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Old May 5, 2022 | 07:32 AM
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One-off is based on the F8 Tributo

3D prototyping helped make it a reality






Ferrari has unveiled the SF48 Unica, the latest addition to its portfolio of customer-commissioned one-off models. Based on the F8 Tributo, the coupe was created by the Ferrari Styling Center for an anonymous client who participated in every step of the design process.

Nearly every part of the F8 Tributo's exterior has been redesigned. Up front, the SF48 Unica features new-look lights, a reshaped bumper with honeycomb-like inserts, and twin vents. Blacked-out a-pillars create the illusion of a wrap-around windshield. Even the door skins are specific to the model, and designers relocated an intercooler to move the engine's air intakes down. Out back, thin rectangular lights replaced the F8's quad round units and the rear bumper is new as well. One of the most striking styling cues is the lack of a rear window.

Creating a one-off model requires a tremendous amount of time and resources, especially because many of the changes alter the coupe's aerodynamic profile. The SF48's rear overhang is a little longer than the F8's, and the extra inches increase downforce on the back wheels. Procedural-parametric modeling techniques and 3D prototyping helped the Prancing Horse's designers make the one-of-a-kind car a reality.

Ferrari notes that the SF48's cabin looks a lot like the F8's, though it stopped short of releasing photos. The two cars aren't exactly identical inside, however: the customer who commissioned the Unica requested black laser-perforated Alcantara upholstery draped over a layer of fabric that matches the body's color, for example. Matte carbon fiber trim and Grigio Canna di Fucile accents were specified as well.

We're guessing that no significant mechanical changes were made, meaning that power comes from a 3.9-liter, twin-turbocharged V8 rated at 710 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque. Mid-mounted, it spins the rear wheels via a seven-speed automatic transmission.

As is normally the case, Ferrari hasn't revealed the identity of the SF48 Unica's owner or how much the car cost to build.
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Old May 5, 2022 | 12:43 PM
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Whomever is designing the latest crop of Ferrari's is knocking it out of the park. I love all the most recent designs.
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Old May 6, 2022 | 07:24 AM
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I prefer the regular F8 Tributo.

The new Ferrari styling is not that great to me. Not a big fan of the 296GTB, SF90 or the Roma. I do really like the F8 Tributo.
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Old May 7, 2022 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey689

One-off is based on the F8 Tributo

3D prototyping helped make it a reality








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I just don’t find this type of car appealing. I did see a Ferrari today that looked amazing. It’s more like 8 series from the 1990.

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That looks really cool.
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what's it like being this rich?


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Old May 9, 2022 | 04:28 AM
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Whomever is designing the latest crop of Ferrari's is knocking it out of the park. I love all the most recent designs.
really? i don't like this side profile at all.




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Old May 10, 2022 | 07:51 PM
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I think its great, looks like it could have been a concept car.
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really? i don't like this side profile at all.

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I think it looks great too…
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