These Ferraris Were So Rare That Only A Handful Were Ever Made
Ferrari is already a very exclusive car brand: the cheapest Ferrari currently on offer from the Prancing Horse starts at $250,000. But some of these Ferraris were even rarer and even more expensive. Let's examine some of the world's rarest Ferraris from the car brand, which has many rules about who can own one and even how they can drive or decorate it.
1980 Ferrari Pinin
In 1980, Ferrari decided to try something different with its cars for its 50th anniversary: creating a four-door sedan-style car. Behold, the Ferrari Pinin. Unveiled at the Turin Motor Show that year, it was designed by Sergio Pininfarina to compete with the luxurious likes of Rolls-Royce, Jaguar, and others.
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1980 Ferrari Pinin (Cont'd)
The Pinin was built on a Ferrari 400 GT chassis, powered by a 4.9L 12-cylinder engine with a five-speed manual gearbox. Its speed and horsepower statistics aren't impressive, but it did spend a year touring motor shows to gauge interest. Unfortunately for Enzo Ferrari and Sergio Pininfarina, there wasn't enough interest in the car to progress beyond concept, and only one exists in the world.
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2007 Ferrari Millechili
Ferrari wasn't competing for the world's heaviest supercar in 2007, but you wouldn't know it with their "Millechili" concept. The word translates to "one thousand kilograms" in Italian (about 2,200 pounds). The car was a one-off concept to illustrate a new, lightweight design that Ferrari devised: racing seats fixed in place, while the car's steering wheels and pedal boxes were adjustable.
2007 Ferrari Millechili (Cont'd)
By making the seat fixed, Ferrari shaved weight on the sliding mechanisms in the car. While it's not known how many of these were ever produced, Ferrari farmed out the project's development to the University of Modena in 2009. Quite the accolade for your university major, working on a rare Ferrari.
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2005 Ferrari GG50
If it looks a lot like the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, that's because its interior and exterior design were (almost) directly copied from it. In 2005, Ferrari designer Giorgetto Giugiaro crafted this special-edition Ferrari to mark his 50th year in the automotive business. Vain? Yes. An absolute beast? Also yes.
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2005 Ferrari GG50 (Cont'd)
Powered by a naturally-aspirated V12 engine, the GG50 produces 540 hp and has an estimated top speed of 199 mph. Unfortunately, the concept car never saw the light of day or the race track.
Rahil Rupawala, Wikimedia Commons
1987 Ferrari 408 4RM
1987 was one of the first years that Ferrari attempted to produce a four-wheel drive car. Before that, they'd relied heavily on rear-wheel drive cars, but this was different. It was powered by a 4.0L eight-cylinder engine that produced 296 horsepower and had a claimed top speed of an extraordinary 197 mph.
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1987 Ferrari 408 4RM (Cont'd)
Unfortunately for Ferrari, the design wasn't quite right and produced a 71/29 weight-distribution in favor of the rear wheels. This led to Ferrari eventually shelving the project in 1991, stating it no longer fit with their design principles. Nevertheless, the first four-wheel drive Ferrari laid foundations for the future.
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1993 Ferrari FZ93 Zagato
Not all Ferraris are a hit with the public. That was the case in 1993 with the Ferrari FZ93 Zagato. Unveiled as a concept car at the Geneva Motor Show that year, not everyone was so taken with the sharp, angular lines that were inspired by the Testarossa. In fact, one might say that the Zagato was downright ugly.
Andrew Basterfield, Wikimedia Commons
1993 Ferrari FZ93 Zagato (Cont'd)
It featured deep black chasms near the rear doors and hard, angular pop-up headlights (typical of the era, but totally unsuitable), breaking up the sloping hood outline that would otherwise have been okay. Powered by a 12-cylinder engine that produced 428 hp, it had a top speed of about 180 mph.
