ARES S1
One soul and one body, united by an unquenchable obsession for the road experienced with the pure adrenaline of the track.
The S1 does not answer to any myth of the past, except for the one it intends to embody in the present. It does not represent a reinterpretation, it is not a tribute, and it does not aspire to be a revival. It asserts itself as the first entirely original supercar signed by ARES, conceived from a blank sheet and sculpted without any compromise within the walls of the Atelier. Its spirit is rooted in a precise moment in the history of motor racing, recalling the low, wide, and ruthless prototypes that dominated the circuits in the Seventies and Eighties. That instinct has been translated, through engineering excellence and contemporary materials, into a car with sculptural lines, born around the absolute and unquestionable idea of reducing driving to its purest and totally unfiltered form.
The purest expression of racing DNA.
Aerodynamics becoming sculpture.
Every surface of the S1 has been designed by the ARES Centro Stile following a single and rigorous aerodynamic discipline. The primary objective is to generate maximum downforce while ensuring minimum drag, without ever sacrificing the elegance of the silhouette. Highly precise CFD studies support and justify every single curve, every air intake, and every thermal vent.
Extreme design serving ground effect.
This dedication to efficiency translates into a short and sharp front end, distinctly pronounced wheel arches, a forward-positioned cockpit, and a highly wraparound windshield. This specific stance was conceived to visually recall the glorious racing cars of another era. The dynamic rear spoiler and the unprecedented exhaust exiting the engine cover abandon any purely decorative purpose. This deliberately iconic stylistic solution was created to optimize upper aerodynamic flows, leaving the entire rear extractor area completely free and clean to maximize ground effect.
A space conceived to amplify emotions.
Inside, the space favors essential and minimalist lines, ready to envelop the driver and passenger in an environment with a markedly three-dimensional character. The human-machine interface is organically integrated directly into the center console and dashboard, rejecting the simple and cold overlapping of screens. ARES master craftsmen finish the entire forward cabin using the finest Nappa leather combined with Alcantara. These noble materials blend harmoniously with the carbon fiber panels. The result is an environment designed to absolutely amplify driving sensations, eliminating any element of distraction. Any request for extreme customization beyond the standard configuration is carefully examined through a dedicated feasibility study. Every single desire of the client is taken into deep consideration, ensuring that no vision and no detail are ever taken for granted.
The exhaust does not hide, it shows off.
Engineering precision for total control.
Road holding is entrusted to unequal length double-wishbone suspensions, forged aluminum axles, and an advanced adaptive Magnetic Ride Control system. These excellent components have been rigorously selected to ensure maximum dynamic consistency and absolute control, banishing any form of compromise. Every single aerodynamic surface has undergone severe refinement through in-depth CFD analysis to ensure unwavering stability and perfect balance at very high speeds, dominating the asphalt predictably both on the road and on the track.
The fiber takes shape exclusively through the human touch.
A summary for those who desire the essence in a single breath.
The ARES S1 represents the first entirely original supercar signed by the Atelier, with sculptural lines and clear racing inspiration. It is equipped with a mighty naturally aspirated direct-injection V8 engine and a lightning-fast 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. The dynamic architecture relies on double-wishbone suspensions equipped with an adaptive Magnetic Ride Control system, while the bodywork forged entirely in carbon fiber envelops a refined and ultralight aluminum chassis. Every single external surface stems from rigorous CFD fluid dynamic analysis. Similarly, the position of the exhaust tailpipes has been studied to optimize acoustics and airflows in perfect synergy. The entire cockpit takes shape around the excellence of Alcantara, fine Nappa leather, and exposed carbon fiber, organically integrating the human-machine interface. As with every exclusive ARES commission, any request for bespoke customization is carefully examined to transform the car into an unrepeatable masterpiece.
Technical Specification
Dimensions
| Length | 4684 mm |
| Width | 2009 mm |
| Height | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2722 mm |
Chassis
| Aluminium chassis |
Body
| Carbon fibre panels |
Engine
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | V8 - 16 valves | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Displacement | 6.162 cm3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exhaust system designed by ARES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum power: | 495 HP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission
| Type | Rear wheel drive + limited slip differential |
| Gearbox | Dual-clutch gearbox DCT with 8-speed |
Suspensions
| Front Axle | Unequal length double wishbone, forged aluminium axles, adaptive Magnetic Ride Control system |
| Rear Axle | Unequal length double wishbone, forged aluminium axles, adaptive Magnetic Ride Control system |
Wheels & Tyres
| Front Axle | Alloy 20” rims, with 275/30 ZR20 |
| Rear Axle | Alloy 21” rims, with 345/25 ZR21 |
Driving Performances
| Acceleration | 0-100 Km/h: 2.9 sec |
| Vmax | 305 Km/h |
Personalization
| Any extra personalization requires a feasibility study |
Specs
| Front LED headlight | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rear LED lights | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LED DRL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interior trim covered in Italian crafted and Pienofiore leather and Alcantara | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HMI contained within the central console and dashboard |