- The new Veloce12 Aperta keeps its naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V12.
- Touring Superleggera already sells Coupe and Barchetta versions.
- A six-speed manual pairs with TracTive suspension for the V12.
Touring Superleggera has built some remarkable cars over the years, but this Ferrari-based commission, the Veloce12 Aperta, might be the finest thing it has ever turned out. We don’t know how much it’ll cost, but production will be strictly limited, and it’ll no doubt only end up in the most remarkable of car collections.
Read: The Veloce12 Is A Breathtaking Evolution Of The 1990s Ferrari 550
Underneath it all sits the Ferrari 550, one of the great front-engined grand tourers of its era. Every square inch of the car’s exterior has been updated or overhauled, starting with the front, which retains similarities to the original from the late 1990s, but is now a touch more aggressive and modern.
Among the key changes are a new blacked-out grille, a carbon-fiber splitter, and additional air intakes. The central hood scoop has also been refined, and new headlights have been fitted. It’s a similar story along the sides, where there are fresh door skins and quarter panels. It’s at the back where the car really makes its statement.
The 550’s original fixed roof has been removed in favor of a Porsche 911-inspired targa top, with two removable panels that can be stowed in the trunk. Touring Superleggera has also added a new rear window with a leather-trimmed storage area beneath it. As good as the car looks from the front, we think the rear is even more attractive, thanks to those sexy new LED taillights.
No Modern Ferrari Looks This Good
This is actually the third version of the Veloce12 to surface over the past two years. In August 2024, Touring Superleggera revealed its original 550-based Veloce12 Coupe, then followed it last year with the Veloce12 Barchetta.
Just like those two, the Aperta keeps the original 5.5-liter naturally aspirated V12, making around 500 hp. Drive goes to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission, and the sprint to 62 mph (100 km/h) takes 4.4 seconds.
Backing the engine are upgraded Brembo brakes and adaptive TracTive suspension. Inside, the cabin has been retrimmed in plush leather set against generous swaths of exposed aluminum.
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