What’s the Difference Between the Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2?
Published on Jul 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM | By Alessandro Renesis
The Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2 were designed as a tribute to the past, but also as a way to fill a gap in the market.
Both are roofless speedsters with no windshields and no windows.
Comfort wasn’t exactly a priority when Ferrari designed these two vehicles, but whatever they lack in everyday usability, they more than make up for in terms of excitement.
And not just because they’re fast, but because a roofless speedster with a Ferrari badge automatically makes you feel like you’re driving something truly special.
The Ferrari Monza Series: A Tribute to the Past
The Monza marked the start of a new lineage of cars that Ferrari calls the ‘Icona’ series.
The inspiration came from iconic barchettas and speedsters from the past, such as the 166 MM, one of the first Ferraris ever built, the 250 Testarossa and the 750 Monza, which also inspired the name.
What Are the Differences Between the SP1 and SP2?
The SP1 and SP2 are virtually identical but there is one obvious key difference, and that’s the lack of a passenger seat in the SP1.
The SP1, as the name suggests, only has one seat, and there’s a tonneau cover where the second seat should be.
By contrast, the SP2 has an extra seat (which also adds an extra 20 kilograms to the weight).
Ferrari Monza SP1
Some people would say the SP1 is more in line with the concept and the idea behind this car.
With the SP1, you get a one-seater racer that’s supposed to be halfway between a road car and a Formula 1 car, but you can still drive it on the road because it’s street-legal in some markets including Europe.
The absence of the extra seat doesn’t really make a huge difference in terms of usability – this is still a ‘Sunday car’, so to speak – but it’s designed to make a point.
As if to say, this car is all about the connection between the driver and the car.
Ferrari Monza SP2
The SP2 has an extra bucket seat for the passenger.
The extra seat doesn’t magically turn this into a family vehicle, but some customers may still have opted for the two-seat version for the perceived extra practicality.
Even though this is the sort of car people buy to collect, not to drive.
What’s Under the Hood? Shared Specs and Performance
Both the SP1 and SP2 use a 6.5-liter V12 (borrowed from the 812 Superfast), that’s capable of producing 799 horsepower.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual clutch gearbox.
It’s a fast car, not just because of the V12 but also because of its relatively contained weight.
The SP1 weighs 1,500 kg, while the SP2 weighs 1,520 because of the extra seat.
It does 0-60mph in 2.9 seconds and 0-124mph in 7.9 seconds.
The top speed is 186mph – or 300 km/h.
Interior and Driving Experience
The Ferrari Monza is a raw car, whichever way you cut it, even if you opt for the two-seater.
It was designed with speed and performance in mind, not practicality, which means you’ll still feel like you’re at the wheel of a racer, not a grand tourer.
You’re sitting very low to the ground, with a four-point harness and not regular seat belts, in a driver-centric cabin.
Everything around you is designed to be a constant reminder that you’re at the wheel of a performance-focused speed machine, not a daily runabout.
How Rare Are They?
Ferrari only built 499 units in total between the SP1 and the SP2.
So, in theory, both are equally rare.
However, in practice, the SP1 is rarer.
This is because even though most Monza owners are never really going to drive their car, the idea of owning a two-seater rather than a one-seater was still more appealing simply because it was deemed more practical.
How Much Does a Ferrari Monza Cost?
Back when it was new, a Ferrari Monza would set you back €1.58 million (before options), which is equivalent to around $1.83 million.
The car held on to its value quite well, and you can currently expect to find one for $1.8 million – $2.5 million.
Obviously that varies significantly depending on different factors.
Due to their custom-built nature, no two Monzas are exactly alike.
However, features like embroidered names on headrests or personalized plaques could potentially lower the car’s value.
Ownership Considerations
The Monza is the sort of car that most people buy as investment and, as such, they tend not to drive it.
Either way, owners are going to need a secure garage to keep their car.
Interestingly, and some people may not know this, Ferrari generally offers this type of service, but they charge a pretty penny for it.
Another thing worth noting is that the Monza will cost its owner a fortune in maintenance, even if they aren’t going to use it.
Staying on top of maintenance is hugely important not just to make sure the car keeps working perfectly, but also because failing to do so might invalidate the car’s warranty and tarnish its value.
SP1 vs SP2 – Which One Is Right for You?
Exact sales figures for the Ferrari Monza SP1 versus SP2 are not publicly disclosed by Ferrari, but anecdotal evidence suggests that more SP2s were sold.
How do we know this?
Most Ferrari Monzas on Instagram and YouTube are SP2s, and celebrities who own them (Zlatan Ibrahimović, Charles Leclerc, and Gordon Ramsay, just to name a few) all have SP2s.
At the end of the day, even though these cars are probably going to spend most of their lives in air-conditioned vaults, people still want the extra seat.
You may not need it, but it’s still nice to know it’s there.
