Pagani Automobili is an Italian manufacturer of ultra-exclusive hypercars, headquartered in San Cesario sul Panaro, near Modena in Italy’s renowned “Motor Valley.” Founded in 1998, the company produces highly bespoke vehicles that combine advanced engineering with artisanal craftsmanship.

Pagani operates on a deliberately low-volume production model, with fewer than 600 cars built since inception and approximately 55 vehicles produced annually. Each car takes around six months to complete, reflecting the company’s commitment to precision, quality, and individuality.

Pagani’s origins are rooted in the vision of founder Horacio Pagani, born in Argentina in 1955. From an early age, he developed a passion for craftsmanship and engineering, building scale models and mechanical projects as a teenager.

After years of development and experimentation - including early vehicle designs such as the Pagani F2 - Horacio Pagani established Pagani Automobili Modena in 1998. The company quickly gained global recognition with the launch of the Zonda C12 at the 1999 Geneva Motor Show, marking a turning point in the hypercar segment.

Since then, Pagani has built a legacy of creating some of the world’s most iconic hypercars, defined by a philosophy inspired by Leonardo da Vinci: the seamless integration of art and science.

Italy

Pagani Automobili is based in San Cesario sul Panaro, near Modena in northern Italy—an area internationally recognised as the heart of high-performance automotive manufacturing.