There might be many things people don't tell you about Ferrari's sports cars, but what's a well-known fact is that the brand is arguably one of the most popular car manufacturers in the world. Ferrari was founded in 1947 in Maranello, Italy, by Enzo Ferrari. Known for its distinct red cars that are known for their speed and hefty price tag, Ferrari has made it to many homes across the world.
This has been either through posters, games, toys, or for those who are fortunate enough through owning an actual Ferrari.
Nicknamed the prancing horse, Ferrari has managed to live up to the hype. And even when it falls short, it has managed to pick itself back up. Ferrari special edition cars have for a long time now played a key role in defining the eras and setting trends.
10 Ferrari 458 MM Speciale
Ford and Ferrari have for the longest time had their fair share of issues, which trace back to the companies’ founders. However, in 2016 it seemed like these two companies had ironed out their issues when Ferrari unveiled the one-off Ferrari 458 MM Speciale.
The 458 MM Speciale bore a sticking resemblance to the Ford GT. This ride featured a floating roof that was inspired by the 1984 Ferrari GTO, unique side air intake scoops, and Bianco Italia paint that featured Italian strips. This ride was powered by a 4.5-liter V8 engine that pushed 496 horsepower and delivered 398 lb-ft of torque.
9 Ferrari F12 TRS
Only two units of the Ferrari F12 TRS were built and produced under the Ferrari Special Projects program. The F12 TRS was designed in-house by Ferrari. This car’s design was based on the iconic F12 Berlinetta.
Its open roof Barchetta design was inspired by the 1957 250 Testarossa. This ride was built as a special request by a client who had been a long term customer with Ferrari. Although both cars are privately owned, they still make appearances at different cars show including the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Unlike most Ferrari special edition cars, the Ferrari F12 TRS is constantly evolving. Every time this ride is spotted in public, it has new additions to its bodywork.
8 Ferrari F12tdf
When it comes to building cool cars, Ferrari has the recipe nailed. This is evident with the Ferrari F12tdf. The Ferrari F12tdf is the last version of the F12 Berlinetta. This ride was not only special because of the car that it represents. It was also the test kit for the 812 Superfast.
The Ferrari F12tdf was powered by a 6.3-liter V12 engine that pushed 769 horsepower to its rear wheels. Ferrari built and produced 799 units of this car that were sold worldwide. The F12tf was named in commemoration of the Tour de France automobile race after Ferrari dominated.
7 Ferrari F60 America
Ferrari celebrated its 60th Anniversary in the American market in style, by building the Ferrari F60 America. The F60 America was an ultra-limited edition variant of the F12 Berlinetta.
Ferrari unveiled the F60 America on the 10th day of the 10th month and to make it even more special, only 10 units of this car were produced and pre-sold for $2.5 million. The Ferrari F60 America was powered by a 6.3-liter V12 engine that pushed 730 horsepower. This car featured a blue paint job with a white stripe. This was done to pay homage to Luigi Chinetti’s North American Racing Team.
6 Ferrari GG50
The Ferrari GG50 is a concept car that was built to celebrate Giorgetto Giugiaro's 50th birthday. Giorgetto is one of the most influential and iconic modern automobile designers in the world. His work has been seen through a number of Ferraris as well as other companies including his own Italdesign Studio.
You can only give the best to the best. This ride was designed by the master himself Giorgetto. The Ferrari GG50 is a two-door, two-seater coupe whose design and build were inspired by Formula One cars. This ride featured a 65-degree V12 engine that pushed 540 horsepower.
5 Ferrari J50
To celebrate its 50 years of success in Japan, Ferrari built the Ferrari J50. This prancing horse was based on the iconic Ferrari 488 Spider.
This Targa styled ride featured a boosted 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8 engine. This engine had a max power output of 681 horsepower. If you have over the years taken a keen interest in the different designs of Ferrari cars, then you might have noticed the striking resemblance of the Ferrari J50 to the Ferrari F40 and the Ferrari F50.
4 Ferrari P4/5 By Pininfarina
The Ferrari P4/5 by Pininfarina is another one-off special edition Ferrari. This ride was commission by James Glickenhaus. James is a stock exchange magnate who has dipped his toes into the world of pop culture through film directing.
The P4/5 by Pininfarina was built on the underpinnings of the Ferrari Enzo. James requested that Ferrari build him a car that featured the design style of the 1960s P-Series race cars. The Ferrari Enzo that the P4/5 by Pininfarina is based on was a brand-new Ferrari bought and paid for by James before he took it to Ferrari for the $4,000,000 conversion. This ride featured a V12 engine that pushed 660 horsepower.
3 Ferrari SP12 EC
Eric Clapton is known for his music career, what many people don’t know is that Eric is a diehard Ferrari fan. His love for the Berlinetta Boxer saw his commission a bespoke one-off special from Ferrari in 2012.
Based on his request Ferrari built the Ferrari SP12 EC. This car cost Eric Clapton a minimum of $4.7 million. But you have to agree that it was worth it. This beautiful beast boasted of a 4.5-liter V8 engine that had a max power output of 562 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque.
2 Ferrari SP38
The Ferrari SP38 is one of Ferrari’s latest works of art. This ride is based on the Ferrari 488. This special edition ride is a one-off that was commissioned and built for a private Ferrari collector. While his identity is not known, the person behind this car does have great taste.
This prancing horse is powered by a 3.9-liter turbo V8 engine that is paired with a dual-clutch automatic transmission. This engine pushes 660 horsepower to the car’s rear-wheel-drive drivetrain. The Ferrari SP38’s design is believed to have been inspired by the Ferrari F40. This is more noticeable with its flattened rear deck lid.
1 Pininfarina Sergio
When the Pininfarina Sergio debuted in 2013, it elicited conflicting responses from Ferrari enthusiasts and critics. People found themselves torn if this car was a majestic beauty or a monstrous abomination.
Ferrari built only six units of the Pininfarina Sergio to celebrate the life of Sergio Pininfarina. While this special edition car has a hefty price tag of $5,000,000 attached to it, it has over the years made its way out of the mind of most people. The six units that were built have been rotating in the market for some time now with one or two popping up in an auction somewhere every now and then.