Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
The 2016 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta represents the open-top culmination of Ferrari's hypercar program, combining the coupe's devastating 950-horsepower hybrid powertrain with a removable carbon-fiber hardtop and soft-top arrangement that allows the driver to experience the V12's symphony without any barrier. Even more exclusive than the coupe, only 210 Apertas were produced, making it one of the rarest modern Ferraris and one of the most sought-after collector cars in the world.
The powertrain is identical to the coupe: a 6.3-liter naturally aspirated V12 producing 789 horsepower combined with a KERS-derived electric motor adding 161 horsepower, for a total system output of 950 horsepower. The open-top configuration adds an entirely new dimension to the driving experience -- the V12's 9250 rpm scream is no longer filtered through a roof structure, and the direct connection to the elements intensifies every aspect of the car's sensory impact.
Engineering the Aperta required significant structural reinforcement to compensate for the removed roof. Ferrari's engineers added carbon-fiber reinforcements to the sills and bulkheads, maintaining the coupe's torsional rigidity despite the open configuration. The result was a car that weighed only slightly more than the coupe while offering identical dynamic performance.
The Aperta was offered with both a removable carbon-fiber hardtop and a lightweight soft-top, allowing the owner to configure the car for different conditions. The soft-top was intended primarily as weather protection rather than for everyday driving, and most owners experience the Aperta with either the hardtop or completely open. The wind management system, including a small wind deflector ahead of the cabin, was designed to maintain acceptable turbulence levels at high speeds.
Performance matched the coupe in every meaningful dimension: 0-60 mph in under 2.5 seconds, 0-124 mph in under 7 seconds, and a top speed exceeding 217 mph. The open configuration actually improved the car's aerodynamic characteristics at certain speeds, as the cabin opening created less pressure differential than the coupe's roofline.
The Aperta was introduced at the 2016 Paris Motor Show and was exclusively offered to collectors who had already purchased the coupe. This allocation strategy, combined with the lower production number, ensured that every Aperta went to a buyer with deep ties to the Ferrari brand. Demand far exceeded supply, and many deserving collectors were unable to secure an allocation.
Today, the LaFerrari Aperta commands the highest prices of any modern Ferrari, with sales regularly exceeding $5 million and exceptional examples approaching or exceeding $8 million. The combination of extreme exclusivity, the open-top hybrid hypercar format, and Ferrari's unmatched brand prestige ensures the Aperta's position at the very top of the modern collector car hierarchy.
All LaFerrari coupe buying considerations apply, plus: verify both the carbon-fiber hardtop and soft-top are present and in good condition. Check the additional structural reinforcements for any signs of stress. The open-top configuration makes interior condition particularly important -- check for UV damage and weathering. Ferrari Classiche certification is essential. At these values, provenance and low mileage are paramount.
Built at the Ferrari factory in Maranello. Only 210 Aperta examples were produced, making it significantly rarer than the 499 coupes. Allocation was restricted to existing LaFerrari coupe owners.