The Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2 are limited production sports cars produced by Italian automobile manufacturer

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, introduced in 2018 for the 2019 model year. The cars mark the start of a new lineage of models called the "Icona" series, a program aimed at creating special cars inspired by classic Ferrari models, all to be produced in limited series. The first cars of the new lineage are the Monza SP1 and SP2, whose designs are inspired by the 750 Monza, 250 Testarossa and 166 MM. The SP1 and SP2 nomenclature refers to the number of seats for each model. 499 units were built at a price of €1.58 million before options.

Specifications

Engine

Both the SP1 and SP2 are powered by a variant of the

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'' F140 GA'' V12 found in the 812 Superfast. The engine has been tuned to generate more than the engine in the 812, for a total of at 8,500 rpm and of torque at 7,000 rpm, making them at the time, the most powerful factory Ferrari V12 road cars ever produced until the release of the 812 Competizione and Competizione A in 2021 featuring an upgraded F140 V12 producing .

Chassis

The chassis is loosely based on the 812 and both the SP1 and SP2 cars feature

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composite bodywork. The SP1 weighs , while the two-seat SP2 is heavier at . The strength of the composite bodywork allows for the inclusion of a large clamshell hood.

Performance

Manufacturer claimed performance figures for both of the cars include a acceleration time of 2.9 seconds, acceleration time of 7.9 seconds and a top speed that exceeds 300km/h (186mph)

Design

The SP1 and SP2 feature low slung, carbon fibre speedster bodywork inspired by early, post-war Ferrari race cars such as the 166 MM, as well as the 250 Testarossa and 750 Monza. The SP1 is a single-seater, with the driver's position situated to one side of the car, while the SP2 has two seats separated by a center section. Both of the cars feature small

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and don't have windshields, instead relying on a patented system Ferrari calls the "Virtual Windshield", which is supposed to deviate airflow away from the driver. In 2020, Ferrari Styling Centre was awarded the Compasso d’Oro industrial design award for the Monza SP1. Award was received by Flavio Manzoni and Jane Reeve. All the cars are painted at Carrozzeria Zanasi in Maranello.

Gallery

File:Festival automobile international 2019 - Ferrari Monza SP1 - 001 (cropped).jpg, Ferrari Monza SP1 File:Ferrari Monza SP1, Paris Motor Show 2018, IMG 0648.jpg, Interior (SP1) File:Ferrari Monza SP2, Paris Motor Show 2018, IMG 0638.jpg, Ferrari Monza SP2 File:Ferrari Monza SP2, Paris Motor Show 2018, IMG 0634.jpg, Interior (SP2)

References

External links

Official website
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