Delage D12 - F1-Inspired Hypercar

The Delage D12 is the F1-inspired hypercar that marks the official return of Delage under Laurent Tapie. Built around a naturally aspirated 7.6L V12 and a fully carbon-fiber monocoque, it is engineered for one very specific goal: setting the Nurburgring lap record for a production car.

The Story

Louis Delage always dreamed of building a road-going car powered by a V12. More than a century later, the reborn French brand delivers exactly that, and names it the D12. It is a modern hypercar with pure Formula 1 DNA: central driving position, canopy that lifts open like a fighter jet, and a passenger seated in tandem, directly behind the driver. The hourglass silhouette and aerodynamic cues make no secret of where the design language comes from.

Performance

Under the carbon bodywork sits an in-house developed and manufactured naturally aspirated V12, 7.6L, put together with the input of multiple engineers and racing champions. Output starts at 1,010 hp for the Club track version and climbs to 1,100 hp for the GT, which adds an electric motor at a slight weight penalty. Both variants run a specially built 8-speed single-clutch automatic gearbox for blistering shift speed. The chassis, bodywork and wheels are all carbon fiber, with the rims specifically designed to funnel cold air into the brakes. Curb weight lands at 1,309 kg for the Club and 1,400 kg for the GT hybrid.

Specifications

• Builder: Delage
• Engine: Naturally aspirated 7.6L V12
• Power: 1,010 hp (Club) / 1,100 hp (GT hybrid)
• Transmission: 8-speed single-clutch automatic
• Chassis and body: Full carbon fiber monocoque and bodywork
• Wheels: Carbon fiber, designed to feed brake cooling
• Weight: 1,309 kg (Club) / 1,400 kg (GT)
• Layout: Central driving position with tandem passenger
• Cockpit access: Fighter-jet style lifting canopy

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