Zagato designed the Capricorn 01’s exterior, and a German company that has worked on Bugattis and Formula One cars engineered it. Powered by a five-speed manual transmission, the supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 engine develops 887 horsepower and 737 lb-ft. The cabin has several instruments and switchgear, although only 19 will be manufactured. Zagato has a long history of designing unique cars inspired by classic automakers’ designs, from the seductive Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato to the frowning Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale. A relative unknown and the coachbuilder devised the sleek look of the Capricorn 01 Zagato, a new hypercar featuring an American V-8 engine and a five-speed manual transmission. Even if you don’t know Capricorn Group, you’ve probably seen its work. Since the 1990s, Capricorn has supplied parts to Formula One and World Endurance Championship teams, as well as Audi R8 aerodynamic components and the dynamic rear wing of the latest Porsche 911 GT3 RS. Capricorn manufactures engine parts for Bugatti vehicles, including the Veyron and the track-only Bolide. Capricorn will develop a hypercar to showcase its engineering capabilities. Zagato developed the look, but Capricorn engineers and produces. The German business emphasizes rear-wheel drive, manual transmission, and driver involvement. The body houses a 5.0-liter Ford supercharged V-8 engine. Capricorn bore the engine to 5.2 liters, added a blower, and rebuilt the crankshaft, rods, and pistons. New dry sump lubrication, exhaust, and intake systems. Capricorn claims 887 horsepower and 737 lb-ft of torque. A dogleg five-speed manual transmission makes redline changes easy, and the engine can reach speeds exceeding 9000 rpm. The LMP1 prototype endurance race cars inspired the carbon fiber center tub, front, and rear subframes. Sources indicate that the vehicle, including the carbon-fiber body, weighs less than 2,645 pounds. The 01 can reach 223 mph and 62 mph in just 3.0 seconds, according to Capricorn. The six-piston calipers and carbon-ceramic discs of Brembo provide effective braking. Bilstein provides the anti-roll bar, springs, and dampers for the pushrod suspension’s uneven-length control arms. The Capricorn 01’s design isn’t particularly noteworthy in an era where a new, exclusive hypercar is released every month. Pointed headlamps, a balanced stance, and outside vents and ducts make the design appealing. The double-bubble canopy and slim, bending LED taillights are Zagato’s signature. Hidden behind the door is a massive intake behind a C-shaped buttress that resembles the 2017 Ford GT. The Capricorn, like every hypercar, creates downforce through the floor with a front splitter and rear diffuser. However, gullwing doors provide drama. With two instruments and a brown leather steering wheel, the cockpit is a classic example of analog design. Three instruments—a tachometer in the center and a few buttons on the center console—comprise the dashboard. The center dial hides the backup camera screen. Alcantara trim accents the leather seats, and the switchgear is titanium and aluminum. The fixed-position seats include four-point safety belts, an adjustable steering column, and pedals. The gear lever can move 3.1 inches forward and backward to help the driver achieve the ideal position. Capricorn will build only 19, referencing Zagato’s April 19, 1919, inception. Prices are roughly £2.5 million ($3.3 million today). When production begins early next year, Europe, Japan, Mexico, Canada, and the Middle East will be able to purchase the 01. The company plans to expand its Nürburgring operation to produce 100 to 200 cars annually, so the Capricorn 01 is just the beginning.