Meet the 1985 Pulse Autocycle, a towable and jet-like vehicle with a sliding canopy and a set of tandem seats in the cabin. Produced in the US between 1985 and 1990, there were only around 326 built examples of the model by the Owosso Motor Car Company in Michigan. The car design was conceived by Jim Bede, an aircraft designer known for building small experimental planes, and his influence is clear in the streamlined body and sliding canopy, which make the Pulse resemble an aircraft more than a car or motorcycle.

The first version of the vehicle was called the Litestar, produced by Scranton Manufacturing in Iowa from 1983 to 1984, but in 1985, production shifted to Owosso, and the name was changed to Pulse. The company described the vehicle as a Ground Cruising Recreational Vehicle, or GCRV, to highlight its unusual combination of car-like and motorcycle-like features. The Pulse has a fiberglass body mounted on a steel tube frame to keep the body light and allow it to be molded into aerodynamic shapes. The steel frame also makes the overall structure robust.

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Three-wheeled automobile with sliding canopy

The jet-like vehicle Pulse Autocycle includes an enclosed cockpit with an acrylic sliding canopy and a glass windscreen, giving the driver and their passenger a biplane-like atmosphere rather than a road vehicle. The drivable automobile is configured with four wheels: two are the main wheels placed along the centerline, and two smaller outrigger wheels are mounted at the sides. At any moment, only three wheels touch the ground, and the outriggers stabilize the vehicle when turning or when stopped. These are connected to the main chassis with adjustable tie rods, allowing them to adapt to the movement of the vehicle.

The exterior of jet-like vehicle Pulse Autocycle displays elements that reflect its aircraft-inspired design. It has NACA-style side ducts for airflow, dual side mirrors for visibility, recessed turn signals at the rear, and an integrated taillight. The nose cone on this particular listed model was damaged, repaired, and repainted in 1987 before the vehicle went into long-term storage. In 2023, LED headlights were added during refurbishment to update the lighting system. The suspension system was also upgraded during the 2023 refurbishment, with Progressive Suspension 412-series front shocks and 429-series rear shocks being installed to replace the original units. 

the rear has a triangular shape

Tandem seats trimmed in brown vinyl with contrasting stripes

Inside, the jet-like vehicle Pulse Autocycle features a cockpit with two seats arranged in tandem, meaning the passenger sits directly behind the driver. The seats are trimmed in brown vinyl with contrasting stripes, and this trim extends to the side panels. The interior includes lap belts for safety, a rear parcel shelf for storage, a map pocket, and a Pioneer cassette stereo with speakers. The instrument cluster comes from the Yamaha XS400 motorcycle. It includes an 85 mph speedometer, a 12,000 rpm tachometer, fuel and voltage gauges, rocker switches, warning lamps, and a keyed ignition switch. The cluster is placed in front of a three-spoke steering wheel, giving the driver access to all the main controls in a compact arrangement.

Specs-wise, the engine is a Yamaha 399cc four-stroke parallel-twin, the same type used in the XS400 motorcycle. This particular unit was a replacement engine installed in 2023, equipped with Yamaha’s Induction Control System, known as YICS, and two Mikuni 32mm carburetors. Exhaust gases exit through dual chrome megaphone mufflers mounted on the sides, and the refurbishment process also includes cleaning the carburetors and fuel tank, installing a new battery and stator, and replacing the fuel pump, cylinder head gasket, and cam plug seals. The jet-like vehicle Pulse Autocycle can be notable because of how it combines the design features of cars, motorcycles, and aircraft in one. With only about 326 examples produced, it is considered a rare collector’s item today.

when driven, only three wheels touch the road

the exterior draws designs from aircraft

detailed view of the vehicle’s nose

the Pulse has a fiberglass body mounted on a steel tube frame

the automobile is also towable

there are tandem seats in the cabin of the automobile

the cluster is placed in front of a three-spoke steering wheel

the first version of the vehicle was called the Litestar before it was named Pulse

project info:

name: 1985 Pulse Autocycle

design: Jim Bede

auction: Bring a Trailer | @bringatrailer

listing: here

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Droga5 Dublin has unveiled CAPtured, a one-of-a-kind wearable designed in collaboration with fashion designer Ancuta Sarca. Presented during London Fashion Week, the piece functions as both a design object and a technology prototype, addressing issues around digital privacy in public space.

