Ferrari SP51: One-off V12 roadster unveiled

Created for a Taiwan-based particular person, who is claimed to be one of many world’s “main collectors” of Ferraris, the brand new Ferrari SP51 is a bespoke open-top roadster roadster based mostly on the 812 GTS.

Whereas the SP51 and 812 share a platform and drivetrain, and clearly come from the identical stylistic mould, the SP51’s physique is basically distinctive. About the one shared exterior elements we will see are the wing mirrors, door handles, and tail-lights.

Though the GTS is a convertible hardtop, the SP51 is strictly an alfresco expertise as there’s no roof in any respect.

With that thoughts, Ferrari says it spent numerous time with its computational fluid dynamics simulations so the automobile would have the “final in [cabin] consolation” whereas retaining the identical “wind really feel” of the 812 GTS.

The Maranello-based agency cleverly hid the SP51’s rollover hoops underneath carbon-fibre wing that straddles the automobile’s two flying buttresses.

That includes a set of blue and white stripes that recall the 1955 Ferrari 410 S, the SP51 is completed in a specifically formulated three-layer paint the automaker calls Rosso Passionale, and rides on a novel alloy wheel design with carbon-fibre wings on each spoke.

As with Ferrari’s different particular one-off builds, the inside is basically carried over from the donor car.

The SP51 does, nevertheless, characteristic fake suede trim in similar shade of purple as the outside, whereas the white and blue used for the stripes has been carried over to centre tunnel and the steering wheel stitching.

Different adjustments embody blue textile inserts for the seats and dashboard, and loads of shiny carbon-fibre trim. The SP51 badge and Ferrari prancing horse brand have additionally been embroidered in a number of locations all through the cabin, together with the floormats, head rests, and centre tunnel arm relaxation.

Just like the 812 Superfast and GTS, the SP51 has a naturally-aspirated 6.5-litre V12 residing underneath the lengthy bonnet. Mounted longitudinally in a entrance midship place, the 12-pot develops 588kW and 718Nm.

It drives the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch computerized transmission.

No efficiency claims have been made in regards to the SP51, however the 812 GTS is ready to full the 0-100km/h dash in 2.9 seconds, and has a prime velocity of 340km/h.

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