The Joss JP1 is a test prototype sports car developed by Joss Developments which never made production. The first test vehicle, known as the JT1, was designed, engineered and subsequently launched in 2004.

We take a look at the story of what could have been Australia's first supercar, which had its sights set firmly on the best exotica from Europe.

May 26, 2011 · Joss Developments claims that the carbon-fiber bodied JP1 will be capable of running the 0-100km/h sprint in under 3.0 seconds, the ¼ mile in less than 11.0 seconds while topping out at 340 km/h...

Aug 26, 2014 · With a mid- mounted all-alloy V8, a claimed top speed of around 340 km/h (211 mph), and all of the current technical innovations expected in a modern day supercar, the Joss JP1 is the culmination...

Jul 4, 2011 · Fortunately, this is not the case with the Joss JP1, the supercar from Down Under. Joss Developments Limited recently pleased the crowds in Melbourne, releasing new... renderings of the car...

May 27, 2011 · It’s been a long time in the making, but Melbourne-based JOSS Developments is nearing the production phase of its V8-powered supercar model, internally codenamed JP1.

May 11, 2024 · This is the 2004 Joss JP1 (also known as the JT1). The story with this car starts in 1998 when a man named Matthew Thomas founded ‘JOSS Developments’ with the intention to create Australia’s first true Supercar.

Aug 4, 2010 · The Joss JP1 covers the 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) sprint in under 3 seconds and offers a top speed of 212 mph (340 km/h). The supercars needs less than 11 seconds for the quarter mile run and is...

If investment is forthcoming, the Joss JP1 project could lead to Australia's first supercar. The gorgeous bodywork encloses a mighty 7 litre V8, providing near 200mph performance. The team included many ex Formula One engineers, hence the Joss's use of aerodynamic splitters and ground effect undertrays for supreme handling.

Jul 4, 2011 · Joss Developments Limited pleased the crowds in Melbourne, releasing new renderings of the car that were accompanied by the JP1’s prototype.