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Hypebeast
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Giamaro Unleashes the Katla: A 2,157-HP Quad-Turbo V12 Hypercar
Summary Giamaro Automobilihas unveiled its first-ever creation, the Katla — a carbon-fiber, quad-turbo V12 hypercar delivering up to 2,128 hp and 1,480 lb-ft of torque. Its 'hot-V' V12 sits longitudinally in the middle, enabling a near-ideal 42:58 weight distribution thanks to a rear-mounted transaxle. Even in its 'base' tune, the engine pushes 1,647 hp at 8,500 rpm, paired with either a 7-speed AMT or an upcoming 11-speed dual-clutch transmission. Built around a 375-lb carbon monocoque chassis with over 29,500 lb-ft/deg of torsional rigidity, the Katla prioritizes extreme responsiveness. Electronically adaptive dampers and a fully active rear wing continually adjust based on speed and cornering forces. Braking is handled by massive 16.5-inch carbon ceramic front discs clamped by 10-piston calipers, matched by 16.5-inch rear units with 4-piston calipers. Visually, Katla exudes restrained aggression. Its 'floating' maroon-to-silver color gradient emphasizes a wide, low stance, measuring 188.6 inches long, 79.8 inches wide and just 46.8 inches tall. The interior pairs aviation cues with tactile materials like CNC-machined aluminum and carbon fiber weaves. Only a limited number of Katlas are expected to be built.
Top Gear
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Here's everything you need to know about the 2,137bhp Giamaro Automobili Katla
Like you, TG couldn't believe the claims of an unknown hypercar startup, so we went to the reveal event in search of answers Hopefully you've read the news about the 2,137bhhp Giamaro Automobili Katla by now. Heck, if that headline power figure didn't make you click on the initial story, we don't know what would have done. Of course, you'd be right to treat its claims with a healthy dose of skepticism given how regularly new companies pop up declaring that they're the next big thing in the world of hypercars. There are usually some renders of a car, outlandish performance figures and limited detail on who will actually build the thing or when deliveries to customers could feasibly begin. Yes, we're looking at you Dendrobium D-1, Devel Sixteen, Vencer Sarthe, TranStar Dagger GT etc. As a result, when an invitation landed in our inboxes to attend the launch of the latest 'thrilling new chapter in the annals of automotive excellence', we very nearly dismissed it without a second thought. Then we slapped ourselves on the wrists for not being giddy at 2,000bhp and jumped on the next plane to Italy. So yes, was there as Giamaro Automobili unveiled the Katla to the world. 'In Modena, at the heart of the Motor Valley,' said the invitation, which turned out to mean 'on a small industrial estate in Cavezzo, still in the province of Modena but roughly 40 minutes from the city's centre'. Still, the glitzy launch event was held in a genuine factory where the smell of fresh paint still lingered, and TG rubbed shoulders with local dignitaries (it wouldn't be an Italian event without the local police chief showing up), prospective customers and interested dealers. Given how little we knew about Giamaro from the initial press release, it was an enlightening evening. So, we're going to treat this like one of those Frequently Asked Questions sections that the internet seems to love. Here goes… Well, the claims are indeed wild, but the company's launch event did seem pretty legit. It turns out that Giamaro was actually born back in 2021 and is the work of father and son team Giacomo and Pierfrancesco Commendatore. Giacomo describes himself as an entrepreneur and seemingly made his money from a mattress company and through telesales in the 80s and 90s, but he was also one of the first investors in a little-known company called Pagani. Aha! 'This was a fantastic project,' he says. 'Horacio was an amazing man, but in the end, we had different ideas. He prefers aesthetics while I adore functionality.' Interesting. Commendatore Sr also tells TG that the reason we haven't heard of Giacomo until now, despite the company being four years old, is because 'we don't like to talk, we like to build cars'. And yes, he does have the perfect surname to be running a car company in Modena. Well, near Modena.
