LOT 110

2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica Chassis no. ZFFGT61B000143098

Estimate: CHF250,000 - CHF300,000

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Lot 110

One of only 559 examples produced
2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica

The Bonmont Sale|29 June 2025, 14:00 CEST|Chéserex, Switzerland

2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica
Chassis no. ZFFGT61B000143098

• Less than 14,000 km recorded
• The fastest cabriolet in the world in 2005
• Previous long term ownership
• Cancelled Swiss registration document

In the noble line of V12 cabriolets, in 2005 the 575 M Superamerica followed in the footsteps of the 550 Maranello Barchetta of 2001. With its prestigious name borrowed from history, it innovated as the first Ferrari coupé-cabriolet. Announced at 199 mph, the 575 M Superamerica established itself as the fastest cabriolet in the world at the time!

Let us not forget that the Ferrari Superamericas of the 1960s were at the top of the automotive hierarchy, to an even greater extent than the "standard" range that filled the public with such wonder. Superamericas still offered the legendary V12 plus improved finishes. Not to mention that these Pininfarina bodies were always refined and were sold to world leaders. This would again be the case for the 575 M Superamerica.

To better understand the 575 M Superamerica we have to go back to 1996. The 550 Maranello once again offered a front-engined V12 at the top of the Ferrari range. It marked a strong return for a form of less ostentatious grand touring. The 550 Maranello can reasonably be compared to the purity of 365 GTB/4 and 275 GTB. In the marque's long tradition of GTs, we find a classic muscled profile sublimated by large, powerful haunches.

Launched in November 2002, the 575 M, for Modificato, modified, was the final, optimised version of the 550 Maranello. Among other improvements, its V12 offered 515 horsepower thanks to an increased engine capacity and the choice of a revolutionary F1 gearbox.
Presented at the end of 2004, the 575 Superamerica gave into the trend for coupé cabriolets with panache. Unlike the 550 Barchetta and its soft top, an intriguing pivoting roof system was used, which did not alter the car's profile at all. This roof system was patented by Leonardo Fioravanti, who is none other than the designer of the 365 GTB/4 Daytona! Under the bonnet is a 5.75 litre V12 that reuses the configuration of the 612 Scaglietti, meaning 540 hp, an increase of 25 hp. The fastest cabriolet in the world crushes 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds. Furthermore, it has all the features of a large GT, with its driveability as disconcerting as it is exhilarating.

Delivered new on 3 August 2005 in Switzerland, this 575 Superamerica, endowed with the optional F1 gearbox, bears the iconic Rosso Ferrari livery, combined with a Tan Daytona leather interior with a black upper dashboard. The steering wheel is two-tone Tan and black. With only 13,800 km from new, the car is still registered in Switzerland and has been in the hands of its previous owner for 11 years. It is accompanied by its documentation and a Swiss registration document.

Please note that the hydraulic system of the roof has a fault and will need to be checked. The roof however appears in very good condition.

Footnotes

L'un des 559 exemplaires produits
2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica
Chassis ZFFGT61B000143098

• Seulement 13 800 km au compteur
• Le cabriolet le plus rapide du monde en 2005
• Propriétaire actuel depuis 2013
• Document d'immatriculation suisse annulée

Dans la noble lignée des cabriolets à moteur V12, la 575 M Superamerica succède en 2005 à la 550 Maranello Barchetta de 2001. Avec son appellation prestigieuse empruntée au passé, elle innove en devenant la première Ferrari coupé-cabriolet. Annoncée pour 320 km/h, la 575 M Superamerica s'impose alors comme le cabriolet le plus rapide du monde !

Rappelons que les Ferrari Superamerica des années 1960 se plaçaient au sommet de la hiérarchie automobile, plus encore que la production « classique » qui faisait déjà l'admiration du public. Les Superamerica offraient toujours le légendaire V12 et une finition améliorée, sans compter que ces carrosseries Pininfarina étaient toujours raffinées et vendues aux grands de ce monde. Ce sera de nouveau le cas avec la 575 M Superamerica.

Pour mieux comprendre cette voiture, retournons en 1996. La Maranello offre un V12 avant au sommet de la gamme Ferrari et signe ainsi avec brio le retour d'une forme de grand tourisme moins ostentatoire. La 550 Maranello peut avec raison être comparée à la pureté des 365 GTB/4 et 275 GTB. Dans la longue tradition des GT de la marque on retrouve un profil classique avec une musculature galbée, sublimée par des hanches larges et puissantes.

Lancée en novembre 2002, la 575 M, pour Modifcato, « modifiée », est l'évolution finale et optimisée de la 550 Maranello. Entre autres améliorations, son V12 offre désormais 515 chevaux grâce à une cylindrée accrue et au choix d'une boîte de vitesses F1 révolutionnaire.

Présentée fin 2004, la 575 Superamerica cède avec brio à la mode du coupé cabriolet. Contrairement à la 550 Barchetta et sa capote en toile, elle adopte une révolutionnaire toit pivotant, n'altérant en rien les lignes de l'auto. Ce système de toit fut breveté par Leonardo Fioravanti, qui n'est autre que le designer de la 365 GTB/4 Daytona ! Sous le capot on retrouve le V12 de 5,75 litres reprenant la configuration de la 612 Scaglietti, soit une puissance de 540 chevaux, en hausse de 25 chevaux. Le cabriolet le plus rapide du monde pulvérise le 0 à 100 km/h en 4,2 secondes. Pour autant, la 575 Superamerica a tout d'une grande GT, la facilité de conduite est aussi déconcertante qu'enthousiasmante.

Immatriculé neuf en Suisse le 3 août 2005, notre exemplaire doté de la boîte F1 optionnelle arbore l'iconique livrée Rosso Ferrari associée à un intérieur en cuir Tan Daytona, avec la partie supérieure de la planche de bord noire. Le volant est bi-ton Tan et noir. Avec seulement 13 800 km d'origine, elle est toujours immatriculée en Suisse son précédent propriétaire l'a possédée pendant onze ans. La voiture est accompagnée de sa documentation et d'un document suisse d'immatriculation.

Veuillez noter que le système hydraulique d'ouverture du toit présente un défaut et devra donc être contrôlé.

Saleroom notices

Please note that Lot 110 was delivered new to Sweden and not Switzerland as written in the printed and online catalogue. Veuillez noter que le lot 110 a été livré neuf en Suède et non en Suisse comme indiqué dans le catalogue imprimé et en ligne.

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