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Zonda: the car that started it all

The Zonda debuted in 1999 and changed the hypercar world forever. Where competitors relied on electronic aids and comfort, Horacio Pagani chose a purely mechanical driving experience with an AMG-supplied V12 at its heart. The Zonda S brought more power, the F raised the bar again with 650 hp and active aerodynamics, and the R was an untamed circuit version. Then came the extremely limited Cinque (five units), the Tricolore (three units), and the Revolucion as the ultimate track day machine.

The Zonda is now considered one of the most important supercars ever built. Values have risen explosively over the past decade, and even the "standard" Zonda S now commands seven figures. The auction format provides the transparency needed to establish the true market value of these cars, in a segment where prices are normally determined through private networks.

Huayra: the successor that wrote its own legend

The Huayra appeared in 2011 as the Zonda's successor and immediately proved that Pagani was no one-hit wonder. The twin-turbo AMG V12 with over 700 hp, the active aerodynamic system with four independently moving flaps, and the interior that resembles a Swiss timepiece made the Huayra a milestone. The BC version (named after Benny Caiola, Pagani's first customer) added even more performance, while the Roadster took open-air driving to a new level. The Imola, with only five examples, is one of the rarest modern hypercars.

Buyers of a Huayra are not just looking for a fast car. They are looking for a work of art with a soul. The auction format at Octane does justice to that ambition, presenting each example with the attention to detail that Pagani itself applies.

Utopia: the next generation

The Utopia, presented in 2022, represents Pagani's vision for the future of the analogue hypercar. With a manual transmission as an option, a naturally aspirated AMG V12, and a further refined carbon-titanium chassis, the Utopia is deliberately designed as a driver's car. Production is limited to 99 units, most of which were sold before delivery.

As the newest Pagani, the Utopia is particularly interesting for collectors building a complete Pagani portfolio. The auction format provides access to this exclusive segment for buyers who were not on the original client list.

Every Pagani is unique: specification and configuration

Virtually every Pagani that leaves the factory is a bespoke creation. Owners choose from an enormous palette of carbon finishes (exposed carbon fibre, coloured carbon, carbon-titanium weave), leather types, stitching patterns, and personalised details. The result is that no two Paganis are identical. For buyers, the exact specification is therefore of the utmost importance.

Documentation of the original configuration, preferably the factory commission document, is essential. Buyers want to know which options were chosen, what colour code the carbon has, and what personal details were applied. A Pagani with full specification documentation is considerably more valuable than one with unknown details.

AMG V12 maintenance and technical condition

• Zonda (M120 / M180 V12): The naturally aspirated V12 is robust but requires specialist maintenance. Buyers look at the condition of intake manifolds, exhaust system (titanium on later versions), and clutch. Engine maintenance must have been carried out by a Pagani-authorised specialist or the factory itself
• Huayra (M158 twin-turbo V12): The biturbo engine requires specific attention to the turbos, oil system, and electronic engine management. The Xtrac sequential transmission is a complex component requiring specialist maintenance
• Utopia (M159 V12): New model, but the same attention to AMG engine maintenance is required. The optional manual transmission is a notable selling point

A complete service history at Pagani itself, or at a Pagani-authorised service centre, is an absolute requirement for buyers. The factory in San Cesario sul Panaro maintains detailed dossiers on every car they have built.

Carbon bodywork and authenticity

The carbon-titanium body is the heart of every Pagani. Buyers inspect the condition of carbon panels for damage, repairs, and discolouration from UV exposure. Any repairs must have been carried out by Pagani itself or by a specialist they have authorised, using original materials.

Authenticity is of the utmost importance with Pagani. Any modification not approved by the factory significantly diminishes value. Buyers expect the car to be in its original factory configuration, or that any changes were carried out by Pagani itself as part of an official upgrade programme.