Here's Why Car Nuts Are Lining Up To Spend $1.2 Million On Pagani's New Supercar

Each 6.0-liter, twin turbo V12 engine is individually hand crafted.

The 720 horsepower the Huayra produces send it from 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds.

At around 3,200 pounds, it's a light car.

That's in part thanks to the decision to skip a dual-clutch transmission, which Car & Driver complains makes the Huayra's shifting slow.

Source: Car & Driver

All the same, the magazine described driving the Huayra "like being two boogers riding in a cheetah's nostrils."

The Huayra has a lift system that raises the nose of the car to keep it from touching the pavement. At around 30 mph, it lowers, improving aerodynamics.

It is one of many parts that constantly adjust to keep the car as efficient as possible.

For help slowing down, Pagani included brake flaps, similar to what airplanes use during landing.

The Huayra's coefficient of drag is .31, better than the McLaren P1 (.34), but not as sleek as the new Ferrari F12berlinetta (.299).

The striking side view mirrors provide good visibility. Each is like "a woman's eye looking back at you," Jay Leno says.

Source: Jay Leno's Garage

The instrument cluster and air vents are reminiscent of a jet cockpit.

The interior is clad in leather made by the Dani Group, which tailors it to the customer's specific requirements.

The carbotitanium composite central monocoque is made to hold together in high speed crashes.

Every aluminum part of the Huayra is crafted from a solid block of aluminum. It takes 24 hours to carve the car's rear bumper name tag.

Even the key is impressive: Made in the shape of the Huayra, it costs Pagani $3,700 to make.

Here's a more affordable luxury ride.

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