De Tomaso P900 Is A V12-Powered Hypercar Reserved For The Observe

De Tomaso Automobili unveiled the P900, their new track-only hypercar that might be produced in a restricted variety of 18 models priced at $3 million every. The P900 appears to be like like an evolution of the road-going P72 and comes with a naturally aspirated V12 producing 888 hp – or an F1-sourced V10 for many who need the automotive delivered as quickly as attainable.

When it comes to exterior design, the P900 continues the profitable recipe launched by the P72 in 2019, which in flip was impressed by the 1965 De Tomaso P70 racecar. The hypercar is predicated on a carbon-fiber tub, with the physique product of the identical materials.

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Whereas some elements are sourced from the road-going hypercar together with the fender-mounted headlights and the glass cover, a lot of the bodywork is new that includes much more excessive particulars and aero elements. On the entrance, the splitter has bigger fins, the bonnet has a brand new consumption and the entrance fenders are extra pronounced that includes built-in gills.

The profile is extra sculpted than earlier than, however it’s the rear finish that has modified essentially the most in comparison with the P72. It has a large rear wing hugging the tail with LEDs and energetic aero know-how, which is related to the brand new vented engine cowl by means of a central fin. The turbine-style spherical LED taillights are mixed with a set of gold-finished spherical tailpipes positioned above the massive diffuser. We don’t have any images of the inside but however we suspect a extra spartan environment with racing buckets and loads of uncovered carbon fiber.

V12 Energy In Favor Of Silent EVs

Whereas an electrical powertrain would definitely produce extra energy and torque, De Tomaso doesn’t like silent hypercars. Thus, they blessed the P900 with a naturally aspirated V12 constructed by the German engineering agency Capricorn which has lots of expertise in motorsports. De Tomaso claims that the P900’s V12 is the lightest and smallest but, with a weight of 220 kg (485 kilos).

The probably glorious-sounding engine will rev as much as 12,300 rpm, might be appropriate with carbon-neutral artificial gas, and is predicted to supply as a lot as 888 hp (662 kW / 900 PS). Energy might be transmitted to the rear axle by means of a sequential Xtrac gearbox. The corporate didn’t reveal the efficiency figures however introduced a dry weight of 900 kg (1,984 kilos) which signifies a weight-to-power ratio of 1 kg per PS.

Growth of the V12 continues to be ongoing and can proceed in 2024. Nevertheless, impatient clients who want to acquire their De Tomaso P900 as quickly as attainable have an alternate powertrain selection within the type of a V10 sourced from the 1997 Benetton B197 F1 single-seater. The V10 most definitely be much less highly effective than the V12, because it produced round 750 hp in racing type, nevertheless it would nonetheless sound wonderful.

The De Tomaso P900 will make its public debut in summer season 2023, once we will study extra about its specs and hopefully see it within the flesh since we at the moment are restricted to high-quality renderings. The 18 fortunate homeowners of the $3 million hypercar could have entry to assist from De Tomaso engineers with a view to put together their P900 for monitor days. The corporate stated there are nonetheless some construct slots out there for buy potential clients shouldn’t waste any time earlier than inserting their order.