This is not "Just" a car brand, a brand whose production has always been extremely limited. Even now there are only 7000 cars produced annually. Still, the question remains, why Ferrari? Besides shifting from automation to electrification, why does this Italian marque allure people so much? Keep reading to find the answer.
Ferrari Pininfarina Sergio is basically a concept car that Pininfarina, the Italian design house, produced and presented at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. This car is a coach-built Barchetta based on the Ferrari 458 Spider's mechanical underpinnings. Ferrari built only six units of the Sergio that started in 2015, and sold them to handpicked customers. The production version consists of some heavy modifications and made it noticeable with the windshield and a removable hard-top. In this article, you will learn about the Ferrari Pininfarina Sergio and why people consider it the secret supercar.
So how to describe what makes a Ferrari so special? The entirely glib answer to this general one-percenter question is this: to really understand the concept you have to drive one. However, it is quite problematic to actually manage until you want to have a cheesy "drive experience" in Las Vegas or make friends with a California buddy known for his largess.
Now, if you ever get behind the wheels, you will understand why the charm of a Ferrari is so alluring. And you would know why the Ferrari Pininfarina Sergio has got the name of the secret supercar, which is being delivered to some lucky owners globally around now.
Now let's get to know this marvel of a supercar.
Pininfarina Sergio first opened its door to the world in 2013 when it was only a concept car. The design house completely modified the spirit and the value of the amazing achievements that the leadership of Sergio Pininfarina finally obtained. And later, on the 60th anniversary, it became clear that Sergio Pininfarina was working with Ferrari. The supercar took inspiration from the Ferrari 458 Chassis, although the exterior remained old fashioned and kept the vibe of '60s and 70's design.
From the early decades, there has been one brand that left a mark on the history of Pininfarina, and that is Ferrari. Another interesting fact is that only Sergio Pininfarina got the famous prancing horse logo. Other than that, Sergio or the true two-seat Barchetta is built based on the 458 Spider still; it is hard to differentiate between the two cars. The only thing that can distinguish it is the elegant style which is the trademark of Pininfarina's creations. This concept also brings back the memory of the Ferrari models from the 1960s. With bulging and sensual wings, 1960's models made for quite an era that time.
This car is extremely beautiful to look at, and however, in terms of aerodynamics, the functional benefit is quite a handful. Take the dual spoiler upfront; it helps channel the air to the brakes and engine intakes. While the airflow deviates, the aerodynamics deflector creates a virtual windscreen in front of the cockpit, thus protecting the passengers from turbulence. The roll bar, created as a wing surface, adds a further down force effect to the front.
As this Ferrari model is a very limited production model, only six exist in this world. The house sent the first one to SBH Royal Auto Gallery in the UAE at Abu Dhabi's Marina Circuit. That place is the home town of the Finali Mondiali Ferrari and is being staged to the Ferrari World theme park. On the other hand, three other Pininfarnia were sent to the U.S, one of which you can find on YouTube. However, there is no other information about other Ferrari Sergios. As these cars are rare collectibles, their whereabouts are not updated regularly.
Now, if you want to know if there was any Ferrari Pininfarina Sergio in that gorgeous red colour, then the answer is Yes! It was shown in 2015 at Lake Forest Sportscar in Chicago, Illinois. And another one was signed up in Monte Carlo.
There is no way to find the correct price tag for such a rare and precious creation. Monte Carlo was the last place where it was shown. And at the Geneva Motor Show, this first Pininfarina Sergio was on sale, afterwards finding its owner who only drove it for a mere 120 miles on the Switzerland roads. The original asking price of one from this rare collection was $3 million!
