Car of the Month: Pagani Huayra Codalunga — The Long-Tail Work of Art That Costs More Than a Private Island

Sometimes a car just stops you in your tracks. Not because it's loud or covered in wild aero—but because it looks like it shouldn't exist. The Pagani Huayra Codalunga is that kind of car.

Only five exist. It's a long-tail, hand-built tribute to old-school Le Mans racers. It costs more than most private islands, but honestly? It's less about the price and more about the vibe. This thing isn't just rare—it's thoughtful. Clean. Precise. A piece of rolling sculpture from a brand that still cares more about craftsmanship than algorithms.

STRETCH OUT

The Codalunga is based on the Huayra, but it’s been stretched and smoothed into something even more elegant. The rear is 360mm longer than the original, which gives it that flowing, uninterrupted profile that just keeps going.

There’s no wild wing or aggressive diffuser. Just sculpted carbon fiber, gentle curves, and purposeful minimalism. It looks like it should live in a gallery. Or on a coastal road with no speed limit.

THE PERFECT CABIN

Inside, it feels like stepping into a vintage mechanical watch. You’ve got hand-polished aluminum, visible linkages, analog dials, and leather so soft it feels like it was aged in a wine cellar.

Everything has weight and purpose. No screens trying to sell you features. Just tactile controls and real craftsmanship.

Old School Power, New School Attitude

The engine is an AMG-built 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 with 840 horsepower. It’s paired to a 7-speed sequential gearbox that reminds you what driving really feels like. No filters, no fake sound. Just raw, beautiful chaos when you get into it.

It wasn’t built to chase lap times or go viral. It was built because someone dreamed it up, and Horacio Pagani said, "Let’s do it."

Made for the One Percent of the One Percent

Each Codalunga was commissioned by someone who literally sat down with Pagani to spec it out. No dealer markup. No waitlist drama. Just you, a sketchbook, and a team of Italian artisans who care deeply about details.

It's probably never touching traffic. Maybe never even seeing rain. But it doesn’t feel like a trophy—it feels like a passion project that somehow made it to the road.