Today, the veil was lifted on a new Ferrari One-Off
model from the Special Projects programme: the Ferrari SC40. Designed by
Ferrari’s Styling Centre under the direction of Flavio Manzoni, the SC40 is a
mid-rear-engined V6 that takes its architecture, chassis, and powertrain from
the 296 GTB. The Ferrari SC40 thus joins the most exclusive segment of the
range — that of unique, tailor-made cars, designed and built around the desires
of a single client, representing the highest expression of Ferrari’s personalisation
philosophy.
The car’s name pays tribute
to the F40, the legendary Ferrari supercar unveiled in July 1987. The SC40
echoes its sharp, angular lines, which are skillfully combined with softer
surface transitions, giving the car a contemporary feel and a strong, unmistakable
identity.
The SC40 is an entirely new
and unique design. The “SC40” script engraved in relief on the side of the wing
is a clear homage to the iconic Ferrari supercar, yet the goal was not to
create a literal reinterpretation, but rather a model with its own distinct
personality.
The styling theme draws
inspiration from industrial design, defined by precise geometries and muscular,
squared volumes. The proportions feature a long, low nose balanced by a short
rear overhang and a high, fixed rear wing — painted in the car’s bespoke SC40
White — which flows from the body’s flanks. The fixed wing extends vertically
from the engine cover and merges seamlessly with it, highlighted by a black
separation line that enhances the black rear fascia. This area is composed of
an open mesh revealing the mechanical and structural components beneath. The V6
engine is showcased through distinctive, smoked Lexan® louvres, which connect
visually to the lower air intake and are echoed by smaller louvres carved into
the muscular rear wings near the wheelarches. The sculpted rear section is
completed by a central exhaust produced in additive manufacturing and featuring
titanium and carbon-fibre tips, and by taillights that clearly hint at the 296
GTB which the car is based on.
The side view is dominated
by the intercooler air intakes — a reinterpretation of the classic NACA duct
accentuated by a large triangular carbon-fibre plate. The visual rhythm of the
design is defined by vertical lines that precisely outline the crisp edges of
the front wings, door cuts, and engine cover. These vertical strokes form a
subtle underlying grid, structuring the car’s visual tension almost like a
musical score.
At the front, the design is
strongly characterised by the headlights placed at the outer corners,
integrated into a black housing that extends downwards to connect with the
lower air intake. This intake spans the entire front bumper, giving the car a
striking, assertive appearance, further emphasised by two rectangular frames
outlining the redesigned brake air intakes, above which sit the daytime running
lights.
Inside, particular attention
was given to the use of Kevlar, a material that strongly recalls the F40. The
carbon-Kevlar has been reinterpreted and redeveloped for this project, and
features in the footwells, behind the seats, and on parts of the floor mats.
This distinctive material is also used for the steering wheel, some dashboard
inserts, the engine bay, and the luggage compartment. The upholstery features a
combination of Charcoal Alcantara® and a red Jacquard technical fabric, while
the Prancing Horse on the headrests and the woven SC40 logo give the seats a
contemporary and exclusive look.
The SC40 White exterior
colour, developed specifically for this car, features a cool hue that
accentuates the body’s curves in sunlight, recalling the colour of the
carbon-Kevlar used inside. The SC40 logo appears only on the right side of the
car, while the fuel filler and charging caps are made of aluminium with a
brushed finish. The Ferrari lettering, rendered in negative on the rear engine
cover, reveals the carbon beneath. The wheels, designed exclusively for this
model, combine brushed metal on the diamond-cut surfaces with black spokes that
emphasise their geometric form.
A styling buck of the car
will be on display at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello starting Saturday,
October 18.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
The Special Projects
programme is aimed at creating unique Ferraris (so-called “One-Offs”)
characterised by an exclusive design crafted to the requirements of the client,
who thus becomes the owner of a one-of-a-kind model. Each project originates
from an idea put forward by the client and is developed hand-in-glove with a
team of designers from Ferrari’s Styling Centre. Once the car’s proportion and
forms have been defined, detailed design blueprints and a styling buck are
produced before the manufacturing process for the new One-Off begins. The
entire process takes around two years on average, during which time the client
is closely involved in assessing the design and verification phases. The
result? A unique Ferrari sporting the Prancing Horse logo and engineered to the
same standards of excellence that characterise all of Maranello’s cars.
SC40 – TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
POWERTRAIN
Type V6 – 120°
Overall displacement 2992
cm3
Bore and stroke 88 mm x 82
mm
Max. power output ICE* 663
cv
Max. power output hybrid**
610 kW (830 cv) at 8000 rpm
Max. torque 740 Nm at 6250
rpm
Max. revs 8500 rpm
Compression ratio 9.4:1
High voltage battery
capacity 7.45 kWh
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Length 4700 mm
Width 1975 mm
Height 1198 mm
Wheelbase 2600 mm
Front track 1665 mm
Rear track 1642 mm
Dry weight*** 1550 kg
Dry weight/power ratio 1.87
kg/cv
Weight distribution 41.5 %
front / 58.5 % rear
Fuel tanks capacity 65
litres
TYRES AND WHEELS
Front 245/35 ZR 20 J9.0
Rear 305/35 ZR 20 J11.0
BRAKES
Front 398 x 223 x 38 mm
Rear 360 x 233 x 32 mm
TRANSMISSION AND GEARBOX
8-speed F1 DCT
ELECTRONIC CONTROLS
eSSC: eTC, eDiff, SCM,
FDE2.0, EPS, ABS Evo, 6w-CDS; high-performance ABS/EBD with energy recovery
PERFORMANCE
Max. speed > 330 km/h
0-100 km/h 2.9 s
0-200 km/h 7.3 s
200-0 km/h 107 m
* With 98 RON petrol
** with eManettino in
Qualify mode