Pagani Huayra vs SSC Tuatara

How does the Pagani Huayra stack up against the SSC Tuatara? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Pagani HuayraPagani Huayra
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SSC TuataraSSC Tuatara
SpecPagani HuayraSSC Tuatara
Horsepower (max)900 hp2,200 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)2.7 s2.5 s
Top speed383 km/h532 km/h
Variants73
Body styleMid-engine V12Top-speed hypercar
GenerationC9Tuatara
Production2011 – present2020 – present
Length4,605 mm4,670 mm
Width2,036 mm1,989 mm
Height1,169 mm1,092 mm
Wheelbase2,795 mm2,670 mm

Pagani Huayra vs SSC Tuatara: common questions

Is the Pagani Huayra or SSC Tuatara faster?
The SSC Tuatara is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.4s versus the Pagani Huayra's 2.6s (0-100 km/h in 2.5s vs 2.7s).
Which has more horsepower, the Pagani Huayra or the SSC Tuatara?
The SSC Tuatara makes more power: 2,200 hp (1641 kW) versus 900 hp (671 kW) for the Pagani Huayra.
Is the Pagani Huayra or SSC Tuatara faster on top speed?
The SSC Tuatara has the higher top speed at 331 mph (532 km/h), versus 238 mph (383 km/h) for the Pagani Huayra.
What is the main difference between the Pagani Huayra and the SSC Tuatara?
The Pagani Huayra is a mid-engine v12, while the SSC Tuatara is a top-speed hypercar. That difference in body style drives most of the others.