayra had a fair chance of being quick but the time scored was beyond our expectations and we give credit also to an amazing drive by the Stig. But, on top of that, we are delighted that the audience has appreciated our efforts in trying to make a car that conveys not only cutting edge technology and state-of-the-art engineering, but also the continued pursuit of making every single piece beautiful and functional at the same time. I would like to thank all our partners, without them it would have been impossible to achieve such an incredible result”.
Mr. Luca Venturi Press Manager of Pagani Automobili:
“It’s been an incredible year for Pagani Automobili, who we all worked together to achieve these astonishing results. After winning the three European most prestigious Car Of the Year Awards, we were delighted to see Richard so captivated by philosophy behind the Huayra and sharing his feelings with the whole Top Gear audience all around the world”.
Pagani would like to thank its partners:
AMG
ASPA
BREMBO
GRUPPO DANI
MHG
PIRELLI
FAQs
Pagani Huayra — 238 MPH.
What is the top speed of the Pagani Huayra in mph? ›
The Huayra has a top speed of about 383 km/h (238 mph) and it has a 0-97 km/h (60 mph) acceleration time of 2.8 seconds.
What is the fastest car in the world on track? ›
Is the Hennessey Venom F5 faster than the Bugatti Chiron? Yes! The Hennessey Venom F5 holds the record with a verified top speed of 310.7+ mph, surpassing the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+.
What is the top speed of the Pagani Huayra in Forza Horizon 5? ›
Totino's Edition 1 & 2
- Division: Hypercar.
- Collection Tier: Tier 1 - Common (+25)
- Speed: Top Speed: 234.2 mph (376.8 km/h) 1/4 Mile: missing data.
- Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 3.300 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 6.400 secs.
- Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 122.4 ft (37.3 m) ...
- Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 1.26 g.
On Dec. 9, 2022, the Gas Monkey Garage-sponsored 2006 Ford GT known as the “BADD GT,” achieved a top speed of 310.8 mph (500.1 km/h) at Space Florida's Launch and Landing Facility, located in Kennedy Space Center, Florida, making this car the fastest street legal car in the world.
What is the fastest 0 to 60 car? ›
Fastest from the blocks: 0-60 mph
As of today, the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 crushes all with a 0-60 mph time of just 1.66 seconds. That's simply absurd, but keep in mind the Demon was engineered with the single-minded purpose of going fast in a straight line.
What's faster a Bugatti or a Pagani? ›
However,the Ultima GTR can reach 10 mph in 5.3 seconds which is blisteringly quick - that was timed independently. The Pagani Zonda is not as quick as that, taking 2 seconds more than the Veyron to get to 124 mph (200 km/h).
How fast does a Pagani go 0-60? ›
The Pagani Zonda R has a claimed top speed of 375 km/h (233 mph), accelerates to 97 km/h (60 mph) in 2.7 seconds and 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.8 seconds. It can brake from 97 to 0 km/h (60 to 0 mph) in 96.0 ft (29.3 m), and corners at 1.25 g.
How fast is a Bugatti 0 to 60? ›
Bugatti claims that the Chiron makes the dash from zero to 60 mph in a mere 2.3 seconds, and it has a top speed of 261 mph.
Which is the no. 1 fastest car in the world? ›
Top Fastest Cars in the World
- SSC Tuatara. The SSC Tuatara with a speed of 316 MPH is definitely the fastest car in the world. ...
- Bugatti Chiron Super Sport. The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport is capable of delivering a maximum speed of 304 MPH. ...
- Hennessey Venom F5. ...
- Koenigsegg Agera RS. ...
- Hennessey Venom GT. ...
- Bugatti Veyron Super Sport.
Absolute World Records are for a given distance or elapsed time, independent of Category, Group, or Class. The current holder of the Outright World Land Speed Record is ThrustSSC driven by Andy Green, a twin turbofan jet-powered car which achieved 763.035 mph - 1227.985 km/h - over one mile in October 1997.
How fast is the Pagani Huayra in mph? ›
Top Speed: 236 MPH
The long-lived Pagani Huayra BC Roadster is an unusual entry on this list. The power output is excessive, and yet this sleek mid-engine V12-powered supercar can still hit 236 mph.
Which is faster Pagani Zonda or Huayra? ›
8secs, by far the fastest lap time scored by a production car in the history of BBC Top Gear and just 3 seconds shy of the laptime achieved by the track only Pagani Zonda R.
What is the fastest possible car in Horizon 5? ›
1 Koenigsegg Jesko
The latest production car from the Swedish manufacturer, the 2020 Koenigsegg Jesko (pronounced 'Yes-koh') is perhaps the only option if players want the absolute fastest experience in Forza Horizon 5, or any game for that matter.
Is Pagani Huayra faster than Bugatti Chiron? ›
Verdict. The Bugatti Chiron 1500 PS has slightly better performance with an advantage on recovery.
What is the fastest Pagani 0 60? ›
The Pagani Zonda R has a claimed top speed of 375 km/h (233 mph), accelerates to 97 km/h (60 mph) in 2.7 seconds and 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.8 seconds. It can brake from 97 to 0 km/h (60 to 0 mph) in 96.0 ft (29.3 m), and corners at 1.25 g.
