Ferrari Unveils Ultra-Limited Monza SP1 and SP2 Speedsters
The Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2 are ultra-limited open-top speedsters that inaugurated Ferrari's Icona series, a programme dedicated to coachbuilt, collector-grade models inspired by the brand's most celebrated racing heritage. Unveiled in 2018 and delivered through 2019, the SP1 and SP2 are modern interpretations of the barchetta racing cars that defined Ferrari's golden era at circuits like Monza in the 1950s, drawing directly from the 750 Monza, 250 Testarossa and 166 MM.
V12 Power: 810 PS from the 812 Superfast Platform
Both the SP1 and SP2 share a naturally aspirated 6.5-litre (6,496 cc) F140 GA V12 engine, tuned specifically for the Monza series from the base found in the 812 Superfast. Power output is 810 PS (799 hp) at 8,500 rpm and 719 Nm (530 lb-ft) of torque at 7,000 rpm. Ferrari quotes a 0 to 100 km/h time of 2.9 seconds and a 0 to 200 km/h time of 7.9 seconds, with a top speed exceeding 300 km/h (186 mph). A seven-speed dual-clutch transmission manages power delivery to the rear wheels. The extensive use of carbon fibre in the bodywork keeps weight to 1,500 kg for the SP1 and 1,520 kg for the two-seat SP2, giving both cars an exceptional power-to-weight ratio for naturally aspirated machines.
SP1 vs SP2: Single-Seat or Two-Seat Barchetta?
The SP designation refers to the seating layout. The SP1 is a pure single-seater: a tonneau cover fills the passenger side, creating an entirely enclosed, solitary cockpit that heightens the sense of driver focus. The SP2 adds a passenger seat behind a small roll bar, along with a minimal windscreen forward of both occupants to deflect air and road debris at speed. Both cars are completely open-air, with no roof and no conventional windshield, meaning period-correct driver equipment such as goggles or a full-face helmet is strongly recommended. As Ferrari's official Icona announcement stated, both models are reserved exclusively for dedicated clients and collectors through an invitation-only allocation process.
499 Units and the Icona Legacy
Total production was limited to 499 units across both SP1 and SP2 configurations, priced from approximately 1.58 million euros before options. The Icona name signals Ferrari's intent to create periodic, deeply limited collector cars that reconnect contemporary technology with specific chapters of the brand's racing past. The Monza SP1 and SP2 established the format that subsequent Icona models, including the Daytona SP3, would follow: an emotionally resonant historical reference, a naturally aspirated powertrain, and a body that prioritises form and theatre over everyday comfort. For collectors, they represent one of the purest expressions of V12 performance Ferrari has produced in the modern era.
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