German hypercar manufacturer Capricorn has revealed new operational prototypes of its 01 Zagato hypercar, offering the clearest look yet at the $3.5 million limited-production machine. The prototypes were shown publicly in Paris during the Salon Rétromobile, appearing in a bright yellow finish and signaling progress toward customer deliveries expected later this year.
The Capricorn 01 Zagato was first unveiled only months ago and was developed in collaboration with Italian design house Zagato. Capricorn has positioned the model as the world’s first hypercar to feature a body designed by Zagato, combining modern performance engineering with traditional coachbuilt styling. Production is strictly limited to 19 examples, a number chosen to honor the founding date of Zagato on April 19, 1919.
Power comes from a supercharged V-8 engine producing more than 900 metric horsepower, with output potentially approaching 1,000 mechanical horsepower. The engine sends power exclusively to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission, a configuration that emphasizes driver involvement over automation. Capricorn is targeting a zero-to-60 mph acceleration time of less than three seconds.
Lightweight construction is central to the 01 Zagato’s design. The car is hand-built in Germany and uses carbon fiber extensively throughout its structure and bodywork. Capricorn has stated that the finished vehicle will weigh less than 1,200 kilograms, or under 2,645 pounds, placing it among the lightest hypercars currently in development.
The prototypes displayed in Paris are not production vehicles. They are test cars used for speed validation and calibration work, with a third prototype also under development for additional testing. None of these vehicles will count toward the final run of 19 customer cars.
The 01 Zagato was first shown publicly last October before making its in-person debut in Belgium at the Zoute Grand Prix. With prototype testing now underway and public appearances increasing, Capricorn appears to be moving steadily toward the start of deliveries later this year, marking a significant milestone for the young German hypercar brand.
