Automakers like to showcase how they borrow technology from other domains, and the aviation field has always been a major source of both inspiration and engineering solutions. But some do get to bring a higher representation than others.
Case in point, the new Pagani Huayra Tricolore limited series (of just three units!). At first sight, it’s a celebration of all things Italian, given the “Tricolore” reference, which usually stands for the colors of the Italian flag.
But it’s much more than just that because the Huayra Tricolore has been specifically created as an aviation tribute for the 60th anniversary of the “Frecce Tricolori” (a.k.a. the “Tricolor Arrows”), Italy’s national aerobatics display team.
If you’re a lover of all things speedy, surely their display hasn’t gone unnoticed – in part due to their spectacular demonstrations and in part because they’re the world’s largest aerobatics patrol. Just imagine, there’s a team soloist and other nine aircraft flying in (very) close formation.
The Huayra Tricolore’s distinctive design has been inspired by the group’s weapon of choice - the Aermacchi MB-339A P.A.N. military jet trainer (PAN stands for “Pattuglia Acrobatica Nazionale,” a.k.a. the National Aerobatic Team).
Interestingly, Pagani cites the base price for each unit of the Huayra Tricolore at €5,500,000 (around $6,74 million at the current exchange rates), which isn’t too far away from the unit cost of $7 million (quotation for 2003) for an MB-339 plane. Still, considering the VAT hasn’t been taken into account, then Pagani’s Huayra Tricolore will come out more expensive!
The Italian automaker did bring “the highest representation of aviation technology applied to a car: from materials to production processes,” all in the name of achieving the highest performance possible. It’s also the most powerful Pagani to date, besting the Imola.
That’s because the Mercedes-AMG twin-turbo engine now develops 618 kW (840 PS / 829 hp) at 5,900 rpm and 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft) of torque. Specific performance details haven’t been released, but we can put them into perspective – the Huayra Tricolore (dry weight) tips the scales at merely 1,270 kg, which is less than 2,800 pounds.
But it’s much more than just that because the Huayra Tricolore has been specifically created as an aviation tribute for the 60th anniversary of the “Frecce Tricolori” (a.k.a. the “Tricolor Arrows”), Italy’s national aerobatics display team.
If you’re a lover of all things speedy, surely their display hasn’t gone unnoticed – in part due to their spectacular demonstrations and in part because they’re the world’s largest aerobatics patrol. Just imagine, there’s a team soloist and other nine aircraft flying in (very) close formation.
The Huayra Tricolore’s distinctive design has been inspired by the group’s weapon of choice - the Aermacchi MB-339A P.A.N. military jet trainer (PAN stands for “Pattuglia Acrobatica Nazionale,” a.k.a. the National Aerobatic Team).
Interestingly, Pagani cites the base price for each unit of the Huayra Tricolore at €5,500,000 (around $6,74 million at the current exchange rates), which isn’t too far away from the unit cost of $7 million (quotation for 2003) for an MB-339 plane. Still, considering the VAT hasn’t been taken into account, then Pagani’s Huayra Tricolore will come out more expensive!
The Italian automaker did bring “the highest representation of aviation technology applied to a car: from materials to production processes,” all in the name of achieving the highest performance possible. It’s also the most powerful Pagani to date, besting the Imola.
That’s because the Mercedes-AMG twin-turbo engine now develops 618 kW (840 PS / 829 hp) at 5,900 rpm and 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft) of torque. Specific performance details haven’t been released, but we can put them into perspective – the Huayra Tricolore (dry weight) tips the scales at merely 1,270 kg, which is less than 2,800 pounds.