We’ve previously reported that Ferrari would launch an iconic model on 17th September, and naturally, the people of the cavallino did not disappoint. In the marque’s Capital Markets Day in Maranello, the highly limited Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2 were unveiled as the first from the new ‘Icona’ category – a series of cars inspired by the Ferraris of the 1950’s fitted with the latest racing technology.
The Monza SP1 and SP2 road cars reference the iconic Ferrari racing “barchetta” open top racers of the past, from Enzo’s 1948 166 MM to the 750 Monza and 860 Monza race cars. Paying homage to the configuration with a front-engined V12 – the most powerful Ferrari engine to date, the naturally aspirated engine now generates an eye-watering 810 cv and 719 Nm of torque, powering the new models in a sprint from 0-100 km/h in a devastating 2.9 seconds and onwards to 200 km/h in 7.9 seconds. As another nod to its original namesake, the Monza SP1 features a unique single-seater configuration (well, unique for modern times) for the purists out there, with a period-reminiscent tonneau cover taking up space next to the driver’s position. The Monza SP2, thankfully, for the slightly more practical Ferraristi out there, offers a passenger seat together with the addition of a second windbreaker and roll-bar. With the absence of a roof and full-sized windscreen, it is understandable that Ferrari compare the driving experience to that on a Formula 1 race car.
The bodyshell of both cars is constructed entirely from carbon fibre, and the compact doors open upwards. The interior, as expected, is kept to an absolute minimum with an impressive array of controls on its centre console – trimmed in bucketloads of carbon fibre as well. Limited production numbers and pricing are said to be confirmed next month at this year’s edition of the Paris Motor Show, where the two new cars will make their official public debut. Needless to say, the SP1 and SP2 are only available to the most dedicated of Ferrari customers around the world, so if you have to ask…
Now, for the rest of us, only one question remains – when can we see these cavallos in action at Fiorano?
