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The one- and two-seat barchettas are based on the 812 Superfast
Ferrari just pulled the wraps off the limited-edition Monza SP1 and SP2, and successfully reminded the world that it still knows how to make a jaw-dropping car. We saw the supercars and learned a few details about them earlier today when someone posted pictures on Instagram from a private Ferrari event. Now we have all the details and official photos from Ferrari.
Providing the thrust is the most powerful engine Ferrari has ever built for a road car. It took the 6.5-liter V12 from the 812 Superfast and eked out a few more ponies to get it to 809 horsepower and 530 pound-feet of torque. Ferrari says that's good for a 0-62 run in 2.9 seconds - oh yeah, there's no windshield either.
The SP1 is a one-seater and the SP2 is logically a two-seater. They were designed to take us back down Ferrari's memory lane, namely those of the 1940s and 1950s era where the name "barchetta" grew from. In decidedly not-old news, though, both are made of carbon fiber and go over 186 mph. They're light, but not crazily so with the SP1 coming in at 3,307 pounds. The pair are also part of a new segment Ferrari is calling 'Icona,' which, as you may have guessed, translates to Icon.
Ferrari thinks it solved the windshield delete issue too. Apparently the fairing ahead of the steering wheel and instrument panel is designed to disrupt part of the airflow when traveling at speed. We'd imagine a helmet might still be the smart option though. Ferrari only plans to build 500 of these cars and hasn't publicly announced a price, but it's safe to assume that they won't be cheap and your chances of snapping one up are slim to none.
I think they're stunning, and awesome homage to their heritage. This is why Ferrari is so awesome, creating niches, one-offs, limited production, and pushing the limits again of the V12 engine. If one doesn't like them, well then don't buy one
Again coming from a person that has never driven any Ferrari lol.
Please go drive or rent one - even an older 360 is still amazing machine.
Aren't you a nasty one.
Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
I think they're stunning, and awesome homage to their heritage. This is why Ferrari is so awesome, creating niches, one-offs, limited production, and pushing the limits again of the V12 engine. If one doesn't like them, well then don't buy one
What about the V12? You've clamored numerous times about Toyota/Lexus not offering a V12. Where some automakers are dropping them because they are dinosaurs, and EV is the new hot trend, Ferrari just took their 6.5L V12 and pushed it to 809hp and 530ft-lbs and this is NATURALLY ASPIRATED!!! Mercedes-AMG V12 by comparison is getting 621hp and 738ft-lbs with bi-turbos. That's a lot of power and earthshaking torque, but it won't sing a sway song like this NA engine.
What about the V12? You've clamored numerous times about Toyota/Lexus not offering a V12. Where some automakers are dropping them because they are dinosaurs, and EV is the new hot trend, Ferrari just took their 6.5L V12 and pushed it to 809hp and 530ft-lbs and this is NATURALLY ASPIRATED!!! Mercedes-AMG V12 by comparison is getting 621hp and 738ft-lbs with bi-turbos. That's a lot of power and earthshaking torque, but it won't sing a sway song like this NA engine.
Yes V12 is admirable. But doesn’t overcome the looks for me at least.
Yes V12 is admirable. But doesn’t overcome the looks for me at least.
Lotus, Caterham, Chevrolet, Mazda, Jaguar, Mercedes, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Callaway, and many others have had these kind of cars whether production or concept for years dating back to the 1900s when automotive racing really began. Some examples of modern versions:
Lotus, Caterham, Chevrolet, Mazda, Jaguar, Mercedes, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Callaway, and many others have had these kind of cars whether production or concept for years dating back to the 1900s when automotive racing really began. Some examples of modern versions:
09-19-18, 10:54 AM
Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2
