McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

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By Charles Bradley – August 16, 2026

Revealed: The Billionaire Who Bought Ferrari Luce “Chassis 0” For $40 Million

The self-made American billionaire who bought a Ferrari Daytona SP3 ‘Tailor Made’ for $26 million last year is the same investing legend who purchased Ferrari Luce’s Chassis 0 at RM Sotheby's Monterey Auction for $40 million on Saturday night, immediately making it the most expensive contemporary car ever auctioned. Herbert ‘Herbie’ Wertheim, whose life story reads like an American epic, won the auction for the first production example of Maranello's first electric grand tourer. Known to friends as “Dr. Herbie,” Wertheim – who always wears a bright-red fedora – is an optometrist, inventor, and investing legend estimated to be worth up to $5 billion, depending on his charitable donations. Renowned for making shrewd investments and his generous philanthropy, his record-breaking bid will go to the Ferrari Foundation, funding education and rebuilding projects. The Luce carries a base price of roughly $640,000. Chassis 0 is the first production unit off the line, distinguished by a dedicated plaque identifying its position in the production run. It was offered as lot 345, without reserve, and RM Sotheby's waived the buyer's premium on the lot. Every dollar of the sale benefited the Ferrari Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity that supports educational initiatives. The car carries a set of Tailor-Made specifications developed through Ferrari's design studio. The exterior is finished in a Madreperla semi-gloss paint mixed specifically for this car, with an iridescent effect that shifts from green to violet depending on the light. The interior uses Le Mans metallic leather in Perla with Grigio Corvara secondary trim, paired with dedicated wheels and bespoke brake calipers. The Ferrari badge is set against an optical white background. The Luce has been Ferrari's most debated launch in years since it broke cover as the brand's first EV, and this sale is the first major public price signal tied to the model. The result is roughly 36 times the pre-sale estimate. Delivery is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027, after the car returns to Maranello, Italy. Wertheim made the headlines at Car Week last year, when he paid $26 million for the Daytona SP3. Part of Ferrari’s exclusive Icona Series, the SP3 was limited to 599 examples worldwide, but this one-off ‘Tailor Made’ commission stunned the automotive world – chassis ‘599+1,’ finished in a striking two-tone carbon-fiber and Giallo Modena livery. Who is “Dr. Herbie” Wertheim? Born in Philadelphia at the end of the Great Depression, Wertheim ran away from home as a teenager, working odd jobs like picking oranges in Florida and even living with Seminole Indians in the Everglades. At 16, he stood before a judge on truancy charges and was given a choice: State reformatory or military service. He chose the U.S. Navy at 17, a decision that reshaped his life. While serving in naval aviation during the Cold War, Wertheim began investing. His first stock purchase, Lear Jet, came from his Navy stipend, and he went on to meet aviation pioneer Bill Lear in person. That early exposure to technology and industry ignited a lifelong passion. After the Navy, Wertheim studied physics and chemistry, worked as a NASA engineer at Cape Canaveral, and eventually earned a scholarship to study optometry. In 1969, he invented an eyeglass tint for plastic lenses that filtered harmful UV rays, helping prevent cataracts. By 1970, he founded Brain Power Inc. (BPI), which went on to hold more than 100 patents and copyrights in optical technology. A Billionaire Who Played the Long Game Unlike Silicon Valley moguls or Wall Street icons, Wertheim’s fortune didn’t come from a single IPO windfall. Instead, he built it patiently through decades of disciplined investing. He bought and held shares of companies like Apple, Microsoft, GE, Google, BP, and Bank of America long before they became household names, according to Forbes. His single greatest investment remains Heico, an aerospace parts manufacturer. Wertheim purchased a stake in 1992, worth about $5 million at the time. Today, his position exceeds $800 million, making him Heico’s largest individual shareholder. A Life of Luxury, Purpose, and Giving Wertheim’s portfolio afforded him an enviable lifestyle, and he has been described as one of the most successful individual investors of his generation. Yet his wealth is balanced by philanthropy. Having donated more than $100 million to Florida’s public universities, Wertheim also signed Bill Gates and Warren Buffett’s ‘Giving Pledge’, committing to donate at least half his fortune – most of it toward education. Like his stock portfolio, the Ferrari is built on the principle that some creations – whether a transformative technology or a bespoke supercar – transcend market cycles. For collectors, it is yet another reminder that at Monterey Car Week, history isn’t just celebrated – it’s bought and can be driven. View All Ferraris for Sale Images by duPont REGISTRY, Ferrari S.P.A

