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 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.
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