1996 Ferrari F50 Bolide
What do you do when the Sultan of Brunei orders a special car for himself? You build it, and sharpish! In fact, Ferrari built the Sultan's car in the same year that he ordered it (virtually unheard of in prior models). The car was powered by a F1-inspired V12 engine but built on a monocoque frame similar to the Ferrari F50 (where the chassis and body are integrated).
Marty B from United States of America, Wikimedia Commons
1996 Ferrari F50 Bolide (Cont'd)
The Sultan has an extensive collection of Ferraris of all model types, but the 1996 Ferrari F50 Bolide stands alone as a one-off. It was later sold by the Sultan to a mysterious Irish collector. It can reportedly travel from 0 to 60 in 3.7 seconds and has a top speed of 202 mph.
Thesupermat, Wikimedia Commons
2000 Ferrari Rossa
Another milestone for Ferrari's chief designer, Sergio Pininfarina, saw the creation of the 2000 Ferrari Rossa. It was a millennium car for a new generation of future owners. Modeled after the 1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, the car features no roof with racing seats, and is modeled after the Ferrari 550 Barchetta that Pininfarina designed.
2000 Ferrari Rossa (Cont'd)
Intended to be a concept car only and tour the Ferrari circuit, the car was powered by a 5.5L V12 engine and is rear-wheel drive. It had a claimed top speed of 186 mph. The one-off car to celebrate the one-of-a-kind designer.
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2006 Ferrari 612 Kappa
In 2006, Ferrari released a specialized grand tourer to commemorate legendary New York-based Ferrari collector Peter S Kalikow. The design was inspired by, but significantly different from, the 612 Scaglietti. Powered by a 5.7L V12 engine, the Kappa produces 540 horsepower from a six-speed manual transmission. Almost identical to the 612 Scaglietti, you'd have to really pay attention to notice the differences.
Simon Davison, Wikimedia Commons
2006 Ferrari 612 Kappa (Cont'd)
Of course, this one-off Ferrari was intended for the legendary Ferrari collector, and it didn't disappoint, with a customized brown leather interior with white accents. Kalikow began collecting Ferraris in the 1960s and has many classics to his name. This one might not rank as high as some of those, but it's truly one-of-a-kind, made only for him.
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2010 Ferrari 599 HY-KERS
The very first hybrid car that Ferrari ever tried to produce. The 2010 599 HY-KERS was based on the Ferrari 599, but integrated a hybrid technology known as a Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS). This system stores the energy that the car creates when moving to power the car later on. This 2010 concept car would never move beyond the development phase publicly.
2010 Ferrari 599 HY-KERS (Cont'd)
But Ferrari kept it as an ace up their sleeve until 2013, when they released the production version: the Ferrari LaFerrari. This 2010 model, however, was powered by a V12 engine mixed with the KERS system. It also integrated regenerative braking and released 35% less emissions compared to its 599 gasoline-powered cousin.
David Villarreal Fernández, Wikimedia Commons
2012 Ferrari SP12 EC
Ever wondered what the "EC" stands for? It's not a car technology type or even anything to do with Ferrari. It's the initials of the owner: Eric Clapton. Ferrari designed this SP12 variant especially for the legendary singer. Clapton was a three-time owner of the 1970s Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer, which heavily inspired the car's bodywork and overall design.
2012 Ferrari SP12 EC (Cont'd)
The car borrowed the 4.5L V8 engine from the 458 Italia, with upgraded design features. Much of Ferrari's design elements of the car are considered confidential, as it's a one-off for the great man. But, we do know that it reportedly cost about $5 million.
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2014 Ferrari F12 TRS
Another ultra-rare Ferrari of the 2010s was this Berlinetta Boxer-based 2014 Ferrari F12 TRS. It's a unique model with an open top surrounded by a large, taller windshield than you might expect from a Ferrari. The TRS was an homage to the 1957 Testa Rossa; there's even a glass panel that covers the engine lid, so you can see its 6.3L V12 humming away.
