This one is definitely for the automotive purists out there.
Anthony Jannarelly’s Art Machines has just pulled back the curtains on a new model called the Ælla-60. The retro-inspired speed machine is built on the bones of a turn-of-the-millenium Ferrari and is only available with a manual transmission.
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If you’re familiar with the French designer’s work—which includes the Jannarelly Design-1 and the Project V concept he penned for his current employer, Caterham—the Ælla-60’s curvaceous shape shouldn’t come as a surprise. The marque’s website claims Jannarelly set out to create the “perfect marriage between a vintage racing car and a 60s GT,” and, at least from a design perspective, it looks as if he achieved the desired results.
The Ælla-60’s exterior, like that of the Design 1 and Project V before, is all flowing lines, sculpted fenders, and giant air intakes. It’s clear that Jannarelly’s inspirational touchstones are vehicles like the Ferrari 250 GTO and Lamborghini Miura , rather than the more angular supercars that would follow in their wake. The interior is just as much of a throwback, especially its analog gauges and notable lack of a way-too-big touchscreen infotainment system. There are some modern-day creature comforts, though, like carbon-fiber bucket seats, climate control, and phone connectivity.
Art Machines’s announcement does not reveal what car the Ælla-60 is based on, but multiple outlets have identified it as the Ferrari 360, a two-seater that was built between 1999 and 2004. Like the Prancing Horse, the renewed sports car is powered by a naturally aspirated 3.6-liter V-8. Jannarelly’s company says the mill makes 470 HP, but will be of even more interest to enthusiasts is that it comes mated to a six-speed manual. Yes, the Ælla-60 is for those drivers out there who love the feel of the perfect downshift.
Thanks to its potent V-8 and a curb weight that tips the scale at under 2,500 pounds—likely due to the extensive use of lightweight materials, like carbon fiber—the Ælla-60 can zip from zero to 62 mph in just 3.5 seconds. No top speed is listed, but it wouldn’t be a huge surprised if the car is faster than the original 360, which topped out at 183 mph.
Art Machines plans to build just 60 examples of the Ælla-60, so if your interest has been piqued you may want to reach out to the company soon . The sleek sports car starts at €865,000, which works out to just shy of $900,000 at current exchange rates.
Click here for more photos of Anthony Jannarelly’s Ælla-60.
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