Ferrari has lifted the lid on two new limited-edition special-series models – the Monza SP1 and SP2.
Inspired by the Italian’s manufacturers historic racing cars, the Monza SP1 and SP2 have been unveiled as part of Ferrari’s Capital Market’s Day in Maranello – an event which sees the firm looking towards the future and detail its business plan for the coming years.
Presenting the new #FerrariMonzaSP2, inspired by the legendary #Ferrari sports cars of the past. https://t.co/H69e95WO2b pic.twitter.com/nwvewDg5sp
— Ferrari (@Ferrari) September 18, 2018
Designed to tickle the fancy of ‘dedicated clients and collectors’, the Monza SP1 and SP2 draw design inspiration from cars such as a the 1948 166MM, as well as the 750 Monza and 860 Monza.
The SP1 has been designed as a stripped-out single seater, while the SP2’s second seat means that a passenger can be brought along for the ride, too. An extensive utilisation of carbon-fibre has helped to keep both cars as light as possible, while the pair use the a V12 engine for drive – with each capable of hitting 60mph in a staggering 2.7 seconds from a dead stop.
Both cars feature doors which open upwards, while the bonnet of both the SP1 and SP2 is crafted from a single piece of carbon-fibre that is hinged at the front to allow a better view of the engine when open.
As a result of their lack of windscreen, the Monza SP1 and SP2 presented a challenge to designers looking to manage the amount of air directed into the cabin itself. Therefore, a ‘virtual wind shield’ – a system located into the fairing ahead of the instrument designed to redirect air flow to better driver comfort – has been implemented into the car’s design.
No prices for the Monza SP1 and SP2 have been announced, nor has the number of models destined to be produced.