Anthony Jannarelly’s Ælla-60 Sports Car Has a Manual Transmission

This one is definitely for the automotive purists out there.

Anthony Jannarelly’s Art Machines has just pulled back the curtains on a new model called the Ælla-60. The retro-inspired speed machine is built on the bones of a turn-of-the-millenium Ferrari and is only available with a manual transmission.

If you’re familiar with the French designer’s work—which includes the Jannarelly Design-1 and the Project V concept he penned for his current employer, Caterham—the Ælla-60’s curvaceous shape shouldn’t come as a surprise. The marque’s website claims Jannarelly set out to create the “perfect marriage between a vintage racing car and a 60s GT,” and, at least from a design perspective, it looks as if he achieved the desired results.

The Ælla-60’s exterior, like that of the Design 1 and Project V before, is all flowing lines, sculpted fenders, and giant air intakes. It’s clear that Jannarelly’s inspirational touchstones are vehicles like the Ferrari 250 GTO and Lamborghini Miura, rather than the more angular supercars that would follow in their wake. The interior is just as much of a throwback, especially its analog gauges and notable lack of a way-too-big touchscreen infotainment system. There are some modern-day creature comforts, though, like carbon-fiber bucket seats, climate control, and phone connectivity.

Art Machines’s announcement does not reveal what car the Ælla-60 is based on, but multiple outlets have identified it as the Ferrari 360, a two-seater that was built between 1999 and 2004. Like the Prancing Horse, the renewed sports car is powered by a naturally aspirated 3.6-liter V-8. Jannarelly’s company says the mill makes 470 HP, but will be of even more interest to enthusiasts is that it comes mated to a six-speed manual. Yes, the Ælla-60 is for those drivers out there who love the feel of the perfect downshift.

Thanks to its potent V-8 and a curb weight that tips the scale at under 2,500 pounds—likely due to the extensive use of lightweight materials, like carbon fiber—the Ælla-60 can zip from zero to 62 mph in just 3.5 seconds. No top speed is listed, but it wouldn’t be a huge surprised if the car is faster than the original 360, which topped out at 183 mph.

Art Machines plans to build just 60 examples of the Ælla-60, so if your interest has been piqued you may want to reach out to the company soon. The sleek sports car starts at €865,000, which works out to just shy of $900,000 at current exchange rates.

Click here for more photos of Anthony Jannarelly’s Ælla-60.

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