AUTOart 78286 Huayra Roadster review: luggage beneath the rear bodywork
The blue Huayra Roadster combines exposed rear machinery, matching luggage and a clear roof-off cabin view, with conventional doors rather than gullwings.
At a Glance
Model essentials
- Blue Tricolore Roadster · 1:18
- Removable black roof
- Side luggage compartments and tan luggage
Collection highlights
- Rear cover reveals machinery and bracing
- Roof-off view exposes detailed cabin
- Luggage adds a distinct touring detail
- Four poseable aerodynamic flaps
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The Huayra Roadster’s rear cover reveals touring luggage beside machinery. Tan cases sit in side compartments alongside the engine, matching the cabin. That juxtaposition is the distinctive attraction of blue 78286: the open rear is more than an engine bay with a large lid.
Decide how much of the rear you want visible
| Rear bodywork closed | The transparent insert leaves a restricted glimpse of the engine while retaining the body shape. |
|---|---|
| Rear bodywork raised | The inspection describes bracing, springs, suspension and the side luggage spaces in view together. |
For a close-view display, the raised cover gives the eye several connected subjects. For a closed-car collection, the insert offers a smaller hint of what is underneath. Neither choice requires exposing every opening at once.
Roof off does not mean gullwing doors
Removing the separate black roof opens the view into the tan-and-black cockpit without glazing overhead. The doors are conventional: the coupe’s gullwing movement is not part of this roadster. Four poseable aerodynamic flaps provide further local changes to the exterior, without evidence of powered deployment.
The textured blue carbon effect is another visible attraction, but it describes a finish on the merchant-listed composite body. The comparison with the white Regera is useful when the deciding question is what happens to the roof and other loose pieces, rather than how many panels open.
Pros & Cons Analysis
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Pros
- The rear opening reveals several connected assemblies, giving a mechanical display more substance than a view of an engine top alone.
- Removing the roof leaves the contrasting cabin unobstructed. The inspection identifies belts and small controls that benefit from that access.
- The matching luggage makes the side compartments meaningful rather than empty doors. It adds a touring-car detail within a highly mechanical rear display.
- Separately poseable flaps allow subtle changes to the exterior even when the main body panels remain closed. No powered operation is documented.
The Huayra’s luggage makes the open rear distinctive
78286 is compelling when you want the rear machinery and matching luggage visible together, with the roof-off cockpit as another view. Its roadster identity also sets a clear boundary: conventional doors, not the coupe’s gullwings. Buy for that arrangement rather than a maximum opening count.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the small red control in the cabin have a verified function?
No miniature function is established. The inspection notes the control but does not identify its purpose; it should be treated as represented cabin detail, not an operating feature.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | AUTOart |
|---|---|
| Product code | 78286 |
| Subject | Pagani Huayra Roadster |
| Edition / version | Roadster; black removable roof |
| Color / livery | Blue Tricolore carbon-fiber effect |
| Scale | 1:18 |
| Model type | Road car |
| Materials | Composite body |
| Length | 10.5 in |
| Width | 4.5 in |
| Height | 2.25 in |
| Measurement basis | Approximate catalog dimensions; pose unspecified |
| Opening panels | Hood; doors; rear cover; luggage compartments; removable roof |
| Moving parts | Four poseable aerodynamic flaps; connected steering |
| Lighting | Unknown |
| Power source | Unknown |
| Included figures | Unknown |
| Included equipment | Tan luggage; black roof panel |
| Display base | Unknown |
