Wealthy customers don't want to be seen with everyone else, which is why Ferrari builds bespoke cars for them, tailored to their individual preferences, from design to features.
The trend of owning bespoke cars is becoming increasingly popular. Rolls-Royce is a leader in this movement, creating one-of-a-kind models to satisfy discerning billionaires. Ferrari also caters to VIP clients, creating unique, multi-million dollar vehicles. Let's take a look at five extremely rare Ferraris ever produced worldwide.
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| 1. Ferrari J50:As a limited edition for the Japanese market commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Italian automaker's presence there, the Ferrari J50 is based on the 488 Spider and the 488 GTB coupe. The J50's design is a collaboration between the Special Project division and the Ferrari Styling Center. The roof of the J50 was redesigned by artist Remco of RM Car Design, giving it a much more aggressive look than the original. The roof is made from ultra-lightweight carbon fiber. The interior of the J50 features several carbon fiber details. The Ferrari J50 boasts the same 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8 engine as the 488 Spider, producing 680 horsepower. |
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| 2. Ferrari Superamerica 45:Introduced at the 2011 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este auto show, New York billionaire Peter Kalikow's Ferrari Superamerica 45 is a one-of-a-kind convertible Ferrari. The Superamerica 45 was commissioned to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the billionaire's first Ferrari ownership. The Superamerica 45 is based on the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano and features a striking Blu Antille paint finish. The roof, front hood, and diffuser are made of carbon fiber, reducing the car's weight. The Ferrari Superamerica 45 boasts a 6.0-liter V12 engine producing 612 horsepower and 607 Nm of torque. The supercar can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds before reaching a top speed of 330 km/h. |
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| 3. Ferrari SP1 Ferrari SP1The SP1 is the first product in Ferrari's Special Project program, which creates one-of-a-kind bespoke cars for tycoons and billionaires around the world. The SP1 is developed based on the F430 platform. The body design was penned by the renowned designer Leonardo Fioravanti, who created the legendary Dino 206/246GT, 365GTB/4 Daytona, 365GT4/BB & 512BB, and was also the chief designer for Pininfarina. The SP1 appears to have only been modified externally, with the entire chassis, engine, suspension, and interior sourced from the F430 and other Ferrari models. The owner of the SP1 is Junichiro Hiramatsu, a Ferrari enthusiast and president of the Ferrari Club Japan. |
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| 4. Ferrari 458 MM Speciale:Produced for a customer in the UK, the Ferrari 458 MM Speciale is a combination of the original 458 Speciale and some details from its sibling, the 488 GTB. The name of the new 458 MM Speciale originates from the Ferrari 375 MM. The cabin is surrounded by glass, and the black A-pillars give this supercar a seamless feel. The body, front and rear bumpers are made primarily of aluminum and carbon fiber. The entire interior of the 458 MM Speciale is upholstered in Cioccolato leather, combined with contrasting white stitching. At the heart of the Ferrari 458 MM Speciale is a 4.5-liter V8 engine, producing 597 horsepower at 9,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 540 Nm at 6,000 rpm. The car accelerates from 0-100 km/h in approximately 3 seconds. |
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| 5. Ferrari P4/5:In 2005, billionaire James Glickenhaus commissioned the renowned Pininfarina studio to produce a one-of-a-kind supercar, and the P4/5 masterpiece was born a year later. The Ferrari P4/5 was built on the platform of the last Enzo in existence and inspired by the 330 P4. The Enzo's chassis was retained, while Pininfarina modified the body shell using numerous curved carbon fiber panels. The result was a lighter, more efficiently cooled, higher downforce, and better balanced P4/5 than the Enzo. It still featured a 6.0-liter V12 engine producing 660 horsepower, but accelerated from 0-100 km/h in 3 seconds (compared to 3.3 seconds for the Enzo) before reaching a top speed of 362 km/h. This unique Ferrari P4/5 was once offered $40 million by a member of Saudi Arabian royalty, ten times its original price, but James Glickenhaus refused. |
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| 6. Ferrari 456 GT Venice:The Brunei royal family is one of the wealthiest in the world, so it's no surprise that their garage boasts over 7,000 supercars. Among them is a collection of rare and unique Ferrari models. In the late 1990s, the Prince of Brunei commissioned six Ferrari 456 GT Venices. Remarkably, this was the first hatchback to bear the prancing horse logo, and it took nearly 20 years for Ferrari to return to the hatchback market with the Ferrari FF and GTC4Lusso. The Ferrari 456 GT Venice was designed by Pininfarina. The supercar features a 5.5-liter V12 engine and a price tag of approximately $1.5 million. Interestingly, all six of these cars are used by royal family members. |
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| 7. Ferrari 575 GTZ Ferrari 575 GTZ:Built by Zagato to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Zagato – the first Ferrari designed by Zagato – the Ferrari 575 GTZ is part of the renowned Ferrari collection of collector Yoshiyuki Hayashi, first unveiled at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show. The 575 GTZ is developed from the Ferrari 575 and shares most of its key components. Its 5.7-liter V12 engine produces 508 horsepower, allowing it to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 325 km/h. |
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| 8. Ferrari P540 Superfast Aperta Ferrari P540 Superfast Aperta:Developed from the 599 GTB Fiorano model, designed and manufactured by Pininfarina in Maranello, the P540 Superfast Aperta was produced on order for Edward Walson, son of billionaire John Walson, founder of the cable television industry. Edward Walson wanted a modern version of the 1965 Ferrari 250GT NART Spyder in eggshell yellow that appeared in the 1968 short film “Toby Dammit”. Ferrari reinforced the frame after the roof was removed, increasing the use of carbon fiber materials. |
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| 9. Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano China Limited Edition:The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano China Limited Edition was created to emphasize the importance of the Chinese market. This masterpiece was designed by artist Lu Hao, drawing inspiration from Song Dynasty porcelain art. Additionally, the artist designed a jade green start button, some ancient Chinese characters on the speedometer, and a set of bags decorated with a map of the Silk Road. A highlight of this edition is the cracked jade green paint finish, which easily gives the impression that the car body is covered in porcelain. The 599 GTB Fiorano China Limited Edition retains the same 6.0-liter V12 engine as the standard 599 GTB Fiorano, but it has been tuned to increase power to 620 horsepower and torque to 608 Nm. |
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| 10. Ferrari SP12 EC Ferrari SP12 EC:This is a bespoke supercar for legendary rocker Eric Clapton. It's a product of Ferrari's special "One-Off" project. The SP12 EC is built on the platform of a 458 Italia and draws inspiration from the refined and captivating lines of Eric Clapton's 512 BB. "SP" stands for Special Project and "EC" stands for Eric Clapton. Pininfarina and Ferrari only upgraded a few exterior details such as lowering the body, the red/black color scheme, and the fixed rear wing… The entire chassis, engine, and other components are taken from the 458 Italia. |
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