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2014 Ferrari F12 TRS (Cont'd)
This Ferrari was commercially available, but only to one-person. Custom-built to their specifications, the F12 TRS could reach 60 mph in 3.1 seconds and had a reported top speed of 211 mph. It's worth noting that a silver 2014 Ferrari F12 TRS was spotted in Corsica—both are reportedly owned by the same classified customer.
2015 Ferrari Sergio
The Ferrari Sergio is the name given to the production variant of the 2013 concept. Notable features include aerodynamic headrests attached to the car's frame, racing helmets stored in small storage lockers in the interior of the car, and an open-top body made entirely from carbon fiber which saves 10% on the car's weight. The car could do 0 to 60 in just 3.4 seconds.
2015 Ferrari Sergio (Cont'd)
Only six Ferrari Sergios were ever built and sold to handpicked customers. Costing about $3,000,000 each, the Sergio was powered by a 4.5L V8 engine that produced 605 hp and had a top speed of 202 mph. We may never know who the owners are, but they own a piece of Ferrari history and one of the rarest models ever.
2014 Ferrari F80 Concept
Another hybrid from Ferrari in the early 2010s was the F80, serving as a spiritual successor to the LaFerrari hybrid. Commemorating the company's 80th anniversary, the F80 was powered by a twin-turbocharged V6 engine and three electric motors, producing a staggering combined 1,184 hp.
Ferrari F80 Concept at Top Gear, VirtuaSportsCars
2014 Ferrari F80 Concept (Cont'd)
The car has a top speed of 217 mph and accelerates from 0 to 60 in just 2.15 seconds. It also holds the fastest lap record for a road-legal car at Ferrari's Fiorano test track, with a time of 1:15:30. Production of the car was supposed to begin this year, with it becoming available to buy in 2027.
Ferrari F80 Concept at Top Gear Testing, VirtuaSportsCars
2018 Ferrari SP38 Deborah
Another custom-made Ferrari was the 2018 SP38 Deborah. We don't know whether it was made for a customer named Deborah, but that's a fun theory, so let's go with it. The SP38 was based heavily on the Ferrari 488 GTB, but with upgraded bodywork. The wedge-shaped front end harkens back to the 1970s, while a wide-open grille in the front reminds you of an Aston Martin.
2018 Ferrari SP38 Deborah (Cont'd)
Additionally, the Deborah's rear engine is covered by three horizontal vents and a rear wing that screams of the Ferrari F40. The SP38 Deborah is powered by a 3.9L twin-turbocharged V8 engine that produces 661 hp and a top speed of 205 mph.
2019 Ferrari P80/C
This stunning track-only one-off was designed with one customer in mind, whose identity remains a mystery. Production for the car started way back in 2015, with the Ferrari design team taking four years to bring the car to fruition. It features a wedge-shaped front end, aggressive flanges, a low-profile clearance and a gigantic black spoiler.
J Harwood Images, Wikimedia Commons
2019 Ferrari P80/C (Cont'd)
The roof of the car is made of glass to mirror the driver's helmet and is powered by a 3.9L twin-turbocharged V8 engine. Its speed and 0 to 60 are kept under wraps, but as it was engineered for the track, you can pretty much guarantee that it hits 200 mph with ease.
Arione Leonardo, Wikimedia Commons
2020 Ferrari Omologata
If you know the Italian translation of "Omologata", then this 2020 Ferrari will make sense. Translating to "homologation", this 2020 Ferrari was a rebodied version of the track-only Ferrari 812 Superfast. It may be built for the road, but this thing really belongs on the track. A 6.5L V12 engine produces 789 hp and a top speed of 211 mph. It'll travel to 60 mph in just 2.9 seconds.
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2020 Ferrari Omologata (Cont'd)
This model was produced with one European client in mind, with a front-engine V12, a custom red-orange paint job, and the number seven adorning the hood and doors of the car. That's not going to help you figure out the owner, though. Their identity is confidential. Nevertheless, we hope they enjoy this ridiculous supercar.
