by Although the market has many manufacturers of exclusive cars, for car enthusiasts (and, of course, buyers) there is always room for one more. From the Italian town of Valfenera in Piedmont, a new brand, Automobili Mignatta, has emerged, presenting its debut model – the Rina barchetta with retro styling, a carbon fiber body, and a V8 engine.
The entire body of the Automobili Mignatta Rina is made of carbon fiber, as is the monocoque chassis. The low silhouette is inspired by the sports cars of the 60s, which is also reflected in the analog interior. As a true barchetta, the Rina has no roof or even a windshield.
Almond-shaped headlights on protruding fenders and an oval radiator grille on the nose, as well as relief air intakes on the sides, emphasize the retro style. The rear is executed in a classic spirit with an integrated “ducktail” spoiler, round LED taillights, and four exhaust pipes. The alloy wheels are 19 inches at the front and 20 inches at the rear, shod in semi-slick tires.
The open interior is devoid of any digital instruments – only analog gauges and aluminum switches. There is also plenty of carbon fiber here, and the seats are essentially leather pads mounted directly onto the carbon chassis.
The Rina has received a naturally aspirated V8 engine, which, according to rumors, originates from the Ford Mustang. The unit was upgraded by the company Italtecnica Engineering, which also worked on restomods from Kimera and Automobili Amos.
Final technical specifications have not yet been announced, but the manufacturer has confirmed a power-to-weight ratio of 2 kg/hp. Italian media report that the barchetta’s dry weight will be around 1000 kg, meaning the V8’s power will be approximately 493 hp.
More importantly, the front-mounted engine is paired with a six-speed manual transaxle gearbox that sends power to the rear wheels via a limited-slip differential. This splendid configuration is complemented by an adjustable suspension and Brembo brakes, or optional carbon-ceramic ones.
The Italian manufacturer plans to produce 30 hand-built examples of the Rina per year, with a starting price of 290,000 euros before taxes. The first deliveries are expected in 2026.
