ARCHITECTURE
To ensure that Daytona SP3 drivers feel entirely at one with their car , its engineering draws heavily on the ergonomics expertise Maranello has developed in Formula 1 . The fact that the seats are integrated into the chassis means that the driving position is lower and more reclined than in the other Ferraris in the range . In fact , the position is very similar to that of a single-seater . This helped reduce weight and keep the car ’ s height to 1142 mm , which in turn reduces drag . The adjustable pedal box means each driver can find the most comfortable position .
The Daytona SP3 ’ s steering wheel features the same Human-Machine Interface ( HMI ) already seen on the SF90 Stradale , Ferrari Roma , SF90 Spider and 296 GTB , continuing the Ferrari “ hands on the wheel , eyes on the road ” philosophy . Touch controls mean that drivers can control 80 % of the Daytona SP3 ’ s functions without moving their hands , while a 16 ” curved HD screen relays instantly all drivingrelated information .
Both the Daytona SP3 ’ s chassis and bodyshell are made entirely from composite materials , a technology derived directly from Formula 1 that delivers excellent weight and structural rigidity / weight ratio . In order to reduce the car ’ s weight to an absolute minimum , lower the centre of gravity and guarantee compact architecture , several components , such as the seat structure , were integrated into the chassis .
Aeronautical composites were used , including T800 carbon-fibre for the tub which was hand-laid up to guarantee the correct amount of fibre for each area . T1000 carbon-fibre was used in the doors and sills , and is essential to cockpit protection as its characteristics make it ideal for side impacts . Kevlar ® was also used for areas which are most subject to impact , thanks to its resistance characteristics . Autoclave curing techniques mirrors that of Formula 1 , taking place in two phases , at 130 ° C and 150 ° C , with the components vacuum-bagged to eliminate any lamination defects .
A specific tyre was developed with Pirelli for the Daytona SP3 : the new P Zero Corsa was optimised for both dry and wet performance with a particular focus on the car ’ s stability in low grip situations . The new Icona is also equipped with the latest version of Ferrari ’ s SSC – 6.1 – which , for the first time on a mid-rear-engined V12 , includes the FDE ( Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer ) to increase cornering performance . This lateral dynamics control system acts on the brake pressure at the callipers to control the car ’ s yaw angle in on-the-limit driving and can be activated in ‘ Race ’ and ‘ CT-Off ’ modes on the Manettino .
The adoption of a mid-rear architecture and composite chassis also optimised weight distribution between the axles , concentrating the masses around the centre of gravity . These choices , combined with the work done on the engine , deliver record-breaking weight / power ratio and 0-100 km / h and 0-200 km / h acceleration figures .
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