Ferrari SP51 revealed as one-off supercar

Ferrari’s Special Projects team has revealed a bespoke roadster based on the production 812 GTS, commissioned by a wealthy collector in Taiwan.

The Ferrari SP51 is the latest in a long line of bespoke models to come from the iconic Italian company’s Special Projects division.

Based on the production 812 GTS convertible, the Ferrari SP51 was commissioned by a Taiwan-based collector who requested for just one of these two-door, front-engined supercars to be built.

With no roof of any sort on the SP51 – rather than the retractable hard-top of the 812 GTS – additional time towards high-tech simulations and wind tunnel testing was required to offer the “ultimate in comfort in the cabin,” according to Ferrari.

Only the door handles, tail-lights and wing mirrors appear to be carried across from the Ferrari 812 GTS, with the rest of the SP51’s body is bespoke to it.

Compared to previous Ferrari Special Projects models, the SP51’s exterior is relatively sedate, although it offers a new take on the 812 GTS donor car’s styling.

The Ferrari SP51’s ‘Rosso Passionale’ (Passionate Red) paint is complemented by dark blue and white stripes which run the length of the car, a nod to the 410 S racer from 1955.

While the SP51’s exterior underwent a major alteration from the 812 GTS, Ferrari kept the interior changes simple, upholstering the cabin in red Alcantara paired with blue and white contrast glovebox stripes and seat stitching.

A unique set of floor mats are embroidered with the SP51 name, while the steering wheel, dashboard and centre console are unchanged from the Ferrari 812 GTS.

Powering the SP51 is the 6.5-litre V12 engine from the 812 GTS, sending 588kW and 718Nm to the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

In Australia, the Ferrari 812 GTS was priced from $675,888 plus on-road costs before it was order books closed in February 2022.

Ferrari did not disclose how much its Taiwanese buyer paid for the one-off SP51.

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