Pagani Imola Roadster Arrives As An 838bhp Track-Ready Drop-Top Hypercar

There was a time that, no matter how hard it tried to let it die, Pagani couldn’t help itself but make yet another Zonda. Well, it seems that constant itch has now spread to the Huayra. Meet the Imola Roadster.

Although it was ‘replaced’ by the rather special Utopia at the back end of 2022, the new track-focused is another limited-edition entry into the Huayra’s growing list of special editions.

Based on the Imola coupe, power from the AMG-sourced 6.0-litre twin-turbo V12 has been increased in this drop-top, up to 838bhp from 816bhp. Peak torque remains the same at 811lb ft between 3,600-5,600rpm, still delivered to the rear wheels through a seven-speed Xtrac sequential gearbox.

Rather than just hacking the roof off the hardtop, some aerodynamic work has been done too. Mostly to help cool the more powerful engine. Changes include two larger front intakes, which also have the benefit of reducing pressure on the front end of the car, as well as the gigantic roof scoop now being mounted to the engine cover. At 174mph, Pagani says it’ll produce 600kg of downforce.

Weight has taken a slight increase with the addition of a removable roof, now standing at 1,260kg with the car devoid of fluids and a driver rather than 2,416kg in the Imola coupe. We think it’s a worthy trade-off to hear the unhinged V12.

As with the coupe, the rear-driven roadster wears a set of Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R semi-slick tyres and carbon ceramic brakes. Front discs measure 398mm, with the rears at 380mm.

Just eight will be made - making it a little more common than the five examples of the hardtop. No word on pricing, but we suspect more than the €5m (before tax) the ‘regular’ Imola commanded - and probably with all of them already sold.