At the Salon Rétromobile exhibition in France, a new prototype of the Capricorn 01 Zagato supercar debuted. The model combines engineering development from the German company Capricorn, Italian design from Zagato, and a modified American V8. This is already the second public showing of the model after its premiere in Belgium. This is reported by Carscoops.
Capricorn 01 Zagato: Design and Prototypes
The new example received a yellow Giallo Sole color instead of the previous green Verde Knokke, and the interior was trimmed with blue suede. The design is executed in Zagato’s characteristic style with a double ‘bubble’ roof, almond-shaped optics, gullwing doors, and pronounced aerodynamics. Both cars shown are fully functional prototypes, and a third example is already being assembled in Germany.
Capricorn 01 Zagato: Technology and Specifications
The supercar is built on a carbon fiber monocoque and equipped with a centrally located 5.2-liter V8 with a mechanical supercharger, based on a Ford unit. Power exceeds 888 hp, torque reaches 1,000 N·m. It is rear-wheel drive with a five-speed manual gearbox. Claimed performance: 0-100 km/h in less than 3 seconds and a top speed of 360 km/h. Dry weight is less than 1,200 kg.
The interior is executed in a fully analog style with classic instruments, a mechanical gear selector, and a round steering wheel. The planned production run is 19 cars. The price is €2.95 million, which is approximately equivalent to $3.5 million. Deliveries to the first customers are scheduled for the end of the year.