Analog Renaissance - There’s a certain kind of magic in cars that put the driver at the center of everything — no distractions, no overcomplicated interfaces, just raw mechanical connection between human and machine. In an era where hypercars are increasingly defined by hybrid systems, touchscreens, and algorithms deciding how much of the car’s performance you’re allowed to use, one small team has decided to go in the complete opposite direction. Meet the Garagisti and Co GP1 — a naturally aspirated, manual V12 hypercar that looks like it time-traveled from a parallel universe where the golden age of analogue supercars never ended.
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| The Garagisti and Co GP1 — a naturally aspirated, manual V12 hypercar that looks like it time-traveled from a parallel universe where the golden age of analogue supercars never ended. (Picture from: TopGear) |
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| The Garagisti and Co GP1, penned by Angel Guerra — channels the wedge-shaped icons of the ’80s and ’90s with a sleek, minimalist front inspired by the 1970 Lancia Stratos Zero, featuring a full-width light bar and a sculpted S-duct flowing into the windshield. (Picture from: TopGear) |
From the first glance, the GP1 feels like a love letter to the wedge-shaped icons of the ’80s and ’90s, penned by Angel Guerra — the designer behind the Bugatti Mistral, Tourbillon, and Rimac Nevera. Guerra took inspiration from Marcelo Gandini’s Lancia Stratos Zero concept of 1970, giving the GP1 a sleek, minimalist front framed by a full-width light bar and a sculpted S-duct that flows seamlessly into the windshield.
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| The Garagisti and Co GP1, viewed from the side, showcases sharp lines, a cab-forward stance, and impossibly wide hips, complemented by a vertical rear window and bold buttresses that nod to the Countach LP500 prototype. (Picture from: TopGear) |
Viewed from the side, it’s all sharp lines, cab-forward stance, and impossibly wide hips, with a vertical rear window and bold buttresses nodding to the Countach LP500 prototype. The rear is pure theatre: exposed gearbox housing, quad exhausts, massive diffuser, and tyres so broad they look ready to rewrite the laws of physics. From above, twin NACA ducts and aerodynamic curves make the car look like it could slip into orbit.
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| The Garagisti and Co GP1 keeps things focused inside with a driver display, a raised central tunnel creating a twin-cockpit feel, and a gear lever sitting proudly where it belongs. (Picture from: TopGear) |
But the GP1 isn’t just about looking fast — it’s built for it. Its carbon monocoque helps keep weight down to just 1,000 kg, yet clever aerodynamics still generate a staggering 850 kg of downforce without relying on oversized wings or fussy aero appendages. This balance of purity and performance makes it stand out in a segment that often chases drama over discipline.
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| The Garagisti and Co GP1 features a sleek tan leather and carbon fibre dashboard flowing into a minimalist center console with a prominently placed manual gear lever, complemented by a three-spoke steering wheel for a pure driver-focused feel. (Picture from: TopGear) |
At its heart is the soul of the car: a 6.6-litre, 65-degree naturally aspirated V12, crafted by the boutique Italian engine maestros at Italtecnica, known for their work on the Maserati MC12 GT1 and Ferrari 550 GTC. This masterpiece spins to a 9,000 rpm redline, delivering no less than 800 hp at 8,500 rpm and 700 Nm of torque. It’s old-school in all the right ways — gear-driven timing, dry sump lubrication, dual overhead cams — but wrapped in fresh engineering. And here’s the real treat: no paddles. Instead, you get a six-speed manual from Xtrac, forged from motorsport know-how, so every shift is yours to command.
Inside, the GP1 keeps things focused. There’s a driver display, a raised central tunnel creating a twin-cockpit feel, and a gear lever sitting proudly where it belongs. No flashy vents, no gimmicks — even the ventilation works in unconventional ways that feel like modern-day sorcery. Each car will be bespoke, tailored to its owner, ensuring no two GP1s are the same.
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| The Garagisti and Co GP1 delivers pure theatre at the rear with its exposed gearbox housing, quad exhausts, massive diffuser, and tyres so broad they seem ready to rewrite the laws of physics. (Picture from: TopGear) |
The engineering team is stacked with heavy hitters: Brembo for brakes, Öhlins for suspension, and DEXET Technologies for advanced composite design, drawing from Formula One and WEC expertise. This isn’t a case of a dream car built in a shed — it’s a carefully orchestrated collaboration between the best in the business.
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| The The Garagisti and Co GP1, viewed from above, reveals twin NACA ducts and flowing aerodynamic curves that make it look ready to slip into orbit. (Picture from: TopGear) |
Only 25 GP1s will ever be made, each carrying a price tag of £2.94 million before tax. The first 12 buyers get to be part of the car’s creation, meeting the designers, engineers, and builders in an immersive masterclass in hypercar craftsmanship. After that, an even rarer track-only version will follow, promising an even wilder experience. | wl95iXAwOMc |
It’s rare to see a car that so confidently rejects the current formula for what a hypercar “should” be. The GP1 doesn’t want to drive for you, think for you, or filter the experience until it’s palatable for the masses. It exists for the driver who still believes that perfection isn’t found in lap times alone, but in the sound of a V12 climbing toward redline, the feel of a perfectly weighted gearshift, and the knowledge that they’re piloting a machine built with heart as much as horsepower. In a world that’s moving toward silence, the GP1 is a roar from the past, heard clearly in the future. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GARAGISTIANDCO | GARAGISTIANDCO IN INSTAGRAM | CLASSICDRIVER | TOPGEAR | THESUPERCARBLOG ]Note: This blog can be accessed via your smart phone.
