Finished in luminous Pearl Orange carbon fibre and powered by an AMG-built twin-turbo V12, the Huayra 70 Derecho is a fitting tribute to the visionary who transformed Pagani into one of the world’s most exclusive automotive marques.
Some birthdays are celebrated with a cake.
Others deserve an automotive masterpiece.
To honour the 70th birthday of founder Horacio Pagani, the Italian hypercar manufacturer has unveiled the Huayra 70 Derecho, the second in a trio of exclusive creations that celebrate the man whose relentless pursuit of craftsmanship has redefined modern automotive design.
Unveiled ahead of this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, the limited-production roadster combines breathtaking engineering with bespoke artistry, reaffirming Pagani’s belief that performance and beauty should exist in perfect harmony.
A Tribute in Carbon Fibre
Created by Pagani’s elite Grandi Complicazioni division, the Huayra 70 Derecho is based on the marque’s celebrated Huayra platform, a model that continues to evolve more than a decade after its debut.
Its most striking feature is an extraordinary two-tone finish that pairs Pearl Orange with Inky Blue, allowing the intricate fishbone carbon-fibre weave beneath the surface to remain visible.
The result is a finish that appears to change character as light moves across its sculpted bodywork.
Complementing the bespoke exterior are a redesigned rear wing and custom titanium wheels, reinforcing the car’s distinctive identity while remaining unmistakably Pagani.
The Beauty of the Analogue
Open the doors and the Huayra reveals an interior that feels closer to a handcrafted mechanical instrument than a conventional supercar.
Ceramic White and Tricolore Blue leather surround occupants, while polished aluminium, exposed carbon fibre and Pagani’s signature aviation-inspired switchgear create one of the industry’s most recognisable cabins.
Unlike many contemporary performance cars dominated by digital interfaces, the Huayra continues to celebrate tactile interaction.
Every switch, dial and control is designed to be touched, not simply tapped.
A V12 Worth Celebrating
Behind the driver sits one of the last great internal combustion engines.
The AMG-built 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged V12 produces an astonishing 852 horsepower and 811 lb-ft of torque, delivering its performance exclusively to the rear wheels.
Perhaps most importantly for enthusiasts, the engine is paired with a genuine seven-speed manual transmission.
Not a simulated manual.
Not an electronically recreated experience.
A real mechanical gearbox that allows the driver to engage directly with one of the world’s most extraordinary powerplants.
At a time when software increasingly defines the driving experience, Pagani continues to celebrate the irreplaceable pleasure of mechanical connection.
Crafted for Collectors
Pagani has not disclosed how many examples of the Huayra 70 Derecho will be produced, describing it simply as a “few-off” creation.
Pricing also remains undisclosed, although expectations comfortably exceed the original Huayra’s launch price of $1.4 million.
For collectors, however, value extends far beyond exclusivity.
The car represents a personal tribute to Horacio Pagani himself—a designer whose philosophy has consistently blurred the boundaries between engineering, sculpture and fine art.
Grandiose Perspective
The Huayra 70 Derecho is more than another limited-edition hypercar.
It is a celebration of the principles that have defined Pagani from the beginning.
While much of the automotive industry races toward electrification, automation and increasingly digital experiences, Pagani continues to champion craftsmanship, mechanical purity and emotional engagement.
Perhaps that is Horacio Pagani’s greatest legacy.
Not simply creating extraordinary cars, but reminding the world that true luxury is measured not only by innovation, but by the enduring beauty of things made by hand.
The Huayra 70 Derecho is a fitting tribute to that philosophy—and to the visionary who inspired it. ∎
