In the crowded world of high-performance vehicles, standing out is no easy feat. Yet, Sanrivatti, a fledgling automaker from the Netherlands, is doing just that with a bold departure from conventional supercar design. The company’s forthcoming supercar eschews traditional seating in favor of a motorcycle-like stance, promising a driving experience that blurs the line between car and bike.
At the heart of Sanrivatti’s innovative approach is the Apex Position a seating arrangement that allows the driver to straddle the vehicle. This unique design is intended to foster a heightened sense of awareness, superior balance, and enhanced connection during acceleration, braking, and cornering, according to the company’s CEO, Santiago Sánchez Rivero.
Redefining the driving experience
Rivero, in an interview with Top Gear emphasized the seamless connection between rider and machine on high-performance motorcycles. He contrasted this with the layers of architecture, packaging, systems technologies, and convention that often separate drivers from their cars, even in the most capable performance vehicles.
Sanrivatti aims to bridge this gap with what it calls immersive ergonomics and controls designed around natural human movement. The company boasts a team with experience from renowned automakers like McLarenLotusBentley and bespoke car builder Singer. However, details about the car’s construction, powertrain, and reveal date remain under wraps.
Innovative approaches to cornering
Sanrivatti’s focus on seating position is not the first attempt to bring motorcycle dynamics to multi-wheeled vehicles. The Netherlands-based company Carver founded in 1994 and bankrupt in 2026, produced a three-wheeler that leaned into corners without toppling. Meanwhile, the Mercedes-Benz F400 Carving concept of 2001 achieved a similar effect in a four-wheeled roadster by adjusting wheel camber.
For those seeking an unfiltered driving experience, options like the Ariel Atom and BAC Mono offer minimalistic designs that prioritize performance over comfort. However, Sanrivatti’s approach sets it apart, offering a unique proposition that could make even the center-seat McLaren F1 or Czinger 21C seem conventional.
The challenge of standing out
In a market saturated with pedigreed supercars, Sanrivatti’s unique selling proposition could be its greatest asset. While the engineering behind the Apex Position is undoubtedly impressive, the company’s ability to differentiate itself in the eyes of discerning buyers may be just as crucial. With a plethora of choices already available, Sanrivatti’s innovative design could be the key to capturing the attention of enthusiasts and collectors alike.
As the automotive world eagerly awaits more details, one thing is clear: Sanrivatti is not afraid to challenge the status quo. Whether this bold approach will translate into commercial success remains to be seen, but it has certainly sparked the imagination of performance car aficionados worldwide.
