Derived from the F8 Spider, the latest Special Project car does away with a folding roof altogether
cars it feels like a win-win for the brand. First and foremost, it reminds us that the Special Projects programme exists and that it really does offer an unparalleled level of customisation. And secondly, even if that level of customisation has delivered something a bit ‘meh’ Ferrari is on safe ground because everyone knows it's the buyer calling the shots. Accordingly, none of the cars are judged by quite the same history-making criteria that we’d apply to any other Maranello-built model.
Additionally, the removal of the retractable hard top meant that Ferrari’s designers got to have another go at the F8’s tail section. The car’s two-tone effect is partly a consequence of its volume being divided into two parts connected by a functional central area in matte black. This includes the side air intakes with separate ducts for the intercoolers and engine, while the upper section incorporates another vent that is supposed to reference the lateral strakes of previous Ferraris.
To the front, an all-new grille continues the strake theme, with Ferrari confessing that it spent much time here - not only in producing the full-width, cast aluminium affair from a single, 3D-printed mould, but also in carefully finessing the airflow in CFD to properly feed the two front radiators. The headlights are new, too, as are the rear lights plus the windscreen and tailpipes.
Inside, it’s mostly about an exclusive level of finish, although Ferrari also modified the centre console to house the F1 gearbox commands. Otherwise, mechanically speaking, we’re going to assume the one-off version is unchanged from the regular F8 Spider - which means the SP-8 get 720hp from its scintillating twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 and ought to still be good for 0-62mph in under three seconds given that it must’ve lost some weight.
It does mention that the car’s name is intended to celebrate the critically acclaimed V8 - and we’re all for that - while at the same time acknowledging that the number eight is also considered very lucky in Chinese culture, auguring success, good fortune and personal achievement.
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