# Pagani Automobili (DD-184)

> Pagani Automobili is an Italian maker of hypercars, founded in 1992 by the Argentine-born Horacio Pagani in San Cesario sul Panaro, near Modena. Pagani had worked at Lamborghini, where he helped develop the use of carbon fiber composites. The company's first car, the Zonda, appeared in 1999, followed by the Huayra in 2011 and the Utopia in 2022. Its cars use carbon-fiber and carbon-titanium composites and are built by hand in small numbers. The footage shows Pagani cars and details, with the presenter.

- Department: Cars
- First published: 2024-01-16
- Last updated: 2024-01-16
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/pagani-automobili/
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## On the timeline

- **1992**: Horacio Pagani founds Pagani Automobili
- **1999**: The Zonda appears
- **2011**: The Huayra follows

Full timeline: https://detailenjoyer.com/timeline/?case=pagani-automobili

## Quick facts

- **DD-184-F01**: Horacio Pagani founded the company in 1992. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (1992))_
- **DD-184-F02**: Horacio Pagani was born in Argentina. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Argentine-born))_

## Write-up

Pagani builds only a few dozen cars a year. Founder Horacio Pagani worked on carbon fiber at Lamborghini.

1. **1992**: Horacio Pagani founded the company in 1992.
2. **Argentine-born**: Horacio Pagani was born in Argentina.
3. **Lamborghini**: He worked with carbon fiber at Lamborghini.
4. **Zonda**: The first car, the Zonda, came in 1999.
5. **Composites**: Pagani uses carbon composites.

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## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: None needed. The voiceover says 'Horatio'; the founder's name is Horacio.

## Video: Pagani Automobili: Pagani Builds Only a Few Dozen Cars a Year

- Duration: 38.3 s · Published: 2024-01-16
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/C2Kw_hiJqbZ.mp4

### Transcript

Pagani, an Italian manufacturer of high-performance hypercars, stands as a testament to the vision and craftsmanship of its founder, Horatio Pagani. DID YOU KNOW? Established in 1992, Pagani has earned a reputation for creating automotive masterpieces that blend art and engineering. Each Pagani car is a limited production work of art, meticulously handcrafted with an obsessive attention to detail. Pagani cars are revered for their unparalleled performance and unique design elements. The use of advanced materials, such as carbon fiber, contributes to their lightweight construction, enhancing speed and agility. Pagani's philosophy of combining artistry with cutting-edge technology has elevated the brand to the upper echelons of the hypercar world. NOW YOU KNOW!

## Questions & answers

**Q: Who founded Pagani?**  
A: In 1992. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (1992) · Wikipedia: Pagani Automobili)_

**Q: Where was he born?**  
A: He moved to Italy. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Argentine-born) · Wikipedia: Pagani Automobili)_

**Q: Where did he work before?**  
A: With carbon fiber. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Lamborghini) · Wikipedia: Pagani Automobili)_

**Q: What was the first Pagani?**  
A: In 1999. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Zonda) · Wikipedia: Pagani Automobili)_

**Q: What material is Pagani known for?**  
A: Including carbon-titanium. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Composites) · Wikipedia: Pagani Automobili)_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Pagani Automobili](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pagani_Automobili)

## Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "Pagani Automobili." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-184, last updated Jan 16, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/pagani-automobili/