You may not have heard of Capricorn Group, but you’ve probably seen its work. The company is a German company that supplies parts to Formula 1, LMP1, World Endurance Championship and other racing customers. The group has just introduced its first supercar, and it’s unlike anything on the market today.
Called the 01 Zagato, it is a mid-engine, rear-wheel drive enthusiast’s machine with a carbon fiber exterior, manufactured by the iconic coachbuilder of the same name. Capricorn Group doesn’t care about screens and advanced technology. Instead, this supercar is focused on creating an emotional driving experience, and the powertrain certainly helps with that.
Under the hood is a supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 from Ford, paired with a five-speed manual transmission that sends 888 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque to the rear wheels. The supercar can sprint to 100 kilometers per hour in less than 3.0 seconds while on its way to a top speed of 360 kilometers per hour.
“The car is designed for driving pleasure, not for setting records,” says Robertino Wild, founder and CEO of Capricorn Group.
The Zagato’s drivetrain features several custom components, such as the dry pump lubrication system, crankshaft, pistons, exhaust and more. It even has its own ECU tune and special ABS software. Carbon-ceramic brakes and Brembo six-piston calipers hide behind Capricorn-designed 21-inch wheels, which are available in lightweight alloy or carbon fiber.
Inside, the driver has three analog gauges behind a leather-wrapped steering wheel that has just two buttons: start-stop and drive mode switch. That’s it. The cabin is equipped with fixed position seats, an adjustable pedal box, steering wheel and gear lever. Drivers can adjust the shifter lengthwise by 3.1 inches.
Nearly the entire cabin features exposed carbon fiber, and Capricorn has machined the switchgear from solid titanium and aluminum. The seats feature Connolly leather with Alcantara accents throughout, and customers have the option to customize them.
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The 01 Zagato lacks wild wings or other aerodynamic elements. According to the company, it wanted to design a supercar with a significant but consistent level of downforce, which the Zagato achieves through “internal airflow management and underfloor design.”
The supercar also features diffusers at the front and rear and a subtle wing profile at the rear. What it lacks in wings it makes up for in intakes and exhausts.
Beneath Zagato’s stunning exterior is a carbon fiber chassis, including the monocoque, crash members and front and rear subframes. It has a double wishbone and pushrod suspension with Bilstein springs and dampers front and rear.
Capricorn will start building the 01 Zagato in the first half of 2026. Only 19 units will be built, which will not be available in the United States. The new supercar costs €2.95 million ($3.4 million at current exchange rates).
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