Ferrari's One‑Off 458 MM Speciale Is Holding Out Against Turbos

Designed in-house by the Ferrari Styling Centre, the one-off 458 MM Speciale is built on the chassis and running gear of the 458 Speciale. Stylistically, the unnamed British client was looking for extremely sporty lines and specified a ‘visor’ effect for the 458’s glasshouse: a black-painted A-pillar, very much in the style of the 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO, which helps to provide a wraparound solution between the windscreen and side windows to meld into a single, seamless glass surface. This solution simultaneously lowers the roofline and lends an aerodynamic sleekness to the full volume of the swept-back C-pillar.

Finished in Bianco Italia, and complete with a red, white and green livery that pays homage to the Italian flag, this unique coupé features all-new bodywork, handcrafted in aluminium with composite carbon-fibre bumpers front and rear. The 458 MM Speciale also boasts a new side air scoop, one of the most distinctive elements in an extensive revision of the car’s aerodynamic package.

The radically modified aerodynamic solutions are particularly evident on the front of the car, where the bodywork hugs the coolant radiators which are more steeply inclined and mounted closer together than on the 458 Speciale.

The side intakes have been revised to allow direct additional cooling of the engine bay to compensate for the different rake of the rear. The unique 458’s tail features a spoiler to balance the downforce evenly, and it also completes the theoretical beltline that sweeps back along the side from the front wheel arch, giving this 458 MM Speciale a powerful and more athletic stance.

The 458 MM Speciale sits on specific wheels exclusive to this unique car, and an additional touch is the adoption of modified front and rear light clusters. Inside the cockpit upgrades include to an enhanced audio system and trim definition to match the British owner’s specific wishes. The Cioccolato leather upholstery with white stitching is accented by a slew of neat touches such as the satin white rings around the tunnel controls.