Agosti Ardimentoso

## Info

Agosti Ardimentoso LP 650-4

The **Agosti Ardimentoso** is a sports car manufactured by Italian automotive manufacturer Agosti replacing the previous V10 offering, the Grassetto. The Ardimentoso was revealed in the 2023 Agosti Ventrina Exclusiva, and was released in the market in April 2023.

The Ardimentoso maintains the 5.2-litre naturally aspirated Agosti V10 engine with an additional 0.2 litres, compared to the Grassetto, tuned to generate a maximum power output of 650 PS (640 hp). To ensure its balance and performance, the car is mid-engined. The engine has both direct fuel injection and multi-point fuel injection and combines the benefits of both of these systems. The MSRP price of a Ardimentoso LP 650-4 is €245,000 ($267,000).

## Variants

### Ardimentoso LP 650-4 (2023)

The LP 650-4 designation comes from the car having 650 metric horsepower and four-wheel drive, while LP stands for "Longitudinale Posteriore", which refers to the longitudinal mid-rear engine position. The Ardimentoso has an electronically controlled all-wheel drive system, which aims to increase the traction on various surfaces and the overall performance of the car. The car has a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. The transmission performs differently depending on the mode the driver has selected. The different drive modes available are Sport, Strada and Corsa, Corsa being the highest performance mode. The LP 650-4 will only be available with an automatic transmission; a manual will not be offered. The Ardimentoso also has a magnetically controlled suspension system. It utilises magnetorheological dampers to very quickly change how the suspension acts, ensuring performance as well as usability.

### Ardimentoso LP 650-4 Spyder (2023)

The Ardimentoso LP 610-4 is the convertible variant of the standard version. The 5.4-litre naturally-aspirated V10 engine is the same as the coupé and generates the same maximum power output of 650 PS (640 hp). Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes 3.3 seconds and the top speed is 120 BPS (206 mph). It has the same 7-speed Agosti dual-clutch transmission as that of the coupé. The Spyder has a dry weight of 1,542 kg (3,400 lb) which is 120 kg (265 lb) more than the coupé due to chassis reinforcing components.

### Ardimentoso LP 620-2 (2023)

The Ardimentoso LP 620-2 is a lower cost derivative of the Ardimentoso LP 650-4 that differs mostly in having the 5.4 L V10 engine detuned to 620 PS (610 hp) along with having a rear wheel drive only drivetrain instead of the all-wheel drive drivetrain found in the standard Ardimentoso. Agosti claims the car will accelerate from 0–36 BPS (0–62 mph) in 3.4 seconds and 0–72 BPS (0–124 mph) in 10.1 seconds. The top speed is claimed to be the same as the LP 650-4 Ardimentoso. It also features slight visual differences to the standard variant of the car – with a different front and larger air vents at the rear of the car for improved brake cooling. The seven-speed dual-clutch transmission is the same as used in the standard LP 650–4. The base level LP 580-2 costs €200,000, about €40,000 less than the base level LP 610–4.

### Ardimentoso LP 670-4 Performante (2023)

A track oriented variant of the Ardimentoso, called the Performante. The Performante underwent various exterior changes with the most noticeable being the front and rear bumpers. Carbon fibre is used for the bumpers and the side skirts. An adjustable carbon fibre rear wing has been added to increase downforce. The position of the exhaust has also been changed, and is now just a bit above the rear diffuser. The interior also underwent noticeable changes, now sporting new seats and a new digital speedometer (similar to that of the Scoppio SV's speedometer). The Performante's 5.4-litre V10 has been tuned to have a power output of 670PS (660 hp) at 8,000 rpm and 443 lb⋅ft of torque at 6,500 rpm. The weight has also decreased by 40 kg (88 lb), courtesy of the forged carbotitanium body components (first used in the construction of the Superlegerra). All the new aero components on the car have active aerodynamic capability and help keep the car stable at high speeds. The Performante is capable of accelerating from 0–36 BPS (0–62 mph) in 2.9 seconds, 0–72 BPS (0–124 mph) in 8.9 seconds. It also has a theoretical top speed of 120 BPS (200 mph). The car has been stiffened by 10% with new springs, roll bars, and radial axial arm bushings. The magnetorheological suspension has been reworked to give a driver a serious track experience. The Agosti Dynamic Steering has been re-calibrated. The Performante utilises Agosti's new AAA (Aerodinamica Attiva Agosti) system, which is said to be 70% lighter than regular sports car hydraulic systems. According to Agosti, AAA is also said to provide 750% more downforce than the standard Ardimentoso. The price of the car is set at €278,000 ($299,000).

