Sanrivatti One

Sanrivatti, yeah, we hadn’t heard of them either until today. But this newcomer has thrown its hat into the hypercar ring with a dramatic track-only model called the Sanrivatti One. Founder and CEO of Sanrivatti, Santiago Sánchez Rivero, explains: “We are building the One to make every moment behind the wheel more physical, instinctive and rewarding.”

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The Apex Position

Undoubtedly, the biggest talking point of the Sanrivatti One will be its driving postition. Referred to as ‘the apex position'(almost a cool name – Ed). The reimagined position has a head-forward driving position. The driver sits more centrally and forward, more like that of a superbike rider than a car driver. The prime aim, according to the company’s website, is to improve the driver’s field of vision. This allows for more precise track placement and a deeper physical connection with the car.

Interestingly, Sanrivatti has been testing this unique driving position in a massively converted Porsche Boxster that serves as the company’s test mule. Although it has a bike-like seating position, the test mule has a tradition steering wheel. Reports online suggest that the finished product will also have regular pedals. The narrow cockpit as seen in the overhead view suggests that this is a single-seater.

V10 power

Under the engine cover is a V10 power plant. The naturally aspirated unit is sourced from former F1 engine supplier Judd. The engine will make a claimed 600-odd kW and 700 N.m of torque, all of it sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed sequential transmission.

600 kW may not sound impressive in an era when the best performance sedans are making the same kind of power. However, thanks to full carbon-fibre construction, the One will weigh a reported 1 100 kg… a few hundred kg less than a GT3 RS. Sanrivatti hasn’t made any acceleration claims, but is targetting a top speed of 330 km/h.