That doesnt mean heritage is off-limits, though, which is where the Icona series comes in. There are also variable geometry inlet tracts on the intake to maximize the might of the explosions going on in the combustion chamber. Sliding steel-finger followers on its valve springs improve gas flow and combustion, a technique used on the most powerful superbikes thats partly responsible for their razor-sharp throttle response. It feels very racy indeed. Inevitably, theyre all already spoken for, with deliveries due to start at the end of 2022. The pistons have been redesigned, there are lighter titanium con-rods, a material called DLC (diamond-like carbon) has been applied to the piston pins to reduce friction, and the crankshaft has been rebalanced and is3%lighter. 2023 Ford Raptor R Official: 2022 Bentley Bentayga Extended Wheel Base. These were only structurally possible because the SP3 has shed the LaFerraris hybrid components. This is car as abstract art. It makes even more power here829hpand it can rev to a skyscraping 9,500rpm. Because a new Ferrari Daytona is obviously going to invoke the memory of the, er, original Ferrari Daytona, the sharky modernist masterpiece front-engined GT that arrived in 1968 and set the company on a whole new design path. Although some elements are shared with the LaFerrari, the philosophy and strategy are completely different.. Furthermore, the exterior also features tail lights made of horizontal luminous bar beneath the spoiler joined into the first line of blades and twin tailpipes in the central upper part of the diffuser. The SP3 uses the latest 6.1 version of Ferraris remarkable SSC software, incorporating the Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer for the first time on a mid-engined car to trim the yaw angle and sharpen cornering agility even further. It has the richest back catalog of all, but Ferrari will never do a continuation car. The engine delivers an output power of 840hp and 697 Nm of torque, it is the most powerful engine ever built by Ferrari. Additionally, the seat is an integral part of the chassis to help reduce weight and improve the seating position of the driver. Wed go so far as to say this is the best Ferrari interior yetfocused, reduced, and emotive. Because, like the Monza SP1 and 2 Icona cars that preceded it and despite its inspiration, the Daytona SP3 is further proof that Ferrari is fully future-focused and pathologically opposed to retro. There is carbon around the rear of the car, for example, that comes from F1 and can cope with even higher temperatures.. Minor edits have been made. The vehicle is currently the most aerodynamically efficient car built by Ferrari without the use of active aero devices thanks to the unique features such as chimneys that release low pressure air from the underbody. The door mirrors have been repositioned to the top of the wings, another nod to the great endurance racers. The cues are all there but magnificently mashed up. That finish in 67 was memorably choreographed so that the three carsa P3, P4 and 412 Pcould take thecheckered flag in unison. This is as good as it gets. Novitec McLaren 765LT Spider Breaks Cover.

Why? In fact, its so strong, its the stuff the nuclear industry relies on to make the centrifuges in which they enrich plutonium. We would never do a restomod, its low-level. We think the name perfectly captures the Icona concept, vice president for sales and marketing Enrico Galliera tells Top Gear. The new limited edition model will be joining Icona series which debuted in 2018 with the Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2. As ever, make up your own mind, but be in no doubt: the Daytona SP3 is a stunning looking machine in the flesh, a car that turns up the volume on the visual entertainment depending on where you stand (literally). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

