2026 Bizzarrini Giotto revealed with Cosworth power

Returning Italian supercar maker Bizzarrini has released the first real-life images of its upcoming Giotto hypercar and revealed the exotic speed machine will actually be powered by a bespoke Cosworth V12.

The 2026 Bizzarrini Giotto was first shown in February via a series of life-like renderings, at which point it was set to be powered by the same free-breathing 6.5-litre V12 as the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ, in which it’s good for 566kW/720Nm.

Now, however, Bizzarrini has confirmed it’s entered into a new arrangement with Cosworth for the development and production of a screaming 6.6-litre V12 that will presumably deliver even higher outputs.

Cosworth’s recent projects include the development and supply of the Gordon Murray Automotive T.33’s 3.9-litre V12, which revs out to an eye-watering 11,100rpm and therefore suggests the bespoke unit crafted for the Giotto will be just as highly strung, albeit with more low-end torque afforded by its extra displacement.

But despite the inevitably high outputs and the performance they will bring, Bizzarrini insists the Ghitto is first and foremost about emotion and sheer driver engagement – hence its apparent lack of turbochargers and/or hybrid tech.

“We have a clear vision for the Giotto, driven not by lap times or acceleration records but in the emotional engagement of both the driver and the passenger,” said chief technical officer Chris Porritt.

Open-road testing of the Italian-designed and built, Brit-powered exotic will start late next year before first customers cars are handed over in early 2026, though it remains to be seen exactly how many vehicles are produced or how much they’ll cost.

The starting price is pretty much guaranteed to be well into the millions before options and personalisation touches are added, given the Bizzarrini’s bespoke engine, carbon body, boutique exclusivity and all the other custom lightweight componentry.

“The legacy of Giotto Bizzarrini stretches over 60 years and is attributed to many of the most iconic cars and engines of our time, most importantly those bearing his own name,” said Bizzarrini owner Rezam Al Roumi.

“As custodian of this remarkable brand I am committed to returning Bizzarrini to its rightful place within the luxury automotive sector as well as creating new opportunities to engage and delight our discerning clients.”

The Pagani Utopia has been touted as the Giotto’s primary rival on the basis of it also being a low-volume, high-end, 12-cylinder Italian exotic.

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