Here Are The Greatest Special Edition Cars From Ferrari And Lamborghini – HotCars

Sometimes, these 2 supercar brands dial things up a notch by creating special edition cars made available to only the privileged clientele.

Ferrari and Lamborghini are two Italian rivals that are locked in an eternal battle for dominance in the world of supercars and hypercars. In fact, the Lamborghini company was formed as a result of a feud between Ferruccio Lamborghini and Enzo Ferrari.

Over the years, both companies have delighted the car world with a series of incredible machines that seamlessly combine engine performance and handling. On occasion, they dial things up a notch with the creation of special edition cars that are made available to only a few privileged clientele. We focus on that here and showcase some of the best wonders-on-wheels to have emerged from these Italian powerhouses.

The J50 was a surprise announcement by Ferrari in December 2016. The car was designed to celebrate the 50th year of Ferrari business in the Japanese market. It is based on the 488 Spider but the 3.9-liter V8 has been jacked up by 20 hp to a total of 681 hp. Its exterior styling is much more aggressive too with pronounced lines and an extended rear bumper that helps with high-speed handling and stability. Only 10 units were made and Ferrari allowed each lucky customer to customize each one according to personal taste.

Lamborghini is not into the business of building one-offs however, they may relax the rules for the right customerand the right price of course. This mental SC18 Alston is proof of that; a car rumored to have cost the owner over $7 million. It is the first one-off from the companys motorsport division and is based on the Aventador SVJ platform The SC18 Alston but has more power though, with the V12 engine tuned to produce 800 hp. It also has an extreme aero package designed to help glue the car to the roads at high speeds.

The SA Aperta was unveiled to the public at the 2010 Paris Motor Show and only 80 examples were built to preserve its exclusivity. All 80 units were sold before production had even commenced. It is essentially a convertible 599 GTB but with certain additions that make it more potent; like the 661-hp V12 engine and the super-responsive gearbox from the bonkers 599 GTO. The SA Aperta needs just over 3 seconds to get to 60 mph and the needle will keep climbing until it maxes out at 202 mph really impressive for a convertible.

The Gallardo is one of Lamborghinis most successful models and over 14,000 units were built in a 10-year production run. There were a few special editions runs included in that number; with the Valentino Balboni Edition arguably the among the best Gallardo variants. This 550 hp baby Lambo was specially created in honor of the famous Lamborghini Test driver, Valentino Balboni, who spent almost 4 decades with the company. The Gallardo Balboni Edition was limited to a run of 250 units and cost over $10,000 more than the regular model.

As the name implies, the Centenario was created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Ferruccio Lamborghini, the company founder. 40 units of the car were built 20 coupes and 20 roadsters with each one costing almost $2 million. The cars V12 engine produces 759 hp and 509 pound-feet of torque. The car does feature a few prominent styling elements like the massive air intakes along the sides of the car and the gigantic rear diffuser with vertical fins that seem to extend downwards, right from the engine bay.

This otherworldly Lamborghini creation is not for everybody. First, only 20 units were built at a cost well north of $2million. As if that was not exclusive enough, this insane car is not road-legal and can only be used on the tracks. There is no denying its capabilities though; needing only 2.5 seconds to get to 60 mph before a blistering run to its top speed of about 186 mph. The car is little more than a carbon-fiber tub and engine to save weight which works to its advantage when its out on the tracks defying nature.

In 2014, the F60 America was launched as part of Ferraris 60th-anniversarycelebrations. They only produced 10 units; with a price tag of $2.5million slapped on each one. That mattered little though as all 10 examples were snapped up by eager customers shortly after the car was announced. The F60 is based on the F12 Berlinetta however in the F60, you get to enjoy the roar of the naturally aspirated V12 without restrictions as it is a proper convertible. It is the ultimate in an open-top driving experience that only a precious few get to experience.

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The Aventador SVJ is the last hoorah for Lamborghinis iconic naturally aspirated non-hybrid V12 engined cars. The company has made sure it will be a memorable exit indeed with the introduction of the exclusive SVJ63. The 63 is a reference to the year the company was formed and can be applied to the car in a variety of custom decals. This beast will hit 60 mph in less than 3 seconds before maxing out at a 217 mph top speed. There will be 63 units of the coupe and roadster versions and yes, they have all been sold out.

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This special one-off Ferrari is based on one of the best naturally aspirated V8 supercars the 458 Speciale. It was designed on request by Ferrari Special Projects division for a wealthy British businessman who also happens to be a Prancing Horse fan. The engine remains unchanged from the 458 Speciale but a lot of design work went into the 458 MM to make it even more aerodynamically stable. You can immediately spot new additions like the air scoop on the flanks and the addition of a spoiler at the rear.

This is one car that may be out of reach even if you can afford the insane $2.6 million price tag. The FXX K Evo is an invite-only, track-only car thats only offered to members of the Ferrari Corse Clienti Programme. You also have to commit to a number of requirements before you are allowed ownership privileges. First, the FXX K Evo can be no garage queen and has to actually be actively driven. The car will also remain with Ferrari for the first few years of ownership while they study its technology that may be a part of mainstream production cars in the future.

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