THIS PAGANI HAS REAL PIECES OF GOLD AND MOON ROCK
2026-10-11By Clara Whitmore
- A one-of-a-kind Pagani five years in the making.
- A remarkable blend of Renaissance art and modern engineering.
- One collector’s vision taken to extraordinary new heights.
When it comes to exclusive hypercars, Pagani is already in a league of its own. But the newly delivered Pagani Utopia ‘Madonna’ takes personalisation to another level, combining precious metals, extraterrestrial materials and Italian craftsmanship in one spectacular creation.
Commissioned by American supercar collector Kris Singh, the one-off Utopia made its public appearance at the 2026 Pagani Raduno, following around five years of planning and development.
OUT OF THIS WORLD The car’s most extraordinary feature is its bespoke ‘Lunar Gold’ paint, which contains real gold shavings and crushed lunar rock. The moon rock was purchased at auction by Singh before being incorporated into the specially developed finish. Created with German specialist Karosserie PHL, the paint presented a unique challenge: achieving a rich golden appearance without making the car look excessively yellow or bronze.
The inspiration came from Leonardo da Vinci’s Madonna of the Carnation, whose golden tones influenced the car’s distinctive colour. The artwork also inspired its playful full name, ‘Madonna of the Car Nation’.
GOLD EVERYWHERE The extravagance continues inside, where black leather contrasts with intricate gold detailing. The seats feature unique golden patterns, while the instrument dials, pedals and exposed manual gear shifter all receive matching finishes.
The Utopia Madonna demonstrates just how far bespoke hypercar ownership can go. Rather than simply choosing an unusual colour, Singh has created something that brings together fine art, rare materials and extraordinary engineering. With real gold in its paint, a piece of the Moon in its bodywork and a roaring V12 behind the seats, this is far more than another expensive supercar.
SERIOUS PERFORMANCE The Pagani Utopia is powered by a 6.0L twin-turbocharged V12 engine, which produces 864hp and 1100Nm of torque. With a top speed of 217mph (350km/h), it does 0-62mph (0-100km/h) in just three seconds. Only 99 Utopia coupés will be made and each starts at $2.2 million. To top it all off, the 7-speed manual transmission offers a truly authentic driving experience.
