As part of Maranello’s new Icona limited-edition series, the SP1 and SP2 gets iconic looks and modern-day tech.
The design looks so cool!
Ferrari has just unveiled a new business case whereby shapes of iconic cars are revived in new packages with contemporary technologies.
As part of Maranello’s new Icona limited-edition series, the design of the SP1 and SP2 Monza harks back to the defining moments of the 750 and 860 Monza of the 1950s. And yes, the design certainly looks cool.
As their names suggest, the SP1 is a single-seater with the driver taking the helm of a minimalist cockpit tailored with modern seats, steering wheel and instrument panel.
The SP2, meanwhile, features an extra seat and hump behind. Ferrari hasn’t mentioned anything about the roofs of these two speedsters, although it’s quite obvious that they are clearly for use on only sunny days.
Just to make sure customers will feel extra-special, Ferrari has teamed up with luxury goods maker Loro Piana and Berluti in crafting apparels and accessories suited to the cars’ packaging.
Does it get V8 and V12 power?
The bodies of both Monzas are made largely from carbonfibre composites to help reduce weight as much as possible. The SP1 weighs 1.5 tonnes scant, while the SP2 adds another 20kg.
Rather than adopting the Portofino’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, the Monzas get the 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 from the 812 Superfast.
Which, you might have to agree, is a good thing because hearing the noise of that non-turbo V12 certainly suits the open-air and retro concept.
Power in the Monzas has been ramped up by 10hp, to 810hp, for 2.9sec 0-100kph and 7.9sec 0-200kph times. Top speed is claimed at 300kph.
They must be outrageously expensive…
Ferrari hasn’t discussed production numbers and pricing, although the SP1 and SP2 will be built according to demand.
A likely cap of 500 units can be expected with each costing some 100 million baht if brought over to Thai shores officially.
Building limited-edition models is nothing new among supercar marques. Aston Martin, for one, has already embarked on such a business case with developing low-volume specials with Zagato.
However, Ferrari’s Icona series is slightly different with its objectives. As said earlier, it’s about blending nostalgia with modern tech.
It isn’t the same with what Singer Vehicle Design has done with Porsche’s classic 911 icons or how Jaguar has brought back the E-Type magic.
