Ferrari’s Special Projects division has done it again, and this time it’s called the CZ26. Based on the SF90 Stradale, it’s a one-off supercar created for an unnamed American client.
Unveiled during Monterey Car Week, the CZ26 was developed over approximately two years by Ferrari Design Studio under renowned designer Flavio Manzoni. It retains the SF90’s ferocious plug-in hybrid powertrain but introduces entirely bespoke bodywork, revised aerodynamics and a personalised interior.
Ferrari describes it as a contemporary interpretation of the high-performance berlinetta. They’re obviously understating what they’ve achieved with this one.
Ferrari CZ26: A Radically Different SF90
The CZ26’s defining feature is its horizontal two-box silhouette. A capsule-like central body appears to rest between four muscular wheel arches, with pigmented carbon-fibre sections visually separating the arches from the main structure.
Black trim across the roof and pillars makes the cockpit appear embedded within the body. The result is considerably more architectural than the SF90 Stradale. At the front, a full-width functional grille incorporates concealed ultra-slim lighting units, brake-cooling ducts, sensors and other technical components.
A near-vertical leading edge gives the CZ26 a squarer and more assertive front end. The rear receives an equally extensive redesign. A truncated tail, cantilevered taillights, broad diffuser and high-mounted titanium exhaust outlets reinforce the car’s width without cluttering its surfaces.
The body is finished in Argento Veloce, an exclusive silver with a liquid-like appearance. Rosso Lampante accents highlight the bonnet openings, intakes, brake calipers and other functional areas. Ferrari also designed unique geometric wheels combining gloss-black paint with a shot-peened surface treatment.
More Than Just A Styling Exercise
The CZ26’s transformation includes substantial aerodynamic and cooling work. Ferrari repositioned the central radiator pack and installed dedicated bypass ducts to improve cooling and increase front-axle downforce. The underbody and vortex generators were then redesigned to maintain the correct aerodynamic balance.
Air curtains at the outer edges of the front bumper reduce turbulence around the front wheels. At the rear, Ferrari added a new upper spoiler and bespoke diffuser to increase downforce while limiting additional drag. The engine cover also incorporates dedicated heat-extraction vents, ensuring the new bodywork can adequately cool the V8 and hybrid hardware beneath it.
Ferrari has not revealed the CZ26’s weight, drag coefficient or downforce figures.
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What Powers The Ferrari CZ26?
The CZ26 retains the SF90 Stradale’s plug-in hybrid powertrain. It combines a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 with three electric motors, producing 986hp.
One electric motor sits between the engine and eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox, while two independently power the front wheels. The arrangement gives the CZ26 all-wheel drive and enables precise electric torque vectoring.
The 7.9kWh battery provides up to 25km of electric-only range. Ferrari also uses the front electric motors for reverse, removing the need for a conventional reverse gear, and thereby reducing weight.
Ferrari CZ26 Performance Figures
- Combined output: 986hp
- Engine torque: 800Nm
- Transmission: Eight-speed dual-clutch
- Drivetrain: PHEV all-wheel drive
- Battery capacity: 7.9kWh
- Electric range: Up to 25km
- 0–100km/h: 2.5 seconds
- 0–200km/h: 6.7 seconds
- Top speed: 340km/h
What’s The Interior Like?
The cabin carries the exterior’s technical theme forward through bespoke black fabric, satin carbon fibre and Rosso Lampante details. The seats feature inserts produced through additive manufacturing, with a pattern created specifically for the CZ26. Ferrari also developed gloss carbon-fibre trim containing metallic filaments woven directly into its structure.
Body-coloured elements appear across the door panels and upper dashboard, while an embroidered CZ26 emblem provides a suitably discreet reminder that no second example exists.
Ferrari’s Special Projects Programme
Ferrari’s Special Projects programme allows selected clients to commission a completely unique car directly from the manufacturer. Customers work closely with Ferrari’s design and engineering departments as the initial concept progresses through drawings, physical modeling, aerodynamic development and manufacturing.
Each project takes around two years to complete and must meet Ferrari’s regular engineering and quality standards. Previous creations include the SP-8, SP38 and KC23. Like those cars, the CZ26 uses established Ferrari mechanicals while pursuing a visual identity unavailable on any production model.
The Ferrari CZ26’s price remains undisclosed, although one-off Ferrari commissions typically occupy the several-million-dollar end of the configurator. The CZ26 ultimately proves that even one of Ferrari’s most advanced supercars can become something entirely different and unique.
