Ferrari Daytona SP3 Is A Limited Run Hypercar With “Pop-Up” Headlights And An 829-HP V12.
Ferrari has officially unveiled their latest limited-production model, the SP3 Daytona, which is the third member of the Icona series following the Monza SP1 and SP2 from 2018. The exotic hypercar was designed to honor Ferrari’s 1-2-3 win in the 24 Hours of Daytona back in 1967. It has the most powerful internal combustion engine to ever come from Maranello, hiding under an aerodynamic low-slung body with a targa top.
From the first glance, the SP3 Daytona looks kinda like a La Ferrari Aperta with a completely redesigned body created by Flavio Manzoni and his team. Ferrari designers were inspired by the rounded shapes of the gorgeous P3/4, P330 and 412P that dominated Daytona back in the ’60s, however the modern hypercar has a more aggressive stance with sharper edges.
Ferrari Daytona SP3 Is A Limited Run Hypercar With “Pop-Up” Headlights And An 829-HP V12
Ferrari has officially unveiled their latest limited-production model, the SP3 Daytona, which is the third member of the Icona series following the Monza SP1 and SP2 from 2018. The exotic hypercar was designed to honor Ferrari’s 1-2-3 win in the 24 Hours of Daytona back in 1967. It has the most powerful internal combustion engine to ever come from Maranello, hiding under an aerodynamic low-slung body with a targa top.
From the first glance, the SP3 Daytona looks kinda like a La Ferrari Aperta with a completely redesigned body created by Flavio Manzoni and his team. Ferrari designers were inspired by the rounded shapes of the gorgeous P3/4, P330 and 412P that dominated Daytona back in the ’60s, however the modern hypercar has a more aggressive stance with sharper edges.
Dramatic Styling Echoing Italian Racers And Supercars Of The Past
At the front, there is a prominent splitter and “bumperettes” referencing the 330 P4 (1967), while the sharp nose sits lower than the bulged fenders reminiscent of past Ferrari racecars. The LED headlights have a complex structure and a pop-up mechanism with retractable ‘eye-lids’, again referencing past models, while the horizontal blades on the intakes is a theme that continues at the dramatic rear end – but more on than later.
The profile is heavily sculpted with butterfly doors that integrate an air box and feature surfacing inspired by the 512 S (1969-1970). The wraparound windscreen and the fender-mounted mirrors contribute to the exotic looks while aiding aerodynamics. Thanks to the door-mounted intakes there is no need for traditional side intlets allowing a sexier and cleaner design for the curvy rear fenders. The unique five-spoke wheels are shod in special Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires developed for the SP3 Daytona.
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The rear end is probably the most dramatic view of the car that looks
like a concept while sending serious retro vibes. The horizontal LED
strip for the tailights is integrated into the numerous blades that
cover the whole area above the carbon-fiber diffuser. A set of
high-mounted trapezoidal exhaust pipes communicate the glorious sound of
the V12 engine. The latter is hiding under a beautiful metal cover with
a central backbone for improved cooling.
