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The Czinger 21C VMax: A 3D-Printed Hypercar From the Edge of Engineering Czinger, the Southern California–based company behind the radical 21C hybrid hypercar, continues to redefine automotive innovation with its latest masterpiece, the 21C VMax. This machine is more than just a car; it’s a manifesto on the future of speed, blending the precision of additive manufacturing with the raw power of a 1,250-horsepower hybrid powertrain. In late 2025, I had the rare opportunity to join the inaugural Czinger Velocity Tour, a three-day road rally through the scenic yet challenging landscapes of Northern California. The objective was to explore the duality of the VMax—can a car this extreme truly exist in the real world? From R&D to the Road Czinger is the automotive division of Divergent Technologies, a company that has quietly revolutionized the world of advanced manufacturing. By leveraging iterative artificial intelligence and massive 3D printers, Divergent creates extraordinarily light and rigid mechanical components. My journey into this futuristic world began at their Long Beach headquarters, a facility that felt less like a car factory and more like a high-tech aerospace lab. One of the most striking aspects of the facility was the presence of government-issued ID scanners. This isn’t for exclusivity; Divergent supplies critical components to defense contractors, making the security protocols rigorous. While the military hardware remained under wraps, I was granted a private tour by CEO Lukas Czinger. The highlight was witnessing one of the enormous 3D printers in action. A cascade of lasers danced across powdered aluminum, weaving intricate structures that resembled natural lattice work—the “bird bones” that form the skeleton of their hypercars. Lukas explained that Divergent’s technology operates at the “Pareto optimal,” a theoretical limit where any addition or subtraction of mass detracts from overall performance. He described the design process as a hyper-accelerated version of evolution. For example, when designing a suspension damper mount, the software iterates hundreds of thousands of potential forms to achieve the absolute minimum material required for maximum strength. While Divergent’s client list includes military and industrial giants, the automotive world is rapidly catching on. Giants like Aston Martin (DBR22 Roadster), Bugatti (Tourbillon), and McLaren (W1) are confirmed users of their additive manufacturing technology, and whispers suggest the Ferrari F80 also benefits from this avant-garde approach. The All-Wheel Drive Hybrid Beast Czinger produces two variants of this exceptional machine. The standard 21C (named for the 21st century) is a high-downforce, track-focused weapon. The 21C VMax, which I piloted, is a sleek, wingless variant designed for high-speed cruising and grand touring. For the Velocity Tour, a 500-mile road rally through California’s renowned wine country, I took the wheel of a stunning silver VMax. The cabin experience is often described as feeling like a jet fighter cockpit, and after experiencing it firsthand, I understand why. Visibility is panoramic, with glass extending to the sides and rear, giving the driver an unparalleled connection to the environment. Getting in is an athletic feat—a process that feels both archaic and futuristic. You must sit with your legs facing out, pull your knees toward your chest, and essentially wriggle your body into the tight space before tucking your feet into the footwell. The dramatic cockpit design is dictated by the aggressive center-steer configuration, positioning the driver in the middle with a passenger seated directly behind and slightly offset. The secret to the VMax’s low center of gravity and perfect weight balance lies within its massive side sills, which are packed with battery technology. This isn’t just any hybrid; it’s a fully integrated hybrid hypercar. Each sill houses a 2.2 kWh battery pack, for a total of 4.4 kWh of electrical energy. The car does not require external charging; the batteries are replenished by the mid-mounted, 2.9-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine. This powertrain is a marvel of engineering. The gas engine alone produces a formidable 750 horsepower on pump gas. However, for those seeking the absolute pinnacle of performance, filling the tank with 100-octane race fuel unleashes 850 horsepower. Czinger also offers a flex-fuel option running on ethanol, which promises even greater output, though official figures are yet to be released (industry experts estimate a 10% increase). All this power is delivered to the rear wheels through an Xtrac seven-speed automated manual gearbox. While it shares the same fundamental design as the one used in the Bugatti Tourbillon, Czinger