Pagani Utopia: Elegance at Its Finest
Pagani ushered in a new era this year with the all-new Utopia. How will the V12 hypercar drive the Italian automaker’s future?
Written by Andrew Koole
Reviewed by Serena Aburahma
Pure internal combustion engine (ICE)
hypercars
might soon be a thing of the past, but that didn’t stop Italian super and hypercar maker Pagani from introducing an awe-inspiring new example with a decidedly old-school mentality this September.The Pagani Utopia is the type of car kids fight over while playing with their
Hot Wheels
—and its looks aren’t deceiving. The V12 tucked behind the seats can produce a whopping 864 hp without the help of any electric motor. It’s paired with a classic seven-speed manual transmission.
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We’re heading full-tilt toward a complete transition from gasoline to electric mobility, and that has more than a few
car enthusiasts
feeling nostalgic for the fading era of mid-engine super and hypercars. Pagani taps into that wishful thinking with the Pagani Utopia.You’ll find no place to plug this car in, no one-pedal option or regenerative braking system. Instead, the $2.2 million car connects you to its twin-turbo, Mercedes-AMG-built, V12 engine through a seven-speed manual gearbox.
Pagani keeps things analog inside as well, sidestepping the industry’s
current obsession with touchscreens
in favor of physical gauges, buttons, and knobs.But the Utopia keeps one foot in the present as well, with its aerospace-grade aluminum wishbone suspension and its optional auto-manual paddle shifters. Pagani also put it through enough crash testing to get it approved for regular street driving in the U.S.
The retro Utopia begins a new era for Pagani
Pagani doesn’t function like most automakers. Since it was founded in 1992, it’s only produced three original nameplates: the Zonda, the Huayra, and now, the Utopia.
The Zonda and Huayra each defined an era for the car brand. Pagani developed multiple stunning variants and one-off “bespoke” editions of both cars over decades, with only a few years of crossover where both were available.
It’s unclear whether the Utopia will hold the same longevity, but much like its predecessor, it holds firmly onto the brand’s extravagant, exclusive appeal.
Only 99 will be produced (all of which are already spoken for) and
Road & Track
says visual hallmarks like twin stacked rear taillights and a teardrop-shaped cabin are still featured.Owning a Pagani Utopia
As previously mentioned, Pagani sold out of the Utopia before production even began, so any car collector not on that list will have to wait for one to reach the exotic car auction circuit.
With such low production numbers, expect the resale value of this car to be well over its $2.2 million asking price.
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