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 14, 2026

Ferrari Unveils The New One-Off CZ26

Ferrari boasts a lineup that includes some of the world’s most exclusive supercars and performance cars, but there are several levels of exclusivity and rarity within Ferrari’s lineup, as well. At the top is Ferrari’s Special Projects program, where the most discerning Ferrari clients get the opportunity to work with the Ferrari Design Studio to execute a truly unique vision. The latest creation from the Special Projects Program is the CZ26, which builds on the basis of the Ferrari SF90 Stradale to become something truly special. The new Ferrari CZ26 retains all of the performance and technical specs of the SF90 Stradale, but transforms the hybrid supercar with a new design. Ferrari designed the CZ26 to have a “horizontal” design, with a two-box silhouette enhanced by prominent wheel arches. The car features a decidedly clean, minimalistic aesthetic and ‘70s Italian design influence throughout, and its unique body also features specific lighting elements, grilles, and more. Black trim on the roof and pillars visually separates the cockpit from the lower half of the body, which is finished in the exclusive Argento Veloce shade. The silver paint color features a liquid effect that enhances the car’s minimalistic yet flowing silhouette. Details in Rosso Lampante help highlight specific elements and add visual interest. Meanwhile, the wheels of the CZ26 are unique, as well, and natural-finish titanium tailpipes also contribute to the unique aesthetic. <- Gallery -> Black technical fabric is used for the interior upholstery, with inserts in the seats in a color that was designed specifically for the CZ26. Rosso Lampante also provides accents in the interior, creating a cohesive color story inside and out. Satin carbon fiber and gloss carbon fiber come together to provide contrast and a truly bespoke detail, with the gloss carbon fiber having metallic fibers woven into it. An already spectacular supercar powered by a twin-turbo V8 engine with a plug-in hybrid system that powers all four wheels, the Ferrari SF90 Stradale was the perfect basis for Ferrari’s latest Special Projects one-off, the new CZ26, which was unveiled as a new take on Ferrari’s mid-engined berlinetta supercar and created specifically for a United States-based client. View All Ferrari For Sale Image Source: Ferrari

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 13, 2026

Ferrari’s Naturally-Aspirated V8 Era Is Officially Becoming Collector Gold

Ferrari 360 Modena The market for collector cars has exploded over the last decade. From analog Porsche 911s and gated Lamborghinis to low-production homologation supercars, enthusiasts and collectors are chasing the cars that deliver something increasingly rare in the today's automotive world, character. And as the industry rapidly shifts toward downsized turbocharged engines and hybrid-assisted powertrains, a new generation of Ferrari models has quickly skyrocketed in popularity and value, becoming some of the most desirable modern classics on the market. Ferrari F430 16M Ferrari’s naturally-aspirated mid-engine V8 era, including the Ferrari 360, F430, and 458 generations, represents what many enthusiasts now consider the sweet spot between analog emotion and modern usability. These cars weren’t just expensive Italian supercars built as eye candy or for city cruising. They were deeply rooted in motorsport, inspired heavily by Ferrari’s Challenge racing programs and Formula 1 development. Limited-production variants like the 360 Challenge Stradale, F430 Scuderia, and 458 Speciale symbolized the lost art of homologation, taking race-inspired engineering and reimagining it into road-going collector cars that are still exciting to drive decades later. Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta Today, these Ferraris are experiencing a resurgence unlike ever seen before, and some people are starting to kick themselves for not buying them sooner before the market took off. Collectors are falling back in love with naturally-aspirated engines, lightweight chassis, and the kind of driving experience that’s raw, connected, and requires full attention, something a lot of today’s turbocharged supercars struggle to replicate. From the gated manual feel of the 360 Modena and the race-inspired edge of the F430 Scuderia to the screaming 9,000-RPM magic of the 458 Speciale, every one of these Ferraris represents a special moment in time before hybrid powertrains and electrification started changing the supercar world for good. Scroll below to take a look at some of the best modern, naturally-aspirated V8 Ferraris for sale right now on duPont REGISTRY. All Ferrari Inventory 2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale View Price & Listing 2007 Ferrari F430 Spider View Price & Listing 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale View Price & Listing 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta View Price & Listing 2009 Ferrari F430 Scuderia View Price & Listing 2013 Ferrari 458 Spider View Price & Listing 2005 Ferrari F430 View Price & Listing 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider View Price & Listing 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta View Price & Listing 2002 Ferrari 360 Modena View Price & Listing

