Manifattura Automobili Torino will unveil the
production version of its New Stratos at March’s Geneva Motor Show, complete
with a manual transmission. MAT premiered the New Stratos 12 months ago, revealing that it had
the powertrain of the Ferrari 430 Scuderia. Those familiar with the hardcore
version of the F430 will know that it was never offered with a manual, making
the New Stratos even more exciting. It remains unclear if the manual ‘box has
been developed in-house by MAT or if it comes from an outside supplier but in
any case, it does sound like a good combination.
The company plans on building just 25 examples of
the modern-day Stratos, and at Geneva will show off the first two production
units. The first is going to Germany and the second in the United States, and
they are both ready for delivery after the show ends.
As the New Stratos is based on the Ferrari 430
Scuderia, its screaming 4.3-liter V8 produces 540 hp and 519 Nm of
torque. To buy the car, customers are required to either source a 430 Scuderia
(or a regular F430), or let MAT source one for them. The company then requires
500,000 euros (US$ 564,000) to complete the conversion.
