New Retro Barchetta Looks Like Italy But Roars Like Detroit
- Automobili Mignatta has revealed its first model, a retro-styled V8-powered barchetta.
- The Rina features a 5.0-liter V8 engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission.
- Built on a carbon monocoque chassis, production is limited to 30 units per year.
Even in a world overflowing with boutique automakers and carbon-fiber fantasies, there always seems to be room for one more ambitious name aiming to carve its niche among the exotics. From the Italian commune of Valfenera in Piedmont, a newcomer called Automobili Mignatta has entered the scene with its first model: a retro-styled, V8-powered barchetta named Rina.
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The Rina features single-piece carbon fiber bodywork, matched by a carbon monocoque chassis. Its low-slung shape borrows heavily from 1960s sports car design, an aesthetic that continues inside the cabin, which leans fully into analogue simplicity. True to barchetta form, there’s no roof and not even a windshield, just open-air driving in its purest form.
Design Cues from the Past, Materials from the Present
Up front, almond-shaped headlights perched on protruding fenders give a subtle nod to Zagato-era styling, as does the oval grille and a set of sculpted side vents. The rear view is equally considered, featuring round LED taillights, a neatly integrated ducktail spoiler, and four prominent exhaust pipes. The staggered alloy wheels measure 19 inches at the front and 20 at the rear, wrapped in semi-slick tires that hint at real performance intent.
Inside the exposed cockpit, there’s no trace of digital distractions, just classic aluminum switchgear and analogue gauges. A significant amount of carbon fiber is visible throughout, reinforcing the lightweight construction. The seating arrangement is equally pared back, with leather pads mounted directly onto the monocoque.
American V8
The Rina is powered by a naturally aspirated V8, reportedly sourced from the Ford Mustang and upgraded by Italtecnica Engineering, a firm known for its work on restomods from Kimera and Totem Automobili.
Automobili Mignatta hasn’t revealed exact specifications yet, but the stated power-to-weight ratio of 2 kg per PS provides a useful clue. Italian outlet Quattroruote reports a dry weight close to 1,000 kg (2,205 pounds), suggesting the V8 will deliver around 493 horsepower (368 kW or 500 PS).
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The engine is mounted up front and paired with a six-speed manual gearbox in a rear transaxle layout. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a limited-slip differential. Suspension is adjustable, and stopping power comes from Brembo brakes, with an optional upgrade to carbon ceramic discs.
Only 30 units of the Rina will be built per year, each handmade and priced from €290,000 (about $322,000) before taxes. According to the company, the first deliveries are expected in 2026.
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