2011 Ferrari 599 SA APERTA Coupe

Ferrari's SA Aperta was introduced in 2010 at the Paris International Motor Show and continued to the company's tradition of limited-edition drop-top V-12 grand tourers, joining the ranks of such legendary vehicles like the 550 Barchetta and the 575 Superamerica. The SA Aperta was built to commemorate coachbuilder Pininfarina's 80th anniversary, the 'SA Aperta' nomenclature pays homage to Sergio and Andrea Pininfarina, who helped create so many iconic Ferraris over many decades.

The SA Aperta was based on the 599 GTB and despite the additional reinforcements to the chassis to maintain rigidity and stiffness, gained only 37-pounds over its closed-roof coupe sibling. The windshield gained a steeper rake and the suspension was modified to provide a lower ride height. Two carbon-fiber fins, finished in contrasting silver, were placed behind the integrated roll bars recall the flying buttresses on the 599 GTB. The bumpers were given a minor redesign with larger intakes and outlets, and the side sills were also different and fashioned of carbon fiber, while the trunk lid is in aluminum. Mounted at all four corners were five-spoke, 20-inch wheels unique to the SA Aperta.

The interior was done in a two-toned motif with leather-lined roll hoops and an occasional and removable soft top designed for use up to 80 mph. The 6.0-liter V12 engine is sourced from the 599 GTO and delivers 661 horsepower - 50 more horsepower than the engine installed in the 599 GTB. It is backed by Ferrari's F1-Superfast six-speed automated manual transmission.

This particular example is finished in red, which Ferrari calls Rosso Dino, with a dark brown, or Marrone Scuro, soft top. The two-tone Iroko leather interior features, dash inserts painted in the exterior color, carbon-fiber trim, a yellow tachometer to match the yellow brake calipers, and Testa Di Moro carpets.

The odometer currently displays less than 350 miles.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2021