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"RINA," THE ANALOG CARBON BARCHETTA WITH THE SIXTIES AT HEART
Valfenera d’Asti, January 29, 2025 – Automobili Mignatta presents the first teaser images of Rina, an exclusive two-seater barchetta that combines the timeless elegance of 1960s sports cars with the most advanced construction technologies. Rina is the perfect synthesis of what makes Italian-made cars world-famous: beauty, innovation, craftsmanship, and driving pleasure. Its iconic design conceals an ultra-modern carbon monocoque and an outstanding mechanical setup—a technical formula that maximizes the connection between vehicle and driver.
The car, built to order with artisanal precision, will be fully revealed on May 8, 2025, and will be assembled by hand in Valfenera d’Asti (Piedmont) in an exclusive limited production of just 30 units per year.
“Rina is a car deeply rooted in the Piedmont region, a land that has given birth to many milestones of the international automotive industry. It is a tailor-made vehicle, designed to conquer the curves of the Monferrato, Langhe, and Roero hills while allowing drivers to fully enjoy the extraordinary Piedmontese landscapes. Rina is a true excellence of this land rich in history and will feature a powerful internal combustion engine that meets modern environmental standards, delivering thrilling sensations and a unique, distinctive soundtrack.”
Josè Mignatta, Founder of Automobili Mignatta
"Instant Icon" Design
Rina's lines benefit from the lightness and versatility of carbon fiber, a material used to shape the bodywork of a car that pays tribute to the excellence of Piedmontese craftsmanship. From the 1960s, the car inherits elegance and purity of form—the foundation of a quintessentially Italian approach to automotive design. A long hood, powerful fenders, and a sleek, tapered rear: Rina boasts sensual curves that seem to glide through the air, telling a story of Italian heritage on four wheels.
"From the very first moment, I knew that Rina was not just a car but a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create something truly special, something 'immortal.' Watching my creation come to life, taking shape day after day, has been an extraordinary journey filled with emotion and satisfaction at every stage of the creative process. To me, Rina is not just a project—it is the most authentic expression of my lifelong passion for automotive design."
— Davide Dessì, Chief Designer of Rina and Professor at the Scuola Politecnica di Design
Refined Engineering
The extensive use of carbon fiber—for the monocoque, bodywork, and numerous other components—is the key to Rina’s unparalleled driving sensations. Thanks to this composite material, the car boasts an extremely low dry weight of approximately 1,000 kg and exceptionally high torsional rigidity, ensuring sublime driving dynamics.
This extreme lightness and structural rigidity are paired with a meticulously engineered mechanical layout. Beneath the hood lies a powerful and exhilarating naturally aspirated V8 engine, positioned in a front-mid configuration and connected to a six-speed transaxle manual gearbox, which in turn drives a rear limited-slip differential. These elements promise to deliver Rina an extraordinary dynamic character, an exceptional power-to-weight ratio, and a fully analog driving experience—unmatched in today’s automotive landscape.
Meticulous Attention to Driving Position
Great care has been dedicated to the study and design of the driving position, ensuring exceptional ergonomics. The driver and passenger seats are integrated directly into the carbon monocoque to provide the best possible interaction between car and driver—an engineering solution that only a select few cars in the world can claim.
Rina has no infotainment system or radio: the roaring V8 engine provides the soundtrack for every journey. The electronic components are minimal, designed solely to enhance the car’s performance and comfort.
Made in Piedmont. With Passion.
Behind Automobili Mignatta stands a team of individuals united by a shared vision and an unwavering passion for the automobile. A group of professionals working in perfect synergy, like the gears of a flawless mechanism, dedicated to transforming a four-wheeled dream into reality.
This dream is called Rina—the result of a close-knit and visionary team, made up of individuals who refuse to compromise. The bond between Automobili Mignatta and Piedmont is even reflected in the company’s logo: a stylized letter ‘m’, inspired by the blue label with three drops featured on the regional banner of Piedmont. This emblem traces its roots back to 1424 when Amadeus VIII, the first Duke of Savoy, established it as the symbol of the Prince of Piedmont.
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- Rina is a very lightweight, powerful, and entirely analog two-seater barchetta, inspired by the masterpieces of Italian automotive design from the 1960s. It aims to provide an unparalleled driving experience.
- Rina benefits from an advanced carbon fiber monocoque, the same material used for its sleek bodywork and numerous other components. It is the first model from Automobili Mignatta.
- Rina takes advantage of advanced design and manufacturing technologies. It features a modern thermal powertrain: a high-performance naturally aspirated V8 engine, a transaxle manual gearbox, and a limited-slip differential.
