Vidita Chandra | 13 Oct 2025 02:30 PM
The Italian design house Zagato has teamed up with German motorsport firm Capricorn to create a new hypercar featuring a 900bhp V8 engine paired with a manual transmission. Dubbed 01, the car will be built in an ultra-exclusive run of just 19 examples, with prices starting at approximately $3.15 million each.
Breaking from the trend of hybrid systems and electronic aids, the Capricorn 01 Zagato embraces a fully analogue philosophy. Under the hood sits a supercharged 5.2-litre V8 with no electrification, mated to a conventional six-speed manual transmission. Capricorn founder and CEO Robertino Wild explained that the goal was to craft a car that puts the driver back at the center of the experience, free from digital filters and overbearing assistance systems.
The 01 Zagato’s engine is based on a Ford design but extensively reworked by Capricorn, producing more than 888 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque. Coupled with a carbon-fibre monocoque chassis and extensive composite construction, the hypercar manages to keep its dry weight below 1200 kg. The combination results in a staggering power-to-weight ratio, enabling 0–100 km/h in under three seconds and a top speed of approximately 360 km/h.
It showcases Zagato’s signature design language, highlighted by the double-bubble roof and flowing bodywork. The curves and contours are purposeful, balancing aerodynamic performance with classic proportions. Inside, the cabin has a deliberately minimalist ethos– analogue gauges take the place of digital displays, and the lack of an infotainment system ensures the driver’s attention remains solely on the road.
Production will be based in Germany, with all 19 units hand-built to each customer’s specifications.