Since the inception of its road car division in 1947, Ferrari went on to establish itself as a symbol of the elite. North America has long been an important market for Ferrari. America being the land of opportunities has seen many rising to the top. If you’ve made it, what better way to treat yourself than buying a Ferrari.
To celebrate its business success across North America, Ferrari decided to introduce an extremely bespoke supercar exclusive to the market called the Ferrari F60 America. This is not something new and Ferrari has done it in the past with the Superamerica 45. They even continue to do it in other markets as well; the Ferrari J50 is an example built for the Japanese market limited to just 10 units.
Introduced in 2014, the Ferrari F60 America was a $2.5 million supercar limited to just 10 units. With the car being sold out even before it was unveiled, the F60 was Ferrari’s way of commemorating 60 years of selling vehicles in America.
3 A Highly Bespoke Ferrari
Although Ferrari is renowned for its personalization and extreme attention to detail, the F60 was in a different league. The F60 was incredibly exclusive with just 10 being made. Ferrari has been accused of manipulating production numbers in the past by making a few over the proposed limit. That’s not the case with the F60 as all 10 have been sold out before its launch with 9 residing in the United States and one in Canada.
Based on the F12 Berlinetta, the F60 America is an incredibly bespoke machine. All 10 customer cars are different and specced according to the customers liking. As with Ferraris, the level of personalization is limitless as long as you’re ready to spend money. If you’re a car guy it’s easy to spot the resemblance with the F12. The overall silhouette is sort of similar, with the exception of the F60 being an open-top front-engined GT. The hardtop is made of carbon-fiber and comes as standard but you can have a soft-top as well. The removable fabric roof can be used up to 75 mph and can be stored in the trunk. Interior changes are minimal with customization being the USP. Most F60s came with the American flag embroidered onto the seats along with matching red, white, and blue color stitching across the upholstery.
Other visual changes include the F60 having revised front and rear bumper designs and unique headlamps up front. Taillights too are bespoke to the F60 along with the integration of flying buttresses along either side of the rear three quarters. Unique wheel design comes as part of the F60 package along with a fuel cap resembling the ones seen on Ferrari’s of yesteryears.
2 A Screaming V12 Under The Hood
Although the underpinnings are that of an F12, the F60 America uses the F12 TDF’s powertrain. The F60 comes equipped with a 6.3-liter naturally aspirated V12 producing 770 horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque. Originally, at the time of launch, the F60 was expected to come with the Berlinetta’s V12, however, the TDF’s engine found it’s way instead. The drivetrain includes a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission with revised ratios and better shift times. The F60 can probably manage sub-3-second sprints to 60 mph given the F12 TDF is capable of hitting the mark in 2.8 seconds. One thing that remains similar to the Berlinetta is its top speed which stands at 211 mph.
Driving characteristics largely remained similar to the Berlinetta. Even though the powertrain’s sourced from the TDF, the rear-wheel steering is absent in the F60 America. That said, handling is sublime as the F12 is no slouch when it comes to corners. With lightning-fast directional changes, you’ll have to be alert when you’re behind the wheel of an F60. Everything else is fairly similar to the F12 in terms of switchgear and the general placement of transmission and launch control buttons.
1 An Irresistible Car For The Wealthy
As is the case with most limited-run Ferraris, customers were handpicked by the folks at Maranello. Much before the F60 was unveiled to the public, a few of the loyal customers were sent invites asking if they’re interested. Most of the clients ended up buying the F60 for $2.5 million with hardly anyone declining the offer. Bear in mind that after personalization, it’s easy to get that number to $3 million or possibly more.
Another important bet collectors would want to know is that the F60 America is an incredibly low production limited series Ferrari. As with most Ferraris that fit the description, they’ve appreciated since their launch. Also, most F60 owners hardly ever put miles on their cars in order to preserve value. From an enthusiast standpoint that’s criminal but from an investor’s perspective, these are very expensive forms of investment. Anything that could potentially depreciate the value is likely not entertained. However, the F60 does occasionally make appearances across the globe in various events, which is when mere mortals get a chance to see and appreciate cars like these.
Sources: Prestige Imports, YouTube, CarAndDriver