Ferrari says the car, an open-topped version of the F12 Berlinetta, “combines our American client’s two great passions the V12 engine and open-top driving.” Only ten of the new F60Americas will be produced, paying homage to the likes of the 10-strong production run of the 1967 275 GTS4 NART Spider that was commissioned exclusively for America. Each F60 America cost £1.56 million, a significant premium over the £238,938 of the standard F12 Berlinetta, and all are already accounted for.
Besides the deletion of the roof, the cosmetic changes to the F12 Berlinetta on which the car is based are multiple. The nose, wings and doors have all been restyled while the distinctive ‘aero bridge’ found on the tail of the F12 has been removed. The exterior is finished in North American Racing Team livery and special 60th anniversary prancing horse badges adorn the wheelarches. Power comes from the same 6.3-litre V12 engine used in the F12, which produces 731bhp and 509lb ft, and power is sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. A 0-62mph time of just 3.1sec is claimed, the same as the F12 Berlinetta.
Ferrari F60America interior features bespoke cabin trim, with the driver’s side being finished in red and the passenger side in black which is a nod to historic Ferrari competition cars. The seats also feature stylised American flags, while design cues from the LaFerrari and 458 Speciale such as the have also been adopted. A light fabric top is supplied, which closes the cabin and can withstand speeds of up to 75mph.
The new car will be publicly unveiled at an anniversary celebration gala dinner at the Beverly Hills City Hall on 11 October. Ferrari has also previously displayed a bespoke roofless F12 Berlinetta, called the F12 TRS.
