Santiago Sánchez Rivero is an engineer from Uruguay who has built a rather unconventional track-only supercar. It’s called the Sanrivatti One, and it looks promising at least on paper.
Just like the McLaren Solus GT, the Sanrivatti One is also a single-seater supercar built for the racetrack. Both are mid-engined, but that’s where the similarities end. The Sanrivatti One features what Rivero describes as the Apex Position layout. You don’t sit inside this car, but instead you ride it.
In the Apex Position, the driver lies leaned forward with his arms extended towards the steering wheel. The driver’s legs operate the pedals that are mounted at the back. The founder says that this driving position provides a 28-degree field of view, improving visibility.
Powering the Sanrivatti One is a 5.5-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine, which produces 800 hp @ 9,000 rpm and around 516 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed sequential gearbox.
The car is based on a carbon fibre monocoque. The company aims to achieve a dry weight of 2,425 lbs and a top speed of 200 mph.
Source: Sanrivatti
