Ferrari has unveiled the SP-8, a one-off roadster based on the F8 Spider. The car was commissioned by a Taiwanese client and is the latest in Ferrari’s Special Projects program, which creates unique cars for its most discerning customers. The SP-8 is a thoroughbred roadster in every sense of the word. It has no roof, which enhances its sporty character and delivers an exhilarating open-air driving experience. The car’s aerodynamics have been extensively refined to ensure a level of acoustic comfort and wind protection comparable to the F8 Spider.
The SP-8’s styling is unique, with a focus on the way in which its volumes crossover and fuse into one another. The unpainted carbon-fibre front wraps around to the tail, creating a two-tone effect that creates a powerful contrast in terms of both colour and materials. The elimination of the retractable hard top allowed the designers to radically restyle the entire tail section, giving it a full volume with a taut belt line. Other unique features of the SP-8 include a full-width, cast aluminium grille made from a single, 3Dprinted mould, specially designed headlights and rear lights, and custom wheel rims in a dedicated matte Grigio NART colour.
Inside the car, the central console has been modified to house the F1 gearbox commands that have featured in the Ferrari range since the debut of the SF90 Stradale. The interior finish is completed with seats featuring details in laser-etched Navy Blue Alcantara coupled with gradient effect cloth, as well as carpets in specific twill fabric with an iridescent effect.
The SP-8 is powered by the same 3.9-litre V8 twin-turbo engine as the F8 Spider, producing 710 horsepower and 770 Nm of torque. This gives the car a top speed of over 340 km/h and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 2.9 seconds. The SP-8 will be on display at the Ferrari Finali Mondiali at Mugello Circuit till October 30, and then at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello from November 16, 2023 to March 2024.
