British marque Garagisti & Co. introduce the GP1 [Photo Gallery]

Garagisti & Co. has unveiled the GP1, an all-new, fully analogue hypercar powered by a naturally aspirated V12 and built around a carbon monocoque. In an era dominated by hybrid systems, algorithms, and automation, the GP1 stands apart: a purist’s machine that exists for no other reason than to make the act of driving an unfiltered joy – and the art of bespoke not just a phrase but a true experience, akin to having your own private atelier.

The Beating Heart
At its core is a completely new and bespoke 6.6-litre naturally aspirated V12, developed by Italtecnica Srl, the renowned Italian motorsport and powertrain specialists. Delivering 800 hp at 9,000 rpm and more than 700 Nm of torque, it’s a V12 designed not just to perform, but to delight with a mechanical soundtrack reminiscent of motorsports engines from a bygone era.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a longitudinally mounted 6-speed manual gearbox by Xtrac, offering unmatched tactility and engagement.

Design: Sensual Sculpture Meets Functional Aerodynamics
The GP1’s upper surfaces are a celebration of form, blending cues from the golden age of wedge design. While it was created from a blank piece of paper by Angel Guerra, formerly of Bugatti and Rimac, many car enthusiasts will comment on varying inspiration points. During the design phase, GP1 customers and ambassadors commented on seeing echoes of the Lancia Stratos Zero, the Countach, and other Gandini masterpieces, yet it is unmistakably its own creation, flowing, organic, and created to be modern yet timeless.

Beneath the design-led coachlines lies a very different language: pure engineering and motorsport-grade aerodynamics. Thanks to intelligent packaging, the underside accommodates some of the largest rear diffusers ever fitted to a road car, delivering true ground-effect performance.

Inside the Machine: Beauty, Simplicity, Purpose
The GP1’s interior is sculpted for driving purity. The twin-cockpit layout is free from distraction. Ventilation is seamlessly integrated into the design, eliminating ducts and clutter. Every surface is intentional, every control placed exactly where it should be. ‘No oversized screens. No unnecessary gimmicks. Just you, the machine, and the road ahead’, was the brief to design lead Angel Guerra.

A True Road Car — With a Beast Within
In the spirit of the supercar icons of the ‘80s, ‘90s and early 2000s, the GP1 is not just built to wow on a circuit, but be a true GT tourer and road car, too. Though ultralight (1,000 kg dry) and brutally fast, it offers comfort, measured cabin noise, and luggage space for grand touring. Push harder, and it is engineered transform — raw, visceral, and alive.

An Unlikely Coalition of Masters
Garagisti takes its name from the rebellious privateer teams that shook up Formula 1 in the ‘50s and ‘60s. Like its namesake, this is a coalition of specialists, not generalists:

• Italtecnica Srl (www.italtecnicaengineering.com) – Engine development and calibration.
• DEXET Technologies (www.dexet.tech) – Chassis, monocoque, and aerodynamic development.
• Angel Guerra (@angelguerradesign)– Exterior and interior design.
• Brembo, Öhlins, and other elite motorsport suppliers – bringing competition-grade componentry to the road.

Together, they are creating what the big manufacturers cannot: a hypercar with no brand legacy to protect, no focus groups to please, and no algorithms to optimise. Just instinct, taste, and engineering excellence.

Price, Exclusivity, and the “Open Doors” Programme
The Garagisti & Co. GP1 will be limited to just 25 road cars. Each will be hand-finished to its commissioner’s specification through a bespoke commissioning programme based in the UK.

The £2.45 million plus local taxes and any applicable shipping fees, the price reflects more than a no-expense-spared philosophy, it represents a car created entirely from a blank sheet, free from compromise. The first 12 commissioners will gain unprecedented access through Garagisti’s Open Doors programme: intimate gatherings across the UK and Europe with the engineers, designers, and visionaries shaping the GP1. A rare opportunity to influence, learn, and witness the creation of a hypercar from the inside.

GP1 Photo Gallery