Ferrari CZ26
At its core, it is a Ferrari SF90 Stradale dressed up and reshaped as a contemporary reinterpretation of the high‑performance berlinetta concept.
Ferrari presents the Ferrari CZ26, a new One-Off created as part of the Special Projects program. Designed by the Ferrari Design Studio under the direction of Flavio Manzoni and developed for a US client, it represents an extremely personal vision of the supersport berlinetta concept, reimagined through an essential, technological design language with a forward-looking vision.
The car draws on the exceptional dynamic features and performance of the SF90 Stradale, retaining its technical specifications and the essence of a top-of-the-range, ultra-high-performance supercar. The project's aim was to create a car with an immediately recognizable character, capable of embodying strength, precision, and formal purity through a rigorous design with a strong sense of identity.
The stylistic theme of the Ferrari CZ26 is defined by a distinctly horizontal design, with a highly distinctive two-box silhouette. The car has a stable, road-hugging presence thanks to a structure based on a pure central mass resembling a capsule, supported by the four muscle-like elements at the wheel arches. The entire composition flows from the front fascia, as if the car's body were the extrusion of a single element that naturally ends in a clean, sculpted, truncated rear end, perfectly framed by a geometry that echoes the front design.
The front is dominated by a full-width functional grille with specific lighting units, featuring ultra-slim modules with a concealed effect, brake air intakes, sensors, and technical components. The distinctive shape of the front, underlined by an unprecedented vertical leading edge, gives the car a bold and assertive presence. The rear features a truncated tail and cantilevered taillights, elements that give the Ferrari CZ26 a light and sculptural appearance. The diffuser also features a pronounced horizontal design, which helps to visually widen the car's stance, reinforcing its sense of stability and its poise.
The overall bodywork design is based on an extremely clean and rigorous aesthetic, with functional elements emerging directly from the main surface. The side air intakes for cooling, the front end, the rear diffuser, the cantilevered light clusters, and the carbon-fiber elements, which visually extend the wheel arches, are part of a single design language that combines function and aesthetic expression. This approach draws on some of the most significant examples of Italian industrial design from the 1970s, reinterpreting their principles through a contemporary perspective.
The cabin blends harmoniously with the car thanks to black trim on the roof and pillars, creating the effect of a cockpit set within the bodywork. This design further enhances the clean lines and visual lightness of the overall design.
Particular attention has been paid to the selection of colors and finishes, developed with a futuristic inspiration in mind. The choice of materials and shades conveys a technical, sporty car that is also refined and forward-looking. The bodywork is finished in the exclusive Argento Veloce shade, a silver finish with a liquid-like effect that emphasizes the richness of the surfaces and the precision of the lines. The Rosso Lampante details provide a striking contrast to the car's functional and technical elements, helping to define its dynamic character, whilst the pigmented carbon fiber elements further emphasize the complexity of the bodywork.
The wheels, designed specifically for the Ferrari CZ26, combine a gloss-black finish with a shot-peened surface treatment, achieved by blasting with microscopic beads to produce a polished effect. The natural-finish titanium exhaust tailpipes complete the overall design, directly expressing the car's technical, high-performance nature.
The exterior design theme is consistently reflected in the interior. The focal point is a bespoke black technical fabric, complemented by seat inserts produced using additive manufacturing and featuring a design developed specifically for the Ferrari CZ26. Rosso Lampante details echo the exterior color scheme, while an embroidered CZ26 logo adds an additional layer of personalization within the cabin.
The contrast between the matte surfaces of the technical fabric and the satin-finish carbon fiber is further enhanced by a special gloss carbon fiber with metallic filaments woven into its structure. Completing the composition are body-coloured elements on the door panels and the upper section of the dashboard.
Aerodynamic development encompassed every area of the car. At the front, the cooling system and airflow management were completely redesigned by reorienting the central radiator pack and introducing dedicated bypass ducts, thereby improving both cooling efficiency and the downforce generated over the front axle. The underbody and the vortex generator system were also completely redesigned to optimize aerodynamic balance.
The outer sections of the front bumper incorporate an air curtain system that manages the wake generated by the front wheels, helping to reduce aerodynamic drag. The rear has been completely redesigned, with the introduction of a large upper rear spoiler and a dedicated diffuser, both designed to increase downforce while maintaining high aerodynamic efficiency. The rear engine cover has also been redesigned and incorporates dedicated vents for thermal management of the engine compartment, ensuring effective heat dissipation under all operating conditions.
Technical specifications of the Ferrari CZ26
Internal Combustion Engine
Maximum power: 797 cv @ 7900 rpm
Maximum torque: 804 Nm @ 6250 rpm
Maximum engine speed: 8000 rpm
Electric Powertrain
Maximum power of electric engines: 162 kW
Battery capacity: 7.9 kWh
Maximum electric range: 25 km
Performance
Maximum speed: 328 km/h
0–100 km/h: 2.5 s
0–200 km/h: 6.7 s
100–0 km/h: <29.5 m