Mindful 1
The Flagship Driver's Car From Mindful Motor Co.
The first Mindful 1 is now under construction with partner Wes Zachary (Netflix: Tex Mex Motors)
At approximately 1,200 lbs. with 270+ hp, Mindful 1 is being built around a simple idea: strip away what gets between the driver and the road.
No screens for the sake of screens. No weight without purpose. No performance theater.
Just an extraordinarily light, analog machine built around the driver.
Build Underway.
Target: 1,200 lbs., 270 hp. Purpose: Driving.
The first Mindful 1 is taking shape now.
Every major decision follows the same test: does it make the car lighter, clearer, more responsive, or more engaging to drive?
If it doesn't, it probably doesn't belong.
Why Mindful 1 Exists.
The Mindful 1 was created in response to a simple question: what if a vehicle were designed not to just impress, but to engage?
In an era of excess screens, automation, and noise, the goal was to return focus to the fundamentals - balance, feedback, and mechanical clarity. The Mindful 1 is not meant to be everything to everyone. It is intentionally restrained, built for those who value presence over performance metrics and experience over spectacle. This vehicle reflects a belief that driving, when done with intention, can be both grounding and meaningful.
Specifications.
Mindful 1 is purpose-built around the driver.
Light weight. Mid-engine balance. Rear-wheel drive. Manual control. Direct feedback.
Everything that follows serves the same objective:
connection between driver, machine, and road.
Engine
Mindful 2.3L Turbocharged Inline-4
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Displacement: 2.3L (2,261 cc)
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Configuration: Inline 4-cylinder, aluminum block and head, DOHC, 16-valve
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Power: ~275–350+ hp (depending on tune and configuration)
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Torque: ~310–350+ lb-ft (broad torque curve with early spool)
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Redline: ~6,500–7,000 RPM (varies by tune)
Platform
Suspension
Mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive configuration
Independent double-wishbone suspension (front and rear)
Steering
Direct rack-and-pinion steering
Transmission
6-speed manual (Getrag MT82)
Driver Interface
Availability
Minimalist digital cockpit (variations avail)
Limited, builder-direct vehicles
Ownership.
Yours, not just another one.
Mindful 1 is intentionally limited.
Each car is created through a direct relationship between Mindful Motor Co., our build partners, and the person who will ultimately drive it.
That means your Mindful 1 can reflect how you drive, where you drive, and what you want from the experience while remaining true to the philosophy behind the car.
Upcoming build opportunities are now being considered.
If you think one should be yours, put your name on one.
Begin Your Build.
A few details to shape your machine.
