Ferrari has revealed a dramatic new one-off supercar called the HC25, a bespoke open-top model created through the Italian brand’s ultra-exclusive Special Projects division.

Designed for one of Ferrari’s most valued clients, the HC25 continues the marque’s tradition of building individually commissioned vehicles for collectors willing to spend heavily on something entirely unique. Ferrari says the project was developed as a “pure” and uncompromising roadster, blending inspiration from the company’s newest hypercars with more traditional mid-engined Ferrari proportions.

Styled under Ferrari design chief Flavio Manzoni, the HC25 takes visual influence from the recently unveiled Ferrari F80 hypercar, particularly through its aggressive front-end treatment and sculpted aerodynamic surfaces. The body features pronounced rear haunches, deeply carved side sections and a contrasting gloss-black band running through the centre of the car, visually lowering the profile while incorporating cooling ducts and aerodynamic elements.

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Ferrari says even the headlights were specially developed for the HC25, using slimmer lens technology not previously seen on a production Ferrari. The lighting signature introduces a new boomerang-shaped daytime running light design that could hint at styling themes for future models.

Inside, the cabin moves away from the heavy carbon-fibre and Alcantara finishes common in modern supercars. Instead, the HC25 uses technical grey fabrics contrasted with bright yellow stitching and graphics, with the boomerang motif repeated in the seat upholstery and interior detailing.

Beneath the bespoke bodywork sits familiar Ferrari mechanical hardware. Unlike the hybrid-powered Ferrari 296 GTS now leading the brand’s V6 sports car line-up, the HC25 is based on the previous-generation F8 Spider platform. That means power comes from Ferrari’s 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8, producing around 530kW and revving to 8000rpm.

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Drive is sent exclusively to the rear wheels, accompanied by a prominent exhaust system mounted high above the rear diffuser. Ferrari has not released performance figures, though the related F8 Spider was capable of accelerating from 0-100km/h in under three seconds.

Ferrari’s Special Projects program launched in 2008 and has since produced some of the company’s rarest modern creations, including the Eric Clapton-owned SP12 EC inspired by the classic 512 Berlinetta Boxer.

According to Ferrari, developing one of these custom-built vehicles typically takes around two years, with clients heavily involved throughout the design and engineering process.

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