You’ve got to love the British. In a world obsessed with electric whirring and software updates, there’s still a small band of engineers somewhere in the misty countryside who look at a Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano — a car already more powerful than most small countries — and think, “Hmm, not enough.”
That small band is Talos Vehicles, a niche outfit whose latest creation, the Talos XXT, takes Ferrari’s front-engined V12 grand tourer and drags it screaming closer to the untamed 599 XX — the track-only monster that was never meant to see a speed bump, let alone a traffic light.
After two years of tinkering, hammering, and probably a few cups of Yorkshire tea, Talos has emerged with something extraordinary: a road-legal Frankenstein’s monster that blurs the line between Maranello’s civility and its lunacy. Only five examples will ever exist — each one as rare (and as terrifying) as an Italian opera sung by a chainsaw.
The Heart of the Beast
At its core lies Ferrari’s naturally aspirated 6.0-litre V12, now coaxed to a delicious 680 horsepower and 624 Nm of torque. That’s a healthy bump of 60 horses over the standard GTB, and dangerously close to the 730 hp found in the 599 XX. The soundtrack? Imagine Pavarotti gargling molten metal while the world ends — and you’re somewhere close.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through your choice of a 6-speed automatic or — for those brave enough — a 6-speed manual gearbox. Yes, a manual. In a car with 680 horses. Talos clearly doesn’t believe in traction control for the soul.
Carbon, Anger, and Aerodynamics
The XXT wears a carbon-fibre suit that’s lighter, meaner, and angrier than the original Fiorano’s gentle curves. It squats low over reinforced 20-inch wheels, available with central locking nuts if you want to feel like a pit crew every Sunday morning.
And it’s not all show — the performance figures speak fluent nonsense: 0–100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, and a top speed of 330 km/h. That’s not “fast for a Ferrari.” That’s “fast enough to bend space-time and make your face regret existing.”
Luxury? Depends on How You Define It
Inside, buyers can go wild with bespoke colour palettes and exotic materials, from Alcantara to carbon weave so sharp it could slice cheese. For left-hand-drive markets, Talos will even flip the steering wheel to the proper side — a rare courtesy in the world of British eccentricity.
All this, however, comes at a price. A very specific one: €1.1 million. Before you faint, consider this: you’re getting the closest thing to a 599 XX that won’t have you arrested on the way to Tesco.
A Love Letter to Madness
The Talos XXT isn’t just a car — it’s a love letter to excess. It’s a middle finger to restraint, a mechanical ode to what happens when passion outweighs reason. In an age when cars drive for you, the XXT reminds us there’s still joy in driving against everything else.
So here’s to Talos: the tiny British firm that looked at a Ferrari and thought, “Let’s make it a bit more mental.” And then did.
Source: Talos Vehicles