Ferrari's latest creation isn't hiding behind hybrid complexity or turbocharger wizardry.
The Daytona SP3 stands as a defiant middle finger to the electrified future—a naturally aspirated V12 beast when everyone else is downsizing and plugging in.
The Last of the Breed
This third installment in Ferrari's Icona series channels the spirit of Ferrari's legendary 1960s race cars while packing thoroughly modern performance.
Based on the LaFerrari Aperta's chassis architecture, the SP3 ditches the hybrid components entirely.
Ferrari's engineers instead focused on extracting maximum performance from internal combustion alone—a refreshing approach in 2023.
The beating heart is a modified version of the 812 Competizione's 6.5-liter V12, now producing 829 horsepower at a screaming 9,250 rpm and 514 lb-ft of torque.
Power routes through a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission that fires off shifts with military precision.
Numbers That Matter
The performance figures read like science fiction:
- 0-60 mph: 2.6-2.9 seconds (depending on conditions)
- Top speed: 211 mph
- Production: 599 units (all sold out before announcement)
Each Daytona SP3 is essentially hand-built, with customer deliveries having commenced in early 2023.
The first customer car spotted in the wild wore Azzurro La Plata blue, proving not every Ferrari needs to be red.
Heritage Without Compromise
Unlike many "heritage-inspired" vehicles that merely borrow styling cues, the SP3 properly honors its namesake.
The original Daytona race cars dominated the 1967 24 Hours of Daytona, finishing 1-2-3 against Ford's GT40s.
This modern interpretation features distinctive horizontal slats across the rear deck, butterfly doors, and pronounced wheel arches that blend vintage racing aesthetics with contemporary aerodynamic requirements.
Ferrari built the SP3's body entirely from composite materials, wrapping it around a central carbon fiber tub.
The result weighs less than you'd expect for a flagship Ferrari, contributing to its blistering performance.
For the 599 fortunate souls who secured an allocation, the Daytona SP3 represents something increasingly rare: a pure, undiluted driving experience centered around a naturally aspirated V12 engine.
No hybrid assistance. No turbochargers. Just 12 cylinders, 829 horses, and a soundtrack that makes electrification seem like a terrible mistake.