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 11, 2026

The Best Ferrari 12Cilindri For Sale

The Ferrari 12Cilindri marks a new chapter for one of Ferrari’s most important staples. The V12 engine and Ferrari are virtually synonymous, and throughout the history of the brand, some of Ferrari’s most cherished and celebrated creations have been grand tourers with a V12 engine mounted in the front. The 12Cilindri is the latest of these, and while it succeeds the Ferrari 812 Superfast and 812 GTS, the 12Cilindri also pays homage to past grand touring Ferraris with its design, including the legendary 365 “Daytona.” Being one of the latest masterpieces to join the Prancing Horse’s lineup, the Ferrari 12Cilindri is one of the hottest and most sought-after Ferrari models currently on the market, and undoubtedly one of the most difficult to get your hands on. However, if you’re looking for a Ferrari 12Cilindri for sale, or other desirable exotic and luxury cars like it, duPont REGISTRY is one of the best places to search. As the source for supercars since 1985, duPont REGISTRY specializes in showcasing cars for sale like the Ferrari 12Cilindri, and you can see some of the best examples for sale below, or click the button to see all Ferrari 12Cilindri cars for sale. View All Ferrari 12Cilindri For Sale 2025 Ferrari 12Cilindri View Listing 2025 Ferrari 12Cilindri View Listing 2025 Ferrari 12Cilindri View Listing 2025 Ferrari 12Cilindri View Listing 2025 Ferrari 12Cilindri View Listing 2025 Ferrari 12Cilindri View Listing 2025 Ferrari 12Cilindri View Listing 2025 Ferrari 12Cilindri View Listing 2025 Ferrari 12Cilindri View Listing 2025 Ferrari 12Cilindri View Listing Is there an open-top Ferrari 12Cilindri? Yes. The open-top version of the Ferrari 12Cilindri is the Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider.

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 07, 2026

This Ferrari Enzo Is Driving 3,200 Miles To Monterey Car Week For A Cause

Of all the cars I've admired and dreamed of owning, since flipping through the pages of a duPont REGISTRY as an 11-year-old kid, the Ferrari Enzo has and will always hold the number one spot. Looking back, it's probably the car that started it all for me. That story rings true for many other enthusiasts, and with the current Enzo market soaring like never before, the early-2000s Ferrari we’ve all grown to love has crossed over into the eight-figure, collector-car category. And while some owners are hanging up the keys to protect their investment, others like Barry Lundgren (@sharetheenzo) are enjoying them just as Enzo himself would’ve wanted, racking up miles and making memories behind the wheel. An incredible follow on Instagram, Larry’s page is dedicated to the encounters and experiences sparked by the Enzo, which has now covered more than 36,000 miles across the U.S. Its presence alone attracts the attention of everyone, from the avid enthusiast who could list off every single spec to an everyday driver just curious about what they’re looking at. No stranger to road tripping one of Ferrari’s Big Five, Larry and Julien Lundgren have set off on an epic journey to join Luxury Rally Club’s Rally To Monterey Car Week, driving coast to coast to raise money for the Cam Neely Foundation. The Cam Neely Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports cancer treatment and research efforts while providing a convenient, comfortable place to live, relax, and talk to others while undergoing treatment at Tufts Medical Center.Before setting off on its 3,200-mile journey from Boston, Massachusetts, to Los Angeles, California, a drive that takes more than 55 hours, the Enzo stopped by Addictive Autosport in Walpole for a quick color change. Members of the AA team worked for 32 hours straight to completely wrap and transform its Rosso Corsa exterior into something that resembles Argento Nürburgring. Now, more than halfway through the trip, Larry and Julien have already ventured out of the East Coast, through the Midwest, and are within a half day of driving left to their destination, already surpassing $14,000 in donations on GoFundMe. Along the way, those who have stopped to see the Enzo, have been asked to sign the wrap, hoping to cover every surface with names by the end of Car Week.If you’re looking to stay updated with where the Enzo is, follow @sharetheenzo on Instagram, with more to come once they arrive at Monterey Car Week with Luxury Rally Club. And for those who are lucky enough to find their way onto California’s Northern Peninsula in the coming weeks, keep an eye and an ear out for the famous Ferrari Enzo. If you would like to donate to the GoFundMe or learn more about the Cam Neely Foundation click the buttons below for more information. GoFundMe Cam Neely Foundation Photos by Jacob Wolowacki

