Ferrari Monza SP2
The Ferrari Monza SP2, together with the Monza SP1, are the forerunners in a new concept, known as ‘Icona’ (Icon), that taps into a leitmotif of the most evocative cars in the company’s history to create a new segment of special limited series cars for clients and collectors. The intention is to use a modern aesthetic to reinterpret a timeless style, with technologically advanced components and the highest performance possible through continuous innovation.
Racing has always greatly influenced Ferrari design language. From the point of view of pure creativity, the seductive images of 1950s Ferrari barchettas, that evoke in so many ways the atmosphere of the races of the day, were an invaluable source of inspiration. The Ferrari Styling Centre’s designers gave the barchetta concept an absolutely modern connotation thanks a new and highly personal take on the theme. But there are no nostalgic references, no elements borrowed directly from the past.
A car that seems sculpted by the wind. It is the purity of the styling elements that impresses – an aesthetic that is futuristic but, at the same time, a respectful yet un-nostalgic homage to the past. The Virtual Wind Shield was patented for this car in response to the need to allow the driver enjoy it at high speeds. Although it remains below the driver’s cone of vision, it delivers maximum driving comfort for a barchetta.
The pivotal idea was to break up the volume into two shells: an upper cover and a lower hull. These two elements create a dialogue yet the upper shell seems almost to float, an effect obtained by an uninterrupted strip inside a groove that circles the cockpit and ends above the tail. The iconic theme of the “line of light” resurfaces in headlights too and along the side air vents creating a signature “naked” effect.
Careful calibration of performance strategies enhances the engine’s full potential, delivering an exhilarating yet controlled surge of power. Smooth and progressive torque distribution ensures the driver can harness the car’s immense performance with precision at any speed. The open configuration amplifies the V12’s iconic roar, creating a deeply immersive auditory experience. With a more pronounced and unmistakable intake sound, every moment behind the wheel becomes a symphony of power and emotion, embodying the pure essence of Ferrari DNA.
The result is that the model is perfectly balanced with no roll whatsoever for almost unimaginably pure, uncompromising sports-car handling. Because there are no windscreen pillars, the driver’s view is completely unhindered and this enables them to attack corners with a freedom only experience with a Formula 1 car. The driver can thus enjoy involving and rewarding sports car responses over twisty routes: the car is always gratifying but never difficult to control.