2026 Talos XXT

• The TALOS XXT is limited to only five units worldwide, while no two vehicles are alike.

• An obsessive attention to detail and commitment to luxury is testament to bespoke British craftsmanship.

• Fully customisable, the TALOS XXT performance figures include 0-62mph in 3.5 seconds, 205mph top speed, 674Bhp.

A Grand Tourer with Racing Pedigree

From a discreet workshop in Yorkshire emerges something rare: the 2026 Talos XXT, a race-inspired grand tourer that fuses the raw theatre of a Ferrari 599XX with the civility of a long-distance cruiser. Built in just five examples, each XXT is a hand-formed statement of what British engineering and patience can achieve when freed from mass-production constraints.

The car starts life as a 599 GTB, but little of the original remains untouched. Talos replaces the bodywork with all-new carbon fibre panels — each cured, sanded, and finished by hand. The result is familiar in proportion yet transformed in intent: shorter overhangs, tauter surfacing, and a stance that sits low and resolute. The body’s weave, visible beneath either gloss or matte lacquer, tells its own story of craft.

Jamie Thwaites, Managing Director of Talos Vehicles, calls the XXT “a grand tourer for those who demand nothing but the best, and who want their vehicle to reflect their individuality”.

Engineering and Emotion

The 6.0-litre naturally aspirated V12, retained and refined from its Ferrari origins, now produces 674 horsepower. It delivers a claimed 0–62 mph in 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 205 mph, the numbers secondary only to the sensation of mechanical purity. Weight is kept low through the carbon chassis, titanium fittings, and race-derived detailing.

The cabin, however, softens the tone. Rather than stripped-out minimalism, it surrounds driver and passenger in handcrafted luxury — bespoke leather, brushed metalwork, and the option of exposed carbon trim. Clients can specify virtually everything: from gearbox type (automatic or manual) to carbon finish, paint tone, and even the acoustic character of the exhaust system.

Thwaites explains that “every XXT is an interpretation of its owner’s vision,” and that philosophy extends beyond design. Buyers can request performance tuning or drivetrain enhancements directly from Talos engineers — a level of involvement rarely offered outside motorsport.

A Collector’s Future Classic

At a time when electrification dominates the headlines, the 2026 Talos XXT stands out for its unapologetically mechanical soul. Its limited production of five cars isn’t a marketing strategy but a structural reality — each carbon panel mould will be used only once.

Talos’ background in defence engineering and motorsport gives the XXT its dual personality: formidable performance with endurance-level reliability. For collectors, that rarity and pedigree ensure its future as both a driving experience and an appreciating artifact of analogue excellence

The result is not just another reimagined Ferrari. It’s something more deliberate — a hand-built, deeply personal grand tourer designed for those who value sensation over spectacle.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Talos Vehicles Ltd., United Kingdom
  
• Production: Limited to five bespoke units worldwide
  
• Vehicle Type: Race-inspired grand tourer (GT)
  
• Base Platform: Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (re-engineered and re-bodied)
  
• Chassis Construction: Carbon fibre monocoque with integrated substructures
  
• Body Panels: Handcrafted carbon fibre, autoclave-cured
• Engine Type: Naturally aspirated 6.0-litre V12
  
• Maximum Power: 674 hp (verified output)
  

Transmission Options:

• 6-speed automated manual transmission
• Optional manual gearbox (customer-specified build)
  
• Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
  

Performance:

• 0–62 mph (0–100 km/h): 3.5 seconds
• Top Speed: 205 mph (330 km/h)

Dimensions and Weight:

• Kerb Weight: [Unverified] (estimated lighter than donor vehicle due to carbon construction)
• Body Length: [Unverified] (proportions shortened from Ferrari 599 base)
• Seating Capacity: 2

Suspension System:

• Double wishbone setup front and rear
• Race-derived adjustable dampers
• Lightweight aluminium subframes and components

Braking System:

• Carbon-ceramic disc brakes with high-performance calipers
• Regenerative capability: None (non-hybrid system)

Wheels and Tires:

• Forged lightweight alloy wheels (bespoke Talos design)
• High-performance road-legal tires (customer selectable)

Interior Design:

• Fully bespoke handcrafted cabin
• Premium leather upholstery with optional Alcantara and exposed carbon finishes
• Brushed aluminium and titanium switchgear
• Optional personalised elements (gearbox, trim materials, instrument layout)
• Air conditioning and sound insulation retained for GT comfort

Exterior Details:

• Aerodynamic sculpting derived from 599XX and GT racing studies
• Carbon weave visible under clear lacquer finish (gloss or matte)
• Bespoke lighting units with LED integration
• Optional colour-matched carbon fibre panels and titanium exhaust system

Performance Character:

• Focused on high-speed touring and circuit-capable handling
• Precision-tuned steering and suspension for mechanical feedback
• Engine tuned for linear power delivery and naturally aspirated response

Production and Customisation:

• Each unit hand-built in the United Kingdom by Talos master engineers
• One-off carbon body mould per vehicle (no panel reused across cars)
• Customer personalisation extends to chassis tuning, engine mapping, and finish options

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