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355 BY EVOLUTO® REACHES PRODUCTION READINESS AFTER COMPREHENSIVE ENGINEERING PROGRAMME
Since its reveal, the 355 by Evoluto has undergone a rigorous and methodical engineering programme to elevate the specification and take the programme to production readiness. With technical specification and performance now finalised, the final Production Prototype demonstrates the depth of mechanical rework and attention to detail that defines the project.
At the core of the engineering update is a comprehensively reworked chassis, designed to elevate agility, precision, and confidence behind the wheel. The front and rear tracks have been widened by 77mm and 66mm respectively, transforming the car’s stance and cornering stability. Supporting this wider footprint is a suite of fully re-engineered and manufactured suspension components, including newly engineered upper and lower arms, uprights, wheel bearings, and anti-roll bar drop links. The result is a car that feels significantly more planted and composed, especially during high-speed transitions and hard cornering.
Further development of the chassis extends deep into the car’s underlying architecture. Evoluto Automobili has extensively revised the hardpoints – critical pivot locations that govern control-arm movement – allowing suspension geometry to be optimised for modern wheel and tyre sizes. By repositioning the centres of the upper and lower ball joints, engineers have targeted an ideal scrub radius and castor angle through the full range of suspension motion, delivering sharp, predictable steering with improved stability. Camber control has also been refined under compression and steer, while the damper-to-wheel travel ratio was recalibrated to extract maximum performance from R53’s ST46 dampers. The anti-roll system has been significantly re-engineered and lightweighted with completely new rollbar mounting and control arms.
As part of this engineering programme, Evoluto Automobili identified several original components that are now no longer available, including wheel bearing units and driveshafts – both critical service items. Rather than simply replacing them, the team re-engineered these assemblies from scratch with a focus on longevity, modularity, and weight reduction. The new wheel-bearing units save over one kilogram per corner and use readily available sealed cartridge bearings that can be replaced independently, improving both serviceability and durability. This reduction in unsprung mass has a direct, positive effect on handling precision, responsiveness, and ride refinement.
The driveshafts, have also been redesigned to support the 355 by Evoluto’s increased output. New lightweight tripod CV joints, derived from top-tier motorsport, are paired with bar shafts manufactured from ultra-strong 300M (BS S155) steel alloy, lengthened by 39 mm per side to accommodate the widened track. Gun-drilling and material optimisation have reduced nearly two kilograms from each side of the drivetrain, improving acceleration response and long-term durability.
The chassis upgrades are supported by a new suspension system developed in partnership with R53 Suspension, now confirmed as the official suspension supplier for all DRVN Automotive road-going products across both the Evoluto Automobili and Boreham Motorworks brands. With a background in elite motorsport categories and some of the world’s best performance road cars, R53 brings advanced engineering and race-derived damping expertise to the 355 by Evoluto. The car now features bespoke three-way adjustable dampers with external reservoirs, designed using CFD and validated through extensive testing to deliver optimal control, balance, and driver feedback. This setup, combined with the widened track and fully re-engineered suspension architecture, delivers a transformative increase in composure and confidence on both road and circuit.
The steering system has been re-designed and upgraded significantly, centred around a faster rack that reduces turns lock-to-lock from 3.25 to 2.0. Working in conjunction with a new electro-hydraulic power-assisted steering system, the setup delivers sharper initial response and improved consistency across a wide range of speeds. Assistance has been carefully calibrated to retain natural weighting and feedback, resulting in a more direct, communicative connection between driver and front axle without diluting the analogue feel.
Evoluto’s re-engineered 3.5-litre V8 now delivers 420 PS at 8,000 rpm and 370 Nm of torque, while retaining a 8,500 rpm rev limit. Precision-engineered internal components reduce inertia and sharpen response, supported by bespoke camshafts, ported cylinder heads and a fully redesigned stainless steel exhaust system. The result is a high-revving, throttle-responsive engine that delivers power progressively, with excellent mid-range flexibility and a distinctive 8,500 rpm crescendo. On road or track, it offers a predictable, rewarding performance defined by feel, mechanical connection and engagement.
