Ferrari Daytona SP3 Unexpectedly Sets a New Record
A V12 hypercar has now entered Ferrari’s record books, ranking as the 11th most expensive model ever sold.
Ferraris often fetch eye-watering prices in the collector market, but those sales are usually reserved for rare classics with rich racing history—not modern builds. That trend was broken recently when a Ferrari Daytona SP3 crossed the auction block for an astounding $26 million. The sale makes it the 11th most expensive Ferrari ever sold and sets a new benchmark for modern models, shattering the previous record of $10 million paid for a LaFerrari Aperta back in 2017.
The record-breaking sale happened on Saturday during an RM Sotheby’s auction held alongside Monterey Car Week. Bidding opened at $5 million and quickly escalated into the stratosphere. While the Ferrari Daytona SP3 is already a highly coveted machine, this particular example carried a few unique factors that pushed its value even higher.
A Special Version of an Already Extraordinary Car
Ferrari introduced the SP3 Daytona in 2021, with an initial plan to produce just 599 units, each starting at around $2.25 million. All cars were sold out before the model was even publicly revealed. However, in July, Ferrari announced a 600th special edition, created specifically to raise funds for charity. This unique car benefited The Ferrari Foundation, a U.S.-based organization supporting educational initiatives, including the reconstruction of a charter school in Altadena, California, which had been destroyed by wildfires earlier this year.
The final car is a U.S.-spec SP3 Daytona featuring a bespoke livery crafted by Ferrari’s Tailor Made personalization program. The design blends exposed carbon fiber with Ferrari’s striking Giallo Modena yellow, complemented by glossy black accents on the aerodynamic elements. Uniquely, the yellow paint also highlights the “Ferrari” script running along the length of the car—a first for the automaker to display its name in such a prominent fashion.
Inside, the cabin showcases a dashboard and steering wheel column crafted from the same high-grade carbon fiber used in Ferrari’s Formula 1 cars, accented with fabric elements made from recycled tires. A commemorative plaque labels the car as “599+1,” highlighting its status as a unique addition to the SP3 Daytona lineup.
The Ferrari Daytona SP3 represents the latest entry in Ferrari’s Icona series, a collection of limited-production models that draw design cues from the brand’s historic classics. Its styling takes direct inspiration from Ferrari’s 1960s sport prototype endurance racers—specifically the 330 P3/4, 330 P4, and 412 P that famously finished first, second, and third at the 1967 24 Hours of Daytona.
A V12 Hypercar That Drove Bidding Through the Roof
Despite its classic inspirations, the Ferrari Daytona SP3 is thoroughly modern under the skin. It features a carbon-fiber monocoque and a mid-mounted 6.5-liter V12 that revs to 9,500 rpm, producing 828 horsepower and 514 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Ferrari claims the car can sprint from 0-60 mph in under three seconds, with a top speed exceeding 211 mph.
There’s no question the Ferrari Daytona SP3 is special, but being the 600th car in a planned 599-unit run makes this example even more extraordinary. It’s little surprise that bidding skyrocketed so quickly. You can watch the auction below to see just how fast the price climbed. For context, the Daytona SP3 originally started at \$2.25 million when it was first released.
Other standout sales at the RM Sotheby’s auction included an original Alfa Romeo 33 race car fetching $1.16 million, a Ferrari F40 that sold for $3.8 million, and a LaFerrari Aperta commanding $6.7 million. Additionally, the original De Tomaso P70 prototype changed hands for $720,000.
SOLD: $26,000,000 USD!
The 2025 Ferrari Daytona SP3 ‘Tailor Made’ has sold at night two of RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction. All proceeds will benefit The Ferrari Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, for future educational initiatives. #RMSothebys#RMMonterey #Ferrari… pic.twitter.com/1D7b2Cpxfd
— RM Sotheby’s (@rmsothebys) August 17, 2025
