Created for a single American client through Ferrari’s Special Projects program, the CZ26 is a one-off supercar. Developed in close collaboration with Ferrari Design Studio under the direction of Flavio Manzoni, Ferrari’s Chief Design Officer, it reinterprets the modern berlinetta with advanced technology and a bold, forward-looking aesthetic. Unveiled at Monterey, the CZ26 is a bespoke commission rather than a limited production model or a new series-production successor to the SF90 Stradale.
Built on the technical foundation of the Ferrari SF90 Stradale, the CZ26 retains the hybrid supercar’s core architecture and performance DNA. Its plug-in hybrid system pairs a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine mounted behind the cabin with three electric motors, delivering a total output of 1,000 hp. The car can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 340 km/h. Its 7.9 kWh battery allows for up to 25 kilometers of electric-only driving, qualifying it for Spain’s ECO label. The platform links the commission’s individualized body design to Ferrari’s existing high-performance plug-in hybrid architecture.
Distinctive Design Language
The CZ26’s design centers on a pronounced horizontal line and a two-volume silhouette, finished in Argento Veloce, a liquid-effect silver that highlights the car’s sculpted surfaces and precise geometry. Contrasting Rosso Lampante accents on functional and technical elements add a dynamic edge, while pigmented carbon fiber components emphasize the complexity of the bodywork. The overall impression is stable and assured: a central, capsule-like mass sits above muscular forms over each wheel arch. Ferrari Design Studio presents these details as a cohesive styling direction, not merely a collection of bespoke trim choices.
The front mask, reminiscent of the Ferrari Luce, integrates ultra-slim headlights with a disappearing visual effect, alongside air intakes, sensors and other technical features. The bodywork flows naturally into a truncated rear, where overhanging taillights give the CZ26 a light, sculptural presence. Horizontal lines extend into the large rear diffuser, visually widening the car and reinforcing its planted stance. From the front fascia to the rear diffuser, the design carries through the side air intakes and carbon fiber details, balancing function with a unified aesthetic.
Specially designed 20-inch wheels, finished in glossy black with a bead-blasted effect, and untreated titanium exhaust tips complete the exterior, reinforcing the car’s technical, performance-driven character. Such bespoke detail is rarely seen outside the world of ultra-luxury vehicles. It echoes the exclusivity of other high-end automotive projects, including the time footballer Marcos Llorente arrived at Atlético de Madrid training in a rare Ferrari, as covered in this report.
Futuristic Interior
Inside, the CZ26 continues its futuristic theme with a predominantly black cabin, including the roof and pillars. The seats are upholstered in an exclusive technical fabric, with inserts made using additive manufacturing technologies and a pattern designed specifically for this car. Rosso Lampante details echo the exterior, while a unique embroidered logo adds another layer of personalization. Matte technical fabric and satin carbon fiber complement glossy carbon fiber woven with metallic threads, creating a sophisticated, high-tech atmosphere. Body-colored elements on the door panels and dashboard tie the interior to the car’s exterior identity.
Performance and Context
Mechanically, the CZ26 mirrors the SF90 Stradale’s advanced hybrid setup, so its bespoke design does not come at the expense of performance. The dual-clutch, eight-speed automatic transmission works with the all-wheel-lead system to deliver speed and control, while the electric range nods to modern efficiency standards.
Ferrari’s Special Projects program gives customers a way to commission individual cars outside the standard catalogue. The CZ26 shows how that approach can use an established platform to explore a personal interpretation of the berlinetta while remaining a single-client, single-example creation. Quattroruote has also cited the CZ26, unveiled at Monterey, as a one-off developed with a customer through Ferrari’s Progetti Speciali program. Its significance lies in the combination of bespoke design and existing hybrid engineering, not in a move toward series production.
