Yahoo Autos 900-hp Pagani Huayra R Evo gets open roof, long-tail body, and track updates
Pagani is challenging the now-common assumption that a track car needs to be a coupe. It released a long-tail evolution of the Huayra R named Evo that has a 900-horsepower V12 engine, 45% more downforce than the car it's based on, and a pair of removable roof panels.
The brand explains that it drew inspiration from a number of sources, including IndyCar racers and historic Le Mans vehicles. Company founder Horacio Pagani adds that he told his team "let's start by removing the roof and take it from there." The end result is more than just a Huayra R with holes above the passengers: two years in the making, the Huayra R Evo features a redesigned body kit that includes a bigger front splitter, a central stabilizing fin, and a rear panel extended by about 7.5 inches. The differences between the R and the R Evo are illustrated by a sketch shown below. The rear diffuser and rear lights have been redesigned as well, and the body is made with carbon fiber.
