[3] The group behind the ATS project consisted mainly of Ferrari defectors: family troubles had created an uncomfortable working atmosphere for the personnel.

"[4] Even noted driver Phil Hill was unable to provide ATS with any results on track.

[1] Designed by Franco Scaglione and engineered by Carlo Chiti and Giotto Bizzarrini, the car was built only in limited numbers before investors withdrew financial support and the project collapsed.

The car's drawings were later used for Count Volpi's (an early backer) failed Serenissima sports-cars project.

[4] With its 220 CV (162 kW; 217 hp) (210 bhp according to some[4]) and 255 N⋅m (188 ft⋅lb) of torque it was claimed to be capable of a 240 km/h (149 mph) top speed.