NOVITEC Unveils New Upgrades For The Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 06, 2026

Ferrari12Cilindri Spider Gets NOVITEC Upgrades

The Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider is a new V12-powered flagship grand tourer from the cherished Italian manufacturer, combining cutting-edge technology, performance-oriented engineering, and celebrated tradition. With nods to iconic models like the Ferrari 365 “Daytona,” the 12Cilindri is an ode to a longstanding lineage of V12 Ferrari grand tourers, and customization specialist NOVITEC has just unveiled new customizations for its Spider variant. The various customizations transform the visual aesthetic of the car, while also lowering its ride height and tweaking the sound experience of the car. Known for its customizations of some of the world’s most powerful and desirable supercars and exotic cars, NOVITEC lends its signature style to the latest open-top V12-powered Ferrari icon. Carbon fiber, a signature material in NOVITEC customizations, can be seen in the aerodynamic modifications it has unveiled for the Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider. These include a lip spoiler, surrounds for the side air and central air intakes, and the panel between the headlights. Other carbon fiber parts from NOVITEC can be seen on the Ferrari12Cilindri Spider’s hood air intakes, behind the front wheel arches, the side mirrors, and inside the engine bay. <- Gallery -> At the rear, NOVITEC added a three-piece lip spoiler to increase downforce, along with a diffuser and rocker panels, and all of the carbon fiber parts feature a high-gloss finish. Meanwhile, the NOVITEC-customized Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider also features custom alloy wheels, created in collaboration with Vossen, with 21- and 22-inch staggered diameters. The customization also features sport springs, which slightly lower the ride height and enhance the handling. Known for its custom exhaust systems, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider is no exception, as NOVITEC developed a system for the car. Actively controlled butterfly valves give the sound experience of the 12Cilindri Spider a dynamic character, with drivers being able to choose whether the V12 engine is subtle or sporty. Made from stainless steel or INCONEL, the system can also be equipped with gold plating for optimal heat dissipation. The custom tailpipes are also available in matte black or with gold plating, and the customization also includes sports catalysts. Also available for the Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider are interior customizations from NOVITEC. Transforming the open-top V12 Ferrari grand tourer, NOVITEC lends its signature style and tweaks to yet another high-performance icon. View All Ferrari 12Cilindri For Sale Image Source: NOVITEC

