Ferrari CZ26 revealed as one-off SF90-based supercar

Ferrari has unveiled the Ferrari CZ26, a new one-off supercar developed through the Italian manufacturer’s Special Projects programme for a US client.

Designed by the Ferrari Design Studio under the direction of Flavio Manzoni, the CZ26 is based on the Ferrari SF90 Stradale and retains its technical specifications, while receiving completely bespoke exterior and interior styling.

Ferrari CZ26 gets completely new styling

While its mechanical foundations come from the SF90 Stradale, the CZ26 adopts a significantly different appearance.

Ferrari says the design is built around a strongly horizontal theme and a distinctive two-box silhouette. The central section of the body has been designed to resemble a capsule, with the four wheel arches forming muscular elements around it.

At the front is a full-width functional grille incorporating ultra-slim lighting units, brake cooling intakes, sensors and other technical components. An unusual vertical leading edge gives the nose a more upright appearance compared with the SF90.

The rear receives a truncated tail, cantilevered taillights and a wide horizontal diffuser, while carbon-fibre elements visually extend the wheel arches. Ferrari says some of the design inspiration comes from Italian industrial design of the 1970s.

The roof and pillars are finished in black, creating the appearance of a separate cockpit positioned within the main body.

The CZ26 is painted in an exclusive Argento Veloce silver finish, paired with contrasting Rosso Lampante details and pigmented carbon-fibre components.

Ferrari has also designed a unique set of wheels for the car, finished in gloss black with a shot-peened surface treatment. Natural-finish titanium exhaust tips complete the exterior.

Bespoke Ferrari CZ26 interior

The customised treatment continues inside the CZ26.

Ferrari has used a bespoke black technical fabric throughout the cabin, with seat inserts produced through additive manufacturing specifically for the car.

Rosso Lampante accents match the exterior details, while an embroidered CZ26 logo further differentiates the one-off model.

The cabin also uses satin-finish carbon fibre alongside a special gloss carbon fibre incorporating metallic filaments within its weave. Body-coloured sections are used on the door panels and upper dashboard.

Revised aerodynamics

Ferrari has made substantial aerodynamic changes rather than simply fitting a new body over the existing SF90 platform.

The front cooling system and airflow management have been redesigned, including a reoriented central radiator assembly and dedicated bypass ducts. Ferrari says this improves cooling while increasing downforce over the front axle.

The underbody and vortex generators have also been redesigned, while air curtains around the outer front bumper help manage turbulence generated by the front wheels.

At the rear, the CZ26 gets a large upper spoiler and a dedicated diffuser designed to increase downforce without compromising aerodynamic efficiency. Additional vents have also been incorporated into the engine cover to improve heat management.

Ferrari CZ26 engine and performance

The CZ26 uses a 3,990 cc twin-turbocharged V8 with a plug-in hybrid system.

The combustion engine produces 786 hp at 7,900 rpm and 804 Nm of torque at 6,250 rpm, while the electric motors provide up to 162 kW. A 7.9 kWh battery provides a claimed electric driving range of up to 25 km.

Power is sent through an 8-speed dual-clutch F1 transmission, with Ferrari’s E4WD all-wheel-drive system among the electronic controls.

Ferrari quotes a 0-100 kph time of 2.5 seconds, while 0-200 kph takes 6.7 seconds. Top speed is rated at 328 kph.

The CZ26 measures 4,762 mm long, 2,005 mm wide and just 1,189 mm high, with a 2,650 mm wheelbase. Weight distribution is 45 percent at the front and 55 percent at the rear.

Ferrari Special Projects

Ferrari’s Special Projects programme allows selected customers to commission completely unique cars developed in collaboration with Ferrari’s design team.

According to Ferrari, each project starts with an idea from the customer before progressing through design studies, detailed engineering and construction. A typical one-off project takes around two years to complete, with the owner involved throughout the design and verification process.

Ferrari has not disclosed the price of the CZ26 or the identity of its owner.