This Ferrari 550 restomod by Touring Superleggera is a beautiful piece of art


RESTOMOD has become a popular modification approach in recent times among premium sports car enthusiasts. The latest to undergo a restomod transformation is the Ferrari 550 Maranello by Touring Superleggera, showcased at the Monterey Car Week.
It can be said that the modification has resulted in a vehicle that is both beautiful and modern while retaining the original characteristics of the Ferrari 550.
Named Veloce12, the original car had all its components stripped down to its bare bones, with the chassis reinforced and the body redesigned.
The original 5.5-liter V12 naturally-aspirated engine was also retuned to produce 503hp and 568Nm of torque, an increase of 25hp from the original 550 model. Particularly noteworthy is its pairing with a 6-speed manual transmission.
With this upgrade, the Veloce12 only needs 4.4 seconds to reach 100 km/h, with a top speed of 320 km/h. It is equipped with high-performance Brembo brakes, 380mm brake discs with six pistons at the front and four pistons at the rear, and an adjustable suspension system from TracTive.
The interior cabin features luxurious handcrafted leather upholstery, while buttons and knobs are machined. There is no touchscreen display visible.
Touring stated that all materials are sourced from Italy, and given that the Veloce12 is a grand tourer, it also comes with custom-designed seats tailored for long-distance comfort.
As expected, such a unique restomod vehicle comes with a hefty price tag. Touring mentioned that prices start at USD758,000 (RM3.3 million), excluding the cost of the original Ferrari 550. Only 30 units are planned for production, with the first units expected to roll out in early 2025.

Always hoping that ICE and manual transmissions stay relevant and don’t disappear. It’s more about balance than just power.