Taking classic sports cars as inspiration for something new is always risky. It could be a beautiful homage or it could be an ugly pastiche. We'd like to wager the Ferrari F12 TRS is most definitely the former.
TRS pays homage to '57 250 TR
Billed as a 'modern, innovative take' on the spirit of the 1957 250 Testa Rossa (hence the name), the TRS most obviously deviates from the F12 Berlinetta in its lack of roof. The low wraparound screen further exaggerates the visual drama, and Ferrari is keen to point out the 'light and pared back' cabin without showing any images. Just visible in the supplied pic are the 'fuselage fairings' that run from the headrests into a rear spoiler. It never seemed the F12 lacked any visual excitement before this, did it?
Under the transparent engine cover the TRS is identical to an F12, so no special upgrade to the LaFerrari-spec V12. The very lucky customer will have to bimble along with 740hp like every other F12 buyer.
The F12 TRS made its debut at the Ferrari Cavalcade, perhaps the best title for a one-make gathering ever devised. Of course there isn't a price, but kudos to the customer and Ferrari for creating it. Wonder if another wealthy fan could do an F12 Challenge?