There is something quietly intoxicating about a brand new supercar brand daring to aim straight for the summit. Not the sensible middle ground, not the cautious first step, but the very top of the automotive mountain. This latest Italian arrival does exactly that, armed with twelve cylinders, cutting edge technology and more than a hint of Maranello nostalgia.
When heritage meets ambition
In a world where electrification dominates headlines, the arrival of a brand new V12 supercar feels almost rebellious. Yet that is precisely the point. Angelelli Automobili, a young Italian company founded in 2017, has decided its debut statement should be loud, fast and unapologetically dramatic. The result is the Furia Rossa V12, a machine designed to play in the rarefied air usually reserved for the most exclusive hypercars, complete with a price tag hovering around 1.6 million euros.
I once heard a veteran engineer say that building a V12 today is an act of faith. This car feels like a full blown belief system.
An italian v12 with modern muscle
At the heart of the Furia Rossa sits a naturally aspirated 6.2 litre V12 producing a staggering 1,000 horsepower. Numbers like that are no longer unusual on paper, but the way this power is delivered is where things get interesting. Instead of relying purely on brute force, the car is built around a titanium and aluminium chassis created using advanced 3D printing techniques.
The structure is the product of a proprietary process that blends generative design algorithms with artificial intelligence, producing something both incredibly light and impressively rigid. It is the sort of technology more commonly discussed at engineering conferences than over an espresso, yet it has very real consequences on the road.
Add to that an aluminium platform and a body incorporating twelve separate moving aerodynamic surfaces, and you begin to understand the ambition. The car continuously adapts to its environment using a system known as 360 Predictive, which interprets driving conditions in real time and adjusts suspension, braking, chassis balance and aerodynamic load accordingly. It is less about raw speed and more about maintaining control when physics starts asking difficult questions.
This blend of V12 power, active aerodynamics and artificial intelligence driven design places the Furia Rossa firmly in hypercar territory.
A design that feels familiar
One glance at the Furia Rossa and a sense of déjà vu is almost unavoidable. The proportions are classic mid engined supercar, all muscular curves and sharp edges, with a rear end that will remind many enthusiasts of recent Ferrari flagships. Even the colour palette and badge styling echo well known Italian motifs.
Inside, the resemblance continues. The cockpit is entirely driver focused, with distractions kept deliberately to a minimum. A large digital display handles the bulk of the information, while the centre tunnel and dashboard are dotted with physical switches that feel reassuringly purposeful. Anyone who has ever fumbled through touchscreen menus at speed will appreciate that choice.
Then there is the steering wheel. Yes, it features a familiar rotary driving mode selector, a nod to Ferrari tradition that will delight some and raise eyebrows among others. It reinforces the sense that this car wears its influences openly, for better or worse.
Ambition priced at the top
With a price that rivals established hypercar royalty, expectations are understandably high. Angelelli Automobili is asking buyers to trust a young manufacturer with a sum usually reserved for brands with decades of racing pedigree. That is a bold move, but not an unprecedented one.
Industry bodies such as the Society of Automotive Engineers have long noted the growing role of additive manufacturing and AI in high performance vehicle development. The Furia Rossa simply pushes that philosophy to its logical extreme.
Whether it will truly rewrite the record books remains to be seen, but the intent is unmistakable. This is not a concept car designed to look good on a turntable. It is a fully formed attempt to compete at the highest level.
For enthusiasts who still believe a supercar should make your heart race before you even turn the key, the Furia Rossa V12 makes a compelling case. It may be familiar, it may be controversial, but it is undeniably brave. And sometimes, bravery is exactly what the supercar world needs.
