Not surprisingly for a limited-production hypercar, the SP3 is extremely customizable. It is supplied in a big selection of colours, however is a Ferrari actually a Ferrari if it isn’t painted crimson? The colour palette may be accented by two totally different racing-stripe liveries, and there are additionally a wide range of wheel finishes and brake caliper colours. The inside will also be personalised with a alternative of leather-based or suede seats and a plethora of coloration choices.

Engine, Transmission, and Efficiency

The Daytona SP3 is propelled by probably the most highly effective combustion engine ever utilized in a Ferrari highway automotive, a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V-12 motor borrowed from the 812 Competizione that has been boosted by 10 ponies for a complete of 829 horsepower. The V-12, which revs to 9500 rpm, additionally produces a wholesome 514 pound-feet of torque, and the engine’s output is routed to the rear wheels by means of a seven-speed dual-clutch computerized gearbox. The monocoque tub and physique panels are common from light-weight carbon fiber; Ferrari claims a dry weight of 3275 kilos for the SP3. Given its weight-to-power ratio it should not have any hassle hitting 60 mph in lower than three seconds regardless of energy going solely to the rear wheels; 100 mph ought to arrive in lower than six because the SP3 blasts in direction of its claimed 211-mph high pace. On our first drive, we discovered the dealing with to be pleasant and interesting. The steering is lightly-weighted and lets you pilot the automotive one-handed whereas cruising round city, however nonetheless is communicative sufficient to encourage confidence when the roads get curvy.

Gas Financial system and Actual-World MPG

The EPA has rated the Daytona SP3 at 12 mpg within the metropolis and 16 mpg on the freeway for a mixed ranking of 13 mpg. On condition that its 829 horsepower comes from an enormous 6.5-liter V-12, we’re not shocked by the dreadful gasoline mileage. And we additionally predict completely nobody will care. In the event you can afford to spend the $2.2 million it takes to personal an SP3, you in all probability will not discover the gas invoice when one among your assistants brings you the receipts. For extra details about the Daytona SP3’s gas financial system, go to the EPA’s web site.

Inside, Consolation, and Cargo

The SP3’s inside design is much like most fashionable Ferraris’, with its dashboard and two seats lined in a microfiber suede or leather-based and a digital gauge cluster and person interface borrowed from the SF90. The seats within the Daytona SP3 are fastened (consumers can select from three sizes and seatback angles), however the pedal field slides ahead and again, permitting the motive force to seek out probably the most snug driving place. Passenger-side legroom, nevertheless, is tight as a result of packaging of the local weather management system, so taller right-seat riders could must scrunch their legs to suit. The carbon-fiber roof panel may be eliminated to supply an open-air expertise and higher hear the shrieking V-12 behind your head. There may be primarily zero baggage house; a shallow tray underneath the frunk ready is simply roomy sufficient to retailer a device package and a cloth roof in case you get caught in a rainstorm whereas the carbon-fiber panel is off (it can’t be saved within the automotive).

Infotainment and Connectivity

The Daytona SP3 would not characteristic a essential touchscreen on the middle console, however there’s a digital dashboard show behind the steering wheel that makes use of the identical interface because the SF90. A number of the settings, just like the local weather management, are adjusted through touch-sensitive panels to the best of the steering wheel, whereas the remainder of the capabilities are operated through buttons and switches on the wheel. The SP3 is provided with Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay, with USB ports to attach your telephone; the rearview mirror additionally serves as a show for the backup digicam.

Security and Driver-Help Options

The Daytona SP3 is bereft of the driver-assistance options that proliferate in far cheaper, extra mainstream transport; the SP3 is concentrated on partaking the motive force with its sharp steering and howling V-12. For extra details about the Daytona SP3’s crash-test outcomes, go to the Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance coverage Institute for Freeway Security (IIHS) web sites. Key security options embrace:

Guarantee and Upkeep Protection

Ferrari gives limited- and powertrain-warranty protection similar to that offered by Lamborghini. Nonetheless, Ferrari one-ups its rival in relation to complimentary scheduled upkeep; with Ferrari autos, you get seven years of protection. With Lamborghini autos, complimentary scheduled upkeep is not supplied.

• Restricted guarantee covers 3 years or limitless miles
• Powertrain guarantee covers 3 years or limitless miles
• Complimentary scheduled upkeep covers 7 years or limitless miles