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 06, 2026

Why The 458 Speciale Is One Of The Best Modern Ferraris

Ferrari has an immense pedigree of incredible cars, with countless breathtaking creations that showcase speed, luxury, engineering prowess, and design beauty, and for a car to stand out as one of the best Ferraris is no easy feat. The Ferrari 458 Speciale is one of those cars, managing to be the creme de la creme and be noted as one of the greatest performance cars ever made, but what makes it special isn’t as simple as being the fastest, most powerful, or most expensive. However, that is what makes it a car that will always be special and remembered. As top speed and power records continue to eclipse each other, especially as electrification has taken stats like horsepower and torque figures to a whole new level, the Ferrari 458 Speciale remains one of the greatest moments in Ferrari’s history, and whether that’s in tangible or intangible ways, its everlasting legendary status is impossible to deny. To those unfamiliar with the legacy of the Prancing Horse, it might be hard to understand why prices for the Ferrari 458 Speciale remain so incredibly high as time passes, but those who are in the know see it as a modern gem. So why is the Ferrari 458 Speciale so special, no pun intended? One of the most important reasons is that it’s the end of an era. The Ferrari 458 Speciale was the last, and arguably the greatest Ferrari to be powered by a naturally-aspirated V8 engine. A 4.9-liter unit, the engine mustered 597 horsepower and 398 lb/ft of torque, giving the car the ability to get from 0-60 mph in just 3.0 seconds, with a top speed of 202 mph. Its Fiorano Circuit lap time was only half a second slower than the F12berlinetta and its V12 engine, and its revised design, focused on aerodynamics and enhanced performance, was the result of a collaboration between the Ferrari Styling Center and Pininfarina. While the exact number is unknown, an exclusive, limited number of 458 Speciale coupes were made, but even more exclusive is the Ferrari 458 Speciale A. Standing for “Aperta,” the A designated that this version of the 458 Speciale was a Spider, and with its open top, it reached a slightly lower top speed of 199 mph. Only 499 examples of the 458 Speciale A were made, making it even more exclusive and desirable. With its rarity, its incredible performance, and its status as the ultimate naturally-aspirated V8 Ferrari, the 458 Speciale will always be one of the greatest Ferraris to ever take its place in the Prancing Horse’s stable. If you’re interested in owning one, it would certainly be a great addition to any Ferrari collection or exotic car collection. See some of the best Ferrari 458 Speciales for sale below, and click below to see all Ferrari 458 Speciales for sale. View All Ferrari 458 Speciales For Sale 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale View Listing 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A View Listing 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale View Listing 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A View Listing 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale View Listing 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale View Listing 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A View Listing Buy Searching for a Ferrari 458 Speciale to buy? duPont REGISTRY has hundreds of Ferrari 458 Speciales for sale right now, including some of the rarest Ferrari 458 Speciales ever created. To view them all, click the button below to shop all Ferrari 458 Speciales for sale. Shop Best Ferrari 458 Speciales For Sale Sell Do you own a Ferrari 458 Speciale and are interested in selling it? duPont REGISTRY is the number 1 source for private sellers to list and or sell their Ferrari 458 Speciale. Click the button below to view listing options. Learn How To Sell Your Ferrari 458 Speciale

By Khris Bharath – August 01, 2026

Ferrari USA Reveals 10 Bespoke Purosangues with American Grand Tour Atelier Collection

Ferrari USA has built 10 one-off versions of its four-door Purosangue exclusively for the United States, a move that underlines how central American demand has become to one of the Italian marque’s most profitable verticals: personalization. The American Grand Tour Atelier Collection comprises 10 cars, each finished in a unique specification themed on a US landscape, from desert dunes to coastal cliffs to mountain forest. "The Sands" pairs Blu Genziana Storico with Sabbia leather for pale desert dunes. "The Coast" reads ocean and weathered cliff through Blu Cangiante and Terra Antica hides. "The Mountains," "The Great Plains," and "The Forests" work through glacial greens and earthy bronzes. The second half shifts from landscapes to roads and adopts a more overtly American palette. "Overlook," "Straightaway," "Byway," "Mountainpass," and "Switchback" run through Rosso California, Blu NART, and Blu America finishes, with red, white, and blue recurring across the final five. <- Gallery -> The United States, of course, is Ferrari's single largest market, taking roughly one in four cars the company sells and generating 28 percent of its net revenue in 2025. Maranello has increasingly leaned on bespoke commissions to lift margins without raising volumes, a "fewer cars, more profit" approach evident across its recent reporting, from strong Q4 and full-year 2025 results to rising revenues and profits in Q2 2026, where operating profit climbed even as shipments stayed nearly flat. Nearly 75 years of V12 grand tourers have answered the American road. The 250 GT California Spider was conceived in the late 1950s for American clients, at the urging of US importers Luigi Chinetti and John von Neumann. Chinetti's North American Racing Team gave its name to the rare 275 GTB/4S NART Spider, of which only 10 were built. The 365 GTB/4 became known as the "Daytona" after Ferrari's 1-2-3 sweep of the 1967 24 Hours of Daytona, a name Ferrari revived again with the Daytona SP3 from Ferrari’s Icona Series. Every car in this collection retains the Purosangue's naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12, which puts out 715 horsepower, one of the last 12-cylinder engines on sale in any segment as rivals move to hybrids and downsized turbo units. While pricing has not been disclosed, the standard Purosangue starts at just over $390,000, but bespoke Atelier cars carry substantial premiums, and used examples already trade well above list, with market data showing a duPont REGISTRY Index (dRi) value of $587,445. View All Ferrari Purosangues For Sale Images: FerrariUSA

