20:00 28-07-2026
Silvestri MN-40 Tributo: a 900-HP Naturally Aspirated V12, Three Pedals and No Robot
Italian newcomer Silvestri Automobili unveiled the MN-40 Tributo, a naturally aspirated V12 supercar with a manual gearbox and three pedals, honoring engineer Nicola Materazzi.
On July 25, new Italian marque Silvestri Automobili unveiled its first project — the mid-engined MN-40 Tributo supercar, powered by a naturally aspirated V12 and paired with a manual gearbox. The car can’t yet be called a finished production model, though: what the public saw was a full-size static mock-up made up of half a real body, an actual aluminum chassis, and a mirrored section visually completing the other half of the car.
The project is dedicated to engineer Nicola Materazzi, who worked on the Ferrari 288 GTO and F40, the Lancia Stratos, and the Bugatti EB110. Materazzi contributed to the MN-40’s chassis concept shortly before his death in August 2022.
The production version is planned to get a 6.8-liter naturally aspirated V12. Output is claimed at 662 kW, or 900 metric horsepower, with 800 Nm of peak torque and a redline of 9,500 rpm. Silvestri’s official website confirms the displacement and power figures, though the engine supplier hasn’t been named yet.
Drive goes to the rear wheels only, through a seven-speed CIMA gearbox. The core setup is a full manual with a clutch pedal and a lever moving across an open metal gate. A sequential paddle-shift option is offered for an extra fee, but founder Massimiliano Silvestri calls it an exception to the car’s base concept.
The car rides on a spaceframe made of aluminum extrusions, developed with input from Materazzi and assembled by Silvestri itself. The body will be made of carbon fiber. Silvestri lists adjustable suspension with Ergal aluminum components, carbon-ceramic brakes with ten-piston front and six-piston rear calipers, and 20- and 21-inch wheels.
Production will be capped at 15 numbered units built over three to four years. The company is keeping two cars for itself, leaving 13 for customers. Silvestri intends to source specialized suppliers from Italy’s Motor Valley and build each car’s interior to the customer’s specification.
Price, weight, 0-100 km/h time, and a date for the first running prototype haven’t been announced. For now, the MN-40 is best described as a serious low-volume project still in development — not yet a finished rival to Ferrari, Lamborghini, or Pagani.