New 864bhp 2023 Pagani Utopia C10
Pagani’s Utopia (codenamed C10) has been revealed following a six-year development programme. It follows the Zonda and Huayra as only the third all-new model in Pagani’s history. Clear design elements from previous Paganis can be seen but the Utopia has a stockier shape overall. The bodywork is machined from solid aluminium to boost strength and reduce weight, the latter helped by new composite components (dry weight is 1280kg, some 70kg less than the Huayra).
The Utopia uses the familiar 6.0-litre AMG-developed V12 twin-turbo but has 24hp more power than before – 864hp at 6000rpm – while torque is 1100Nm (811lb ft) at 2800rpm. Uprated valves also lift the rev limit to 6700rpm, while there’s a ceramic-coated titanium exhaust. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via an upgraded seven-speed Xtrac automatic or a new seven-speed manual.
The monocoque chassis is made from carbo-titanium and carbo-triax, boosting torsional rigidity by 10.5% over the Huayra. Suspension is by double wishbones and semiactive dampers that mark a major enhancement of the Huayra R set-up. Most of the Utopia’s aerodynamic elements are hidden under the skin but a splitter at the front end boosts downforce as well as cooling, while the rear has a subtle active spoiler. Pagani claims an aerodynamic balance of 46/54 front/rear.
The forged aluminium APP Tech wheels (21in front, 22in rear) feature carbonfibre elements to cool the brakes and ease airflow, with Pirelli PZero Corsa tyres (265/35 front, 325/30 rear). Six-piston callipers act on 410mm carbon-ceramic discs up front, while there are 390mm discs and four-piston callipers at the rear.
The cabin features many exposed metal elements, while new ‘skeleton’ dials reveal the movement within, and the steering wheel is machined from a solid block of aluminium. Only 99 Utopias will be built, priced from £2.2m, with production starting in 2023.