Ferrari clinched the top three positions at the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1967. On the 55th anniversary of this achievement, the company announces the new Daytona SP3.
This is the latest addition to Ferrari’s “Icona” lineup, which began in 2018 with the Monza SP1 and SP2.
The design of the Daytona SP3 is absolutely sublime – a little less sleek than that of the 296 GTB unveiled in June, but very sleek and aerodynamic, paying homage to the racing cars of the time. In fact, thanks to never-before-seen features such as chimneys that extract low-pressure air from the rear underbody, it’s the most aerodynamically efficient car Ferrari has ever built without resorting to active aero devices.
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Note also the superbly integrated front spoiler and the many horizontal blades that surround the rear, above the huge diffuser, to create a truly unique style that is however not unlike the 330 P4. Another key element, the butterfly doors incorporate an air box that channels the air to the side radiators. The “double crested” front fenders are a nod to sleek cars like the 512 S, 712 Can-Am and 312 P, Ferrari notes.
The Targa-type body with removable hardtop wraps around a chassis made entirely of composite materials, mainly carbon fiber. The seats are an integral part of the chassis to reduce weight and provide a driving position similar to that of a competition car. Like some other Ferrari models, there is no center display, only a large 16-inch digital display behind the steering wheel, which is adjustable just like the pedals.
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The Daytona SP3 features a rear-mounted 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 that delivers 828 horsepower, a top that outperforms the engine of the 812 Superfast (among the automaker’s non-hybrid models). Torque reached 514 pound-feet and top speed was 9500 rpm. Also fitted with a seven-speed gearbox, the Daytona SP3 can accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 2.85 seconds and from 0 to 200 km / h in just 7.4 seconds.
The production of the Ferrari Daytona SP3 will be limited to 599 units. Ferrari Sales and Marketing Director Enrico Galliera has confirmed that all 499 owners of a Monza SP1 and SP2 have purchased an SP3. The other 100 cars found takers among collectors. The price is approximately $ 2.85 million Canadian.