Just when everyone thought the V12 engine was fading out, De Tomaso has roared back with the P900, a hypercar that feels like it landed from another planet. Built for the purist, the P900 breaks all the rules, showing that mechanical art and extreme engineering can still win headlines in the age of electrification and hybrids.
De Tomaso spent four years perfecting the P900’s engine, creating a 6.2 liter V12 that weighs just 220 kilograms, making it the lightest V12 in history. With its intricate web of steel pipes, carbon fiber intake, and thermal insulation that looks as good as it works, the P900 engine is as much a work of art as a feat of engineering.
The real showstopper is the rev limit: a wild 12,300 revolutions per minute, topping even the legendary Cosworth-powered T50. The numbers are staggering. The P900 produces 662 kilowatts (900 horsepower) and runs on eco-friendly synthetic fuel, making the engine future proof without giving up any of the old school thrill.
But here is what sets the P900 apart: the car weighs only 900 kilograms, so you get a perfect one to one power to weight ratio. That is the golden number every performance car chases, and De Tomaso pulled it off with smart materials and design, matching legends like the Koenigsegg One:1. All the power is sent to the rear wheels through a pure racing transmission from Xtrac, making the P900 a true track monster with nothing artificial in the driving experience.
With a price tag of three million US dollars, the De Tomaso P900 is not just a car, it is a statement. Only a few collectors will ever own one, making it one of the rarest V12 machines on the planet. In a world where Ferrari and others are going hybrid, De Tomaso is doubling down on pure mechanical drama, offering a car that keeps the V12’s wild soundtrack and response alive, without batteries or electric motors.
Experts predict the P900 will be a future auction superstar. Its unique engine and limited numbers make it a solid bet for anyone looking to invest in the last generation of pure V12s. And since it can run on synthetic fuel, it stands as a blueprint for how old school power can survive even as the world goes green.
Above all, the P900 is more than numbers. Its engine is a moving sculpture, and if it performs as well as it looks, De Tomaso has created the new crown jewel of the hypercar universe. For every enthusiast who ever dreamed of the perfect V12, the P900 is a final victory lap before the world gets quiet.
Started my career in Automotive Journalism in 2015. Even though I'm a pharmacist, hanging around cars all the time has created a passion for the automotive industry since day 1.
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