The Pagani Huayra Trionfo is an 834 HP monster car built to celebrate Horacio’s 70th birthday
Pagani has done it again. The Italian hypercar manufacturer just unveiled the Pagani Huayra Trionfo, a completely new take on the Huayra that was technically retired years ago to make room for the Utopia. This latest creation celebrates founder Horacio Pagani’s 70th birthday, and it follows a pattern the company established a decade earlier when Horacio turned 60. Back then, Pagani built the wild Zonda HP Barchetta. Now we get this green and orange carbon fiber masterpiece with even more power and a proper manual gearbox.
Everything about the Pagani Huayra Trionfo is new
When Pagani says they built something special, they are not talking about a few cosmetic changes and a different paint job. The Huayra 70 Trionfo shares only the doors and window frames with the standard Huayra. Everything else is completely new. The body panels, the aerodynamics, the lighting, the interior, and most importantly the powertrain have all been reworked specifically for this car.
The most striking visual change is the switch to dual-point headlights that recall another special Huayra called the Codalunga. Pagani ditched the quad-light setup that has been a Huayra signature since the model launched. This alone makes the 70 Trionfo look dramatically different from any other version of the car. Combined with the eye-catching green and orange carbon fiber color scheme, this is one of the most visually aggressive Paganis ever built.
The Pagani Huayra Trionfo features more power and manual transmission
The Huayra 70 Trionfo appears to be based on the Huayra Roadster BC, which was already one of the most extreme versions of the car. That model featured a twin-turbo 6.0 liter Mercedes-AMG V12 producing 791 horsepower and 774 pound-feet of torque. Power went to the rear wheels through a seven-speed automated manual gearbox, all in a package weighing just 2,756 pounds.
For the 70 Trionfo, Pagani turned everything up. The owner revealed on Instagram that the AMG V12 now produces 834 horsepower, which is a substantial increase over the already insane Roadster BC. But the real surprise is the transmission. Instead of the automated manual that most Huayras use, the 70 Trionfo gets a proper seven-speed manual gearbox that you shift yourself with a clutch pedal and everything.
This is not the first time a Huayra has gone manual. The 2024 Epitome featured a gorgeous gated shifter, and last year’s open-top Huayra Codalunga Speedster also came with a manual transmission. But seeing Pagani continue to offer manual gearboxes in new cars when almost every other supercar manufacturer has abandoned them entirely is genuinely special. For enthusiasts who believe driving engagement matters more than lap times, a manual Pagani with 834 horsepower represents the ultimate driving experience.
Only three of these monster cars will be made
Pagani says production is limited to three examples of the Huayra 70 series, though only one has been built as the Trionfo. Trionfo means triumph in Italian, and this particular car appears to be the star of the trio. The company has not revealed what the other two 70-spec Huayras will look like or how they will differ from this one. It is also unclear whether these are entirely new cars built from scratch or conversions of existing Huayra chassis.
Given Pagani’s approach to special editions and one-offs, both scenarios are possible. The company has a history of taking existing cars and completely rebuilding them with new bodies and components. They also occasionally build entirely new chassis for particularly special projects. Either way, the three Huayra 70 cars join an ever-growing list of special Paganis that keep the Zonda and Huayra nameplates alive long after they were officially discontinued.
Why does Pagani keep building old models?
The Zonda debuted in 1999 and was supposed to be replaced by the Huayra in 2011. The Huayra then ran until around 2022 when the Utopia took over as Pagani’s current production car. But anyone who follows the brand knows those retirement dates mean basically nothing. Pagani built a brand new Zonda called the Unico in 2025, some 26 years after the original car first appeared. Special Huayras keep appearing regularly despite the model being officially out of production.
This strategy works because Pagani builds cars in tiny numbers for ultra-wealthy clients who want something completely unique. If someone is willing to pay several million dollars for a bespoke hypercar, Pagani is happy to revive old platforms and create one-off masterpieces. The company has become famous for never really retiring anything. As long as clients keep requesting Zondas and Huayras, Pagani keeps building them.
This approach has even inspired Bugatti to follow suit. After officially ending Chiron production, Bugatti came back with the 2025 Brouillard and more recently the Veyron-esque FKP Hommage. When brands like Pagani prove there is a market for ultra-exclusive revivals of retired models, other hypercar manufacturers take notice.
The stand out design details
The Huayra 70 Trionfo’s bodywork is described as ultra-aggressive with extreme aerodynamic elements throughout. The front end features those dual-point headlights integrated into a completely redesigned fascia. The side profile shows new sculpting and air intakes that differ from the standard Huayra. The rear end gets its own unique treatment with what appears to be an even more dramatic diffuser and active aerodynamic elements.
The green and orange carbon fiber weave creates a striking visual effect. Pagani has always been known for treating carbon fiber as an art form rather than just a structural material. The exposed weave patterns on their cars often feature multiple colors and intricate designs that showcase the craftsmanship involved. The 70 Trionfo takes this to another level with a color combination that makes the car impossible to miss.
Inside, the car presumably continues Pagani’s tradition of combining high-tech materials with artisanal touches. Every Pagani interior is hand-assembled with machined aluminum components, leather stitched in unique patterns, and attention to detail that rivals luxury watchmaking. The manual transmission would add its own special touch with the shifter becoming a focal point of the driver-focused cockpit.
How much does the Pagani Huayra Trionfo cost and who has bought them?
Pagani has not publicly disclosed pricing for the Huayra 70 Trionfo, but based on recent special edition Paganis, the number probably starts somewhere north of 5 million dollars and goes up from there depending on customization. The Codalunga reportedly cost around 7 million dollars. The Zonda HP Barchetta was rumored to be even more expensive. When you are dealing with one-off hypercars built to celebrate the founder’s birthday, normal pricing logic goes out the window.
The owner who revealed the 834 horsepower figure on Instagram appears to be a serious Pagani collector based on their profile. Pagani tends to work with clients who have purchased multiple cars from the company over the years. These are not impulse purchases by lottery winners. The typical Pagani customer has a collection of rare supercars and wants something that nobody else will ever have.
