864 HP Pagani Huayra Epitome Steals the Show at Villa d’Este

The Pagani Huayra Epitome brought the crowd to a standstill at the 2025 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, especially during the Sunday Parade at Villa Erba. This one-off creation from Pagani’s Grandi Complicazioni division is not just another beautiful hypercar—it is a piece of mechanical art that pushes the boundaries of what a road-going machine can be.

What makes this Huayra even more special is its manual transmission, the first and only of its kind in the Huayra lineup. In a world increasingly dominated by automatic gearboxes and paddle shifters, Pagani has gifted a driving experience that feels raw, tactile, and deeply human. Every shift through the 7-speed manual gearbox, developed by Xtrac, is a reminder of the purity that still exists in modern performance engineering. Paired with a triple-disc clutch and an electronically controlled differential, the setup delivers pinpoint control.

Under the hood lies a monstrous 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine producing 864 horsepower and 1,100 newton-meters of torque. It is a beast dressed in elegance, with a body crafted from exposed blue carbon fiber. The redesigned front and rear bumpers, new hood with exclusive lights, and integrated rear wing all speak to aerodynamic function—but they are also visually stunning.

This Huayra Epitome is not just about stats. It is about soul. Commissioned by a single client, the car is as much about personal expression as it is about performance. During the Sunday Parade, as it rolled alongside other automotive masterpieces, the Epitome stood out as a statement of individuality and craftsmanship. Pagani did not just build a car—they created a rolling sculpture that also happens to be devastatingly fast.

If you love the blend of Italian design, mechanical mastery, and genuine exclusivity, then this is a car that deserves your attention. And for those who missed the parade, you can still experience the magic online.