In an age of digital dashboards and electric silence, the Jannarelly Design-1 flips the script. Designed by Anthony Jannarelly (the same pen behind the W Motors Lykan HyperSport), this machine is a handcrafted tribute to the golden era of motoring, when cars roared, not whispered, and curves were drawn with bold strokes, not algorithms.
It’s Super Light
Inspired by icons like the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa and AC Cobra, the Design-1 is a callback to the 1960s. The body is a symphony of curves: a tapered nose, flared fenders, and a rear diffuser that belongs on a Le Mans grid. Underneath the carbon fibre shell lies a chassis made of tubular steel and aluminium, tipping the scales at a mere 760 kg (carbon spec). The car’s a featherweight in today’s era of heavy hybrid and electric vehicles!
What About Power?
Power comes from a mid-mounted, naturally aspirated 3.5-litre Nissan V6, breathing without turbo assistance. The latest iteration delivers 325 BHP and 371 Nm of torque, channelled through a six-speed manual gearbox and a limited-slip differential. The car’s still plenty fast, accelerating from 0-100 KM/H in just 3.9 seconds, but speed isn’t what this car is about. It’s about relishing the pure and raw feel of driving a car before cars began babysitting the driver. It’s about enjoying the sheer control this car gives you.
How Does It Handle?
It comes with a double-wishbone setup on all corners with adjustable coilovers and aeronautical-grade aluminium struts. This gives the car sharp, communicative handling and low unsprung weight. It keeps the driver connected to the tarmac, without any electronic wizardry.
Configurations
Configurations? Plenty. Roadster, Coupé, Aero (open-top Speedster), or a Hard Top with a pivoting canopy that looks like it came off a concept sketch. Each one is built to spec—bespoke and intimate. Jannarelly wants each car to be special to the owner, and customised. They aren’t chasing mass volumes.
Pricing
Starting at $84,000, the Design-1 isn’t cheap. But in an era where performance is often diluted by software and mass production, Jannarelly offers something rare: mechanical honesty wrapped in old-school flair. It’s a car for drivers.