The cap integrates AI-powered vision technology capable of detecting when a smartphone camera is directed toward it. Once identified, a built-in mechanism deploys a cover that drops over the wearer’s face, concealing their identity and preventing unwanted appearance in social media content. Importantly, the system only interacts with mobile phone cameras and does not interfere with security infrastructure such as CCTV.

all images courtesy of Samuel McElwee

A Cap That Questions Social Media Consent

The exterior design was developed with fashion designer Ancuta Sarca, known for her hybrid footwear and accessories, while the technological framework was engineered by creative studio Droga5 Dublin to operate seamlessly within the compact format of a cap. Photographer Samuel McElwee documented the launch, highlighting the interaction between fashion, technology, and urban culture.

Beyond its immediate functionality, CAPtured is intended as a cultural statement, raising questions about consent and content creation in the age of pervasive social media. By combining responsive technology with fashion design, the project situates itself at the intersection of privacy, identity, and digital ethics.

Droga5 Dublin and Ancuta Sarca collaborated on CAPtured

the cap functions as both a design object and tech prototype

AI-powered vision technology is embedded within the cap

the system detects when a smartphone camera is aimed at the wearer

a built-in cover deploys to conceal the wearer’s face

the cap prevents unwanted appearances in social media content

the project acts as a cultural statement on digital privacy

project info:

name: CAPtured
manufacturer: Droga5 Dublin | @droga5dublin

designer: Ancuta Sarca | @ancutasarca

photographer: Samuel McElwee | @sam_mcelwee

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Turin-based engineering firm Leva has developed a large-scale kinetic face installation for L’Épée du Roi Arthur, one of the performances at France’s Puy du Fou historical theme park. The permanent outdoor structure takes the form of a moving face, integrated into a tower, which animates during the show to represent the sorceress Morgane.

The installation combines mechanical precision with theatrical staging. Measuring 12 sqm, the sculpture is composed of 206 custom-designed modules, each driven by a linear actuator with a 70-cm travel range. These elements work together to create a continuously moving surface capable of fluid, lifelike expression while remaining durable under outdoor performance conditions.

all images courtesy of Leva

kinetic face demonstrates the role of motion in stage design

At the core of the project is Leva’s proprietary motion control system, which synchronizes the movements of every actuator. This allows the face to perform nuanced gestures and shifts that integrate into the show’s narrative. The design team optimized the arrangement of modules to maximize visual resolution, ensuring the sculpture’s geometry remains clear and legible from audience viewing distances.

The material and structural strategies emphasize both efficiency and long-term operability. Maintenance requirements were considered during the design phase, with modular construction simplifying future adjustments. The result is a dynamic wall sculpture that merges engineering with performance design, enhancing the immersive qualities of the Arthurian story. Leva’s kinetic face installation at Puy du Fou extends the company’s portfolio of large-scale kinetic works. Previous projects include the world’s largest kinetic wall for Aramco’s VIP innovation center and an interactive tunnel inspired by desert dunes in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.

Leva designs a kinetic face for Puy du Fou’s L’Épée du Roi Arthur

the moving sculpture represents the sorceress Morgane on stage

a 12-square-meter surface animates within a stone tower

the installation merges engineering precision with live performance

206 custom modules form the expressive moving face

together, the modules create lifelike and fluid motion

optimized module layout ensures visual resolution and clarity

the kinetic face integrates into the show’s narrative

the dynamic sculpture enhances immersion in the Arthurian story

project info:

name: Kinetic Face
designer-engineer: Leva | @leva.io

location: Puy Du Fou, Les Epesses, France

client: Puy Du Fou

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The wearable sandal-like controller named GO-OZ allows users to walk and move around VR games without any buttons or control sticks. Instead of using a handheld controller, the device relies on people’s legs and feet, as the system digitally tracks natural steps and translates them into movement inside the virtual world and game. 

