Dubbed as one of the most powerful street-legal supercars ever made in Italy, the Mazzanti Evantra is a magnanimous competitor to other Italian supercar giants like Ferrari or Pagani. Designed and produced by Mazzanti Automobili, the prototype of the Evantra was revealed in 2011, and the first production model was premiered in 2013, 'Top Marques Show, Monaco'. Mazzanti decided to manufacture only 5 Evantras a year because the company aimed to offer extreme customization, most of which was handmade. Mazzanti's philosophy behind designing this car was to integrate the driver's pleasure, lightweight, power, and balance in a sports coupe. Thanks to the excellent engineering skills of Mazzanti, such a hard-to-materialize philosophy saw daylight.
Weighing only 1300 kgs, the Evantra is perfectly balanced because of its centrally-mounted engine that accounts for most of its weight. Crafted with brilliant aerodynamics to reduce drag, the Evantra is ultra-modern and super aggressive in appearance. Keeping up the oomph factor, this sports car is equipped with a badass 751 hp racing engine that becomes even more powerful with a 1200 hp in the upgraded Evantra Millecavalli.
Here is a look back at one of the most discussed street-legal supercars, Mazzanti Evantra that created a huge buzz in the automobile industry.
The Dynamic And Balanced Design
Carrying on Mazzanti's unique tradition of supercar design, the Evantra is characterized by a short front and brief rear on a long wheelbase. Special emphasis is given on the chassis weight and safety.
The highly ductile boxed-section steel frame integrated with molybdenum chrome is used in the making of the chassis. The chassis creates a high sideline with high torsional stiffness around the 2-seater cabin that gives firm protection in case of a side impact. The chassis is underlined by a chrome molybdenum roll cage, pushing up the structural rigidity and safety quotient.
In the middle-lower position, a specially designed molybdenum-chrome subframe is attached with the monocoque to house the engine and gearbox. The car's improved balance and aero dynamicity is facilitated by a repositioned fuel tank that is placed in between the front axle and the cockpit rather than in the usual position between the cockpit and engine. The quirky rear-hinged doors that open slightly upwards add more rigidity and strength to the chassis.
This two-seater coupe comes in two different body types. The first variant is made of carbon fiber known as the 'pro body but with fewer customizing options. While the other is the 'one body', made of hand-hammered aluminum, offering more customizable options. To make the vehicle more practical for everyday use, a spacious boot is added behind the engine compartment, making the Evantra stand out from others in the road-legal supercar category.
The Customizable And Stylish Interior By Mazzanti
Like its body design, Mazzanti allows customers to customize the design of their car's interior according to their taste. The entire upholstery, including the dashboard, is adorned with upscale leather; buyers can choose from a range of leather types and fabrics to be donned on the inside. The standard upholstery comes with a special aniline leather treatment.
To ensure complete customer satisfaction, Mazzanti consults with the driver before installing the driving seat and accessories to make the car more driver-friendly and to uplift its exotic driving experience. The central console of Evantra is featured with a cutting-edge infotainment system enabled with Bluetooth connectivity. The engine starts with a push button which is placed on the roof panel as per the standard Mazzanti style.
The car's attitude selector, on the lower-mid console, allows the driver to adjust the engine and transmission as per the preferred riding style. Particularly, two riding options are available; the 'Strada-Street', for regular road driving and the speedier 'Corsa-Race', for a track-like experience. The driver can control the vehicle with a sporty steering wheel mounted with a display that indicates the necessary driving information. Behind the wheel, two customizable shift paddles are placed.
The Robust And Powerful Engine
Leaving behind most of the supercar contenders, the Mazzanti Evantra flaunts the most powerful engine in the category. This beast is powered by a naturally aspirated, 7.0-liter aluminum Chevrolet LS7 7000 cc V8 engine. This engine bleeds out 751 hp in 7500 rpm and 860 nm in 5000 rpm at full power. A modified 7.3-liter version of this engine, placed in the Evantra Millecavalli, is capable of producing up to 1200 horsepower.
The engine power is controlled and channeled to the rear wheels by a 6-speed automatic transmission system. An option of a fully automatic transmission is also available. The Evantra can touch 360 km/h on the speedometer as the top speed. This sports-coupe by the Italian automaker can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in a record-setting 3.0 seconds.
In almost all aspects, this car is a formidable contender against most supercars and hypercars in the industry. Especially its improvised aerodynamic design and strong chassis make it a speedier yet safer Sportster on the road as well as the track. The word 'Evantra' comes from the Etruscans language, which means the 'Goddess of Immortality'. In the ever-evolving automobile industry, where hardly some things remain constant, Evantra's mind-blowing design and impeccable performance shall remain an excellent example of automobile engineering.