has pushed the boundaries further. They 3D-print the transmission casing and utilize small 48-volt electric actuators to smooth out shifts at low speeds. This clever integration eliminates the jerky, surging feeling common in automated single-clutch transmissions, ensuring the car glides through urban environments and parking maneuvers with unexpected grace. For a hypercar of this caliber, the low-speed refinement is genuinely shocking. The Ride Along One of the most unique aspects of the Czinger Velocity Tour was the company’s commitment to passenger safety. Given the VMax’s extreme capabilities, a professional stunt driver, Evan Jacobs, was assigned to ride shotgun for the initial leg of the rally. Thankfully, Jacobs assured the Czinger team that I was capable of handling the machine, and I was allowed to drive solo for the remainder of the tour. We made a stop at the legendary Laguna Seca circuit, but due to safety protocols for non-Czinger personnel, I was restricted to parade laps. However, even at low speed, the experience was otherworldly. I was granted the opportunity to experience the rear seat, a peculiar seating arrangement designed for aerodynamic efficiency. For those with larger calves or feet, the rear passenger experience is challenging. My own sizable calves felt compressed between the carbon fiber tub and the seat, and my feet struggled to find a comfortable position. However, the visibility through the side windows was absolutely spectacular. Again, it felt like flying, offering a perspective on a racetrack I’ve experienced countless times before, yet never quite like this. Jacobs and I convinced the Skip Barber Racing School staff to allow him to take the VMax for a few “6/10ths” hot laps. The fastest track experience I’ve ever had was riding shotgun in an Aston Martin Valkyrie LMH race car, where I could feel the G-forces pulling blood toward my extremities during braking. The Czinger VMax is now a close second on that list, and Jacobs was still holding back. Even without pushing to the absolute limit and without the massive aerodynamic wings found on the standard 21C, it was easy to understand how the 21C VMax became one of the most dominant track cars in history. The “California Gold Rush” refers to the 21C’s astonishing run in late 2025. In just five days, the car set production-car track records at five legendary tracks: Thunderhill, Sonoma Raceway, Laguna Seca, Willow Springs, and The Thermal Club, driving between each track to achieve the feat. Later, Czinger returned to Laguna Seca and not only broke its own record but reclaimed the title from a track-special Koenigsegg Jesko Sadair’s Spear. The resulting lap time, a mind-bending 1 minute 22.30 seconds, is even faster than the fastest MotoAmerica Superbike lap ever recorded at Laguna, which stood at 1:22.56. Czinger claims a vehicle weight of roughly 3,600 pounds, which is astonishingly light for a 1,250-horsepower hybrid. To put this in perspective, the Ferrari SF90 Stradale Asseto Fiorano—the highest-performance variant of a three-motor, twin-turbo V-8 PHEV with a total output of 986 horsepower—weighs 3,839 pounds. The new Lamborghini Temerario, another three-motor, twin-turbo V-8 that produces less power, weighs a hefty 4,185 pounds. Considering that the SF90 and Temerario hold the records for the quickest-accelerating gasoline-powered cars MotorTrend has ever tested, Czinger’s achievement is nothing short of remarkable. To beat two Italian legends with their very first production car is an extraordinary feat. It’s particularly noteworthy because Southern California is not known for its automotive manufacturing prowess, unlike Modena in Italy. Yet, Czinger has established a new benchmark for hybrid performance. The Road Less Traveled The chosen route for the rally was predominantly comprised of winding back roads. The asphalt was unforgiving—tight, twisty, and weathered. This is hardly the kind of smooth pavement usually associated with hypercar road trips. We spent a lot of time following the pace car, navigating to lunch stops, and keeping formation with the camera car. At the time, I felt a slight disappointment, but in retrospect, the experience was akin to what most Czinger owners will experience during their daily life with the car. Surprisingly, the VMax behaved much like any other high-performance exotic in everyday driving. I quickly learned to empty my pockets, as the seats are exceptionally snug. I also realized that drink holders are a luxury this car simply doesn’t have. I learned to drink my water before getting in. Furthermore, I resigned myself to becoming an object of curiosity. Expect to be looked at, followed, waved at, and revved at by nearly everyone on the road, especially young men in cars and on motorcycles. Despite the radical design