13:31 22-02-2026

Angelelli 91X Project: A digital hypercar with V8, V10, or V12 engines

Italian company Angelelli Automobili has unveiled the 91X Project, a track-focused hypercar that pays clear homage to the Porsche 918 Spyder while offering much broader powertrain options. Customers can choose a V8, V10, or V12 engine, with production limited to just 50 units. Buyers will also gain access to exclusive track days and professional training programs.

For now, the 91X exists only digitally. Developers are showcasing a realistic simulation on a virtual version of the former Top Gear track at Dunsfold. Founder Davide Angelelli notes that the project involves hundreds of hours of 3D modeling, work with digital twins, and simulations of load dynamics, rear axle behavior, transient modes, and unsprung mass interactions during braking. The team has logged tens of thousands of kilometers in virtual testing and structural validation.

A key engineering feature is the combination of additive manufacturing in titanium and a proprietary algorithm called Alien Mesh Design. The company has already displayed a titanium brake caliper with an integrated hub for its D1 model. The chassis and critical components of the 91X are planned to be produced using 3D printing.

Aerodynamics are designed purely for track use, with a massive wing and splitter generating up to 1,600 kg of downforce alongside an active AAA System. Top speed is claimed to be 350 km/h, though other performance figures remain undisclosed.

Despite the impressive concept, the big question is whether the 91X will ever materialize in metal. History is full of hypercar startups that vanished after render releases and promises. Angelelli's website lists other models but lacks specifics. Nevertheless, the 91X serves as an example of how modern hypercars are born in simulation long before they hit the track.