Tuthill Introduce the GT ONE

To date, more than 15 manufacturers have built cars for the GT1 class, creating a legacy of extraordinary competition and innovation. These homologation cars often had compromised road performance as they were built to allow manufacturers to optimise them for track use. This is designed specifically for the road.

The GT ONE was born through a conversion between Richard Tuthill and client Elliot Ross. Tuthill will build 22 production examples with each requiring 3,500 hours of meticulous construction to create each client’s personalised car.

Aesthetically designed by California-based Florian Flatau, the GT ONE features a full carbon fibre body which is powered by a 4.0-litre, six-cylinder engine, available in both naturally-aspirated and forced-induction versions. The naturally-aspirated engine, inspired by Tuthill's high-revving 911K motor, will produce in excess of 500bhp, while the forced-induction offering will produce over 600bhp. The redline hasn't yet been confirmed, if you're wondering!

"I would never have imagined that I would one day be entrusted with the freedom, in this environment, to revisit the spirit of an automotive era like that of the FIA GT1 class — it’s a very deep and personal experience for me” — Florian Flatau (Design Director)                        

The GT ONE is available with either a seven-speed dual-clutch option, as fitted to the car on show at The Quail, or a seven-speed manual. It is equipped with twin wishbone front and rear suspension, carbon ceramic brakes and bespoke calipers which combined with the carbon fibre body result in a weight of 1,200 kg.

Tuthill says Cutting-edge engineering and exceptional materials are used throughout the car. The underbody and surface aero performance have been optimised through CFD analysis to enhance performance, the car has a carbon fibre front clam, rear clam, and a full carbon roof with an integrated air intake. Within the bodywork are an FIA-based rollover protection system (ROPS) and full carbon fibre doors with side impact bars. An optional aero package may be developed for track use.

“It has been an absolute pleasure to work with this amazing bunch of people at Wardington who continue to have such passion to create these amazing cars. At the heart of this piece of artwork is of course the constant pursuit of mechanical excellence. We have taken inspiration from all that we have done in the past and have been inspired by what others have done before us and continue to do. As usual, I sincerely hope those who wish to own one of these will also wish to drive them as often as they can and create memories that will last a lifetime. The FIA GT1 class enabled manufacturers to create stunning race cars. We have taken the best bits but focused on producing a wonderful road car... I hope you can all enjoy it with us!” — Richard Tuthill.