Sanrivatti's Radical Hypercar Concept Puts A Superbike Twist On Seating

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If the hypercar world isn't already saturated with audacious designs, avant-garde aerodynamics, and outlandish price tags, along comes a new contender from the Netherlands that ditches standard blueprints entirely. Sanrivatti, a freshly-minted startup, wants to rewrite the rulebook on how drivers fit inside a car.

Founded by automotive engineer Santiago Sánchez Rivero (an alumnus of low-volume Dutch sports car manufacturer Donkervoort), Sanrivatti is making waves with its radical "Apex Position." Rather than the conventional upright seating arrangement, Sanviratti's concept forces the driver into a central, head-forward, almost prone position, which should sound totally familiar to motorcycle enthusiasts.

The setup directly mirrors the ergonomics of a MotoGP rider tucked tightly over a superbike. The driver lies face down and stretched forward, with their feet positioned far back and legs likely straddling the transmission/battery tunnel, theoretically enabling them to use their balance, posture, and body weight to become an active participant in...

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