Pagani had a packed stand at this past weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK, but one of the automaker’s star models at the event was found elsewhere, on the stand of Lanzante, or more specifically, in Lanzante’s paddock of supercars running up the hill. The British motorsport and engineering outfit – and nascent supercar builder – had on display a street-legal version of the track-only Pagani Huayra R – the only one of its kind in the world right now.

The Huayra R made its debut in 2021 as one of the final variants of the Huayra lineup. It’s an extreme track machine that runs a unique 6.0-liter V12 engine devoid of the turbochargers of the regular Huayra (built bespoke by HWA), and also features an aerodynamic package capable of generating race car levels of downforce. Pagani only built 30 examples, each originally priced at €2.6 million (approximately $3 million). But what makes this one-of-30 model even more special is that it’s now road legal, and it’s coming to America.

The car belongs to Fred Courtot, who describes himself on his Instagram page as an entrepreneur from Miami. Among his achievements is helping start the Goldrush Rally, a non-competitive driving tour that visits major cities and includes curated events along the way. The rallies often attract celebrity drivers, too.

What Goes Into A Road Car Conversion

Making a car that was never intended for road use legal on the street is no easy task, but Lanzante has had plenty of practice. The company, which is perhaps best known for fielding the McLaren F1 GTR race car that won outright at the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans, has previously converted several other track cars for road use – including another Pagani, the Zonda Revolucion.

Lanzante hasn’t detailed the modifications it made to the Huayra R to make it street-legal, but typical changes include adjustments to the suspension and ride height, as well as the brakes and cooling systems. There’s also the fitment of things like indicators, a license plate holder, and safety equipment inside. Lanzante aims to make these functional cars, which often means nose lift systems and properly functioning AC, too.

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The process is no easy task. We’ll remind you that the Huayra R is a very different beast from the Huayra. It’s much closer to a race car than a road car, even though the two Huayra versions may look similar to the casual observer. In addition to its unique V12, the Huayra R boasts a bespoke composite monocoque chassis and a long-tail design more like what Pagani implemented for the Huayra Codalunga.

Pagani Appreciates The Ingenuity, But Doesn’t Endorse Such Conversions

It’s incredible to think that a Pagani making these noises will soon be driven on the streets of Miami, but Pagani isn’t exactly thrilled with the changes Lanzante made. While a spokesperson said the company doesn’t oppose owners modifying its cars, a previous case involving a street-legal conversion of a track-only Pagani led to complications after approximately $1 million of damage was caused, and the client came back to Pagani to fix it.

There are other complications, too. These vehicles participate in track events hosted by Pagani under the Arte in Pista banner, but the Pagani representative told us, “It’s a bit of a shame for us that the car now can’t participate in Pagani events because it’s not safe to have a modified car by an external company.” Anyone who knows Lanzante’s history will know these vehicles are meticulously built, but Pagani can’t accept liability for a project modified by someone else, so it’s understandable the brand might say that.

Despite this, we’re sure other Huayra R owners – or owners of the even more extreme Huayra R Evo – will still be knocking on Lanzante’s door.

Lanzante Busier Than Ever

Lanzante is a relatively small outfit that punches way above its weight. In addition to feats like winning at Le Mans and offering road car conversions for the most extreme track cars – including the upcoming Red Bull RB17 – Lanzante has been working on some of its own cars.

This started with modified versions of existing cars, like an open-top version of the McLaren P1 and a 930-generation Porsche 911 Turbo powered by an engine that was actually raced in Formula 1. However, at this weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, Lanzante showed off the closest thing yet to its own car – a supercar dubbed the 95-59.

It borrows an existing McLaren chassis and powertrain but heavily modifies both, while draping a unique body crafted entirely from carbon fiber over them. The car also features a three-seat layout, like that made famous in the McLaren F1 car. And if you want one, you’ll need at least £1,020,000 ($1.37 million) in the bank – before any local taxes.