Inside the Machine: Benjamin Davis and the 777 Hypercar Experience

 There are cars. There are race cars. And then—there’s the 777 Hypercar.

The moment I first laid eyes on it at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, I knew this wasn’t just an experience. It was an awakening.

🏁 Arrival at Monza: The Calm Before the Storm

The 777 program is unlike anything I’ve experienced in my 20 years of automotive journalism. You don’t just buy this car—you buy into a lifestyle.
Upon arrival at Monza, I was greeted by a minimalist pit garage that looked like it was designed by an architect with a love for both carbon fiber and brutalist art. In the center sat the 777 Hypercar—low, wide, jet black with the number boldly emblazoned in white.

Even at rest, it looked like it was in motion.

🧬 First Contact: Under the Skin of the 777

The engineers from Dallara walked me through the car before I got behind the wheel. It’s a 4.5-liter naturally aspirated V8 built by Gibson Technology—yes, the same folks supplying LMP2 cars at Le Mans. It revs past 9,000 RPM and makes 730 horsepower, but what truly hits you is the weight: just 900 kilograms.

That’s lighter than a Mazda Miata—with 4x the power.
Add to that active aero and downforce figures that generate up to 3.5g in corners, and you’re not in a hypercar. You’re in a ground-bound fighter jet.

🚦 Strapping In: The Drive Begins

Inside, the cockpit is pure race car—no infotainment, no cup holders, just carbon, telemetry screens, and a removable steering wheel that looks like it came off a WEC prototype.

As I left the pit lane, the engine barked to life behind my head.
First impressions? Violent precision. The acceleration isn’t neck-snapping like a Bugatti Chiron—it’s sharper, hungrier. It pulls through the rev range with a banshee wail that drowns out thought.

By the time I reached Curva Grande, the 777 had already recalibrated my concept of speed.

🌀 G-Force Ballet: Pushing Limits

Through Ascari, I felt the active aero working—fins adjusting, pressure shifting. The car hugged the track like a leech on rails.
It doesn’t drive the way a car does—it operates, like a high-performance machine that merely tolerates a human input. You’re not just steering—you’re communing with it.

The grip was so intense I pulled 3g in the Parabolica, and for a moment, my vision started to blur. That’s not just rare—that’s racing-level rare.

🧠 Mind Over Machine: The Challenge

What sets the 777 apart is not just the speed. It’s the sheer cognitive load.
This isn’t a car you “enjoy” in a traditional sense. It’s a test. It demands absolute focus, punishes hesitation, and rewards bravery.
My arms were shaking after 10 laps—not from fear, but from the adrenaline dump. And yet, I wanted more.

🛠️ Support System: The Invisible Luxury

Here’s the twist—owners don’t take this car home. 777 Motors stores, maintains, and preps the car for you at Monza. You show up, suit up, and fly. It’s like having your own Formula team, without the calendar stress.

That’s the true luxury: the purity of experience.

💬 Reflection: Beyond the Numbers

I’ve driven Bugattis, Koenigseggs, and even the Aston Valkyrie AMR Pro. But the 777 Hypercar?
It’s not about being better. It’s about being singular.
No compromises, no road legality, no distractions. It’s a love letter to driving as an art form.

The 777 Hypercar is not for collectors. It’s for pilots.
And for one incredible day, I got to fly.