The headlights follow Ferraris current slimline LED path but have eyelids that retract in a manner that calls to mind pop-up headlamps. Top Gear Philippines is now on Quento! The chassis and body shell are made from carbon-fiber composites, much of it derived from aeronautics and Formula 1, including T800 carbon-fiber for the tub and T1000 for the doors and sills. The V8 is Back in the Raptor! The vehicle has been fitted with a set of new P Zero Corsa tires optimised for both wet and dry surfaces from Pirelli. Except that it was never officially called Daytona, and is known instead by the less catchy handle 365 GTB4. The new Ferrari Daytona SP3 was officially unveiled at the Mugello Circuit during the 2021 Ferrari Finali Mondiali. Top speed is in excess of 340kph, 0-100kph done in 2.85sec, 200kph in 7.4sec. The acceleration from 0-100km/h is achieved in 2.8 seconds and 0-200km/h in 7.4 seconds. The Daytona result was Ferraris revenge on Ford., Here endeth the history lesson. You can take cues from the past but its vital that you dont lose the visionary approach, Manzoni continues. The helicopter pitch is a more analog, non-hybrid LaFerrari, although Galliera is quick to dispute this when I put it to him. The interior of the vehicle is also inspired by the historic Ferraris. When we do a new hypercar its the pinnacle of performance, exploring a new technology frontier, he insists. That explains the new cars name, which was something that was hotly debated internally at Ferrari. Minor edits have been made by the TopGear.com.ph editors. Treat Your Mercedes-AMG A45 S with this Carbon Splitter by Sterckenn, Project Exposure: Worlds First Twin-Turbo V12 Subaru Impreza WRX STI, The V8 is Back in the Raptor! The HMI is the latest Ferrari system; the main instrument display sits in a pod that seems to float above the carbon-fiber main structure. Understood. The rear might be the wildest part of all, composed of a series of horizontal blades that underscore the SP3s futuristic character while betraying the influence of a more obscure reference point: Pininfarinas 1968 Ferrari 250 P5 concept car (look it up). The steering wheel features the same Human-Machine Interface as on the SF90 Stradale, Ferrari Roma, SF90 Spider and 296 GTB and the dashboard is equipped with a 16 inch curved HD screen. 2023 Ford Raptor R Revealed, Another World Record by a Tesla Plaid: 8.7s @ 162mph, Novitec Reveals Ferrari SF90 Stradale Tuning Program, First Bugatti Centodieci Delivered, Only 10 Worldwide Each $8.4 Million, Pagani Huayra Codalunga Revealed: Costs as Much as 3 Bugatti Chirons Combined. And check out the cab-forward stance and the way the windscreen wraps around the cockpit, an impression heightened when the detachable roof panel is in pace. Its all deeply evocative. You can see how its possible to connect the beauty of our heritage with our vision for the future. The exterior of the Daytona SP3 features a wraparound windscreen back, clean double-crested front wings, butterfly doors with an air box for channeling air to the side radiators, wing mirrors moved to the top of the wings, a central grille framed by two pillars and horizontal blades on the front bumper and two air vents on the bonnet for making the wings look wider. This is emphatically not a LaFerrari Speciale. We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on Topgear.com.ph. One of these costs P114 million each, and all 599 units have been spoken for. Its slightly comical to think that the Daytona SP3 is Ferrari in more relaxed, reflective mode. Chief technical officer Michael Leiters says that the biggest challenge is in delivering aerodynamic harmony across the whole car. Its a futuristic interpretation of a classic sports prototipo, and a perfect showcase for what the team at Ferrari Centro Stile can do.. Note also that the seats are integrated into the chassis, as was the case on the LaFerrari, reducing weight, optimizing the driving position, and promoting more of a single-seater feel inside. NOTE: This article first appeared on TopGear.com. These high-performance nostrils are from BMW Ms next EV. 2023 Honda Civic Type R Revealed: 6th Gen Civic Type R Bugatti: The History of French Racing Blue, Electric AMGs: Mercedes-AMG EQE 43 and EQE 53. I think this is the best car Ive ever been involved with, he tells us during a preview event at a secret venue in Florence. Additionally, the aerodynamics and design of the Daytona SP3 focuses on achieving maximum efficiency using passive aero solutions. You have entered an incorrect email address! Finally, the engine, which is the magnificent 6.5-liter V12 as seen most recently in the 812 Competizione. It was challenging getting to 830hp, and there were lots of issues around thermal management. Find out more here. The Daytona SP3 generates 230kg of downforce at 200kph, and has a dry weight of 1,485kg. The Daytona SP3 features a Targa body with a removable hard top, the design of the vehicle features surfaces and contrasts inspired by the legendary 1960s prototypes such as the 330 P4, 512 S and 350 Can-Am. Chief design officer Flavio Manzoni has long cited the 330 P3/4 as a personal favorite, but hes really stretched out on this one. Click here to download the app and enjoy more articles and videos from Top Gear Philippines and your favorite websites.

Ferrari will make 599 examples, each costing 2 million (P114 million) including taxes. Ferrari says the Daytona SP3 has the highest level of passive aero efficiency its ever achieved, so Centro Stile didnt have to worry quite so much about incorporating appendages or wings. The interior features a broadened cabin with a clear break between the dash area and the two seats, a dashboard divided into an upper and lower level, independent seats integrated into the chassis and leather padding on the door panel. Design-driven it may be, but you wouldnt bet against this being the most dynamically satisfying Ferrari of the lot. The new car also looks the way it does because of our old friend aerodynamics.

But while the Daytona SP3 effectively remixes some existing componentry, its still sharp as a blade. The new model is powered by a 6.5 liter naturally aspirated V12 engine mounted in the mid-rear of the vehicle. But that wasnt the aim. Payback, if any were really needed, for the rout Ferrari suffered at the hands of Ford and the GT40 six months previously at Le Mans. The taillights are set into a horizontal light bar beneath the spoiler; the tail pipes exit through the upper part of the diffuser. Then there are the butterfly doors, which feature an integrated air box that delivers air to the side-mounted radiators. Theres a beautifully pinched waist, and an organic softness to some of the forms is matched by a pronounced edginess elsewhere. Its difficult to dispute. But the Icona project brings with it a certain degree of mental freedom and the lower volumes allow us to do some interesting things. We could have made it faster, Leiters tells Top Gear. Meet the Daytona SP3, a limited series, carbon-fiber-bodied, and mid-engined V12 two-seater fueled by memories of the spectacular late 60s/early 70s Sport Prototipo era, and the 1-2-3 result in 1967s Daytona 24 Hours race in particular. Look at it head-on and the cresting front wings are straight out of the classic endurance racing playbook (think also Ferrari 512 S and 712 Can-Am), and flow into a pair of functional bonnet air vents. But its still a world-class piece of aero-driven sculpture: there are flicks and ducts at the front, the waisted mid-section is reminiscent of the barge boards on an F1 car, there are underbody vortex generators, and floor chimneys that optimize the airflow under the rear of the car. By continued use, you agree to our privacy policy and accept our use of such cookies. Never make something that is banal or obvious., Technically, the Daytona SP3 is also intriguing.

Icona is more design-driven, and we have some collectors who are very focused on that aspect of Ferrari. BMW M3 Touring is Finally Here: Would You Still Pick the X3 M?