Most of the VR games today need handheld controllers before the users can fully play them since the movement is simulated using the buttons and thumbsticks. GO-OZ tries to bridge this gap by allowing the players to directly use their feet and legs and give them the sensation that they’re walking and moving around what they’re playing. The wearable VR controller GO-OZ heads to Tokyo, Japan, for the Tokyo Game Show 2025, where visitors can try on the prototype on-site between September 25th and 28th.

all images courtesy of GO-OZ

Foot-worn device with adjustable straps

The wearable VR controller GO-OZ can adapt to any feet size, even while the players are wearing their shoes, because of the adjustable straps. The foam-like and soft bottom part is chunky and curvy to allow the users to tilt forward and backward. This area also houses the sensors of the device, which measure foot pressure, step length, and rhythm. They also detect when the wearer lifts a foot, shifts weight, or pushes forward. The device is linked to VR software through a wireless connection or cable, depending on the setup. Once connected, every natural step is translated into forward, backward, or sideways movement inside the VR world. 

During the prototype debut at the Tokyo Game Show 2025, attendees are seen to put on the wearable VR controller GO-OZ and tilt themselves forward to walk and backward to reverse. So far, the system uses the sensors more around the feet to detect the movement, so players don’t need to actually walk around. They can stay in place and just lean depending on where the player is heading in the VR game. At the present time, there’s only a prototype available for the wearable VR controller GO-OZ, and the design team has yet to announce its commercial and potential availability. When this happens, it may be possible that they upgrade the design, which can allow the players to physically walk around a designated space instead of just tilting.

wearable sandal-like controller GO-OZ allows users to walk and move around VR games

the straps can adapt to any feet size, even while the players are wearing their shoes

the chunky bottom houses the sensors and mechanics of the device

the device relies on people’s legs and feet, as the system digitally tracks natural steps

view of the user playing the game while wearing the foot-worn device

project info:

name: GO-OZ

partner: Altair4 Multimedia | @altair4_multimedia

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Foster + Partners’ longtime engagement with maritime design finds a new expression at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show with the unveiling of the Outlier I megayacht concept. With early vessels like the 68-foot Alen 68 to the landmark Yacht Club de Monaco in Monte Carlo, the British studio has long explored the intersection of architecture and the world of yachts.

Outlier I is a continuation of that pursuit, presenting an 88-meter (289-foot) concept developed in collaboration with Lateral Engineering to show how Foster + Partners’ architectural sensibilities combine with marine technology to imagine a new megayacht.

Foster + Partners presents the Outlier I concept at Monaco Yacht Week | visualizations © Foster + Partners

foster + partners reimagines the megayacht

Foster + Partners takes a disciplined approach to proportion and structure with the exterior of its Outlier I yacht concept. Strong horizontal bands of glazing cut across the dark hull, and angled terraces create a layered geometry that draws the eye along its length.

Working with the engineers at Lateral, the architects made a decisive move by relocating the engine room forward toward the bow. The team notes that this adjustment is unconventional for a vessel of this scale. It serves to liberate the mid and rear sections from mechanical constraints and opens possibilities for uninterrupted living spaces.

The reorganized interiors accommodate double-height rooms and lofty atriums for uninterrupted vertical connections. This means that the concept has a lofty spatial quality that is rarely achieved in the megayacht category.

the 88-meter yacht is developed in collaboration with Lateral

lofty interiors for ocean views

Inside Foster + Partners’ Outlier I yacht concept, the sense of openness is immediate. A soaring central atrium floods the core of the yacht with sunlight, accentuated by floor-to-ceiling glazing that frames views of the coastlines and shifting sea.

