Italtecnica unveils the first photos of its new ‘Pegasus’ V6 engine: 400 HP at 9,000 rpm for future Italian supercars

A little over a month ago, we told you about the brand-new V6 engine developed by Italtecnica. On paper, the specs were already enough to pique one’s curiosity: a 3.3-liter engine, 400 HP in the naturally aspirated version, a maximum rpm of 9,000, and, above all, a weight of less than 130 kg. This time, the project is taking shape in a much more concrete way. Italtecnica has just unveiled the first photos of its new engine, now dubbed «Pegasus.».

These images offer a glimpse of an engine still in production, including its cylinder block. Above all, they provide a truly spectacular look at the level of craftsmanship the Italian engine manufacturer has put into creating this new generation of V6 engines, which are intended to power future sports cars and particularly exclusive supercars.

A V6 engine block machined from a solid block of metal

The most impressive part is probably the new Pegasus engine housing. Rather than starting with a part produced using a more traditional casting process, Italtecnica machines its block from a solid block of aluminum alloy. The entire assembly is machined entirely on CNC machines.

This particularly ambitious manufacturing process allows Italtecnica to use high-performance materials and to control dimensional tolerances with great precision. The block also undergoes several successive heat treatments to maximize the alloy’s properties and reduce residual stresses resulting from the manufacturing process.

The trade-off is a more complex design, particularly to incorporate the internal cooling and lubrication circuits. But the desired result is clear: to produce a part that is extremely lightweight, strong, and precisely tailored to the engine’s mechanical stresses. The photos speak for themselves. You can clearly see the marks left by the various machining passes, even in the most complex areas of the block.

Pegasus is starting to take shape

These new images finally add another dimension to the project we first learned about in late July. The Pegasus V6 is no longer just a spec sheet promising 400 HP, 9,000 rpm, and a weight of less than 130 kg: we can now see the components that will make these goals a reality. For Italtecnica, this engine is intended to serve as the starting point for a new platform. This first naturally aspirated 3.3-liter version will prioritize high RPMs and a thrilling driving experience, while a turbocharged version is also in the works. Now comes the most interesting question: Which Italian sports car will be the first to feature the Pegasus V6?

To give you an idea, here's a video of the old Italtecnica V6 engine in the Totem GT Super Sport.