October 21, 2025

Hispano Suiza x Michelin: innovation, exclusivity and tradition come together in the Hispano Suiza Carmen Sagrera

The historic collaboration between Hispano Suiza and Michelin extends to the most advanced hypercar in the company’s history, the Carmen Sagrera.
Michelin’s technology and technical expertise enable Hispano Suiza vehicles to reach their full potential both on the track and on the road.
Features such as the Velvet Touch finish on the tyres underline the exclusivity of each of the components installed in the vehicle.

Hispano Suiza has chosen Michelin as the exclusive tyre supplier for the Carmen Sagrera hypercar, the sports car with which the company celebrated its 120^th anniversary.

Hispano Suiza worked closely with Michelin to select and customise the perfect tyre for the Hispano Suiza Carmen Sagrera. This fully electric hypercar, designed, manufactured and tested in Spain, delivers 1,114 hp and 1,160 Nm of torque, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.6 seconds.

These features require durable tyres that allow the vehicle’s dynamic capabilities to shine on both the track and the road. For this reason, Hispano Suiza and Michelin’s technical centre collaborated during the development of the Carmen Sagrera to create a specific version of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyre (265/30 ZR19 for the front axle and 305/30 ZR20 for the rear), capable of withstanding the demands of the hypercar and offering exclusive features in this component as well.

Among these elements, the aesthetics of the sidewalls stand out, inspired by the stork—the emblem of Hispano Suiza—and the mosaics of Catalan architect Antonio Gaudí, adding a touch of uniqueness that highlights the brand’s origins. In addition, the jointly developed tyre incorporates Velvet Touch, a Michelin technology that gives the sidewall a velvety feel. All of this allows Hispano Suiza to customise the tyres on its vehicles, further enhancing their exclusivity and attention to detail.

Sergio Martínez Campos, CEO of Hispano Suiza: “Tyres are a key component in any vehicle, but even more so in a hypercar with the performance capabilities of the Carmen Sagrera, with 1,114 hp and 1,160 Nm of torque. Thanks to Michelin, our customers can enjoy the magnificent dynamic capabilities across our entire range, both on the track and on the road.”

Lorenzo Giovanelli, Director of Original Equipment for Specialised Manufacturers at Michelin, said: “We are delighted to renew our historic partnership with Hispano Suiza through the Carmen Sagrera, a 100% electric hypercar that embodies both innovation and tradition. The development of a customised version of our MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4S tyre for this model reflects Michelin’s pioneering spirit, which brings technologies developed in motorsport to the most innovative projects. The combination of optimal performance on both the road and the track with exclusive design elements pays tribute to Hispano Suiza’s unique heritage. Together, we continue to push the boundaries of technology, safety and driving pleasure.”

The link between Hispano Suiza and Michelin dates back to the 1920s and 1930s, when the company’s advanced models began to be fitted with its tyres. At that time, Hispano Suiza not only needed to offer reliable equipment to its customers, but also to guarantee high performance for drivers racing in Hispano Suiza vehicles.

The manufacturer currently uses Michelin tyres across its entire range of vehicles and also at events in which it participates around the world, some as exclusive as California’s Monterey Car Week or the famous Goodwood Festival of Speed. At the same time, Hispano Suiza has access to Michelin’s Engineering & Services department, allowing it to continue optimising the performance of its vehicles in collaboration with the French manufacturer’s technical experts.

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October 1, 2025

The “Manifiesto of No” by Hispano Suiza: A philosohpy that trascends generations

“The ‘Manifesto of No’ reflects the philosophy of those who have led Hispano Suiza throughout its more than 120 years of history: giving up has never been part of their vocabulary.”
This is a tribute to Miguel Suqué Mateu, the late Chairman of Hispano Suiza who spearheaded the rebirth of the company in 2019 with an innovative electric hypercar.

Barcelona, October 1, 2025. Hispano Suiza no podría entenderse sin la visión audaz de sus fundadores, Damián Mateu y el ingeniero Marc Birkigt, que a principios del siglo XX se propusieron crear los automóviles más elegantes, avanzados y potentes de su tiempo. En una era incipiente para la industria del motor, cuando todo estaba aún por escribirse, supieron ver más allá y sentar las bases de una marca destinada a convertirse en símbolo de excelencia y prestigio internacional. Ese legado sigue presente en una compañía con más de 120 años de historia y hoy se plasma en modelos como los Hispano Suiza Carmen, el Carmen Boulogne y el Carmen Sagrera, ejemplos de cómo tradición y legado pueden ir de la mano.

That legacy lives on in a company with more than 120 years of history, embodied today in models such as the Hispano Suiza Carmen, Carmen Boulogne, and Carmen Sagrera—examples of how tradition and legacy can walk hand in hand.

Since its birth, Hispano Suiza has remained true to its family essence. Miguel Suqué Mateu, great-grandson of Damián Mateu, carried that torch and led the company’s rebirth in 2019 with the same determination his great-grandfather and Birkigt had when they founded the brand in 1904. Under his leadership, Hispano Suiza captured the attention of the entire industry when it unveiled the Carmen, a fully electric hypercar, handcrafted in Spain, featuring competition-derived technology and developed on the racetrack by racing engineers. In just a few years, that initial project evolved into two further models that took the world by storm: the Carmen Boulogne and the Carmen Sagrera—tributes to the brand’s racing heritage and to the Hispano Suiza factory in La Sagrera (Barcelona) respectively.

This unprecedented bet in Spain placed Hispano Suiza at the centre of the international stage and allowed it to shine at the world’s most prestigious Concours d’Elegance events, such as Pebble Beach in California or Salon Privé in the UK, as well as at the mecca of motorsport: the Goodwood Festival of Speed. There, its cars have shared the stage with the great icons of automotive history, proving that the brand still preserves the innovative and daring spirit that defined it from the beginning.

The era led by Miguel Suqué Mateu symbolises the continuity of a philosophy that transcends generations: the determination never to give up. That same conviction guided his great-grandfather and Marc Birkigt in 1904 when they decided to found Hispano Suiza to create automobiles that stood out for their elegance, comfort, and technical capabilities—cars that became instant favourites with the high society of the time. Today, 121 years later, that philosophy continues to serve as the guiding light for the company’s future.

With the “Manifesto of No,” Hispano Suiza wanted to reclaim the spirit of courage in the face of those who doubted its bold ideas or advised it at some point to ‘hit the brakes’. Through an emotional video filmed at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, the brand reminds its followers that “No” does not mean giving up—quite the opposite: it is an invitation to dream bigger, to persevere, and to find paths no one has dared to walk before. Because when giving up is not an option, the results can be as extraordinary as Hispano Suiza’s automobiles themselves.

This text is also a tribute to Miguel Suqué Mateu, Chairman of Hispano Suiza and great-grandson of Damián Mateu, who passed away on June 15^th earlier this year. His legacy will live on in every step the company takes, inspiring the creation of vehicles distinguished by their design, elegance, and technical capabilities that continue to amaze the world.

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