Capricorn 01 Zagato debuts as a manual V8 hypercar

Capricorn and Italian coachbuilder Zagato unveiled the Capricorn 01 Zagato on Wednesday, a handbuilt, driver focused hypercar that pairs a supercharged, naturally aspirated V8 and a manual gearbox with a carbon fiber race‑grade chassis. The 19‑unit run will be built in Germany beginning in 2026 and sold in select markets including the EU, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Japan, Mexico, Canada and the Middle East, with pricing starting at about €2.95 million, roughly $3.15 million, before taxes, Capricorn said.

The mid‑mounted engine is a 5.2 liter Ford‑based V8 extensively reworked by Capricorn. The company cites peak output of more than 888 horsepower, roughly 900 metric horsepower, and about 1,000 newton meters of torque, figures it says could be adjusted slightly as final homologation is completed. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five‑speed dogleg manual gearbox, a deliberately analogue choice intended to emphasize driver engagement. Capricorn estimates the car will accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in under three seconds and reach a top speed of about 224 mph.

Lightweight construction is central to the car’s performance package. The monocoque, front and rear subframes...