Official Ferrari 599 SA Aperta Picture Thread

Agree..!!

 

It sure is.

 

http://www.autogespot.nl/ferrari-sa-aperta/2012/06/04

love it or hate it...

 

Interior is way too much.

I can't figure out what color that is. First thought was purple = Vinaccia but I think it's too light.

 

Ferrari SA Aperta - 11 September 2013 - Autogespot

Paul

 

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-a&hs=XxT&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&q=yellow+ferrari+aperta&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.52434380,d.aWc,pv.xjs.s.en_US.RJfod4swqLE.O&biw=1300&bih=683&dpr=1&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=YllAUrn6N4qsyAHM1oCoCQ

 

Beautiful color: https://www.facebook.com/scarfonephotography/photos/a.10150137202440514.405486.432484005513/10154221410985514/?type=1&theater

 

Does anyone know how many manual SA Aperta's were produced, and have any pictures of a manual car? Thanks.

 

Lucus caught the light perfectly for this Canadian SA Aperta!
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I always thought the SA Aperta was based on the GTO, therefore no manual were offered.
Could be wrong, but I dont think I've ever seen a picture of one yet.

 

That is very mean.

 

I've heard that there are a handful of manual cars. The Aperta was to my knowledge not based on the GTO - rather the HGTE with modifications. Common misconception.

 

Never heard on a Manual SA. I also think unlikely, [ but you never know with Ferrari] !
It has a GTO engine, so i would say it was based on a 599 and made into a SA Aperta.

 

It does have GTO spec engine, but I'm pretty sure the SA Aperta is not a simply GTO without a roof. I believe (as I posted) that it is a modified HGTE (so yes it has the GTO engine but I don't believe it has retains chassis setup etc.)

Thing is, I recall someone posting on this forum that a friend had bought a manual SA Aperta from somewhere. I think it was stated that there were around 3 manual Aperta's worldwide.

 

Wow those GTO wheels really complete the look, now he just needs to do something about the front plate...

 

I think the entire powertrain is GTO, including crankshaft and diff. I also think that the wheel set ups--struts, springs, etc is GTO. The Glass is thinner than the 599 and is the lighter GTO glass. It is missing the ridge down the centerline of the bonnet/hood, but otherwise it has a lot of GTO setup, including chips and software.

As far as I know, there were no manual Apertas, but I understand this only from reading about them and the salesmen at the Ferrari dealership on Park Avenue in NYC.

 

I believe that car belongs to robert herjavec

 

The people in that store care more about selling Ferrari jewelry and overpriced boutique items than they know about cars...

 

I disagree. I know two people who have purchased cars there. I was with one guy while he spec-ed out his California there. We spent a couple of hours there and the salesman was very informed and informative.

 

Yes that's his car: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152419805309654&set=pb.502954653.-2207520000.1403518354.&type=3&theater

 

Glad you've had a different experience than I had the times I've been there.

 

I don't think its GTO suspension, If Harry Metcalfe is to be believed.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCPk3oRdUV4]Ferrari 599 SA Aperta - Harry Metcalfe's evo video diary - YouTube[/ame]

 

All the factory literature says it is an HGTE chassis with a GTO drivetrain. Wheels and tires are HGTE size.

 

Thanks Taz. That is what I thought. In layman's terms a GTO engine put into an HGTE with the roof stripped?

Would you happen to know anything about the supposed manual SA Aperta(s)?