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There's a new supercar manufacturer on the scene – but it's not a new name. That name is Fittipaldi, the two-time F1 and Indy champion who has now started his own line of road-going supercars, starting with the one you see here. The culmination of much anticipation, the Fittipaldi EF7 Vision Gran Turismo has finally stood for its curtain call at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. And it looks every bit as awesome as we'd hoped. Those who've been following the development will know that, even with all his clout and expertise, Emerson Fittipaldi did not go it alone on this project. He's used to being part of a winning team (like Lotus and McLaren with which he won his world championships), and assembled some serious talent to turn his dream into a reality. The design before you is the work of Pininfarina, the Italian carrozzeria that has plenty of experience styling supercars. The engineering work was carried out by HWA, an offshoot of sorts from AMG that runs Merce...

The days are ticking down until the start of the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, leaving automakers with less and less time to preview what they have in store. And one of the concepts we're most looking forward to seeing is the Fittipaldi EF7, pictured in this third teaser image. The EF7 is the product of a collaboration between two-time F1 champ (and Indy winner) Emerson Fittipaldi, the famed Italian design house Pininfarina, and Mercedes racing specialist HWA. The new supercar is being built around a carbon monocoque with a naturally aspirated V8 engine good for around 600 horsepower and only about 2,200 pounds of mass to move. Following earlier teasers hinting at the front- and rear-end designs, this latest image gives us a better idea of what to expect from the wing and rear deck. And suffice it to say that it looks like it'll be pretty sweet once the veil is lifted. The exotic supercar is set to debut in the form of a Vision Gran Turismo concept, but a production version...

While some teasers leave us more or less intrigued than others, we have to admit that the announcement of the  Fittipaldi EF7 Vision Gran Turismo  concept has captivated our attention. This project is spearheaded by the talented hands of Emerson Fittipaldi, with engineering work carried out by Mercedes racing specialist HWA and the design by  Pininfarina . Now, the  carrozzeria  has given us not only another look at the forthcoming supercar concept, but some more salient details as well. For starters, the EF7 is being built around a carbon-fiber monocoque – just like an F1 car – with carbon bodywork as well. The lightweight construction is earmarked to keep the weight down to around 1,000 kilograms (or 2,200 lbs) – which would make it significantly lighter than, say, a LaFerrari, which tips the scales at 1,255 kg dry (or 1,585 kg with fluids). Power will be provided naturally by an atmospheric V8 engine good for over 600 horsepower. Pininfarina says both the ...

There's a new supercar manufacturer hitting the scene, and it's set to reveal its first concept at the upcoming  Geneva Motor Show  this March. That company is Fittipaldi Motors, which (as you might have guessed) is the brainchild of famed racing driver Emerson Fittipaldi. But he's not going it alone. The two-time Formula One world champion and Indy 500 winner has teamed up with legendary  carrozzeria  Pininfarina  for the design, and racing constructor HWA for the engineering work. Pininfarina is a name that should require no introduction, having designed countless Ferraris and so many others over the course of its illustrious 87-year history. HWA may be better known in racing circles, having been founded by  Hans-Werner Aufrecht  – the same man behind AMG – and responsible for  Mercedes' DTM racers  and Formula Three engines. Those are some serious talents, and their first joint project will be previewed next month at the Swiss expo by t...