Pagani Huayra BC (2016)

To complete enhancements to the transmission package, there are all new tripod axle drive shafts, derived from the world of Le Mans racing. No drive shaft system used on other road cars can guarantee the same efficiencies in the transference of the power through the drivetrain compared to the solution now adopted by Pagani and this represents a significant step in introducing this pinnacle of drivetrain technology to a road car platform.

Suspension

The specially developed, bespoke suspension system of the Pagani Huayra BC, is the lightest and most effective ever applied to a road going hi-performance vehicle. The suspension components themselves are forged from HiForg, a lightweight aeronautic aluminium alloy of exceptionally high strength. Continuous evaluation, calculations and testing have allowed us to optimize the design to achieve a weight saving of 25% compared to the suspension of the Huayra Coupe. Even the uprights have been completely redesigned, reducing the weight and increasing the rigidity of the components. This translates into a noticeable increase in the dynamic capabilities of the car, being even more responsive and reactive than before.

Braking System

Brembo is a long standing partner of Pagani Automobili and for the Pagani Huayra BC they have developed a dedicated CCM (carbon-ceramic) braking system, with a design that integrates seamlessly and is able to withstand the additional demands that are a result of the increased performance of the vehicle. The callipers are made with a new proprietary manufacturing technology developed by Brembo, through which their engineers have managed to significantly reduce unsprung weight. The calliper is also stiffer thus allowing increased stability in performance under repetitive high performance braking scenarios which is critical to the design requirements of a Pagani.

Wheels & Tyres

Like all Pagani models, the Huayra BC will be exclusively equipped with Pirelli tyres. Specifically, the car will run on P Zero Corsa in 255/30ZR20 and 355/25ZR21 sizes, guaranteeing the new hypercar from Modena high levels of safety in all usage conditions. The latest P Zero Corsa has a more aggressive-looking asymmetric tread pattern, with three longitudinal grooves reminiscent of the Formula One slick tyres from a few years ago. Another link with Formula One exists in the tyre's geometry and the structure of the bead, which has been designed to absorb the intense stress and flexing generated by a car that puts out more than 1000 horsepower. Pirelli's engineers have created a bespoke product for the Pagani Huayra BC that uses new polymers of high molecular weight, improving grip. New mixing systems also mean that the distribution of materials is optimised. Finally, a new structure has reduced the weight of the tyre by around 3%. The lightweight, functionally focused, forged wheels are sized 20 inches on the front axle and 21 inches on the rear axle. In a track optimised specification the Pagani Huayra BC can be equipped with the Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R on dedicated 19 inch front wheels and 20 inch rear wheels. These tyres have been developed for track use only and help the vehicle to achieve staggering lateral accelerations with peaks of 2G.

ESP

The Bosch ESP system has been specially calibrated to make the most of the newly developed components and in addition to the familiar driving modes of "Comfort" and "Sport", a third mode has been added for track use, suitably called "Track". The modern generation of traction control systems, allow you to optimize performance, and maximize the available traction, assisting even the most experienced drivers, without hindering the driver involvement or enjoyment.

Aerodynamics

Underpinning the design of the Huayra Coupé was concentration to maximize the aerodynamic efficiency in terms of resistance to attrition and the cancelling out the effect of "lift" on the vehicle body, incorporating for the first time in the history of supercars, active aerodynamics.

The philosophy behind the Pagani Huayra BC sought to bring this concept to extremes in the pursuit of aerodynamic performance by increasing downforce even further. During the birth of the Zonda, Horacio Pagani worked in the wind tunnel together with Gian Paolo Dallara, founder of Dallara Automobili and was a great inspiration and mentor to the young Horacio. For the Pagani Huayra BC, Horacio and his team have worked extensively on the aerodynamic properties of the car. The many months of study and CFD simulations have defined a form that generates maximum downforce for a performance car like the Pagani Huayra BC whilst retaining the unmistakable design language of Pagani.

Even the internal aerodynamics were treated with equal attention, in order to extract the maximum available performance. The air speed has been increased in across all ducts and inlets, ensuring not only the effective cooling of the mechanical components, but critically the evacuation of the air, resulting in a dramatic reduction of the aerodynamic drag.

The Pagani Huayra BC has been completely redesigned and except for the roof does not share a single body panel with the Huayra Coupé.

Interior

Less is more - The interior of the Pagani Huayra BC was designed with appealing traditional Pagani aesthetics and built with a racing emphasis and weight saving in mind.

An electric parking brake replaces the previous mechanical one, saving on some additional weight.The steering wheel is covered in suede leather for optimum grip. The black anthracite colour is a hallmark of the elements of this performance orientated car.