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Daytona SP3 Breaks Records – And Astonishes Us All

Ferrari has just sold an extremely rare Daytona SP3 – nicknamed ‘599+1’ – for a staggering $26 million, making it the most expensive brand-new Ferrari ever sold. The unique, charity-focused model combines raw V12 power with a striking carbon fiber and yellow design. All proceeds go directly to The Ferrari Foundation. A record that fuses speed, style, and philanthropy.

Daytona SP3 Breaks Records – And Astonishes Us All
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA) via Wikimedia Commons
Malene Kristiansen
By Malene Kristiansen 21. August 2025

One car, one opportunity – and a result that glued all eyes to the screen. Ferrari has written an extraordinary new chapter in its history with a very special edition of the Daytona SP3 – known as “599+1” – which sold for an astonishing $26 million at RM Sotheby’s auction in Monterey, California.

  • World record for a brand-new Ferrari sold at auction.
  • The ultimate limited edition: In addition to the original production of 599 cars, Ferrari built one final, bespoke model – tailored and created solely for charity.
  • Design that turns heads: A stunning two-tone livery in exposed carbon fiber and Giallo Modena yellow, featuring Ferrari’s logo in full length across the bodywork – a first in the brand’s history.
  • Not just show – but substance: Every dollar raised will go directly to The Ferrari Foundation and its support for educational and community initiatives around the world.

An Iconic Machine – Technical Facts and Impressions

The Ferrari Daytona SP3 is part of the ‘Icona’ series, a tribute to the legendary racing prototypes of the 1960s – especially the renowned Daytona lineage.

Feature Specification
Engine 6.5‑liter naturally aspirated V12
Power Approx. 840 PS (829 hp)
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in about 2.85 sec
Production Originally 599 units, plus this unique ‘Tailor‑Made’ model
Design Targa body, mid‑mounted engine, rear-wheel drive

The ultimate 599+1 edition exemplifies true supercar thinking – matching record-breaking technology with raw beauty.

Why would someone spend $26 million on a car?

The ‘599+1’ isn’t just a car – it’s Ferrari mythology, brought to life for a great cause:

  1. A unique place in the Ferrari universe – the last model in a super-limited run, created for charity.
  2. Exceptional visual appeal – carbon fiber and a vibrant yellow finish, plus the full-length Ferrari logo as a statement.
  3. Charitable prestige – proving that exclusivity and altruism can go hand in hand.
  4. A new status symbol – breaks the record for “new cars” at auction, realizing over 10 times the price of a standard SP3.

Where does it rank among automotive elites?

  • No. 11 or 13 – depending on the list of most valuable cars ever sold globally
  • Most expensive new Ferrari sold at auction – an unprecedented achievement
  • Most expensive modern car ever sold – eclipsing the price of even recent Formula 1 cars like the Mercedes F1 from 2023
  • A top charity auction car – more than $10 million over base price, with a generous donation to boot

Can you imagine, just for a moment, owning the last and never-seen-before Ferrari icon – and at the same time, donating that record sum to children and education? That’s what this car represents: not just a factory-closed rarity, but a circle closed – passion, perfection, and altruism in one.

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