- Rina is an “Instant Icon,” embodying the history and design of Piedmontese automotive heritage while charting a direct course toward the future, redefining the concept of the sports car.
- Rina will be fully unveiled on May 8, 2025, and will be handcrafted in Valfenera d’Asti, in the heart of Piedmont, with a strictly limited production of just 30 units per year.
Valfenera d’Asti, January 29, 2025 – Automobili Mignatta presents the first teaser images of Rina, an exclusive two-seater barchetta that combines the timeless elegance of 1960s sports cars with the most advanced construction technologies. Rina is the perfect synthesis of what makes Italian-made cars world-famous: beauty, innovation, craftsmanship, and driving pleasure. Its iconic design conceals an ultra-modern carbon monocoque and an outstanding mechanical setup—a technical formula that maximizes the connection between vehicle and driver.
The car, built to order with artisanal precision, will be fully revealed on May 8, 2025, and will be assembled by hand in Valfenera d’Asti (Piedmont) in an exclusive limited production of just 30 units per year.
“Rina is a car deeply rooted in the Piedmont region, a land that has given birth to many milestones of the international automotive industry. It is a tailor-made vehicle, designed to conquer the curves of the Monferrato, Langhe, and Roero hills while allowing drivers to fully enjoy the extraordinary Piedmontese landscapes. Rina is a true excellence of this land rich in history and will feature a powerful internal combustion engine that meets modern environmental standards, delivering thrilling sensations and a unique, distinctive soundtrack.”
Josè Mignatta, Founder of Automobili Mignatta
"Instant Icon" Design
Rina's lines benefit from the lightness and versatility of carbon fiber, a material used to shape the bodywork of a car that pays tribute to the excellence of Piedmontese craftsmanship. From the 1960s, the car inherits elegance and purity of form—the foundation of a quintessentially Italian approach to automotive design. A long hood, powerful fenders, and a sleek, tapered rear: Rina boasts sensual curves that seem to glide through the air, telling a story of Italian heritage on four wheels.
"From the very first moment, I knew that Rina was not just a car but a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create something truly special, something 'immortal.' Watching my creation come to life, taking shape day after day, has been an extraordinary journey filled with emotion and satisfaction at every stage of the creative process. To me, Rina is not just a project—it is the most authentic expression of my lifelong passion for automotive design."
— Davide Dessì, Chief Designer of Rina and Professor at the Scuola Politecnica di Design
Refined Engineering
The extensive use of carbon fiber—for the monocoque, bodywork, and numerous other components—is the key to Rina’s unparalleled driving sensations. Thanks to this composite material, the car boasts an extremely low dry weight of approximately 1,000 kg and exceptionally high torsional rigidity, ensuring sublime driving dynamics.
This extreme lightness and structural rigidity are paired with a meticulously engineered mechanical layout. Beneath the hood lies a powerful and exhilarating naturally aspirated V8 engine, positioned in a front-mid configuration and connected to a six-speed transaxle manual gearbox, which in turn drives a rear limited-slip differential. These elements promise to deliver Rina an extraordinary dynamic character, an exceptional power-to-weight ratio, and a fully analog driving experience—unmatched in today’s automotive landscape.
Meticulous Attention to Driving Position
Great care has been dedicated to the study and design of the driving position, ensuring exceptional ergonomics. The driver and passenger seats are integrated directly into the carbon monocoque to provide the best possible interaction between car and driver—an engineering solution that only a select few cars in the world can claim.
Rina has no infotainment system or radio: the roaring V8 engine provides the soundtrack for every journey. The electronic components are minimal, designed solely to enhance the car’s performance and comfort.
Made in Piedmont. With Passion.
Behind Automobili Mignatta stands a team of individuals united by a shared vision and an unwavering passion for the automobile. A group of professionals working in perfect synergy, like the gears of a flawless mechanism, dedicated to transforming a four-wheeled dream into reality.
This dream is called Rina—the result of a close-knit and visionary team, made up of individuals who refuse to compromise. The bond between Automobili Mignatta and Piedmont is even reflected in the company’s logo: a stylized letter ‘m’, inspired by the blue label with three drops featured on the regional banner of Piedmont. This emblem traces its roots back to 1424 when Amadeus VIII, the first Duke of Savoy, established it as the symbol of the Prince of Piedmont.
Automobili Mignatta | Scopri Rina
Automobili Mignatta è un produttore di automobili italiano che modella l'arte con la grazia pura dello stile made in Italy, racconta la forza del passato con la semplicità nelle linee anni '60. Scopri Rina, la sua prima creatura.
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