Stanguellini Anita: The Forgotten Italian Supercar with 800 Ponies Fury

Flash Phantom - In a world where electric scooters can outpace your Wi-Fi connection and autonomous cars now park themselves better than your cousin Dave ever could, there's something oddly charming—no, electrifying—about a supercar that says, “Forget your tech, I’m here to blow your socks off.” Enter the Stanguellini Anita by Viotti, a name that sounds more like a glamorous opera singer than a 400+ km/h beast—but make no mistake, this car can sing... at 800 horsepower.

The Stanguellini Anita by Viotti wasn’t just a car; it was an Italian love letter written in carbon fiber and speed. (Picture from: ObscureSupercar on X)

Back in 2016, when Pokémon Go was peaking and people were walking into fountains trying to catch Pikachu, the revived Carrozzeria Viotti decided to gift the world something far rarer than a shiny Charizard: a supercar that looked like it time-traveled straight out of a vintage dream but roared with the lungs of a modern monster. Stanguellini Anita by Viotti wasn’t just a car; it was an Italian love letter written in carbon fiber and speed. | gtVQrf4_swQ |

Viotti, for the uninitiated, was a Turin-based coachbuilder with roots deep in the golden age of car design. The name had gone quiet for years until its brief renaissance in the 2010s, first with the Willys AW380, and then with their pièce de résistance: the Anita. Unveiled at the Supercar Roma Auto Show, the Anita wasn't just another rich guy’s garage trophy. It was a tribute—dedicated to Stanguellini, another legendary Italian name—created to mark Viotti's 95th anniversary in breathtaking, rubber-burning fashion.

The Stanguellini Anita by Viotti was showcased alongside its sibling, the 2015 Willys AW 380 Berlineta, during its debut at the 2016 Supercar Roma Auto Show. (Picture from: Stanguellini)

It took a year and a half of obsessive craftsmanship to bring Anita to life, and boy, she made a dramatic entrance. With a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine tucked under her classically curvy hood, the Anita boasted an output of 800 horsepower. That’s the kind of power that makes you question your hairline and scream “mamma mia!” even if you’ve never been to Italy. Zero to 100 km/h in under 2.8 seconds? Top speed of over 400 km/h? This wasn’t just fast. This was fast with flair—like Sophia Loren sprinting in stilettos.

The Stanguellini Anita by Viotti was a tribute—dedicated to Stanguellini, another legendary Italian name—created to mark Viotti's 95th anniversary in breathtaking, rubber-burning fashion. (Picture from: Stanguellini)

Only 49 of these rolling sculptures were promised to exist, priced at €1.5 million each. That’s roughly the cost of a small island... or a large wedding... or approximately three avocados a day in a big city for 90 years. But exclusivity was the whole point. Anita wasn’t for the masses. She was for the collectors, the dreamers, the kind of people who don’t ask for the price tag because they already own a private racetrack.

The Stanguellini Anita by Viotti was a masterclass in aerodynamic design, blending wind-sculpted lines with retro charm and raw efficiency. (Picture from: ObscureSupercar on X)

The design itself was a masterclass in aerodynamic poetry. With dramatic, flowing lines that looked like they were sculpted by the wind itself, the Anita combined retro charm with brutal efficiency. The V-shaped tail lights were more than just a nod to the Stanguellini-Viotti name; they were a mic-drop. Carbon-ceramic brakes, Formula 1-inspired push-rod suspension, and a stance that made it look ready to pounce even when parked—every detail was dialed in for performance and presence.

The Stanguellini Anita by Viotti featured V-shaped tail lights as a bold tribute to its name, backed by carbon-ceramic brakes, Formula 1-style push-rod suspension, and a poised stance that radiated performance even at a standstill. (Picture from: ObscureSupercar on X)

And yet, for all her drama, the Anita never left the concept stage. After the hype, the lights dimmed. Viotti, as a company, quietly dissolved, and left the Staguellini Anita remained a magnificent “what if” in automotive history. But maybe that’s part of her magic. Like a great one-hit wonder or the perfect espresso shot, she existed briefly, burned brightly, and left everyone wishing for more. | d7hbOEuETvY |

Today, the Stanguellini Anita by Viotti stands not just as a dream supercar, but as a symbol—a wild, wonderful, and weirdly romantic reminder that sometimes, passion drives faster than practicality. And honestly, who wouldn’t want a little more of that in their rearview mirror? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | STANGUELLINI | MOTORI.FANPAGE.IT | YOUMEDIA.FANPAGE.IT | OBSCURESUPERCAR ON X ]

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