2023 Ferrari SP48 Unica One-Off

A new one-off Ferrari ‘Special Projects’ car has been revealed. The SP48 Unica is a two-seater berlinetta based on the F8 Tributo with entirely new bodywork featuring distinctive ‘holed’ surfaces. The new custom model was designed by the Ferrari Styling Centre, taking four years to complete.

Described as “taut and aggressive”, it has an arrow-shaped front profile with redesigned headlights and relocated brake air intakes. Extensive use is made of 3D modelling and 3D printing techniques. The reshaped front grille and engine air intakes give the impression of being carved from a solid volume to give, says Ferrari, “a sense of seamless continuity and dynamic fluidity”.

The windows, roof and engine cover are all black, contrasting with the main red-orange body colour. The side windows are smaller than the F8 Tributo’s, while the rear screen has been eliminated entirely. The centre part of the roof features a graduated graphic that echoes the shape of the air intakes that are set into the carbonfibre engine cover ahead of the rear spoiler. Every element of this grille structure is angled to maximise cooling air flow. The intercooler intakes are relocated immediately behind the side windows, in turn reducing the size of the intakes on the body flanks. The longer rear overhang also boosts rear downforce.

The cabin retains the F8 Tributo’s basic form, with black laser-perforated Alcantara seats and cabin trim with iridescent reddish-orange fabric (matching the paintwork) whose hexagonal motif echoes the grilles and roof. The polished sill covers also have a laser-embossed hexagonal motif. Matt carbonfibre panelling is complemented by Grigio Canna di Fucile accents. The Ferrari SP48 Unica has been built for a longstanding, anonymous client who Ferrari says was “deeply involved in every step of its creation”.

The car will remain unique.

F8 Tributo base is hidden well by all-new bodywork with unusual ‘holed’ grilles up front and for engine bay.