Ultra rare Pagani that's one of just 10 in world being built with speeds of 217mph is set to sell for eye-watering price
SPEED DEMON Ultra rare Pagani that's one of just 10 in world being built with speeds of 217mph is set to sell for eye-watering price
AN INCREDIBLE rare Pagani capable of clocking speeds of 217mph is set to sell for an eye-watering price.
The Huayra Codalunga Speedster is one of just 10 manufactured and will set petrolheads back £2.5million.
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The new Pagani Huayra Codalunga Speedster is set to sell for a whopping £2.5million
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It is one of only 10 models available to buy
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The aesthetic was inspired by racing cars of the 1950s and 60s era
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The motor comes complete with a 864bhp V12 engine paired with a seven-speed gearbox.
The hypercar can clock an electrifying top speed of 217mph and is inspired by the eye-catching racing cars of the 1950s and 60s.
Its exterior is beautifully handcrafted and is finished with a metallic mint green.
Open the front doors and you'll be greeted by hand-stitched leather seats and solid-milled metals.
The Pagani is kitted out with carbon-ceramic brakes, avional wheels and Pirelli Trofeo R tires.
Deliveries are expected to take place in 2026.
A spokesperson for Pagani stated: 'A sculpted profile, a light soul, a distinctive character.
'This is the Huayra Codalunga Speedster: an open-air interpretation of the coupé version that won the Design Award at the 2023 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este.
'Created by the Pagani Grandi Complicazioni division, the project was sketched by Horacio Pagani as a tribute to clients seeking the perfect balance between elegant forms and powerful performance.
'Only ten examples will be built, fully homologated for road use worldwide, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2026.
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'A tailor-made journey, shaped through complete harmony between the client and the Pagani team, led by Horacio himself.
'No limits to personalization: concepts, forms, materials, colors, finishes.
'The only boundary is the imagination of those who dream of a truly unique, one-of-a-kind car.'
It comes after an ultra-rare Lamborghini supercar inspired by the F-15 fighter hit the market for a whopping £1.3million.
Lamborghinis aren't exactly dime a dozen, but the 2010 Reventón Roadster is one of just 15 ever made.
The stunning sports car's 6.4-litre V-12 engine, rated with 660 horsepower, can go from zero to 60mph in just 3.4 seconds.
With just 2,500 miles on the clock, the silver Lambo is being sold by posh auctioneers RM Sotheby's.
It last hit the market in 2022 after its Swiss owners decided to offload it after nabbing it in 2019.
Unusually for motors, the car's value has climbed with time, originally hitting the market for £954,000 plus taxes back in 2019.
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Deliveries are expected to take place in 2026
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By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. The new Chevrolet Bolt is back as an Ultium-powered EUV, boasting Tesla Supercharger access, a major range boost, and a sleek new design to finally take on the EV mainstream. Acura has killed off a luxury sedan that once ran with the best of them. View post: The Acura TLX is Dead: A Look Back at the Honda That Almost Beat BMW 'This is a great power bank for when you're not in your car or out of the house.' View post: Walmart Is Selling a 'Powerful' $50 Solar Charger for $17, and Shoppers Say It's 'Useful for Outdoor Activities' Shopping for a small SUV but don't need something new? Here is why shopping for an older Honda CR-V could be smarter than buying a new one. View post: 7 Smart Reasons to Buy a Used Honda CR-V Instead of a New One Lamborghini CEO upbeat about company's performance in 2025 Lamborghini released its sales and financial results for the first half of the year, and while the Italian marque sold a record number of cars over this period, its operating profit declined slightly. In what has been a difficult year for many automakers, in part due to political instability, Lamborghini still managed to avoid a major drop in operating income. The record sales growth has been attributed largely to the brand's hybrid-only lineup. New Milestone For First-Half Deliveries Lamborghini delivered 5,681 cars in the first half of the year, a 2% increase over 2024 and the brand's best ever start to a year. The EMEA region (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) led the way with 2,708 cars sold, followed by the Americas on 1,732 units and the APAC (Asia-Pacific) region on 1,241 units. 'The results from the first six months of 2025 are solid despite global economic and political instability, confirming that the decision to hybridize the entire range was the right one,' said Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. Winkelmann highlighted the success of the Revuelto and Urus SE, while anticipating the launch of the Temerario, a 907-horsepower plug-in hybrid supercar that may spawn an even more thrilling rear-wheel-drive version. Given the success of its hybrids, Lamborghini's CEO recently made the admission that the brand's first planned EV, the Lanzador, may itself transition into a plug-in hybrid before its launch. Profits Decline Slightly Lamborghini's operating profit for the first half stands at €431 million (around $497 million), down from €458 million over the same period in 2024. Lamborghini says this was mostly because of unfavorable exchange rates seen in the latest quarter. The company's operating profit margin dropped to 26.6%, down from 28.3%. Interestingly, Lamborghini made no direct reference to U.S. tariffs in its report, despite these costs resulting in a massive loss for its parent company, the VW Group, so far this year. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. 'In the current macroeconomic and geopolitical context, the financial and business performance of the first half of 2025 demonstrates the resilience we have built over the years, and confirms once again the brand's positioning among the leading players in the luxury sector,' said Paolo Poma, Managing Director and CFO of Lamborghini. With Temerario deliveries starting early next year, we expect Lamborghini's record sales run to continue. Source: Lamborghini About the Author Karl Furlong View Profile
