Engine and transmission
The engine is a naturally aspirated 6.5 L Ferrari F140 HC V12, which has a redline of 9500 rpm. It generates 840 PS at 9250 rpm and 697 Nm of torque at 7250 rpm.[4] The Daytona SP3 is the first road-going Ferrari to feature a mid-mounted 12-cylinder engine without electric hybrid support systems since the Ferrari Enzo in 2002. The engine is mated to a quicker-shifting version of the 812 Competizione's 7-speed automatic dual-clutch gearbox. To enable the car to put the power down efficiently, Ferrari has equipped the transmission with an e-diff and lots of electronics including Side Slip Control (SSC) 6.1 with Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer (FDE). The gear shifts requires less than 200 milliseconds to change between gears.
This also marks the last usage of the mid-ship V12 engine for the Ferrari road cars, as the company is departing from traditional V12s to lower cylinder variants such as turbocharged V8s with hybrid electric systems similar to the SF90 Stradale, which is already in production.
Chassis
The SP3 bodywork sits on the LaFerrari Aperta chassis, with carbon fiber used for the shell, chassis and certain bodywork elements. The car weighs 1,485 kg dry, giving it a power-to-weight ratio of 566 PS per ton, while the mid-engined layout allows optimized weight distribution between the axles. The body work makes use of an "Aperta" style roof, which can be removed and stored separately. The chassis also consists of butterfly doors that open upwards, similar to the LaFerrari and Enzo. Ferrari claims that the car has a weight distribution split of 44% front and 56% rear.
The SP3 can accelerate from 0-100 kph in 2.85 seconds, 0-200 kph in 7.4 seconds, and can reach a top speed of more than 340 kph. Its timing around Ferrari's Fiorano test track remains untested, with the SF90 being the current fastest car. The SP3 has an EPA rated fuel economy of 12/16 city/highway, and 13 mpgus combined.[5]
Wheels and brakes
The SP3 uses Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires on custom Ferrari wheels with 265/30 ZR 20 J9.0 in the front and 345/30 ZR 21 J12.5 in the rear. The brakes are from Brembo measuring 398 x 223 x 36 mm in the front and 380 x 253 x 34 mm in the rear.
Electronics
The SP3 makes use of multiple electronic systems such as ESC, high performance ABS e/EBD, F1-Trac, e-Diff 3.0, SCM-Frs, and SSC (Side Slip Control) 6.1.
Interior
Dashboard
The SP3 consists of an all-new minimalistic ergonomic interior with a carbon fiber dashboard with an Alcantara finish on top and a LED display system for data and telemetry. Touch controls mean that drivers can control 80% of the Daytona SP3's functions without moving their hands, while a 16" curved HD screen instantly relays driving-related information. The steering column is vertically adjustable to accommodate additional leg room for taller drivers. The center console design is inspired by the gated manual transmission design of classic Ferraris and consists of performance control switch clusters.
Steering wheel
The carbon fiber flat-bottom steering wheel is an advanced version of the Ferrari Roma's, with multiple performance and feature control touch buttons. It retains the traditional Manettino dial for selection of various driving modes. It also consists of the gear shifting light strip at the top of the wheel to indicate optimal gear shifts.
Seats
The seats are new and have an ergonomic wraparound design; they provide a snug fit for the driver and passenger for comfortable yet secure seating. The seat design consists of a two-piece setup with the main seat bucket and the headrest as a separate unit. As the seats are not adjustable, similar to the Enzo and LaFerrari, the pedal box can be adjusted by moving it forward or backward to adjust to the driver's leg space.
Aerodynamics
The SP3 makes use of passive aerodynamics to generate downforce. Ferrari chief technology officer Michael Leiters says the Daytona SP3 generates around 500 lb of downforce at 125 mph without any active aerodynamic devices. The radiator cooling duct design is revised and now located inside the door trim, similar to the McLaren P1, which does not require external cooling ducts behind the door, as seen in previous Ferrari models.
