Agosti Potenza

## Info

Agosti Potenza coupé

The **Agosti Potenza** is a sports car produced by Italian automotive manufacturer Agosti in 2023. As the first car produced by Agosti and first flagship of the company, the Potenza was introduced as a coupé in 2023. The car is designed by Felice Giotto, Agosti's former head of design after using components from Gioachino Agosti's concept V12 car design and implemented them in a more refined product. The SuperVeloce variant was introduced in 2023 after the first 50 standard Potenzas were sold out.

An updated verison of the Potenza coupé has been made, followed by a roadster and a limited editon "Amedeo" variant. Another variation to wear the Potenza nameplate is the SuperVeloce, powered by a larger version of the Agosti V12 engine. The total production run for all Potenza models is 675. The cost of a LP 650 coupé is €237,000 ($250,900).

## Variants

### Potenza (2023)

The Potenza is an all-wheel drive, mid-engine sports car. With an angular design and a low slung body, the highest point of the roof is just under 4 blocks above the ground. One of the vehicle's most distinguishing features is its scissor doors, a signature feature that Gioachino himself would say will be part of all flagship Agosti models. The first generation of the Potenza was produced in late 2022 and was powered by a Agosti V12. The rear differential is integrated with the engine itself, with a viscous coupling centre differential transferring power to the front wheels. Power is delivered through a 6-speed e-gear automated manual transmission. The suspension utilised in the car uses an independent double-wishbone design. The interior was also made to be comfortable and ergonomic with a clean look and all the major controls along with the gearshift knob integrated into the central tunnel.

### Potenza SuperVeloce (2023)

After the first 50 standard model Potenzas were sold out, Agosti unveiled a high performance variant of the Potenza, the SuperVeloce. SeperVeloce, or SV variants are more track-oriented than the normal production variants and are produced in more limited numbers. The SuperVeloce's 6.2 L V12 engine generates a maximum power output 670 PS (661 hp). The air intakes were made bigger for better brake cooling and the front spoiler extended much farther for improved downforce. The car's

weight was also reduced by 100 kg (220 lb) through more use of carbon fibre throughout the car. The interior was also trimmed in as a weight saving measure. Officials from Agosti said that the SV is capable of accelerating to 36BPS (60 mph) from a standing start in just 2.65 seconds, and can reach speeds 5 blocks faster than the standard model. Agosti is expected to produce around 200 models of the SV before its discontinuation.

### Potenza LP 650 (2023)

In February 2023, Agosti unveiled an updated version of the Potenza, the **Potenza LP 650**. The new title incorporated the car's name, along with an alphanumeric designation which indicated the engine's orientation (*Longitudinale Posteriore*), and the updated power output. With displacement now increased to 6.2 litres, the engine was rated at 650 PS (641 hp). The exterior received a minor facelift, featuring revised front and rear fascias. A new single outlet exhaust system incorporated into the rear diffuser, modified suspension system, revised programming, and upgraded clutch for the 6-speed e-Gear automated manual transmission with launch control rounded out the performance modifications. Interior seating was also re-configured in order to provide greater headroom, and a new stereo system formed part of the updated dashboard.

### Potenza Roadster (2023)

The production version called the **Potenza Roadster** was introduced in 2023. Primarily designed to be an open-top car, it employed a manually attached soft roof as a cover from adverse weather, but a warning on the windshield header advised the driver not to exceed 58 BPS (100 mph) with the roof in place. The roof which was made of fabric could be folded and fit into a leather bag supplied with the car in order to store it in the front compartment when not in use. The roadster weighs 29 kg (65 lb) more than the LP 650 coupé due to the loss of the roof and the addition of chassis reinforcing components. The roadster could accelerate from 0–36 BPS (0–62 mph) in 3.5 seconds which is less than the coupé owing to the increased weight.

## Limited editions

### LP640 Amedeo

The Potenza LP640 Amedeo is a special limited edition of the Base model Potenza. Available in only deep blue, only 5 has been produced with a total of 35 coupés expected to be made. Although the standard V12 engine was used, stylists from the Amedeo fashion house, and Agosti's design team, collaborated to design custom interiors finished in white-blue Amedeo leather complemented with a Amedeo logo plaque on each side of the exterior. Each unit came with matching Versace luggage, along with other additional merchandise that is made personally for the buyers. A matching watch from Amedeo's Exclusive Items department was also made available to customers.

## Related Development

### Agosti Concept 1

The Agosti Concept 1 is the name given to a series of prototype cars built by Agosti starting in 2022. It is a concept that was sketched by the founder, Gioachino Agosti, and created to test the performance of a V12 sport car.

### Agosti Ventata

the **Agosti Ventata** is a modified version of the Potenza. The car's mechanical parts and engine are very similar to those of the Potenza SV. However, cosmetics are all unique. Interior and exterior styling were inspired by stealth aircraft designs, such as those made for the military and also takes some cues from Agosti Aviazione aircraft. A total of 21 have been made.

## Trivia

* The word "Potenza" means "potential", a name Gioachino found fitting for the first production model for Automobile Agosti, as it is the starting point of the new company.
* There have been recurring rumors of the Italian Polizia di Stato being interested in using a modified Potenza for use in law enforcement.
* A special edition Potenza was made for the designer of the car, Felice Giotto. The car has his signature stitched onto the steering wheel and seats. He later auctioned it off 3 days later for a starting bid of €612,000 ($664,400). His reasoning for giving it away so soon is, "Why not?"
* This is the 100th page created in BWMCR2 Wiki.