Alongside the 3.5-litre engine, there is a 3.7-litre programme, achieving 480 PS at 9,000 rpm and 400 Nm of torque. Increased capacity, extreme high-lift cam profiles and optimised valvetrain and fuelling deliver higher volumetric efficiency at peak rpm, supported by strengthened internal components designed for sustained high-speed operation. This translates into noticeably stronger acceleration throughout the rev band, a more urgent top-end character and a dramatic 9,000 rpm redline.
Together, these engine programmes place the V8 at the centre of the 355 by Evoluto experience – a powerplant engineered not simply for output, but for response, theatre and connection. This is Peak Analogue® power delivery: naturally aspirated, high-revving and alive in the driver’s hands, where performance is measured as much in feeling as it is in figures.
Redesigned by Wayne Burgess and his team, the interior moves on from the launch prototype and has now been fully productionised, translating the original design intent into a cabin engineered for durability, precision and daily usability. Ultra-lightweight carbon construction plays a key role, reducing overall vehicle weight while increasing cabin stiffness and maintaining structural integrity, while new analogue instrumentation and precision metal-machined dials reinforce clarity, tactility and purpose throughout the driving experience. This approach reflects a deliberate decision not to substitute physical interfaces with modern screen-based alternatives, preserving the tactile, analogue character of the cabin.
While the core design language remains consistent, the interior offers extensive personalisation and elevated material execution. Every surface can be specified in multiple colours, materials and finishes, with the option for fully bespoke surface designs where required. Precision-machined metal elements form a key part of the cabin, including bespoke components such as speaker covers milled from single pieces of metal, highlighting the level of craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout. New illuminated controls for climate, infotainment and ancillary functions improve usability while maintaining a clean, intuitive layout. A redesigned steering wheel and revised instrument binnacle complete a cabin that balances technical clarity with a high-end, exclusive finish – engineered not as a concept, but as a production environment built to be used, driven and lived with.
Beneath the surface, the 355 by Evoluto benefits from a comprehensively re-engineered electronic architecture, centred around a new dedicated powertrain ECU and lightweight vehicle systems. Designed to avoid the software-heavy network complexity typical of modern performance cars, the bespoke calibration instead prioritises performance, safety and electrical robustness, supported by an electronically driven system architecture that draws power from the battery rather than the engine, ensuring auxiliary systems do not place additional load on the powertrain. A new power distribution system replaces traditional fuse-box logic, supported by modern fusing strategies and power management to improve both safety and electrical reliability, with approximately 90% of the wiring harness completely new. The HVAC system has also been fully modernised with an electric architecture, allowing heating and cooling to be battery-powered for improved efficiency and control, while retaining intuitive rotary dials and physical controls – delivering discreet modern comfort without compromising the cabin’s analogue character.
A comprehensive validation programme has been carried out over the last 12 months, combining CAD modelling, Finite Element Analysis and extensive road and track testing to ensure structural integrity, performance and long-term durability. Over 5,000 miles of track testing have been completed to date, including high-speed testing at Catesby Tunnel using the final production prototype. Final durability sign-off will be completed in April, with the first customer car beginning full strip down in March as part of the production validation process. Initial customer deliveries are scheduled for Q4 this year. This structured approach to testing and verification enables Evoluto to offer a 20,000-mile / two-year warranty, providing customers with confidence in both the engineering integrity of the car and its long-term usability. The 355 by Evoluto delivers Peak Analogue® through tangible engineering gains – a wider, stiffer platform, significant reductions in unsprung mass and a naturally aspirated V8 tuned for response and precision. Every aspect of the car has been developed to improve feedback, stability and control, translating directly into confidence behind the wheel. Its performance is not implied – it is engineered, validated and ready to be experienced.
