The Pininfarina Sergio is a concept car by design firm Pininfarina, unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show as a tribute to company head and designer Sergio Pininfarina, who passed away on July 3, 2012. It is a barchetta based on the mechanicals of the Ferrari 458 Spider. The headrests are mounted on the roll bar rather than the seats. The bodywork is made entirely of carbon fiber, saving around 10 percent in weight compared to the aluminum parts of the donor car.
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Design and aerodynamics
The open bodywork was honed for aerodynamic performance in the Grugliasco wind tunnel. The headrests are aerodynamically sculpted and fixed to the roll bar, appearing almost as extensions of the exterior bodywork. Additional elements include 21-inch Monodado alloy wheels with hubcaps from the 458 Challenge, and an engine cover featuring circular vents inspired by the Ferrari Modulo. Thanks to low weight and tailored aerodynamics, the car accelerates from 0 to 62 mi/h in 3.4 seconds.
From concept to the Ferrari Sergio
Starting in 2015, Ferrari built six production units, named Ferrari Sergio, and sold them to selected clients. Extensive changes were made compared to the concept: the car gained a windshield and a removable hardtop, and the headrests were no longer mounted on the roll bar. The interior, taillights, turn indicators, and side mirrors were largely carried over from the donor car, as was its performance.
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