Ferrari SP48 Unica debuts as a V8-powered one-off supercar
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Italian luxury automaker Ferrari has revealed its one-off SP48 Unica supercar. It is based on the brand's F8 Tributo model. As for the highlights, the car sports a futuristic look and a luxurious cabin with special badging. Under the hood, it is fueled by a 3.9-liter, twin-turbo V8 engine, and can sprint from 0-100km/h in just 2.9 seconds.
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Why does this story matter?
The Ferrari brand is synonymous with exclusivity. However, it builds certain models from time to time which manage to pale its standard line-up. The Unica is exactly one of those. Be it in terms of looks or performance, this one-off creation is a sight to behold. As a matter of fact, the car's buyer had a say in every step of the manufacturing process.
Exteriors
The car has door-mounted ORVMs and twin exhaust tips
Ferrari SP48 Unica has a sloping roofline, a sculpted hood with vents, a grille with a 3D effect, a prominent front splitter, and swept-back headlights. It is flanked by door-mounted ORVMs, air scoops, and stylish wheels. A raised wing made of carbon fiber, a spoiler, sleek LED taillamps, and dual blacked-out exhaust tips are available on the rear end of the vehicle.
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It attains a top-speed of 340km/h
The Ferrari SP48 Unica draws power from a 3.9-liter, twin-turbo V8 engine that makes 710hp/770Nm. The car can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 2.9 seconds, 0-200km/h in 7.8 seconds, and hits a top-speed of 340km/h.
Interiors
The vehicle gets two seats and 'SP48' badging
The Ferrari SP48 Unica has a luxurious cabin with two seats, a matte carbon fiber trim complemented by gunmetal gray-colored accents, laser-perforated black Alcantara seat covers, and a multifunctional steering wheel. It has an 'SP48 Unica' badge on the dashboard, a large center console, and a digital instrument cluster. The safety of the passengers is ensured by multiple airbags.
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Ferrari SP48 Unica: Pricing
The pricing details of the Ferrari SP48 Unica have not been disclosed. However, in the US, it is expected to carry a hefty premium over the F8 Tributo which bears a price-tag of $280,000 (around Rs. 2.13 crore).