Pale timber surfaces, soft fabrics, and honed stone finishes combine to lend interiors that are both refined and restrained. Circulation flows through a transparent spiral stair and broad walkways, allowing guests to move fluidly between lounges, dining areas, and terraces. The absence of visual barriers means that interiors open broadly to surrounding views, so that every space feels oriented toward the horizon.

double height interiors connect vertically through a central atrium

Outlier I provides around forty percent more deck space than typical yachts of similar length. As such, it has wider terraces and longer, uninterrupted exterior promenades. The rear deck extends dramatically toward the water, and is even integrated with a swimming pool and helipad.

The yacht includes large open-air lounges and shaded dining areas. From the main salon to the upper sun decks, guests remain visually linked to the surrounding seascape, highlighting the design team’s emphasis on effortless engagement with its setting.

deck space is forty percent larger than comparable yachts

Despite its modest 88-meter length, the yacht maintains a 2000-GT displacement — referring to its gross-tonnage, or internal volume — that allows easier mooring and still supports the amenities of a much larger craft. The concept is planned for owner-driven customization, whether configured for intimate retreats or social gatherings.

The team explains that Outlier I’s systems are designed for both coastal cruising and extended passages, offering the range and resilience required for exploratory voyages. The flexible internal framework permits varied layouts, from expansive private suites to multifunctional entertainment zones.

project info:

name: Outlier I

architect: Foster + Partners | @fosterandpartners 

naval engineer: Lateral | @lateral_na

event: Monaco Yacht Show | @monacoyachtshow_official

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Researchers at Universitas Gadjah Mada in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, have developed a way to use recycled plastic shopping bags as nanomaterials and sensors that can glow and detect toxic metals in drinking water. The process starts with polyethylene, which is the main plastic used in shopping bags. The researchers convert it into very small particles called carbon quantum dots, or CQDs. These particles are smaller than a virus, and to produce them, the team uses a combination of two methods: pyrolysis and hydrothermal treatment. Pyrolysis involves heating the plastic without oxygen, while hydrothermal treatment involves heating the material in water under pressure.

The researchers then add less than seven percent hydrogen peroxide to help break down the polyethylene, and the full process takes about ten hours. The result is a solution containing the carbon quantum dots (CQDs), which light up under UV light and become fluorescent. The light emission happens because of the structure of the carbon atoms and the chemical groups attached to the surface of the CQDs, so when the UV light hits the particles, electrons in the carbon atoms move to a higher energy level. As the electrons return to their normal level, they release energy in the form of visible light, making the recycled plastic bags illuminate in the dark as sensors.

image by Teslariu Mihai via Unsplash | @photosbymihai

intensity of light detects how much iron is in water

The glow from the recycled plastic bags can help find toxic metals in drinking water as sensors. Weaker light means more toxic metals in the water, and if the glow is strong, it means that there are fewer or no metals in the water. The scientists from Universitas Gadjah Mada and Hokkaido University explain that the carbon quantum dots (CQDs) have oxygen groups on their surface that can attach to certain metals. They have tested the CQDs with different metals and saw that they reacted only with ferric ions, or the iron particles with a charge of three. When the CQDs attach to this iron, the glow becomes weaker, meaning there’s a lot of it in the water.

So far, it can detect as little as 9.50 micromolar, which is enough to check if drinking water is polluted. The results, the research team finds in their study, are accurate and repeated the same way each time. The scientists have also checked how well the CQDs glow using a measure called quantum yield, which shows how much light comes out compared to how much light goes in. The CQDs made from plastic bags reached 10.04 percent, which means they glow strongly enough to be used as a sensor. At the present time, the researchers believe that their discovery can be used in portable water testing kits at a low cost, given the use of recycled plastic bags as sensors. 

image by Daniele Levis Pelusi via Unsplash | @yogidan2012

image by Naja Bertolt Jensen | @officialnaja

image by Naja Bertolt Jensen

project info:

name: Recycling of plastic bag waste into carbon quantum dots using optimized pyrolysis-hydrothermal methods for selective Fe (III) sensing

researchers: Ratih Lestari, Yuichi Kamiya, Tutik Dwi Wahyuningsih, Indriana Kartini

institutions: Universitas Gadjah Mada, Hokkaido University | @ugm.yogyakarta, @hokkaidounivpr

study: here

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Designer Brian Brocken recreates the DeLorean car from the Back to the Future movies in foam and makes it hover in the air with rotating wheels. The full-scale model lifts off the ground using drone technology, and it is able to because the chassis is made of EPS foam, which is lightweight. To make it robust enough, the designer covers the foam with fiberglass sheets, which weigh around 25 grams per square meter. It protects the foam and makes it possible to paint the surface (because the paint dissolves plain EPS foam), allowing the user to also recreate the styling of the DeLorean car from the movies. 

