Ferrari SP12 EC

For a Ferrari enthusiast and great musician like Eric Clapton a one-off car just had to be produced.

Exclusively in the Ferrari Magazine the great English musician talks about his passion for Ferrari and his one-off model.


Designed by the Centro Stile Ferrari in collaboration with Pininfarina and the engineers from Maranello, the SP12 EC was created as homage to Clapton's career and his long lasting experience as a Ferrari owner.

The world-famous guitar player has been attached to one particular Ferrari model: the 512 BB, of which he has owned three over the years. So his desire was to drive a car inspired by this model, with influences from the multi-award winning 458 Italia. Exclusively in the latest issue of the Ferrari Official Magazine Eric Clapton talks about his passion and how the idea of a one-off car was born.

Meticulous attention in terms of style and technology was paid to the proportions and architecture of the SP12 EC - which is part of Ferrari's One-Off Programme - making this exceptional car even more significant. Just like music is created, applying the right notes in the right places to build a musical score, so was the creative process behind the SP12 EC.

For Eric Clapton, following the project through from what was, essentially, a blank canvas, was "one of the most satisfying things I've ever done." Unique and irreproducible like the final car.

Specifications:-

General specifications
Country of origin	Italy
Numbers built	One-Off
Produced in	2012
Body design	Pininfarina

Engine
Configuration	F142 90º V8
Location	Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction	aluminium block and head
Displacement	4.499 liter / 274.5 cu in
Compression	12.5:1
Valvetrain	4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed	Direct Fuel Injection
Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated
Power	570 bhp / 425 KW @ 9000 rpm
Torque	540 Nm / 398 ft lbs @ 6000 rpm
BHP/Liter	127 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Gearbox	7 speed Semi-Automatic
Drive	Rear wheel drive