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Architecture To ensure that Ferrari 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 Ferrari Daytona SP3’s steering wheel features the same Hu- man-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 Ferrari Daytona SP3’s functions without moving their hands, while a 16” curved HD screen relays instantly all driving-related information. Both the Ferrari Daytona SP3’s chassis and bodyshell are made entirely from composite materials, a technology derived direct- ly from Formula 1 that delivers excellent weight and structural rigidity/weight ratio. Aeronautical composites were used, including T800 carbon-fibre for the tub which was hand-laid up to guaran- tee the correct amount of fibre for each area, and a specific tyre was developed with Pirelli for the Ferrari 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 corner- ing performance. The Icona series celebrates Ferrari history by reinterpreting the timeless styling of the marque’s most iconic cars to radically modern effect using the most innovative materials and technologies available today. More than merely reusing styling cues from the past, the aim is to distil the very essence of an era and using it as a spring board to create new concepts that themselves are unique enough to become icons for future generations. The Icona cars all boast exclusive solutions not seen in the rest of the range and are aimed solely at Ferrari’s top clients and collectors, proud ambassa- dors for the Prancing Horse marque. Simply Abu Dhabi | 305