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2022 Ferrari SP48 Unica
In 2022, Ferrari unveiled the SP48 Unica, a one-off production for a client. Designed in Maranello using new technology like 3D printing, Ferrari was able to print the front grille, headlights, and air intakes entirely from carbon fiber. A large windshield was also designed to the customer's specifications, with the interior being comprised of Alacantara upholstery with red and orange accents.
Ferrari SP48 Unica (2022) | One-Off | FIRST LOOK, Exterior & Interior, Planet Car News
2022 Ferrari SP48 Unica (Cont'd)
The exterior of the car is the most customized part of it, while the inside features a 3.9 Tributo V8 engine that produces 710 hp and a top speed of 211 mph. The Unica's 0 to 60 time is an astonishingly fast 2.9 seconds. We don't know who custom-ordered this Ferrari, but we hope they're tearing it around the track.
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2023 Ferrari KC23
In 2023, Ferrari unveiled the KC23, a special car designed to compete in Ferrari's "Track Days," a select group of days each year where Ferrari invites their customers to partake in races around their track in Fiorano, Italy. The KC23 is a track-oriented car that's not for sale to the general public. Powered by a V8 twin-turbocharged engine, the KC23 is based on the 488 GTB, one of Ferrari's most successful race cars.
2023 Ferrari KC23 (Cont'd)
The 3.9L Ferrari KC23 engine delivers 600 hp and a top speed of 211 mph, rocketing from 0 to 60 in roughly 2.8 seconds. Although it'll never see a civilian road, as it's not road-legal, the KC23 is still an ultra-rare beast. Oh, did we mention it has a removable rear-wing spoiler? Yes. Cool as.
2016 Ferrari SP 275 RW Competizione
Inspired by the 1964 Ferrari 275 GTB/C that won the Grand Touring category at Le Mans in 1965, but based on the design of the F12 Berlinetta, the Ferrari SP 275 RW Competizione was first unveiled in 2016. The louvers carved in the rear paneling, four vents behind the rear wheels, bright yellow paint, and an aluminum fuel cap all pay homage to the '65 winning Ferrari.
2016 Ferrari SP 275 RW Competizione (Cont'd)
Under the hood, the SP 275 is powered by a 6.3L V12 engine first found in the Ferrari F12 Tour De France (TDF) model, screaming out 770 horsepower with a top speed of 211 mph and a stunning 0 to 60 time of 2.9 seconds. The Competizione is a one-off, but it blew away from competition for that calendar year.
16 year old driving one-off Ferrari SP 275 RW Competizione, Speedracer38
1966 Ferrari 365 P Berlinetta Speciale
Now we come to the ultimate in rare Ferraris: a Ferrari 365 P Berlinetta Speciale, designed in 1966 by Luigi Chinetti Jr, in partnership with Sergio Pininfarina. Enzo Ferrari didn't believe in the potential of mid-engine cars, but allowed the production of this model to go ahead. You'll immediately notice that the car's seat is in the middle, one of many unique design features.
1966 Ferrari 365 P Berlinetta Speciale (Cont'd)
Powered by a 4.4L V12 engine, the 365 P offered 375 hp from a five-speed manual transmission. It was Ferrar's first mid-engine road-going car, but was scrapped after just two production cars were completed, when Enzo decided to shelve the project. In 2014, while at auction, one of the cars received an offer for $23.5 million. It remains unsold.
1966 $ 30.000.000 Ferrari 365P Berlinetta Speciale Tre Posti - Villa d'Este 2022, Automotive Mike
When Your Car Catching Fire Doesn't Stop It Selling For Millions
Only 13 of the Ferrari 500 Mondial Spiders were ever built and one ended up in a fiery wreck that burned it to a crisp and left it a crumpled heap. Not the first crash it was involved in, the car (formerly driven by racer Franco Cortese) was put up for auction in 2023. It sold for a whopping $1.875 million that year, probably one of the most expensive destroyed cars in history.
Chris Hunkeler from El Cerrito, California, USA, Wikimedia Commons
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