{"id":75875,"date":"2025-02-03T15:28:11","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T20:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/?p=75875"},"modified":"2025-02-03T15:28:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T20:28:11","slug":"2026-aella-60","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/2026-aella-60","title":{"rendered":"2026 \u00c6lla-60: A Ferrari 360 Modena Reimagined by Caterham\u2019s Design Chief"},"content":{"rendered":"

In an era of massive screens and self-driving tech, the \u00c6lla-60 reminds us why we fell in love with cars in the first place.<\/p>\n

While modern supercars are filled with massive screens, driver-assist tech, and automatic transmissions, a new boutique restomod is here to remind us why driving can still be a pure, mechanical experience. The \u00c6lla-60, designed by Anthony Jannarelly, is a stunning retro-inspired supercar built on the bones of a Ferrari<\/a> 360 Modena. It combines the charm of a 1960s GT racer with the raw performance of a naturally aspirated V-8 and a six-speed manual transmission.<\/p>\n

Jannarelly, who has worked on projects for W Motors, Caterham<\/a>, and RUF, is known for creating sleek, driver-focused machines. His new company, Art Machines, aims to build cars that prioritize emotion and excitement over technology-heavy designs. The \u00c6lla-60 is the first of its kind, offering an ultra-lightweight, handcrafted body while keeping the Ferrari<\/a> 360’s aluminum chassis and powertrain intact.<\/p>\n

Under the hood sits Ferrari\u2019s iconic 3.6-liter V-8, tuned to produce 473 horsepower. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a traditional six-speed manual gearbox, making it a true driver\u2019s car. Weighing just 2,491 pounds, the \u00c6lla-60 is incredibly light by modern supercar standards. This helps it sprint<\/a> from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.5 seconds, offering a thrilling, analog driving experience that\u2019s becoming increasingly rare.<\/p>\n

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The design is where the \u00c6lla-60 truly stands out. While it uses a Ferrari 360 as its base, it looks nothing like one. The sleek, sculpted bodywork is heavily inspired by vintage race cars, featuring smooth curves, dramatic fenders, and butterfly-style doors that cut into the roof. The result is a car that looks like it belongs in the golden era of motorsports, but with modern proportions and materials.<\/p>\n

Inside, the \u00c6lla-60 follows the same philosophy of blending retro charm with modern functionality. There\u2019s no massive touchscreen in sight\u2014just analog gauges, a gated manual shifter, and plenty of metal switchgear. The carbon-fiber bucket seats add a race-ready feel, while small conveniences like air conditioning and Bluetooth ensure the car is still usable on long drives.<\/p>\n

Jannarelly describes the car as the \u201cultimate original supercar,\u201d built without compromises. Instead of designing an all-new platform, he and his team took an existing, well-engineered Ferrari chassis and transformed it into something unique. Production will be extremely limited, with only 60 units planned.<\/p>\n

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Each car will be hand-assembled in Italy by Podium Advanced Technologies, the same company behind high-end restomods like the Lancia<\/a> Delta Futurista and Eccentrica Diablo. The price? A cool \u20ac865,000 (about $900,000), which includes the donor Ferrari 360\u2019s running gear.<\/p>\n

For those who can afford it, the \u00c6lla-60 is a rare opportunity to own a car that blends the best of both worlds\u2014classic design and modern performance. In a world where cars are becoming more digital and automated, it\u2019s refreshing to see a machine built purely for the love of driving.<\/p>\n

Gallery: 2026 \u00c6lla-60<\/h2>\n