Top Gear
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Mamma mia! This new Italian hypercar gets a 7.0-litre quad-turbo V12 that makes 2,127bhp
Supercars It could be the second most powerful production car in history, and it'll send all of that grunt through the rear wheels Skip 19 photos in the image carousel and continue reading How's your capacity to contextualise numbers? Reckon you've got a fairly good understanding of what 100bhp, 300bhp and 500bhp feel like in a car? Well, prepare to have your tiny mind blown, because this new Italian hypercar is claiming 2,127bhp . That isn't a typo. We really do mean well over 2,000bhp. And heck, it's not like that power comes from a couple of electric motors a la Lotus Evija. It's not even a punchy-V8-plus-hybrid system. In fact, this thing deploys a quad-turbo V12 that also happens to shove out 1,481lb ft of torque. These are numbers that make the 2,031bhp Hennessey Venom F5 Evolution and the 1,775bhp Bugatti Tourbillon look like golf buggies. If it makes it, it'll be the second most powerful production car in history after the 2,269bhp hybrid V8 Koenigsegg Gemera. Advertisement - Page continues below The car itself is called the Katla, and it has been unveiled in Modena by a new company called Giamaro Automobili. The former apparently comes from an Icelandic volcano (although not the one that stopped us all going on holiday in 2010), while the latter describes itself as 'a new force in the world of ultra-high-performance motoring – a brand defined by vision, soul, and technical audacity'. Modest, too. We'll forgive a little bit of self-congratulation if this thing actually does reach proper production, though. Apparently the dry-sumped engine was 'developed entirely in-house from the ground up' and features a 120-degree hot V configuration. Quite how all four turbos are supposed to fit between the cylinder banks remains to be seen. Let alone cooling the things down. You might like There'll be three separate keys to unlock different stages of power. A white key apparently limits the car to somewhere between 395bhp and 789bhp, which Giamaro says is for 'calm and confident driving'. Not quite sure 'calm' will come into it if it's up near the 800bhp mark, but it'll certainly be less intense than if you use the black key. That opens up 1,647bhp, before the final red key allows access to the full 2,127bhp. We'd imagine at this point you'll need to sign a waiver, write a will and pray to whichever god will listen, because the Katla's power is sent through a seven-speed CIMA automated manual gearbox (although an 11-speed dual-clutch is apparently also in development) and a mechanical limited-slip diff to the rear wheels alone. Yep, it's rear-wheel drive. Good grief. No word on top speed or 0-62mph times just yet, but we do know that it weighs just 1,450kg. Advertisement - Page continues below That's mostly thanks to the bespoke carbon fibre monocoque that tips the scales at 170kg. All of the suspension components are CNC-machined from solid bits of aluminium, and we're told that it's both 'active and intelligent'. Not to brag, but we had a school report that said something along those lines once. Anyway, the Katla will get adjustable dampers and ride height, plus a heave spring at both the front and rear. There are carbon ceramic brake discs to try and slow the thing down, plus the active rear wing turns into a giant airbrake. It actually looks fantastic too, doesn't it? Shouty and aggressive enough so that you know not to mess with it, but not so over the top that it looks like it has been crashed backwards through a carbon fibre factory. Giamaro says that all of the bodywork and styling has been sculpted around the engine, hence the presence of those two giant roof scoops. 'Its proportions are deliberately rear-biased,' says Giamaro's press release. Still room for a classic hypercar reference up front though, because those square intakes that also house the DRLs are apparently inspired by jet fighters. The interior also takes inspiration from aviation, although Giamaro is keen to point out that it isn't 'falling into imitation'. Anyone else hearing the start of a rap there? The centre console is apparently shaped like the control panel from a fighter jet, and then you'll get two screens plus plenty of exposed carbon fibre and aluminium. Sounds like a go on the configurator might be a full day's work too, because Giamaro wants every single Katla to be unique. That means it's not just the colour and trim you'll be picking, but also the steering feel, suspension tuning and throttle mapping. Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. 'We don't build cars for customers — we build them with them,' said company founders Giacomo and Pierfrancesco Commendatore. 'That's the only way to create the kind of authentic bond that transforms each vehicle into a personal expression — an extension of who you are, and how you move through the world. 'For us, a car must be more than fast or beautiful. It must stir something deeper — it must transcend. It must connect with the person who lives it, becoming an extension of their identity.' Skip 6 photos in the image carousel and continue reading But wait, what's this same-same-but-different version lurking in the shadows above? Well, not content with unveiling one car, Giamaro decided that it should also show off its second at the same time. This one is known as the Albor and takes its name from a remote volcano on Mars. You can see where this is going can't you? Yes, it is an off-road hypercar. The Albor will get the same carbon tub and ludicrous quad-turbo V12 as the Katla, but there's more ground clearance and a more dramatic design. No word on whether it'll be all-wheel drive or not though. Could be interesting if it's still sending 2,000bhp+ through the rear wheels on loose gravel. Still, that's about all we know of Giamaro so far. Stay tuned to for more info as we get it though, because when a company describes its vision simply as 'Why Not?' we reckon it's worth paying attention to…
Motor 1
