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

Engine, Transmission, and Efficiency

The Daytona SP3 is propelled by essentially the most highly effective combustion engine ever utilized in a Ferrari highway automobile, 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 way of a seven-speed dual-clutch automated gearbox. The monocoque tub and physique panels are normal from light-weight carbon fiber; Ferrari claims a dry weight of 3275 kilos for the SP3. Given its weight-to-power ratio it shouldn’t 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 prime velocity. On our first drive, we discovered the dealing with to be pleasant and interesting. The steering is lightly-weighted and permits you to pilot the automobile one-handed whereas cruising round city, however nonetheless is communicative sufficient to encourage confidence when the roads get curvy.

Gas Economic 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 score 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. Should you can afford to spend the $2.2 million it takes to personal an SP3, you most likely will not discover the gas invoice when one in all your assistants brings you the receipts. For extra details about the Daytona SP3’s gas economic system, go to the EPA’s web site.

Inside, Consolation, and Cargo

The SP3’s inside design is much like most trendy Ferraris’, with its dashboard and two seats lined in a microfiber suede or leather-based and a digital gauge cluster and consumer 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 driving force to seek out essentially the most comfy driving place. Passenger-side legroom, nonetheless, is tight because of the packaging of the local weather management system, so taller right-seat riders could need to scrunch their legs to suit. The carbon-fiber roof panel could be eliminated to supply an open-air expertise and higher hear the shrieking V-12 behind your head. There’s primarily zero baggage area; a shallow tray beneath the frunk in a position is barely roomy sufficient to retailer a instrument package and a material roof in case you get caught in a rainstorm whereas the carbon-fiber panel is off (it can’t be saved within the automobile).

Infotainment and Connectivity

The Daytona SP3 would not function a primary 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 precise of the steering wheel, whereas the remainder of the capabilities are operated through buttons and switches on the wheel. The SP3 is supplied with Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay, with USB ports to attach your cellphone; the rearview mirror additionally serves as a show for the backup digital camera.

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 driving 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 embody:

Guarantee and Upkeep Protection

Ferrari presents limited- and powertrain-warranty protection similar to that supplied by Lamborghini. Nevertheless, Ferrari one-ups its rival in relation to complimentary scheduled upkeep; with Ferrari automobiles, you get seven years of protection. With Lamborghini automobiles, 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