- 355 by Evoluto® programme confirmed production ready, following engineering sign-off and validation testing of Final Production Prototype
- Final Production Prototype completes 5,000 miles of on-track and 10,000 miles of engine testing, ahead of final 20,000-mile durability sign off in April
- An extensive effort undertaken to support the 20,000-mile / two-year warranty, reflecting confidence in the car’s engineering integrity and durability
- First of fifty-five customer cars moves to production facility in March, with first customer delivery taking place in Q4 this year
- Naturally aspirated V8 programme delivering Peak Analogue® performance, with a 420 PS 3.5-litre engine and a 480 PS 3.7-litre variant
- Comprehensively re-engineered chassis and suspension, featuring widened track geometry, new structural components and significant reductions in unsprung mass
- Race-derived suspension architecture and bespoke damping, with R53 confirmed as official suspension supplier across DRVN Automotive road products
- Final production ready interior and systems have been tested and finalised, combining lightweight construction, modern usability and extensive customer personalisation
Since its reveal, the 355 by Evoluto has undergone a rigorous and methodical engineering programme to elevate the specification and take the programme to production readiness. With technical specification and performance now finalised, the final Production Prototype demonstrates the depth of mechanical rework and attention to detail that defines the project.
At the core of the engineering update is a comprehensively reworked chassis, designed to elevate agility, precision, and confidence behind the wheel. The front and rear tracks have been widened by 77mm and 66mm respectively, transforming the car’s stance and cornering stability. Supporting this wider footprint is a suite of fully re-engineered and manufactured suspension components, including newly engineered upper and lower arms, uprights, wheel bearings, and anti-roll bar drop links. The result is a car that feels significantly more planted and composed, especially during high-speed transitions and hard cornering.
Further development of the chassis extends deep into the car’s underlying architecture. Evoluto Automobili has extensively revised the hardpoints – critical pivot locations that govern control-arm movement – allowing suspension geometry to be optimised for modern wheel and tyre sizes. By repositioning the centres of the upper and lower ball joints, engineers have targeted an ideal scrub radius and castor angle through the full range of suspension motion, delivering sharp, predictable steering with improved stability. Camber control has also been refined under compression and steer, while the damper-to-wheel travel ratio was recalibrated to extract maximum performance from R53’s ST46 dampers. The anti-roll system has been significantly re-engineered and lightweighted with completely new rollbar mounting and control arms.
As part of this engineering programme, Evoluto Automobili identified several original components that are now no longer available, including wheel bearing units and driveshafts – both critical service items. Rather than simply replacing them, the team re-engineered these assemblies from scratch with a focus on longevity, modularity, and weight reduction. The new wheel-bearing units save over one kilogram per corner and use readily available sealed cartridge bearings that can be replaced independently, improving both serviceability and durability. This reduction in unsprung mass has a direct, positive effect on handling precision, responsiveness, and ride refinement.
The driveshafts, have also been redesigned to support the 355 by Evoluto’s increased output. New lightweight tripod CV joints, derived from top-tier motorsport, are paired with bar shafts manufactured from ultra-strong 300M (BS S155) steel alloy, lengthened by 39 mm per side to accommodate the widened track. Gun-drilling and material optimisation have reduced nearly two kilograms from each side of the drivetrain, improving acceleration response and long-term durability.
The chassis upgrades are supported by a new suspension system developed in partnership with R53 Suspension, now confirmed as the official suspension supplier for all DRVN Automotive road-going products across both the Evoluto Automobili and Boreham Motorworks brands. With a background in elite motorsport categories and some of the world’s best performance road cars, R53 brings advanced engineering and race-derived damping expertise to the 355 by Evoluto. The car now features bespoke three-way adjustable dampers with external reservoirs, designed using CFD and validated through extensive testing to deliver optimal control, balance, and driver feedback. This setup, combined with the widened track and fully re-engineered suspension architecture, delivers a transformative increase in composure and confidence on both road and circuit.
The steering system has been re-designed and upgraded significantly, centred around a faster rack that reduces turns lock-to-lock from 3.25 to 2.0. Working in conjunction with a new electro-hydraulic power-assisted steering system, the setup delivers sharper initial response and improved consistency across a wide range of speeds. Assistance has been carefully calibrated to retain natural weighting and feedback, resulting in a more direct, communicative connection between driver and front axle without diluting the analogue feel.