Brian Brocken designs the foam-made car’s body using the program Fusion 360, where he uses the exact measurements from the original Delorean. The 3D model is then cut into slices that could fit on a CNC machine; each slice is cut with the help of an industrial robot, which is turned into a CNC machine for the project. The car body is hollow at the front, middle, and back, and this reduces weight and allows air to pass through to the propellers when the car is in flight. The wheels rotate during flight, faithfully following the original model’s design.

all images courtesy of Brian Brocken

Recreated vehicle with original model’s gullwing door design

The foam DeLorean car takes flight using motors and propellers, similar to the ones used by drones. Before that can happen, the body needs a strong airframe, so for the first test, the designer uses an aluminum frame with 3D printed plastic parts. It isn’t strong enough, Brian Brocken concludes, because the aluminum flexes during yaw movement. He’s now developing a carbon-fiber frame, hoping to reduce the weight to about two kilos and solve the twisting issue. For the flight system, he uses four large drone motors with a 30-inch propeller. Each motor can produce about 13.5 kilograms of thrust, and so with four motors, the total thrust is about 54 kilograms.

For the foam DeLorean car to fly, air should flow to the propellers, so the designer makes the front and back of the car hollow. The hood has slats that can open and close using a flap system. Then, a linear actuator with mechanical linkages controls the flaps. When closed, the flaps cover the holes, and when open, they let air move into the propellers. This system allows the car to keep its shape while still allowing airflow. Brian Brocken also replicated the gullwing doors of the original model, its signature design element, using automatic and 3D printed door hinges hidden inside the roof and doors. So far, the designer has tested the foam DeLorean car for its maiden flight, two years after he first introduced the project and built it one part at a time.

drone technology makes foam DeLorean car fly

the chassis is made of EPS foam, which is lightweight

the designer replicates the gullwing doors of the original model

to make it robust enough, the designer covers the foam with fiberglass sheets

the designer makes the front and back of the car hollow for airflow

the designer has tested the foam DeLorean car for its maiden flight

project info:

title: First flight of the full-scale flying DeLorean

design: Brian Brocken | @bribro_12

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Designers at YUPD and Wooks create Trego, an autonomous personal vehicle that runs with users and turns into a mini scooter after their exercise. Powered by AI, the device and vehicle guide users through their running, meaning it is not only for use during running but also before and after. It helps a user travel to the running location, supports them during exercise, and provides recovery tools after by being a mini scooter. The system connects to a mobile phone and operates in two modes: AI Mode and Mobility Mode.

During the AI Mode, the autonomous mini scooter Trego adapts to the user’s running pace as it runs with them. Sensors and onboard technology measure the user’s movement, and the system adjusts automatically to different running conditions to help maintain rhythm. Then, there’s the Mobility Mode after the run. It is not fun having to walk back home after the run, so the vehicle unravels its foldable handlebars, ready to be used as a mini scooter. Trego, then, functions like a small personal mobility vehicle, carrying the user to or from their running spot. The mobility mode includes a foldable footrest and a seat, which allows the user to ride comfortably.

all images courtesy of YUPD and Wooks

autonomous mini scooter Trego with foldable footrests

Trego has a handle for grip and balance, and it also includes a built-in display that guides the user with directions. The display also allows the user to input or confirm a destination directly on the device without needing the phone. While running, the display shows real-time data, including the distance, running pace, and calories burned. The autonomous mini scooter Trego also comes with front and rear cameras as well as sensors. They detect obstacles, people, or vehicles in both directions. When something is detected, the device adjusts automatically to avoid collisions, and this safety system works in both AI Mode and Mobility Mode.

