There's a New V-12 Supercar—And Yes, It Has a Manual

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2 days ago

Everywhere you look, there's a new electric supercar with outrageous horsepower figures, gliding along to 60 miles per hour in complete silence. But despite the spectacle, customers simply aren't falling in love with these battery-powered machines. Because while a battery-powered sedan might make sense, a top-tier performance car needs sound—real, mechanical sound.
That's why the GP1 from British newcomer Garagisti & Co is likely to thrill enthusiasts everywhere—even if it only exists as a rendering, for now.
Photo by: Garagisti & Co.
The GP1 is a supercar built around a naturally aspirated V-12 engine, paired with a manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive. In other words: A purist's dream. "A car built purely for the joy of unfiltered driving," the company says in a statement. And honestly, we're inclined to believe them.
We'll get to the design later, but let's focus on what really matters: The engine. At the core of the GP1 is an all-new, 6.6-liter naturally aspirated V-12 developed by Italtecnica, a respected Italian motorsport engineering firm. The numbers are impressive—800 horsepower at 9,000 rpm, with torque surpassing 516 pound-feet.
No electrification, no turbochargers—just raw, mechanical purity.
All that power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a longitudinally mounted six-speed Xtrac manual gearbox "that offers unparalleled tactility and engagement," says Garagisti & Co. The weight of the car is just 2,204 pounds.
Photo by: Garagisti & Co.
Photo by: Garagisti & Co.
Photo by: Garagisti & Co.
'Unparalleled tactility and engagement'
The mechanical components come from top-tier companies like Brembo, Öhlins, and other trusted suppliers with proven expertise—not just in road cars, but in high-level motorsport as well.
The design is rolling art—sculpted forms that, according to the company, are "a celebration of form, blending cues from the golden age of wedge design." The striking lines were penned by Angel Guerra, a former designer for Bugatti and Rimac, drawing inspiration from iconic machines like the Lancia Stratos Zero, Lamborghini Countach, and other masterpieces by Marcello Gandini.
Sharp, purposeful lines shape the car's aerodynamics, which have been meticulously refined—including what may be one of the largest diffusers ever fitted to a road car. Above it, four prominent exhaust pipes take center stage, framed by distinctive X-shaped LED taillights.
Photo by: Garagisti & Co.
The GP1's interior embraces pure minimalism. There are no oversized screens, no touch-sensitive controls—just the essentials. A prominent central tunnel sits between the two seats, featuring physical switches and a traditional gear lever. 'Everything is exactly where it should be,' the company says. The design follows Angel Guerra's guiding principle: 'Just you, the car, and the road ahead.'
The Garagisti & Co. GP1 is now in the final stages of design and development, with deliveries expected in the coming months. But you'll have to move fast—production is strictly limited to just 25 units, each starting at around $3.3 million (£2.45 million), excluding taxes, shipping, and bespoke customization.
The first 12 buyers will also gain access to Garagisti's exclusive Open Doors program, offering a rare opportunity to meet the engineers and designers behind the GP1 and witness the car's creation up close.
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