1-of-210 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta Listed for Sale with Under 1,500 Miles
One of the most coveted modern Ferrari hypercars has hit the private market, as RM Sotheby's announces the availability of a 2017 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta—one of just 210 units ever built. Offered with under 1,500 miles on the odometer, the hybrid V12 convertible is now listed through the firm's Private Sales division.
Built to celebrate Ferrari's 70th anniversary, the LaFerrari Aperta is the open-top version of the groundbreaking LaFerrari, which was part of the hybrid hypercar "Holy Trinity" alongside the McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 Spyder. While all three revolutionized the supercar segment with their electrified powertrains, the Aperta stands out as the rarest of the group and one of Ferrari's most exclusive production models in recent history.
This example is finished in classic Rosso Corsa over a Nero Alcantara interior and features Ferrari Classiche Certification. It retains the original 963-horsepower hybrid drivetrain, which pairs a high-revving 6.3-liter V12 with a HY-KERS electric motor system. With a 9,250-rpm redline and a 0–60 mph time of just 2.4 seconds, the LaFerrari Aperta delivers Formula 1-inspired technology in a road-going package.
Significant engineering modifications were required to convert the LaFerrari coupe into the Aperta, including reinforced chassis elements and revised airflow management, ensuring the car's performance figures remained uncompromised. Unlike the standard LaFerrari, the Aperta features removable roof panels, allowing drivers to experience its performance with the wind in their hair and the V12 in full voice.
Pre-sold to Ferrari's most loyal clients, the Aperta was unavailable to the general public upon launch and remains rarer than the Enzo, F50, F40, and 288 GTO. Its combination of extreme rarity, advanced hybrid performance, and collector status places it among the most desirable Ferraris ever produced.
This meticulously maintained example represents a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of Ferrari history. Interested parties can inquire through RM Sotheby's Private Sales or visit duPont REGISTRY for further details.
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