Ferrari Presents The SP48 Unica, Maranello’s New One-Off Masterpiece

Inducted into the most exclusive group in Maranello’s entire production, the latest addition to the Prancing Horse’s one-off series, Ferrari presents the SP48 Unica.

Crafted by the Ferrari Styling Centre, this bespoke masterpiece was designed exclusively to the specifications of a single client.

Ferrari SP48 Unica – The Build

A bespoke masterpiece, the Ferrari SP48 Unica is a two-seater sports berlinetta developed on the F8 Tributo platform.

Its taut lines and aggressive stance make it instantly recognisable with respect to the original model, which is also unmistakable thanks to its arrow-shaped front profile. 

Central to achieving this effect was the redesign of the headlights and the subsequent relocation of the brake air intakes.

Significantly, the pivotal design factor of this unique new car is the extensive use of procedural-parametric modelling techniques and 3D prototyping (additive manufacturing).

This method enabled the Ferrari Styling Centre designers and Maranello’s engineers to completely redesign the front grille and engine air intakes. 

As such, this advanced production process resulted in perfect 3D grilles that seem carved from a solid volume creating a sense of seamless continuity and dynamic fluidity.

Ferrari SP48 Unica – The Exterior

The procedural graphic solutions adopted on the bodywork blend directly with the grilles and influence the SP48 Unica’s overall design. 

Notably, the transition from black, which includes the windows, roof and engine cover to the body colour is especially clear and bold.

Plus, the striking visor effect of the front is further heightened by the reduction in the size of the side windows and the elimination of the rear screen.

These style cues highlight the powerful muscularity of the SP48 Unica which exudes a silhouette sculpted from a single block of metal. 

Viewed from the top, it emphasises the central section of the roof which includes a graphic depiction of the air intakes set into the rear part of the carbon-fibre engine cover before the rear wing. 

Interestingly, this angle allows the viewer to appreciate the styling effort that went into the build, and reveals the sophisticated interplay of symmetries and intersecting lines created by its forms.

Besides that, the SP48 Unica’s thermal-fluid-dynamic design has been honed and perfected to guarantee it satisfies all cooling requirements along with a different aerodynamic balance. 

Namely, the biggest changes compared to the F8 Tributo’s styling include the air intakes for cooling flows for the engine on the front bumper and beneath the rear spoiler. 

Specifically, each has a deep procedural grille, where every section is optimally angled to maximise the amount of air passing through. 

The car’s setup also allowed the engineers to place an intercooler intake behind the side windows, which in turn enabled them to reduce the dimension of the intakes on the flanks. 

Overall, the body also has a longer rear overhang that reduces suction from the roof area and enhances the rear downforce.  

Ferrari SP48 Unica – The Interior

Featuring the F8 Tributo’s technical identity, further work was lavished on achieving the perfect blend of colour and trim to reflect the SP48 Unica’s sleek, sporty and aggressive personality. 

For instance, the custom-made black laser-perforated Alcantara used on the seats and most of the cabin trim comes with glimpses of iridescent reddish-orange fabric that match the exterior colour. 

Then, the theme picks up the hexagonal motif of the grilles and the procedural livery on the roof, creating an appealing continuity between the car’s interior and exterior.  

Furthermore, in the SP48 Unica’s cockpit, the attention is immediately drawn to the polished sill covers with the same laser-embossed hexagonal motif. 

Matte carbon-fibre imbues the cockpit with a sense of technicality and exclusivity, and is complemented by the Grigio Canna di Fucile accents. 

Ferrari SP48 Unica – The Special Projects

The Special Projects division creates bespoke Ferraris, exclusively designed around the requirements of the clients to ensure each one becomes the owner of a genuinely one-of-a-kind model. 

Developed with a team of designers from Ferrari’s Styling Centre, the entire process lasts more than a year, where the client is closely involved in assessing the design and verification phases.

That said, this commission results with a one-off Ferrari SP48 Unica which is a bold interpretation of a sports car and cleverly enhances its racing soul and vocation for speed.