Performance Review: Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail - [2022]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Pagani Huayra Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2022. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid.This particular Pagani Huayra has a 5980cc Bi-Turbo Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The Huayra shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Huayra's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1280 kgs (2821 lbs) this makes the Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail in the same weight category as the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Pagani Huayra shares the same bhp with the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (852 bhp)

In terms of power the 5980cc 36V V12 engine produces 828 bhp (617 kW) @ 5900 rpm similar to the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (852 bhp) or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (814 bhp).

The Bi-Turbo V12 throws out 811 lb-ft (1099.5 Nm) @ 2000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (811 lb-ft) or the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (811 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Pagani Huayra you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (665.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Pagani Huayra.

The Pagani Huayra has a Power to weight ratio of 646.8 bhp per ton and 633.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2022 Huayra competing with the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (665.6 bhp per ton) or the 2018 McLaren Senna 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (658.5 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Pagani Huayra generating around 633.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2020 Tesla Model S Plaid (656.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 1997 TVR Speed 12 7.7L V12 (650.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.8 secs, this made the Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail as fast as the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs) the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs) the 2021 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 6.5 V12 (2.70 secs) the or the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo (2.70 secs). This Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail is also faster than the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the and the 2021 Ferrari 296 GTB Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Huayra and the 2020 Audi TT RS 2.0 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Pagani Huayra on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 9.59 secs @ 142.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2020 Audi TT RS 2.0 Turbo (9.55 secs), the 2008 Alfa-Romeo 8C Competitzione (9.57 secs), and the 1964 Ferrari 500 Superfast 5.0 V12 (9.57 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2022 version of the Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail has a maximum speed of 230mph.

Top Speed of the 2022 Huayra equals the 2006 Koenigsegg CCX 4.7 V8 Supercharged (241 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2022 Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail then how about the 2006 Koenigsegg CCX 4.7 V8 Supercharged (241 mph), the 2006 Koenigsegg CCX 4.7 V8 Supercharged (241 mph), or the 2010 Koenigsegg Agera 4.7L V8 (242 mph).

Related Links:

2022 Huayra Rivals List.

A Brief History of Pagani

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