Pagani Utopia: 3D-printed heat exchanger from Conflux increases efficiency by 30%
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Pagani relies on the cutting-edge technology of additive manufacturing for the development of the Utopia. Together with the Australian thermodynamics specialist Conflux Technology, an innovative heat exchanger was developed for the high-performance gearbox of the Utopia. The result: a more compact design, less weight - and up to 30% better cooling performance compared to conventional components.
Additive manufacturing for maximum performance
Conflux Technology is known for highly specialized heat exchangers from the 3D metal printer. A completely new system was created for the Pagani Utopia, which was precisely adapted to the thermal requirements of the 6.0-liter V12 twin-turbo engine and the sequential 7-speed Xtrac transmission. The design allows maximum heat dissipation in the smallest possible installation space - with minimum weight.
Thanks to the design freedom of additive manufacturing, it was possible to integrate complex internal structures that would not have been possible using conventional manufacturing methods. The result: an efficient, high-performance heat exchanger that works reliably under extreme conditions.
Technology in the service of precision
The Pagani Utopia stands for more than just emotion and design. The vehicle combines classic shapes with maximum technical sophistication. Thermal management plays a decisive role in ensuring that the enormous power output of over 850 hp can be safely delivered over the long term. The new heat exchanger optimizes precisely the point where thermal load and mechanical stress are most concentrated: in the transmission oil circuit.
The additive manufacturing solution not only improves efficiency, but also contributes to structural integration - e.g. through intelligent fastening solutions that are integrated directly into the component. This results in fewer individual parts and reduces potential sources of error.
Successful validation under real conditions
The heat exchanger was tested under realistic conditions - both on public roads and under full load on the racetrack. The results were convincing: constantly stable temperatures, even under maximum load. The component therefore makes an important contribution to the overall performance of the vehicle.
The development was carried out in close cooperation between Pagani, Conflux Technology and transmission supplier Xtrac. The cooperation shows how precision, innovation and partnership-based development can go hand in hand - and what role additive manufacturing will play in the super sports car construction of the future.
Exclusivity meets efficiency
The Pagani Utopia is limited to 99 units. This made it all the more important for Pagani to develop every component to the highest technical level. The heat exchanger is emblematic of the brand's philosophy: uncompromising craftsmanship combined with the courage to be technologically avant-garde.
With the new cooling system, one of the last purely combustion-engined hypercars of its generation has not only been made more powerful, but also more sustainable in a technical sense - by saving resources, reducing mass and maximizing efficiency.
