Pagani Huayra Epitome Concludes Legendary Trilogy With Bespoke Manual Transmission Masterpiece
Marcus Vance
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The Pagani Huayra Epitome started a manual revival, and the Huayra 70 Anima closes that chapter. Pagani has wrapped its three-year birthday celebration with this final one-off, unveiled on October 31, 2026. It completes a trilogy alongside the Trionfo and Derecho, all shown together for the first time.
Pagani Huayra Epitome Manual Gearbox Returns
Inside, the cockpit reads like a mechanical sculpture. White upholstery meets blue accents, exposed machined metal and Pagani’s intricate switchgear. The real talking point sits between the seats, where the shift linkage is exposed beside three pedals. Pagani carried that layout from the Epitome into the 70 series, and it demands commitment from the driver. Even so, it is the purest driver connection Pagani has offered in years. Fans who measure a car by its feedback should also study the Pagani Huayra R Evo, which proves the chassis was built for lateral loads.
Visually, the Anima is the most extreme of the three. Exposed carbon fiber wears a Custom Metallic finish infused with diamond dust, striped in platinum leaf and detailed in Inky Blue. The tall intake and fin behind the cockpit, individual roll hoops, fixed rear wing and large diffuser signal serious aero intent. Meanwhile, vented rear sections add airflow management that serious track drivers will appreciate.
| ⚙️Engine / Powertrain | 6.0L Twin-Turbo V12 (Mercedes-AMG) |
| 🐎Power Output | 852 HP (Epitome rating, est. for Anima) |
| ⚡Peak Torque | 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft) (est.) |
| ⏱️0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) | 0-60 mph in 2.8s (est.) |
| 🚀Top Speed | 221 mph (356 km/h) (est.) |
| 🔄Drivetrain / Gearbox | 7-Speed Manual / RWD |
| 💰Starting Price / Est. | Undisclosed (est. $3.5 million) |
Anima Power Figures Remain Quiet
Pagani has not confirmed the Anima’s power output or torque in pound-feet. The Epitome’s twin-turbo 6.0-liter V12, built by Mercedes-AMG, is rated at 852 horsepower and 1,100 newton-meters, figures widely attached to the Derecho. Still, the Anima’s six-pipe white ceramic exhaust confirms that the V12 remains the heart of the car. Pricing is also absent, in keeping with how Pagani handles its one-off commissions.
Final Huayra Sets a Benchmark
Ultimately, the Anima feels like a farewell to analog excess in a digital age. Expect collectors to fight over these cars once pricing finally surfaces. For now, the Huayra nameplate keeps proving that a three-pedal V12 still has a place at the top. Read more analysis at Auto News Magazine.
Marcus Vance
Senior Track & Performance Editor at Auto News Magazine. Veteran automotive journalist specializing in chassis dynamics, apex telemetry, track-day specials, and high-revving mechanical purity.
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