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Giamaro's Quad-Turbo V-12 Is Insane: 'The King of Engines'
When our colleagues at Motor1 Italia broke the story late last year on a quad-turbocharged V-12 from a brand-new automaker, it's safe to say it caused a stir. Now, Giamaro Automobili has revealed its first two cars, the Katla and Albor, and both feature this mad, 2,100-plus-horsepower engine. We got the chance to visit Giamaro a week before its official reveal event this Thursday to see this V-12 in the metal. Here's everything we learned. Giamaro is working with Turin engineering firm Italtecnica, which it has a stake in, for the engine. The V-12 displaces 7.0 liters, and rather unusually, it uses a 120-degree bank angle, with its four turbochargers nestled in the valley between the cylinder banks. To our knowledge, no one has ever made a 120-degree V-12 before, and in fact, the only production 120-degree engines are McLaren's and Ferrari's current V-6s. But 120 degrees is one of the three possible angles for a V-12—along with 60 and 180 degrees—that allows for an even firing order, and perfect primary and secondary balance. Opening up the V-12 compared to the more common 60-degree angle made room for the hot-vee turbocharger arrangement, which helps shorten plumbing and improves throttle response. It also allows for a lower center of gravity. In theory, a 180-degree V-12, a flat-12 like Ferrari used in the Boxer and Testarossa, could have lowered the center of gravity further, but Giamaro deemed it impractically wide. The hot-vee arrangement requires intakes on the side of the engine, and it also takes up space that could be better used for other components. Giamaro also says the 120-degree bank angle helps with cooling. There's simply more room to dissipate the massive amount of heat that the exhaust system and turbos generate. Though the engineers are quick to point out that thermal management is still a massive challenge in an engine like this. Photo by: Chris Perkins / Motor1 The V-12 displaces 7.0 liters, and rather unusually, it uses a 120-degree bank angle, with its four turbochargers nestled in the valley between the cylinder banks. A clear inspiration for this quad-turbo V-12 design was the Bugatti EB110, a car that Giamaro's head engineer, Loris Bicocchi, worked on, and Giamaro founder Giacomo Commendatore is a big fan of. Like with the EB110, Giamaro's V-12 has its four turbochargers working in parallel, essentially one for every three cylinders. Once again, it's the best solution for response times. Like a bespoke racing engine, the Giamaro V-12 is entirely gear-driven—ie, no chains, no belts—and it uses a dry-sump oiling system with six scavenge pumps to ensure adequate lubrication in all scenarios. Commendatore also tells us the block is made from an aluminum alloy used in Formula 1, while the crankshaft is made from an aeronautical alloy. Some numbers. The V-12 in the Katla makes 2,128 horsepower at 9,000 RPM and 1,481 pound-feet of torque when you use the car's red key, which unlocks all the possible performance. A black key limits output to just 1,648 hp at 8,500 rpm and 1,147 pound-feet, while a white key lets the owner choose a limit between 394 and 789 hp. The Katla's upright suspension with wishbones Photo by: Chris Perkins / Motor1 Photo by: Chris Perkins / Motor1 All that is funneled to the rear wheels only via a seven-speed transaxle available as a manual or paddle shift and a mechanical limited-slip differential. It comes from CIMA, a company in Bologna that makes road and race-car gearboxes. Giamaro is also developing its own 11-speed dual-clutch for future use, though I offered to Giamaro's engineers that the engine has so much torque, they probably only need one or two gears. Giamaro and Italtecnica have put over 500 hours on the V-12 on the dyno, and the engine is also out testing in the real world in camouflaged prototypes. And I got to see it in a Kalta prototype with no bodywork. The sound and the power emanating from the thing is like nothing you've ever heard before. "[The V-12] is the king of engines," Commendatore tells Motor1 through an interpreter. "We could've gone with a 16-cylinder engine like Bugatti, but the V-12 is the engine that guarantees the perfect balance between power and visceral sensation. It's the best configuration possible." Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Time of India
19-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
75,000 fish eggs released into Ganga at Buxar
Buxar: In a step towards conserving and promoting fish species facing extinction in the Ganga, the ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI), Prayagraj, released 75,000 eggs of Indian major carps—Katla, Rohu, and Mrigal—into the river at the Ahirauli ghat in Buxar on Monday. The event was organised under the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG). Addressing the gathering, institute head D N Jha highlighted the objectives of the Namami Gange project , which includes conservation of fish species in the Ganga and its tributaries, along with raising awareness about the river's biodiversity and cleanliness. Jitendra Kumar, a scientist from the institute, spoke about the ecological importance of fish and the role of ranching in sustaining the river's ecosystem. Shri Ravi Kumar, fisheries extension officer, Buxar, emphasised the cultural and ecological significance of the Ganga and urged attendees to contribute to maintaining its cleanliness and protecting its biodiversity. Nand Ji Manjhi, president of the Matsya Jeevi Samiti, Rajpur Buxar, called on the community to safeguard the Ganga and its aquatic life. Chandrashekhar, minister of the Matsya Jeevi Samiti, along with other fishermen, pledged to protect and preserve the Ganga. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like (1) Activate Antivirus License Now Click Here Undo The programme witnessed participation from officials of state govt's fisheries department, local fishermen, fish traders, and residents of riverside villages. Concluding the event, Venkatesh Thakur, a scientist from CIFRI, expressed gratitude to all the participants.