Trego has a storage compartment, which doubles as the seat, for essentials such as water bottles and gadgets. These items are secured with an elastic band inside the compartment so they remain stable while moving. Then, the device also features foldable footrests that change position depending on the vehicle’s mode. During running, they stay folded so that they do not interfere with free leg movement. In mobility mode, the footrests extend to support the user’s feet during riding. Trego comes with a docking and charging station, so when the device is not in use, it docks at a specific station. The station detects the mobility device and extends pins to connect for charging. So far, the design groups have already made a prototype for the autonomous mini scooter Trego.

view of the docking station

view of the autonomous mini scooter Trego

the vehicle has three wheels and retractable handlebars

even the footrests are foldable

during the AI Mode, the autonomous mini scooter Trego adapts to the user’s running pace

the device and vehicle guide users through their running

lower-part view of the vehicle

the personal mobility vehicle also comes with front and rear cameras as well as sensors

there’s storage under the seat

at the moment, the team has created a prototype

project info:

name: Trego

team: Jung Hyunwoo, Lee Nari, Cheon Myeonghoon, Kim Gahyeon, Seo Yumin, Kang Gayeon, Kim Songhee, Ha Jimin

groups: YUPD, Wooks | @yupd.designer, @ux.wooks

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Exotek unveils the upgraded all-terrain Exoquad V2 for people with reduced mobility, which features customizable brake and throttle controls. The design team introduces changes to the frame, cockpit, electrical system, brakes, suspension, lights, battery pack, and tires of the four-wheeled vehicle, as well as adds new functions such as a trailer hitch, snowplow option, and software updates via smartphone app.

The most visible change is in the front section of the frame. The first version used a straight tube across the front, and the all-terrain Exoquad V2 replaces this with a curved design. The frame is now built with fewer welding points, which reduces weak spots and increases overall strength. The sidebars now run directly to the bottom of the frame instead of being joined with multiple smaller tubes, and the rear section also follows this continuous construction.

all images courtesy of Exotek

New designs with Extended cockpit area and colored display

The footrest of the all-terrain Exoquad V2 has been redesigned as one large piece, welded directly onto several points of the frame. A snowplow can be attached to the side bar of the footrest, and at the rear, the frame supports a trailer hitch to allow the vehicle to pull trailers. Both the 2WD and 4WD models come with high motor power that boosts the vehicle for towing the trailer. The cockpit area has been extended by five centimeters to accommodate taller riders (up to 2 meters in height). Despite the longer cockpit, the overall axle width and axle length are unchanged, meaning the all-terrain Exoquad V2 still fits into cars and trailers in the same way as the first model.

The electrical system has been fully replaced with the new version using updated motor controllers, a new wiring harness, and improved waterproofing. The display has been changed to a color screen to vividly show the battery percentage, real-time power usage, distance traveled, speed, and other riding data. Menus on the display let the rider choose what information to track. Exotek has also announced a mobile app for the all-terrain Exoquad V2, which will allow riders to update software and adjust driving modes directly from a phone.

detailed view of the four-wheeled vehicle

larger tires and reinforced sidewalls for puncture resistance

For the brakes, the all-terrain Exoquad V2 uses Tektro T-split brakes, which the team believes are stronger than the earlier brakes in the V1. The system includes an integrated hand brake to let the rider stop on a slope and keep the vehicle still without holding the brake levers. Both brakes can be locked in place when needed. The V1 model used air shocks. These are still offered as an option, but the V2 is delivered with coil shocks as standard, as they require less maintenance and can last longer without service.

The vehicle has two headlights instead of one to increase visibility for night driving. The new battery pack is supplied by Atlium, a Norwegian partner, and it can handle higher current draw and provides more power than the first version. The casing is thick and protects the cells from impact, and a new connector has been added, which makes it secure and simple to connect or disconnect during charging. The all-terrain Exoquad V2 uses larger-volume tires, and the sidewalls are reinforced, which increases puncture resistance. The tread has larger knobs for extra grip on uneven ground. Exotek’s all-terrain Exoquad V2 comes in four colors, including copper, olive green, and graphite.

