Electrical assistance will push output beyond the current 444 horsepower figure.

With just three examples planned, it is destined to become one of the rarest creations in Pagani’s 26-year history.

Tobias Sühlmann began his career at Volkswagen, but it was his time at Bugatti, Aston Martin and Bentley that helped establish his reputation.

They have confirmed a substantial investment to keep the legendary EA888 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder alive and kicking.

Power is expected to come from a new twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 featuring a motorsport-inspired flat-plane crank.

That is over 12 times the sticker price.

Demand is already strong, with more than 50 of the 150 cars accounted for by customers.

In a new video released by BMW, the development team is shown recording the sound of several combustion-engined models.

Singer keeps building machines that stop you in your tracks.

This new track weapon with boosted power is on the way, with debut and production expected around August.