The Ferrari SP1 Is A Single-Seater Speedster Beauty With 812 Guts

The 812 Superfast-derived Monza SP1 and SP2 are the first cars in Ferrari's new 'Icone' range
The Ferrari SP1 Is A Single-Seater Speedster Beauty With 812 Guts

We’re really struggling to contain the want right now. The cars you see here - the Monza SP1 and SP2 - almost certainly use the 812 Superfast as a starting point (Ferrari hasn’t actually confirmed this), dressing the super GT’s platform and engine up in a preposterously gorgeous speedster-style carbon composite body.

No roof and no windscreen plus that V12? As far as combinations go, this will take some beating. Also, you’ll be able to choose whether or not you want to share that experience with a passenger - the SP2 is a two-seater, but the SP1 makes do with only a driver’s seat. We can see some especially wealthy buyers getting both…

The Monza SP1 and SP2
The Monza SP1 and SP2

The 6.5-litre V12 is just as potent as it is in the 812, developing its 809bhp at a screaming 8500rpm. 0-62mph takes just 2.9 seconds, 0-124mph is over in 7.9, and the top speed is 186mph.

Sounds like a recipe for total face destruction, but Ferrari has carefully managed the airflow around the front in the name of comfort. Engineers have added what Ferrari calls a “Virtual Wind Shield,” which diverts the air around the driver to a certain extent.

Want to bring a passenger with you? You'll need to opt for the Monza SP2
Want to bring a passenger with you? You'll need to opt for the Monza SP2

SP1s feature a huge tonneau and a single roll bar. On the SP2 meanwhile, that’s ditched to make room for the additional seat. SP2s also have an additional rollover hoop and protective screen, although the passenger won’t benefit from the “Virtual Wind Shield”. Perhaps mention that before going full throttle for the first time.

The Ferrari SP1 Is A Single-Seater Speedster Beauty With 812 Guts

The interior is a little less retro, featuring a steering wheel that looks to have been lifted from the 812, and a modern instrument cluster with a physical rev counter flanked by screens. That gorgeous, bespoke console to the right of the driver is made from carbonfibre, as is much of the pared-back cabin.

The Ferrari SP1 Is A Single-Seater Speedster Beauty With 812 Guts

The teeny-tiny doors (yes, it does have them) open up and out, and the bonnet is a one-piece clamshell affair which is hinged at the front. Frustratingly, there aren’t any pictures of it open in the press release. Boo.

There’s no word on how many Ferrari will make, nor how much it’ll cost, but we’d expect it to be well into the seven-figure range. There’ll be more cars like this coming, too: the SP1 and SP2 are the first cars in Ferrari’s super-exclusive, retro-inspired ‘Icone’ range which was announced yesterday.

Comments

Anonymous

I love this type of cars.

09/19/2018 - 08:47 |
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Robert Homann

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It was a special Moment when I saw it on the Autobahn

09/19/2018 - 11:29 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Both looks fabulous imo. Before someone complains “Oh Ferrari just copied Mercedes blah blah blah”, no they did not. It was meant to be inspired by their old time Monza racecars, and they did a really nice job of keeping the classics silhouette but modernizing it.

09/19/2018 - 13:03 |
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jdm-supra-1600(md squad)(Supra squad leader)

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That slr looks mental

09/19/2018 - 21:35 |
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Marco Q (hi)

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dab

09/23/2018 - 18:57 |
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BenPaye(JDMSquad)(MX5Squad)(LFAsquad)(Subie Squad) (Rotary F

Me no like :/

09/19/2018 - 09:03 |
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Downvoting a person for his taste in cars? It takes some “down” mentality

09/19/2018 - 09:46 |
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Why? Just curious…

09/19/2018 - 10:57 |
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Shane Koshie

That front end is beautiful 🤤😍 would be interesting to see what a coupe version would look like

09/19/2018 - 09:57 |
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True

09/21/2018 - 02:30 |
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Klush

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09/19/2018 - 11:49 |
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Vinmaster (919 Evo Squad)(Jeff and Bob)(Porsche Squad)

I would like to see the SP1’s seat in the middle, but of course, you’re not allowed with the middle line on the road.

09/19/2018 - 12:53 |
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*Mclaren F1, BAC Mono etc.

09/19/2018 - 13:01 |
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You can, but then it’s no longer a throwback to the Monza cars.

09/19/2018 - 16:23 |
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ATOGI_28

OwO
It’s beautiful!

09/19/2018 - 13:09 |
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imo

09/19/2018 - 13:10 |
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Fµcking
Agreed

09/19/2018 - 14:45 |
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Krilkaazzoor

If its a single seater, why would they not put it in centered? It shouldnt be a different chassis necessarily.

09/19/2018 - 13:34 |
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SirJamjaxIsGoingAgain-PeaceOutChaps

In reply to by Krilkaazzoor

Because it’s meant to be inspired by Monza racers. Not by regular single seaters.

09/19/2018 - 16:24 |
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Noah Hammerstad

This stuff better be in FH4. I dont care what one.

09/19/2018 - 14:33 |
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SirJamjaxIsGoingAgain-PeaceOutChaps

I absolutely love this.

09/19/2018 - 16:22 |
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TheStigsAmerican Cousin

Yes.

09/19/2018 - 17:10 |
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