Michael Satterfield
TGR Staff – 09-27-2021
GTO Engineering has unveiled a half-scale model of Squalo, its all-new, built from the ground up driver’s car, at the Goodwood Revival in the UK. This marks the first time the public will be able to see a model of Squalo, which has been built from a clean sheet of paper, all from the company’s headquarters in Twyford, UK.
The Squalo is powered by a GTO Engineering developed and built quad-cam V12 engine, estimated to produce over 450 horsepower, paired with a manual gearbox and limited-slip differential. The new sportscar draws inspiration from the best of Sixties design underpinned by modern technical knowledge and materials to produce a lightweight performance car unlike any other.
The half-scale model on display at GTO Engineering’s stand has been used as a design tool to finalize both the scale, size, and design surfaces of the Squalo. Visitors to GTO Engineering’s stand at Goodwood Revival will also be able to see the Squalo’s incorporated front lights that hold both the main beam and indicators, as well as speak to the team about advancements of Squalo’s quad-cam V12 engine and transaxle gearbox (housing a five-speed manual gearbox and limited-slip differential), the latter currently in development with Hewland.
Every element of the Squalo has been carefully designed and analyzed by GTO Engineering to ensure that the quality of the car is nothing but of the highest caliber. Quality is the ethos for not only Squalo, but GTO Engineering as a company, and as such has driven the team to focus on simplicity and lightness. Using only the best materials for both the exterior and interior to fully maximize the driving experience and enjoyment for its customers while also keeping Squalo’s under its 2,200 lb total weight target.