Evoluto’s re-engineered 3.5-litre V8 now delivers 420 PS at 8,000 rpm and 370 Nm of torque, while retaining a 8,500 rpm rev limit. Precision-engineered internal components reduce inertia and sharpen response, supported by bespoke camshafts, ported cylinder heads and a fully redesigned stainless steel exhaust system. The result is a high-revving, throttle-responsive engine that delivers power progressively, with excellent mid-range flexibility and a distinctive 8,500 rpm crescendo. On road or track, it offers a predictable, rewarding performance defined by feel, mechanical connection and engagement.
Alongside the 3.5-litre engine, there is a 3.7-litre programme, achieving 480 PS at 9,000 rpm and 400 Nm of torque. Increased capacity, extreme high-lift cam profiles and optimised valvetrain and fuelling deliver higher volumetric efficiency at peak rpm, supported by strengthened internal components designed for sustained high-speed operation. This translates into noticeably stronger acceleration throughout the rev band, a more urgent top-end character and a dramatic 9,000 rpm redline.
Together, these engine programmes place the V8 at the centre of the 355 by Evoluto experience – a powerplant engineered not simply for output, but for response, theatre and connection. This is Peak Analogue® power delivery: naturally aspirated, high-revving and alive in the driver’s hands, where performance is measured as much in feeling as it is in figures.
Redesigned by Wayne Burgess and his team, the interior moves on from the launch prototype and has now been fully productionised, translating the original design intent into a cabin engineered for durability, precision and daily usability. Ultra-lightweight carbon construction plays a key role, reducing overall vehicle weight while increasing cabin stiffness and maintaining structural integrity, while new analogue instrumentation and precision metal-machined dials reinforce clarity, tactility and purpose throughout the driving experience. This approach reflects a deliberate decision not to substitute physical interfaces with modern screen-based alternatives, preserving the tactile, analogue character of the cabin.
While the core design language remains consistent, the interior offers extensive personalisation and elevated material execution. Every surface can be specified in multiple colours, materials and finishes, with the option for fully bespoke surface designs where required. Precision-machined metal elements form a key part of the cabin, including bespoke components such as speaker covers milled from single pieces of metal, highlighting the level of craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout. New illuminated controls for climate, infotainment and ancillary functions improve usability while maintaining a clean, intuitive layout. A redesigned steering wheel and revised instrument binnacle complete a cabin that balances technical clarity with a high-end, exclusive finish – engineered not as a concept, but as a production environment built to be used, driven and lived with.
Beneath the surface, the 355 by Evoluto benefits from a comprehensively re-engineered electronic architecture, centred around a new dedicated powertrain ECU and lightweight vehicle systems. Designed to avoid the software-heavy network complexity typical of modern performance cars, the bespoke calibration instead prioritises performance, safety and electrical robustness, supported by an electronically driven system architecture that draws power from the battery rather than the engine, ensuring auxiliary systems do not place additional load on the powertrain. A new power distribution system replaces traditional fuse-box logic, supported by modern fusing strategies and power management to improve both safety and electrical reliability, with approximately 90% of the wiring harness completely new. The HVAC system has also been fully modernised with an electric architecture, allowing heating and cooling to be battery-powered for improved efficiency and control, while retaining intuitive rotary dials and physical controls – delivering discreet modern comfort without compromising the cabin’s analogue character.
A comprehensive validation programme has been carried out over the last 12 months, combining CAD modelling, Finite Element Analysis and extensive road and track testing to ensure structural integrity, performance and long-term durability. Over 5,000 miles of track testing have been completed to date, including high-speed testing at Catesby Tunnel using the final production prototype. Final durability sign-off will be completed in April, with the first customer car beginning full strip down in March as part of the production validation process. Initial customer deliveries are scheduled for Q4 this year. This structured approach to testing and verification enables Evoluto to offer a 20,000-mile / two-year warranty, providing customers with confidence in both the engineering integrity of the car and its long-term usability. The 355 by Evoluto delivers Peak Analogue® through tangible engineering gains – a wider, stiffer platform, significant reductions in unsprung mass and a naturally aspirated V8 tuned for response and precision. Every aspect of the car has been developed to improve feedback, stability and control, translating directly into confidence behind the wheel. Its performance is not implied – it is engineered, validated and ready to be experienced.
