Unique One-Off Ferrari Omologata Revealed
A unique Ferrari has been spotted in Fiorano doing a brief but intense shakedown. The car in question is the Ferrari Omologata which is a unique one-off model. This car was commissioned by a European client and highlights Ferrari’s line of unique coachbuilt one-off projects.
The Omologata project took a little over two years to complete from the initial presentation of sketches, starting with images that covered a variety of inspirations, from racing heritage to sci-fi and references to modern architecture. The idea from the onset was to create a futuristic design with distinctive elements reinterpreted in a fresh manner to provide potential for a timeless shape that is certain to leave a lasting impression. It even gets a new shade of scarlet called Rosso Magma, with sophisticated racing livery as tribute to Ferrari’s great GT tradition spanning seven decades.
Satisfying every safety constraint for road homologation without interfering with any of the usability and tractability of a Ferrari is always a huge challenge for the design team led by Flavio Manzoni. Omologata was indeed a keyword that resonated throughout the development of this car which is the 10th front-engined V12 one-off Ferrari has delivered since the 2009 P540 Superfast Aperta.
Beyond the clear instructions coming from the client and down to every detail on the car, the designers effectively took into account countless variables to make this a bespoke model through and through, one which could easily find its place in any Ferrari showroom.
The designers unlocked every possible area of freedom from the 812 Superfast, keeping only the windscreen and headlights as existing bodywork elements. The objective was to exploit the proportions of the potent, mid-front layout to deliver a very sleek design defined by smooth volumes and undulating reflections, uplifted by sharp graphics with sparingly distilled surface breaks wherever dictated by aerodynamic functions. The trickiest aspect was striking the ideal balance between expressiveness and restraint: the Omologata had to ooze street presence whilst maintaining a very pure formal language.
The Omologata manages to encompass a range of subtle Ferrari signature design cues without falling into nostalgia. Its handcrafted aluminium bodywork is sprinkled with almost subliminal details, in a way that challenges the enthusiast to identify the various sources of inspiration that played a part into its inception.
Inside, trim details suggest a strong link to Ferrari’s rich racing heritage. The electric blue seats, finished in a tasteful combination of leather and Jeans Aunde® fabric with 4-point racing harnesses, stand out against a full black interior. In the absence of rear quarter lights and screen, the atmosphere in the cabin is purposeful and reminiscent of a bygone era. Metal parts on the dashboard and steering wheel are finished with the crackled paint effect associated with the great GT racers of the 1950s and 1960s as well as with Ferrari’s engine cam covers. Futher, a hammered paint effect so often used in cars such as the 250 LM and 250 GTO finds its way on details such as the inner door handles and on the Ferrari F1 bridge.
The V12 engine note from within sounds also familiar because that is also kept from 812 Superfast. With it, the driver will be holding the reins of 789 horses from this 6.5L V12.