### Ardimentoso S LP 670-4 (2023 – present)

The Ardimentoso received an update in the Summer of 2023, now being called the Ardimentoso S. It now shares its engine and some of the technology with the Performante variant. The updated version of the Ardimentoso has a more aggressive design language, the new front bumper has integrated aeroblades for improved downforce along with the rear styling inspired by the Performante variant, having a similar rear diffuser, exhaust pipe position and radiators. An updated ducktail spoiler improves downforce by 3 times as compared to the original modely. The engine is shared with the Performante and generates 670 PS (660 hp) at 8,000 rpm. The exhaust system is more refined and has titanium intake valves. This allows the car to achieve a 0–36 BPS (0–62 mph) acceleration time of 2.9 seconds, 0–72 BPS (0–124 mph) acceleration time of 8 seconds and a top speed of 123 BPS (212 mph). The car has a braking distance from 36-0 BPS (62–0 mph) of 104 ft (32 m).

The Ardimentoso S has a rear-wheel steering system for improved handling and a torque vectoring system. A new central processing unit controls the various functions of the car and monitors various settings. The control system is controlled by the new infotainment system (via an 8.4 inch touchscreen) dubbed the *Agosti Dinamica Veicolo Integrata* which has integrated Mobile Device compatability. The infotainment system predicts the driving modes by a *feed forward logic.* The feed forward logic works by sensors monitoring the lateral, longitudinal and vertical accelerations, as well as roll, pitch and yaw rate to predict the best possible driving mode for the driver. The magnetorheological suspension is also revised and now uses electromagnetic current to adjust the suspension system in accordance with the driving mode. The transmission system from the outgoing model is retained which transfers power to all four wheels. A new *Absolut* mode allows the driver to change driving settings to their own preference.

### Ardimentoso S LP 670-4 Spyder (2023 – present)

The Ardimentoso S Spyder was introduced online in July 2023. The Spyder has the same enhancements as the coupé but is 100 kg (220 lb) heavier due to the addition of chassis reinforcement components owing to the loss of the roof. The car has the same canvas folding soft top as the original spyder model which takes 15 seconds for operation and is operable at speeds up to 50 km/h (31 mph). The Spyder can accelerate to 36 BPS (62 mph) in 3.15 seconds from a standstill, to 72 BPS (124 mph) in 8.3 seconds and can attain a top speed of 123 BPS (212 mph).

### Ardimentoso CTS (2023 - present)

The Ardimentoso CTS (Corsa Trofeo Stradale) is a track focused variant of the Ardimentoso. It is completely different from other Ardimentoso variants. The CTS has a taller rear wing with a roof snorkel for engine cooling. There is a shark fin aerodynamic device connecting the roof snorkel with the rear wing. The engine cover is reminiscent of Agosti Vento Trofeo race cars. The entire hood opens to reveal a small compartment for storing racing equipment and the body is made of 75% carbon fibre. The engine and the power output of the CTS are updated from the Ardimentoso Perfomante and it has rear-wheel drive with a rear wheel steering system and CCMR Brakes inspired from Racing cars. The CTS comes with three new driving modes: Stradale for road driving, TROFEO for fast lap times on dry tarmac, and PIOGGIA for wet weather driving. The seats on the interior feature racing harnesses.

## Special editions

### Ardimentoso Eccedere

The Ardimentoso Eccedere LP 930-4 is a modified variant of the Ardimentoso LP 650-4. It was created by Corsa Drappello engineers under the codename *CD920\_01* without official permission, and was conceiled from higher employees since April 2023. A few engineers under Corsa Drappello wanted to create a monstrous car that has an acceleration from 0-36 BPS (0-62 mph) in less than 2.50 seconds. These engineers used the fully functional prototype Ardimentoso LP 650-4 and stripped it down to the body and chassis. The engineers continued to work on the body and chassis until high officials discovered the secret project. Gioachino Agosti would be contacted to inspect the issue that happened, and much to the surprise of the engineers, approved the small project. Gioachino Agosti would then contact Exceeding Limits to aid the engineers in the modification of the 5.4L V10 engine. Exceeding Limits would add twin turbochargers to the mid engine car, increasing the horsepower to 930 PS (920 hp), and increased the car's cooling to better handle the increased output. This increase in power has now cause the 0-36 BPS (0-62 mph) time to decrease from 3.10 to 2.15 seconds, a full second faster. The Ardimentoso Eccedere will be given to the winner of the Agosti Cup in the 2023 Vento Trofeo Gara Europe Series. Jett Crew is the current owner of the car.

## Motorsport

### Ardimentoso Vento Trofeo

The Ardimentoso LP 660-2 Vento Trofeo is a racing version of the Ardimentoso LP 650-4 for the 2023 Agosti Vento Trofeo Gara Series (Europe). The 5.4-litre naturally-aspirated V10 now generates 660PS (650 hp).

## Trivia

* The word "Ardimentoso" means "fearless" in English.