2023 PAGANI UTOPIA HYPERCAR WITH A TWIN-TURBO AMG ENGINE
The heart of the 2023 Pagani Utopia is its Pagani Utopia engine: a 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged Mercedes-AMG V12 built exclusively for Pagani, producing 852 hp and 811 lb-ft of torque. Marking 30 years of one of the world's most exclusive hypercar makers, the Utopia pairs that bespoke V12 with a pure analogue driving experience, including a gated seven-speed manual, and is limited to just 99 examples, all already sold.
What engine does the Pagani Utopia use?
The Pagani Utopia is powered by a 6.0-liter Mercedes-AMG biturbo V12, an engine developed specifically for this car. It delivers 852 hp and 811 lb-ft of torque, with peak torque available across a wide rev band for relentless real-world acceleration. According to Pagani, the powertrain was honed over more than six years of development. Buyers can choose between a paddle-shifted automated manual, as found in the Huayra, and a gated seven-speed pure manual, the latter being a deliberate celebration of mechanical, hybrid-free driving. This is the answer to a question many search for: yes, Pagani uses an AMG engine, a relationship that stretches back to the very first Zonda.
Design: a Pagani at first glance
Despite six years of evolution, the Utopia is instantly recognisable as a Pagani. Swan neck mirrors and carbon fiber HVAC tubes arch over the dash, while the design carries softer, more rounded edges that clearly descend from the previous Huayra. Every detail, from exposed structural elements to the sculptural surfaces, reflects Horacio Pagani's signature blend of art and science.
Inside the Pagani Utopia engine bay and cabin
Step inside and the cabin is pure theatre: four genuine analogue gauges with needles span the dash, with a driver-facing digital display in the middle. The showpiece is the gated seven-speed manual shifter, rising from the center console like an exquisite Italian sculpture. Open the engine bay and the AMG V12 is presented as a work of art in its own right, a deliberate contrast to the hidden, electrified powertrains of rival hypercars. For a deeper technical look at this bespoke V12, see designboom's coverage of the Pagani Utopia.
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