LAFFITE AUTOMOBILI UNVEILS STUNNING ELECTRIC HYPERCARS
Laffite Automobili is a Franco-Italian electric hypercar startup co-founded by Bruno Laffite, nephew of French Formula 1 driver Jacques Laffite, that unveiled five electric hypercars at the 2023 F1 Miami Grand Prix. Designed by GFG Style, the studio of Giorgetto and Fabrizio Giugiaro, the Laffite LM1 range covers track, road, and off-road categories in a single launch, with the flagship LM1 limited to 24 units at over $3.2 million each.
Who Is Laffite Automobili?
Laffite Automobili was founded by Bruno Laffite and Pascal Cohen, drawing on the motorsport heritage of the Laffite family name. The company worked with GFG Style, the design firm led by father-and-son team Giorgetto Giugiaro and Fabrizio Giugiaro, to complete the design of five vehicles in just six months. Production is handled by LM Gianetti in Turin, Italy, placing the project firmly within the Italian coachbuilding tradition despite its French founding heritage.
The LM1: 1,151 hp Track Hypercar, 24 Units Only
The Laffite LM1 is the flagship of the range: a 5.20-metre, two-seat track-focused hypercar producing 1,151 hp and 1,180 lb-ft (1,600 Nm) of torque. It weighs 3,638 pounds (1,650 kg) and sprints from 0 to 62 mph in a claimed 1.9 seconds, with a top speed estimated at 350 km/h and an electric range of approximately 255 miles. Production is limited to 24 units worldwide. The LM1 features simulated paddle shifting and an artificial exhaust note designed to evoke the sound of a classic race car.
The Atrax: Off-Road Hypercar SUV
The Atrax fuses hypercar proportions with off-road capability, featuring a long-travel suspension system and raised ride height. With 1,151 hp, 1,844 lb-ft of torque, and a curb weight of 4,850 pounds, the Atrax accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 3.8 seconds with a top speed of 149 mph. A road-focused Atrax Stradale variant is also offered. The Atrax is anticipated to start at $1.6 million.
The Barchetta: Open-Top and Coupe Variants
The Barchetta is the entry point of the Laffite range in terms of power, delivering 578 hp and 730 lb-ft of torque. It is available in a roofless Barchetta form and as a Barchetta Coupe. The 0 to 62 mph sprint takes 3.5 seconds and the estimated range is 242 miles. The Barchetta's open design references the classic Italian barchetta bodywork tradition, adapting it for an all-electric era.
Production Timeline and Pricing
Laffite Automobili planned to deliver the first vehicles to customers in winter 2024, with production limited to 24 to 26 units per model. With the LM1 priced above $3.2 million and the Atrax starting at $1.6 million, the Laffite range positions itself at the very top of the limited-production electric hypercar market, competing for attention alongside Rimac, Pininfarina Battista, and Lotus Evija.
Explore other exceptional hypercars at TheArsenale, including the RAESR Tachyon Speed electric hypercar, the Delage D12 F1-inspired hypercar, and the TDF-1 track-only hypercar. For complete specifications and ordering information, visit the official Laffite LM1 page and read the full overview at Motor Authority.
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