What the car is and where it came from
The Ferrari Daytona SP3 is a limited-production, mid-engine, naturally aspirated V12 sports car launched in 2021. It belongs to Ferrari’s Icona series. It draws directly from the 1967-winning 330 P4.
How it works, in terms someone would actually use
It is a mid-engine, naturally aspirated V12 road car with a Targa top. The driver sits low. The front and rear wheel arches rise sharply over the tyres. The engine shares its architecture with the 812 Superfast and redlines at 9500 rpm.
What it gets right
It modernises the 330 P4’s proportions without pastiche. The low seating position, raised arches, and Targa top cohere as one functional gesture. Its design won five major international awards in 2021–2022.
What it does not
It does not use hybrid power. It does not depart from the Icona series’ purpose: homage over innovation. It does not offer a new chassis — it shares its with the LaFerrari Aperta.
What it changed
It marked Ferrari’s return to non-hybrid, mid-mounted, naturally aspirated V12 road cars after the Enzo — the first since 2002.
Who it is for, and who it is not
It is for collectors who value design continuity, mechanical purity, and scarcity. It is not for those seeking hybrid efficiency, daily usability, or technical novelty.
Is it worth your time
Yes — if you care about the last non-hybrid, mid-mounted, naturally aspirated V12 Ferrari built for the road. It is a design statement anchored in lineage, not technology.