IMHO, you’d need to wear a proper FIA-rated 8860 full-face racing helmet to feel truly protected. I upgraded to an 8860 helmet for open-cockpit Radical racing after seeing track debris puncture a full-thickness hole in the air intake that sits just above my head. It has the reinforced Zylan visor band as shown below. Real eye-opener. No way I’d drive a Monza SP at speed on street or track with one of those retro skullcap helmets and goggles. Image Unavailable, Please Login Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I have one of these helmets (for Ferrari challenge) and I’m pretty sure if a wheel hits your head at 75 mph you’re toast!! I think this was driving force behind putting the flip flop (halo) head protector on the F1 cars.
Yes, to the best of my knowledge, and consequently the EU as well. I do know of a couple of US buyers who plan to keep their cars in Italy and use it for the Cavalcade etc.
Looks good. I had one very close shave in an Ariel Atom which could have semi-permanently rearranged my features, after which I avoid mixing high speeds and fully open set-ups.
Definitely agree about the risks of open-cockpit racing, especially if a wheel comes bouncing along or another car tries to climb over you. I purposefully chose a closed-wheel format (instead of a formula car) to mitigate some risk. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
After sitting in the SP1 I can tell you you that you sit quite low in the chassis and don’t feel very exposed. I feel it is much safer than riding a motorcycle in respect to road debris and by wearing a helmet you are probably safer than driving a spider with no helmet. I’m sure the carbon helmet supplied by Ferrari will have an adequate visor to protect you from most debris. Driving this car can’t be compared with open wheel racing in regard to the risk.
Interesting that by comparison the upcoming EU regulations are so overly strict about noise and atmospheric emissions (very long term risk) yet lax on safety (very short term risk). I think the FChat customers here are more learned than your average buyer looking to maintain favor and make a buck. I'm impressed.
Neil, I have not sat in the SP1, although I saw one in person at the new TM showroom two months ago. I hear what you’re saying, but it still seems like a fair amount of exposure. I sit pretty low in the Radical, too. Anir Image Unavailable, Please Login Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Will not drive open car ever. It is the timing of impact that will hurt. Chasing downward max behind 911’s huge ass, braking hard toward corner, turn in to apex and then suddenly a rock flying out from the 911’s tire hitting me on the head. That very short moment rear was on slip angle and my reaction was calm except my hand flinched and made rather quick steering input with hugh front tire of mighty grip. I might save the moment but I might not because it was a high speed corner of 170km/h. Car is done so as my ego. A verry sad day in life. I was asked if some backed out would you get one and I said no. Not Ferrari’s top list so it was easy but if I were on the list then I will be afraid to turn the offer down for next Icona. Sent from my iPhone using FerrariChat.com mobile app
Its not Grigio Titanio. I am struggling to remember but I think it is Pure Metal Silver? (The same as Grigio Coburn?) The color is gorgeous in person. It's kind of like the best parts of AN and GT rolled together. Let's face it, its a very special car, to be used on very special occasions. I look at it more as rolling sculpture than as a supercar- though it has supercar performance. I'm sure they will have some events on closed courses and that can help mitigate risks. Forza Ferrari!
If you mean the Monza specifically, then I am not sure if there is a US version of the car as it is not homologated for the road there. May be Neil can chime in here. In general I have had no issues registering US cars in an unmodified form (except sometimes for headlight adjustment) in either UK or Italy which are the two jurisdictions I am familiar with. The cars need to be able to pass an initial assessment of road worthiness and then a periodic validation (annual in the UK, biennially in Italy). Not an expert by any means on this.
Really not sure if the Monza will be able to be driven in the US, hopefully it is ok in Canada and I will register at my home there. There has also been some talk about a less than 500 unit production model being able to be registered as a display vehicle if driven under 2500 miles a year. I just love the looks of the Monza and will figure it out, it’s too beautiful of a Ferrari to pass up and one of the last naV12’s that is not a hybrid.
Can't tell if it's real or fake, here are 2 listings of configurable Icona SP1 and SP2 models listed for more than 3 million Euros. Monza SP1 Monza SP2
Do we know the colours for the exterior and interior? Can’t tell from this picture... Sent from my iPad using FerrariChat
