Italian carmaker Pagani Automobili has acknowledged that the NTT IndyCar Series and its first aeroscreen driver protection device influenced the design of its new Huayra R Evo hypercar. The compact V12-powered car is anticipated to exceed $3 million when the final pricing is determined.
“The inspiration for the design of the Huayra R Evo struck me at the Indy Race in Nashville,” said company founder and chief designer Horacio Pagani. “When I saw cars with one seat and their aeroscreens, the idea of making a car with a polycarbonate protective area and the possibility of removing two panels of the roof to be fully immersed in the attraction of the air and the impressive sound of the engine, I realized,” “From that moment on, we started with the goal of creating a beautiful car, as stable as the word can be, harmonious in its lines and strong in its character. The result is a true descendant of the Huayra R, one of the cars that our customers love the most.”
Pagani claims the Huayra R Evo features a 50 percent increase in downforce using a combination of IndyCar and Le Mans prototype aerodynamic concept applications. “We were also inspired by the beauty of the Le Mans cars that graced the track in the 60s and 70s, including the 'codalunga' long-tail racers,” he said. “With the basis of this system, we carefully discussed the aerodynamics, the design, and every minute, following the same high standards as Pagani Automobili and the expectations of our discerning customers. “This collaboration resulted in aerodynamic performance and ensured safety and visibility at all times. As a result, there is an incredible 45 percent increase in downforce and a 21 percent increase in aerodynamic strength and drag. “The most important thing is the open roof, which makes the aerodynamics better, contrary to what was expected. The top modification increases the vertical load at the front and back, increasing the overall downforce by five additional levels.”