Ferrari Reports Increased Revenues And Profits In Q2 2026

By Tyler Rampersaud – July 30, 2026

Ferrari Reports Q2 2026 Financial Results

One of the most recognizable and desirable brands in the world, inside and outside of the automotive industry, Ferrari is not only a legend for its incredible racing and road cars, but also for being an impressive example of business success. In the first half of 2026, Ferrari, like all of the world’s automotive manufacturers, was faced with a challenging global climate, but the historic brand continued to increase its revenue and profit compared to the second quarter and first half of last year. With 1.938 billion Euros in revenue for the quarter, Ferrari increased its revenue by eight percent compared to 2025’s number of 1.787 billion Euros. For the first half of the year, 3.786 billion Euros in revenue represented a six-percent increase compared to the first half of 2025. Meanwhile, Ferrari also increased its net and operating profits in both the first half of the year and the second quarter, the most impressive jump being a ten-percent increase in operating profit to 605 million Euros from 552 million, between the second quarters of 2025 and 2026. Throughout the period, Ferrari has increased deliveries of the 12Cilindri and 12Cilindri Spider, as well as the Purosangue and the 296 Speciale family. The Amalfi and 849 Testarossa family spent the period in their ramp-up phase, while the 296 GTS, the Roma Spider, and the SF90 XX were phased out. Meanwhile, two unique new Ferraris were added to the brand’s portfolio in the second quarter alone, each representing opposite ends of the spectrum of Ferrari’s brand: the new Ferrari Luce and the 12Cilindri Manuale. The Luce is Ferrari’s first EV, a powerful and technologically impressive model whose design tapped the talent of LoveFrom, and the 12Cilindri Manuale is a triumphant return of a beloved Ferrari formula, combining a front-mounted V12 engine with a manual transmission. A special limited series model, the 12Cilindri Manuale is already fully allocated. About the results, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna said, “The robust results achieved in the second quarter reflect our disciplined execution and the continued strength of our strategy. A sustained trend in personalizations allows us to raise the guidance for the year. In a single quarter, we introduced the Ferrari Luce and the Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale: two very different sports cars that embody the same Ferrari DNA and demonstrate how we blend tradition and innovation in unique ways. Today we have the most complete line-up in Ferrari history and we continue to experience healthy demand, with an order book that entirely covers 2027.” With positive results for the second quarter and first half of the year, Ferrari is enjoying a successful 2026 despite unique global circumstances. View All Ferrari For Sale Image Source: Ferrari

By Tyler Rampersaud – July 28, 2026

2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale Listed For Sale

Ferrari opened a new chapter in its supercar lineup when it introduced the 296, which would be the first V6-powered car to wear Ferrari’s Prancing Horse badge. Carrying on the legacy of the iconic V6-powered Dino models, the 296 GTB and GTS make use of hybridization to achieve groundbreaking levels of power and performance. However, taking that innovation and novel performance-oriented innovation to an even higher level is the Ferrari 296 Speciale and Ferrari 296 Speciale A, further tweaked and distilled counterparts to the 296 GTB and GTS that not only boast added power, making it the most powerful rear-wheel drive production car yet, reduced weight, engineering solutions derived from the F80 halo hypercar, and more aggressive aerodynamics, but also an exclusive status that all but seals its fate as a collector-worthy icon. Succeeding the Ferrari 488 Pista and Ferrari 458 Speciale, both of which were powered by V8 engines and have achieved collector status, the automotive world has anticipated the Ferrari 296 Speciale’s entrance to the market, which is finally arriving. Listed on duPont REGISTRY, the source for supercars since 1985, a 2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale for sale is now available. duPont REGISTRY has spent over 40 years specializing in the world’s rarest, most coveted, and most desirable luxury and exotic cars for sale, and the Ferrari 296 Speciale for sale is no exception. <- Gallery -> Located at Porsche San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo, California, this 2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale for sale is finished with a Nero exterior, accented by a red stripe, silver wheels, and red brake calipers. With a black Alcantara interior and only 125 miles currently on its odometer, it’s a pristine example of one of the most highly anticipated and desirable Ferrari models in the brand’s lineup, and also one of the most exclusive. If you’re interested in owning Ferrari’s latest hybrid supercar masterpiece, click below to view the price and listing, and explore financing options with duPont REGISTRY Finance, powered by LLP Exotic Auto Finance. View Listing

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