Ferrari roars out with high octane Daytona SP3 for its Icona fans (updated)
20/11/2021 17:28
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MILAN, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Ferrari's RACE.MI new high
octane model, the Daytona SP3, ends a long wait by lovers of its
Icona-series cars, although it may not be welcomed by those
trying to curb carbon emissions.
With an 840 horse power, 12-cylinder (V12) aspirated
mid-rear-mounted engine, the Daytona SP3 pays tribute to the
Ferrari 330 P3/4, which dominated the 24 Hours of Daytona in
1967.
The Daytona SP3 will be produced in 599 units, with a
not-for-everyone price of 2 million euros ($2.26 million) in
Italy. Deliveries will start at the end of next year and are
expected to be completed in 2024.
Ferrari presented its latest Icona on Saturday just as new
Chief Executive Benedetto Vigna sets the Italian luxury sports
car maker on the road to full electrification.
Vigna is a tech industry veteran who in September became CEO
of Ferrari, which has promised to deliver its first fully
electric vehicle in 2025. urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nL2N2O6135
In the meantime, Ferrari fans have been waiting more than
three years for the second Icona after the Monza in 2018.
Ferrari's Iconas are special series cars produced in limited
numbers, reserved for ultra wealthy private collectors and
inspired by legendary models from the past.
Recognised by its 'Prancing Horse' logo and red racing cars,
Ferrari already has three electric hybrid models in its range,
including the 296 GTB sports car it unveiled this year.
Ferrari has increasingly reserved its polluting V12 engines
for limited series models and Iconas made up just 2% of the
units it shipped in the last quarter, while V12 cars accounted
for 12% of group shipments.
It will make less than a combined 1,600 V12 812 Competizione
and 812 Competizione A models, launched this year, with a
starting price just under half a million euros ($564,000).
(Reporting by Valentina Za; Editing by Alexander Smith)
((valentina.za@thomsonreuters.com; +39 02 6612 9526;))