MONZA SP1: It’s Time

The Monza SP1 is the first in a new concept of limited series ‘icona’ cars. Those daring enough to place orders are now seeing the delivery of the car Ferrari described as elegance and refinement, in a pencil stroke.

One lucky Mattioli Automotive Group client recently took delivery of the rare SP1 Monza. The Ferrari Monza SP1, together with the Monza SP2, are the forerunners in a new concept, known as ‘Icona’ (Icon), that taps into a leitmotif of the most evocative cars in the company’s history to create a new segment of special limited series cars for clients and collectors. The intention is to use a modern aesthetic to reinterpret a timeless style, with technologically advanced components and the highest performance possible through continuous innovation.

The Ferrari Monza was produced to the tune of hundreds, making it a rare and highly sought-after piece. However, the SP1 compared to the SP2 is even more limited. Looking at the Ferrari it’s clear why it will turn heads. It is a car that seems sculpted by the wind. It is the purity of the styling elements that impresses – an aesthetic that is futuristic but, at the same time, a respectful yet un-nostalgic homage to the past. Many will stare, but none will compare.

Once behind the wheel drivers will experience the racing spirit in absolute comfort. The development of the design of the interior focused specifically on the driver cockpit. The instruments, instrument cluster and seat structure needed a functional rethink to meet the driver’s new requirements. One unique creation for the driver is the The Virtual Wind Shield.

The Virtual Wind Shield is essentially an aerodynamic passage underneath the driver’s side aero screen, where the upper part is shaped as an aero foil. Part of the air flowing over the bonnet enters the air intake under the aero screen, where it is accelerated and deflected vertically ahead of the instrument panel. This generates what is known as a highly energized upwash that deflects the flow over the driver’s head creating a low-speed bubble around the cockpit.

The model is perfectly balanced with no roll whatsoever for almost unimaginably pure, uncompromising sports-car handling. Because there are no windscreen pillars, the driver’s view is completely unhindered, and this enables them to attack corners with a freedom only experience with a Formula 1 car. The driver can thus enjoy involving and rewarding sports car responses over twisty routes: the car is always gratifying but never difficult to control.

If you’re starting to feel a nostalgic vibe that connects to one well know Ferrari, let us fill the space. The Barchetta. The Ferrari was nicknamed by the legendary Gianni Agnelli when he commented to a journalist, “That’s not a car, it’s a Barchetta!” The Ferrari 166 MM “Barchetta” was the cornerstone of a long line of open sports racing cars that came out of the Maranello factory through the fifties and into the early sixties. It was first presented in September 1948 at the Turin Motor Show as a “spider da corsa”.

In addition to driving a masterpiece Ferrari connected the past to the present with the help of luxury companies, Loro Piana and Berluti. The three brands collaborated to create a selection of apparel and accessories especially designed with the Monza SP1 client in mind.