Ferrari

Daytona SP3

Ferrari Daytona SP3: History Repeats Itself

The Daytona SP3 is the third member of Ferrari’s “Icona” series (after the Monza SP1 and SP2).

  • The Inspiration: It pays tribute to the legendary 1-2-3 finish of Ferrari at the 1967 24 Hours of Daytona, where the 330 P3/4, 330 P4, and 412 P crossed the line together to humiliate Ford.
  • The Concept: It is a modern interpretation of those 60s prototypes, wrapped around the most advanced chassis Ferrari can build today.

Design: Passive Aerodynamics

Unlike the LaFerrari or SF90, the Daytona SP3 has zero active aerodynamics. No moving wings. No flaps. Why? Because 60s race cars didn’t have active aero.

  • The Strakes: The rear of the car is defined by horizontal blades (strakes). These aren’t just for style; they manage airflow and heat extraction from the engine bay.
  • The Chimneys: There are vents in the floor that channel air up through “chimneys” in the doors to clear the turbulent air from the front wheels.
  • The Mirrors: The wing mirrors are mounted on the front fenders, just like the old P4 race cars.

The Engine: F140 HC

Ferrari took the 812 Competizione engine and modified it for a mid-engine layout.

  • Code: F140 HC.
  • Intake: The intake tracts are radically shorter because the engine is right behind the driver’s head.
  • Power: 840 hp at 9,500 rpm.
  • Status: This is the most powerful internal combustion engine Ferrari has ever put in a road car (without hybrid assistance).

Chassis: LaFerrari Bones

The SP3 uses the carbon fiber monocoque from the LaFerrari (minus the hybrid system).

  • Seat: The seats are integrated directly into the chassis. You cannot move them. You move the pedal box. This saves weight and keeps the driver’s mass low and central.
  • Feel: Because it is a carbon tub (unlike the aluminum 296 or SF90), it is incredibly stiff and vibrates with the engine frequency.

The Drive

Driving the SP3 is a “best of both worlds” experience. You get the chassis stiffness of a hypercar (LaFerrari) with the screaming, naturally aspirated V12 of a GT car (812 Comp), all wrapped in a body that stops traffic.

  • Sound: The exhaust note is tuned to be “analog.” It doesn’t pop and bang artificially. It just screams.

Value

Ferrari is building 599 units.

  • Price: €2 million.
  • Availability: Sold out before it was announced.
  • Allocation: Ferrari prioritized owners who already bought the Monza SP1/SP2.

The Daytona SP3 is pure fan service. It is Ferrari building a car for its most loyal customers, celebrating its greatest victory.