Exotek unveils the upgraded all-terrain Exoquad V2 for people with reduced mobility

the design team introduces changes to the frame, cockpit, electrical system, brakes, suspension and more

the upgraded version comes with customizable brake and throttle controls

detailed view of the tires

the vehicle has two headlights to increase visibility for night driving

project info:

name: Exoquad V2

company: Exotek | @exotek_norway

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Mansory introduces the transformed Ferrari 12Cilindri Equestre, the first complete conversion of the vehicle in coupe or spider version. Debuting at the Monaco Yacht Show 2025, which runs between September 24 and 27, the modded vehicle follows the release of the Ferrari 12 Cilindri in late 2024, the same year that the car modification firm presented the MANSORY Pugnator, based on the Ferrari Purosangue SUV. The Equestre receives changes to almost all visible body parts as Mansory built new components in forged full carbon fiber. 

This material is used for the front apron, hood, wheel arch extensions, sills, and rear apron, and all attachments are dyed-through carbon, not painted after production. The front of the car has enlarged air intakes built into a redesigned apron, sending airflow directly to the radiators on the left and right sides, while the side flaps placed in front of and behind the front wheels guide air around the body to increase downforce on the front axle. The hood is also fully made of carbon fiber, and the wheel arch vents and extended front fenders continue the carbon structure.

all images courtesy of Mansory

painted stripe runs across the body in Italian flag colors

From the side of the Ferrari 12Cilindri-converted Mansory Equestre, new panels widen the arches and connect to new carbon sills. At the rear, the modification team designed a carbon apron with an integrated third brake light, and the rear does not have a spoiler, keeping the original Gran Turismo roofline of the car model. The vehicle also includes a painted stripe running across the full body in the colors of the Italian flag. 

As with all Mansory conversions, the interior is custom-built, and customers can choose materials, colors, stitching, and carbon trim designs. In the launch vehicle, the full interior is covered in grey Alcantara, combined with purple accents on the seats, dashboard, and doors. The roof lining is also covered in Alcantara and fitted with small LED lights. There’s an illuminated Mansory logo built into the roof section, and carbon fiber trim is used across the dashboard, console, and door elements. The steering wheel is made of carbon and leather, with a built-in shift indicator, while the seat belts include embroidered Mansory logos.

rear view of the vehicle

Vehicle unveiled during the Monaco Yacht Show 2025

Sports pedals are made of aluminum, and the floor mats are quilted and tailored with Mansory branding. The body panels on the exterior of the Ferrari 12Cilindri-converted Mansory Equestre are made of forged full carbon. The rims are produced by forging aluminum alloy under pressure to make them stronger and lighter compared with cast wheels. The exhaust system is built in stainless steel and coated for heat resistance.

Specs-wise, the 12-cylinder engine results in 755 horsepower and 730 Newton meters of torque. The exhaust system includes four pipes, two catalytic converters, and a valve control system. The Ferrari 12Cilindri-converted Mansory Equestre is the first vehicle to use Mansory’s new VF.5 forged, one-piece lightweight rims. The launch version shows the rims in glossy black, but other colors and sizes will be offered for future projects. So far, the modification firm has introduced the converted car during the Monaco Yacht Show 2025.

Mansory introduced the transformed Ferrari 12Cilindri Equestre

this is the first complete conversion of the Ferrari 12Cilindri by Mansory

a painted stripe runs across the body in Italian flag colors

the Equestre receives changes to almost all visible body parts as Mansory built new components in carbon fiber

the front of the car has enlarged air intakes built into a redesigned apron

purple elements and color for the launch edition

glimpse inside the vehicle

the full interior is covered in grey Alcantara, combined with purple accents on the seats

even the steering wheel is made of carbon and leather

project info:

name: Mansory Equestre

companies: Mansory, Ferrari | @mansory, @ferrari

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