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Ferrari P540 VS Ferrari 330 LMB

August 7, 2020

The Ferrari P540 Superfast Aperta is a one-off convertible sports car based on the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. This car represents the second car in Ferrari’s Special Project program.

Edward Walson commissioned the car in 2008, asking Ferrari to build a modern interpretation of the gold covered Carrozzeria Fantuzzi-bodied Ferrari 330 LMB built for the 1968 film Spirits of the Dead. The P540 was revealed to the public on December 11, 2009, but had been spotted in spy shots several months previous to this.

Designed by Pininfarina and built in Maranello, this car was designed to comply with international safety and homologation requirements. Using finite element analysis and carbon fibre, the car’s chassis was stiffened for the conversion to a convertible body style. As it is based on the 599 GTB F1, many of the specifications of the P540 are similar to its donor car. Total time of development was 14 months.

Let’s analyze together the design of the two Ferrari one-off.

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The Ferrari P540 Superfast Aperta is a one-off convertible sports car based on the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. This car represents the second car in Ferrari’s Special Project program.

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Edward Walson commissioned the car in 2008, asking Ferrari to build a modern interpretation of the gold covered Carrozzeria Fantuzzi-bodied Ferrari 330 LMB built for the 1968 film Spirits of the Dead. The P540 was revealed to the public on December 11, 2009, but had been spotted in spy shots several months previous to this.

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Designed by Pininfarina and built in Maranello, this car was designed to comply with international safety and homologation requirements. Using finite element analysis and carbon fibre, the car’s chassis was stiffened for the conversion to a convertible body style. As it is based on the 599 GTB F1, many of the specifications of the P540 are similar to its donor car. Total time of development was 14 months.

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Let’s analyze together the design of the two Ferrari one-off.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”37487″ img_size=”large”][vc_single_image image=”37488″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text]The sideview[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”37489″ img_size=”large”][vc_single_image image=”37490″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text]3/4 frontview[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”37491″ img_size=”large”][vc_single_image image=”37492″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The frontview[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Do you think Pininfarina did a good job with the revive of the Fantuzzi 330 LMB Spider?
Let us know in the comments[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Andreas Scheidl

Italian classic car enthusiast with German roots. Renowned as a respected figure in the classic car community, he serves as a jury member at various international concours d'elegance, including the Classic Gala Schwetzingen and Mantova. As a content creator, Andreas passionately shares his profound knowledge and appreciation for vintage automobiles. His heart beats for cars designed by Giovanni Michelotti, showcasing his discerning taste and dedication to preserving the timeless elegance of automotive history.

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