Ferrari sparked controversy when it launched the F80 with a small V-6, half the cylinder rely of the LaFerrari earlier than it. Some fans took problem with the truth that, whereas the front-engine 12Cilindri and even the Purosangue SUV rock V-12s, Maranello’s range-topping Prancing Horse needed to make do with a six-cylinder mill.

However, the ultra-wealthy clientele snapped up all 799 vehicles anyway. However for individuals who consider there is not any alternative for displacement, a pleasing shock awaits, supplied their pockets are deep sufficient. The V-12 is again behind the seats.

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The Daytona SP3 makes a stunning return, albeit as a one-off. The preliminary 599-unit run was bought out earlier than the automotive’s official 2021 debut. All 499 homeowners of the Monza SP1 and SP2 dedicated to purchasing the follow-up automotive from the Icona Collection, and the remaining 100 automobiles had been rapidly claimed by different collectors. Now there’s a 600^th automotive, and it hasn’t been bought but.

RM Sotheby’s will public sale it subsequent month throughout Monterey Automobile Week in California. All proceeds will go to The Ferrari Basis, with the funds supporting academic tasks. It’s arduous to say what the ultimate hammer value might be, however we wouldn’t be stunned if it surpasses the $2.2 million sticker of the unique 599 vehicles.

It’s not the primary time Ferrari has prolonged manufacturing to assist a worthy trigger. An unplanned 500^th LaFerrari fetched $7 million, 5 instances its authentic value, to assist reconstruction efforts in central Italy following the devastating 2016 earthquakes. We additionally recall the 210^th LaFerrari Aperta promoting for almost $10 million, with proceeds benefiting the Save the Youngsters charity.

As for the 600^th Daytona SP3, it sports activities a two-tone exterior and a daring Ferrari logotype break up into “Ferr” and “ari,” an uncommon format by no means used earlier than. Inside, the seats are upholstered with materials created from recycled tires, whereas the carbon fiber on the steering column and checkerboard-patterned dashboard is sourced from Formulation 1. To differentiate it from the earlier 599 vehicles, Ferrari has added a particular plaque between the seats marking it as a one-off.

However the last Daytona SP3 is probably going not the final mid-engine V-12. Ferrari has vowed to maintain the naturally aspirated twelve-cylinder alive till the very finish of the ICE period. With the Icona Collection set to proceed, at the very least yet another V-12 behind the motive force looks as if a secure wager.

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