Pagani confirms it: the brand's next supercar will have a manual gearbox

Supercars are radical vehicles that aim to offer the greatest performance to their customers so they can enjoy a unique experience behind the wheel. To complement that experience, manufacturers turn to the latest technologies to create more efficient and sportier models but, even so, we find some brands that seek to be even more unique and special, such as Pagani. The Italian brand has made some very minteresting statements about the future that awaits its models.

It was Horacio Pagani himself who spoke about the brand’s plans in this interview, and major changes are on the way. At present, the company has two models in production, the Huayra and the already veteran Zonda, but both vehicles still retain the essence of Pagani intact. However, the changes the Italian brand has in store will make its exclusivity stand out even more.

Recall that Pagani has a close relationship with the AMG department of Mercedes, which supplies the engines that power Horacio’s supercars. The first surprise the Argentine has given us is that they will once again turn to German engines for future models, which means we will see the novel 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 as the heart of Pagani’s next generation.

At the same time, Horacio has stated that customers increasingly demand a manual gearbox, so the next generation of supercars will return to this type of transmission as an option. Another piece of news is that, for the moment, they have no plans to give up the combustion engine, but it is most likely they will begin developing hybrid systems to get past the tough California legislation affecting certain more radical vehicles. However, the president of the Pagani house has made some comments about 100% electric engines.

It will be in 2025 at the earliest that we see a Pagani fitted with an electric system to power it, something that is gradually becoming more established in this segment. As a counterpoint, Horacio has also confirmed that he has no interest in making autonomous driving an immediate goal within his company, since he considers that “this type of vehicle is a toy and its job is to entertain its driver”.

Without a doubt, Pagani stands out as one of the most exclusive companies in the world, since it operates a factory that works in the old-fashioned way and by hand, which makes Pagani cars even more special. For now, these are the details provided by the CEO of the Italian company, but we hope he will surprise us again at this edition of the Geneva Motor Show.