Bojan Vrbnjak
Ferrari the special projects department was busy developing another unique vehicle. SP-8, which was ordered by a wealthy customer from of Taiwan, Yippee F8 spider, which had its power-folding hardtop removed so that it was created a real roadster without a roof.
The varnish is a combination of matte colors Argento Micalizzato and carbon fiber parts in a glossy, iridescent color Blue Sandstone. The SP-8 is more than just that Ferrari F8 Spider roofless with a stylish two-tone paint job as he got rid of many parts of the donor car. For example, they are headlights brand new and have unique grilles and lenses, while the taillights are adapted to the model's taillights Roma, but with customized lenses. Ferrari points out that the windshield and tailpipe are from the model 296 GTB. As far as retro rims go, they are five-spoke rims made of light cast iron with a matte gray surface, a modern version of the rims made of of the F40 model.
There is also an imposing wide aluminum front grille, made from a single 3D-printed mold and with retro-style vertical bars. This design element is also found on the engine cover, where the longitudinal crossbars resemble classic models with side bars like she had Testarossa. Ferrari says it spent a lot of time perfecting the body through simulations CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) to provide comfort and silence car even without a roof.
Although it is inside familiar at first glance, here is one a big change, as the Italian brand installed a different one gear selector, reminiscent of the good old days of shifters. However, this system is not new, as the model has already used it SF90 Suffered, when it was launched in 2019. We wouldn't expect to be in the Ferrari found the fabric, but it SP-8 combined with laser embossed navy blue alcantara. Carpets are made of fabric twill with a rainbow effect.
Mid engine V8 was not changed, therefore 3,9-liter biturbo the engine still offers 710 BAM and on the back wheel provides 770 Nm of torque. Ferrari SP-8 is already exhibited in Italy at the Mugello circuit and will remain there until the end of the event Ferrari World Finals 2023, which will be broadcast on October 30. His next stop will be Ferrari Museum in Maranello, where it will be on display from November 16 to March 2024.
