The Antas V8 GT is a one-of-a-kind aluminum body vehicle created entirely by hand. Notably, it was first introduced to the public in Monaco at the Grimaldi Forum, as part of the 'Top Marques Monaco' exhibition opening. One could find every well-known automotive at the event.
Powered by a strong V8 Maserati engine with carburetors, the F&M Antas V8 GT is agile and responsive to a driver's input. As a driver, this vehicle will let you experience the thrill of driving an old-school touring automobile.
In the old Tuscan language of the ETRUSCANS, the term "ANTAS" means EAGLE, the greatest and most daring dominator of broad expanses, and this vehicle has the same name.
Let’s take a deep dive into the Antas V8 GT
Why The Antas V8 Is Considered One Of The Best Looking Automobiles In The World
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The designers based the Antas V8 GT's design on a study of the Italian vehicle and its development from the 1930s to the 1960s. Those were the most critical times in the world of Italian Automobiles. The cars made during those times still inspire the vehicles that are being made today.
The designers did not use a computer when developing the Antas. Faralli did everything on paper; the final scale drawing was 1:1. There were a lot of questions about the vehicle, but the one the designer answered was where the idea came from; he said, "everything came from the heart, from the imagination and the capable hands of experts." Even in the construction phase, the machinery involved in the process was not computer-controlled.
Handcrafted iron tubes were used to create the model. Above this, the aluminum body panels got hammered and then welded in the same manner as the great body manufacturers of the past. An Italian grand touring automobile of the 1960s served as the inspiration for this prototype's design. The tube structure supporting the aluminum body was put on a strengthened and redesigned steel frame. The automobile was finished up with a body painting using the most up-to-date materials and methods after the designers did the surface preparation and sanding.
When it comes to style and fury, this automobile does both properly. According to the Manufacturer, "It has a low, sloping front-end that recalls the ominous beak of a bird of prey. The muscular body was dominated by a fin, recalling the aerodynamic touring cars of the 1930s."
The interior has a hand-burnished metal dashboard. An LCD monitor that controls the rear camera is above it. A silver plaque with the identifying number and body type is in the center tube. The inside is a unique blend of beige leather and blue-painted aluminum, providing a unique and appealing atmosphere. The designers separated a windshield wiper motor's casing from the wool interior ceiling covering.
The Antas V8 GT's Potent Engine And Incredible Performance
The Antas V8 GT is a 2-door road-legal sports coupé with a front-engine configuration and rear-wheel drive. The vehicle has a Maserati 4.7-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine fed by a carburetor and has delightful flexibility that enables it to dash while giving the driver the sense of going past excellent touring vehicles.
The engine of the 1,300-kilogram automobile can produce 306 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 311 lb-ft at 3,500 pm. The engine's power is sent to the rear wheels through a 5-speed manual transmission. Mazzanti claims that it can accelerate to a peak speed of 168 mph.
From The Antas V8 GT To The Mazzanti Evantra Millecavalli
The Mazzanti Evantra was introduced in 2013 at the Monaco Top Marques Show. It took two years, from the initial prototype to the first public display of the production model. A yearly output cap of five units has been imposed on the company as an official restriction.
There is a 1,000-horsepower bi-turbo 7.2-liter engine powering the car, and it produces a massive torque of 885 pound-feet. Mazzanti created a six-speed sequential gearbox expressly to transfer all of this power to the rear wheels.
According to Mazzanti, this car can sprint from 0-60 mph in 2.7 seconds and reach a high speed of 250 mph, and thanks to the carbon-ceramic brakes, the Evantra Millecavalli will stop from 300 km/h (186 mph) in only 7 seconds. While the Millecavalli isn't the quickest production supercar, its top speed is astounding nevertheless.
From the Antas V8 GT in 2006 to the Evantra in 2013. No one thought the company would be able to be at the league of the Lamborghinis and Ferraris. Luca Mazzanti wants to put his legacy into automotive history with some awe-inspiring-looking cars like the Evantra and the Evantra Millecavalli.
Mazzanti Automobili only made 25 units of the Evantra Millecavalli, making them a collector's item. Each of those vehicles is tailor-made for the lucky customer. The vehicle has a price of $1,200,000, and it made it on Forbes list for vehicles that cost over a million in 2017.