Garagisti GP1: V12 Supercar With a Manual Gearbox

Garagisti & Co., a British newcomer with big ambitions, has just unveiled the GP1—a machine that could easily be mistaken for one of Italy’s most legendary supercars if you weren’t paying attention. With its 6.6-liter naturally aspirated V-12, six-speed manual transmission, and feather-light one-ton weight, the GP1 is a deliberate throwback to the analog glory days of the ’80s, ’90s, and early 2000s.

Under the carbon-fiber skin, the bespoke V-12 is good for an estimated 789 brake horsepower. That’s a staggering figure when you remember the GP1 tips the scales at just around 2,200 pounds. With rear-wheel drive and a manual gearbox, it’s the sort of purist’s setup that’s all but vanished in today’s paddle-shift, hybrid-boosted era. While official performance numbers—like 0-60 mph times or top speed—haven’t been released, the power-to-weight ratio alone hints that the GP1 will be blisteringly quick.

Inside, the car continues its minimalist, weight-saving theme. The cabin is stripped of excess, with carbon-fiber elements and a driver-focused layout. Every decision, from the lightweight monocoque to the manual gearbox, has been made with performance purity in mind. This is a car designed for those who crave the raw, mechanical connection of driving, unfiltered by layers of electronics.

Garagisti & Co. president Marco Escudero summed up the philosophy behind the GP1: “What if the golden age of analogue supercars never ended? What if icons like the Countach Evoluzione had sparked a lineage rather than a dead-end? What would the great cars of the ‘80s, ‘90s, and early 2000s look like today if they’d evolved with new technology but kept their analogue soul?” The GP1, he says, is their answer—a modern interpretation built with “hands, hearts, and passion.”

For now, the GP1 exists only in render form, but Garagisti & Co. plans to build just 25 units. Each will carry a price tag just shy of $4 million, with buyers able to customize details like livery and trim to make their car truly unique. Production, however, may ultimately depend on customer interest—meaning the GP1’s fate rests in the hands of the few who can afford it.

If it reaches the road, the GP1 won’t just be another ultra-exclusive hypercar. It will be a rare tribute to an era when driving was about skill, sound, and sensation—a time many enthusiasts thought was gone forever.