- Changes to the 5.5-liter naturally-aspirated V12 now allow it to deliver 503 horses.
- Gorgeous brown leather adorns the interior of the restomodded Italian grand tourer.
- Touring Superleggera will build only 30 examples of the Ferrari 550-based model.
As much as we love to see classic Porsche 911s get restored and modified, the recipe to create a stunning 911 restomod has become all too familiar. Fortunately, Touring Superleggera decided against using a 911 for its latest project, and has gone down a more intriguing path, taking the legendary Ferrari 550 Maranello and bringing it into the modern world.
This stunning creation, unveiled at Monterey Car Week, is dubbed the Veloce12 and is a comprehensive overhaul of the 550. Sure, it retains much of the Ferrari’s original shape, but it looks much better. As a matter of fact, we think it’s even more attractive than the 12Cilindri, Ferrari’s new flagship Grand Tourer.
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Touring Superleggera has crafted the car’s new body from lightweight carbon fiber and crafted a set of new headlights and taillights. These parts sit over a strengthened chassis, while a modified version of the car’s original 5.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 is found beneath the sultry new hood.
No one would have blamed the coachbuilder for leaving the car’s engine as is, but it’s been rebuilt, and a new cooling system has been fitted. There’s also a custom aftermarket exhaust, and the car pumps out 503 hp and 419 lb-ft (568 Nm) of torque, giving it a 25 hp edge over the original. The 6.5-liter V12 of the 12Cilindri has an extra 316 hp, but one thing the 550 has going for is that it rocks a six-speed manual transmission. The upgraded Veloce12 needs just 4.4 seconds to hit 62 mph (100 km/h) and will power through to 199 mph (320 km/h).
Like the finest restomods, the changes don’t stop with the bodywork and the engine. New six-piston Brembo front and four-piston rear calipers have been installed. Touring Superleggera has also installed TracTive suspension with adjustable damping to ensure the classic GT rides just as well as a modern car.
The coachbuilder’s finest craftsmen have also worked on the car’s interior. Beautiful brown leather is wrapped across the seats and dashboard, while the marque has also crafted new switches and dials.
Production of the special Veloce12 will be capped at just 30 units. The conversion alone costs €690,000 (~$758,000), and that’s before factoring in the cost of a donor 550 Maranello itself.
