Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2 first look
Leaked images of 812-based roadsters emerge from customer event
It's been a little while, or certainly it seems that way, since Ferrari released something super exclusive based on their V12 models. The F60 America was nearly four years ago and there were 799 F12 Tdfs, which makes them positively common by the standards of limited run Maranello cars.
Here we have the first look at the cars - the Monza SP1 and SP2 - that will succeed the F60 America, and which of course can also trace their history back to the 575 Superamerica and 550 Barchetta. Autocar has picked up the images via an Instagram account dedicated to the pair of V12 roadsters, the cars shown at a customer event prior to an official debut at the Paris show.
In case you hadn't guessed, the SP1 Monza is the single seat car, with a covered passenger side like a classic racing car, and the SP2 is the two-seater alternative. Both are based on the 812 Superfast, using that car's stupendous 6.5-litre V12; however, with all carbon bodywork (or so we're led to believe), expect the Monzas to be a little lighter than the SF, and therefore to make their 800hp feel even more potent...
In terms of design, both inside and out the Monzas are quite traditional. There's one large swoop for the rear light, a pair of perfectly regular headlights and a body largely unadorned by aero add-ons (rear diffuser notwithstanding). The inside, too, takes classic inspiration, with a more conventional dashboard than seen in recent Ferraris. Dare it be said, they look fantastic from this grainy preview.
The 'Ferrari Icona' Instagram account suggests that 200 Monzas will be built, although it hasn't been confirmed yet what the split will be between the single- and two-seater cars. No doubt most if not all are spoken for already, but there will be a chance to ogle the Monza SP1 and SP2 at the Paris Motor Show next month. Expect more like this from Ferrari, too; it's said the late CEO Sergio Marchionne's plan was to boost profits through both increased production and more limited-run specials...
On a related note, Ferrari are such a powerful brand that if they announced a ride-on lawnmower as a 'limited run', they could probably sell hundreds of them for any price!
However the execution is a bit lazy in engineering terms, with all Ferrari's capabilities this thing should have half a 458 or 812 engine in it and weigh around 500kg with a bespoke CF monocoque.
They could have then had a single make series.
I'm sure there is a host of small British companies which could have designed a built the chassis for them!
tty pics, Nice car.However the execution is a bit lazy in engineering terms, with all Ferrari's capabilities this thing should have half a 458 or 812 engine in it and weigh around 500kg with a bespoke CF monocoque.
They could have then had a single make series.
I'm sure there is a host of small British companies which could have designed a built the chassis for them!
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