Ferrari CZ26: One-Off Special Projects Supercar Built on the SF90 Stradale
A New One-Off From Ferrari's Special Projects Program
During Car Week in Pebble Beach, Monterey, Ferrari unveiled a striking new one-off creation: the CZ26. Built through the automaker's exclusive Special Projects program, this bespoke supercar took two years to develop in close collaboration with a private client from the United States. Underneath its dramatic bodywork lies the technical foundation of the Ferrari SF90 Stradale, the brand's plug-in hybrid flagship.
Continuing a Tradition of Exclusive Coachbuilding
The CZ26 is the latest expression of a design philosophy that stretches back decades in Maranello, when standard chassis and mechanical platforms were paired with entirely unique bodies crafted by Italian coachbuilders. Ferrari's Special Projects division revives that tradition for the modern era, giving a single client the chance to commission a genuinely one-of-a-kind car built around a contemporary Ferrari platform.
From Sketch to Finished Car
The process began with the client's personal vision for the car, which Ferrari's design team translated into the earliest sketches. Those sketches established the car's proportions and overall silhouette before the project moved into digital development. Detailed engineering drawings followed, which were then used to sculpt a full-scale clay model — the traditional method Ferrari still relies on to perfect surfaces and proportions before committing to production. After a round of final refinements, the design was signed off and the car moved into Ferrari's workshop for individual assembly.
Design Language Rooted in 1970s Italian Industrial Design
Visually, the CZ26 draws inspiration from Italian industrial design of the 1970s, an era defined by clean surfaces, strong functional cues, and a disciplined integration of technical elements into a single cohesive shape. The bodywork flows from the nose to a sharply cut-off tail in one continuous, elongated form, while a blacked-out roof and pillars visually separate the cockpit from the rest of the body — a classic device for making a long car appear lower and more purposeful.
Colour and Detailing
The CZ26 is finished in a silver hue called Argento Veloce, with select functional details picked out in a contrasting shade of red known as Rosso Lampante. That red accenting draws the eye to the car's technical highlights rather than simply decorating the surface, reinforcing the industrial-design inspiration behind the project.
Front and Rear Detailing
At the front, a wide radiator intake integrates hidden lighting units, keeping the nose visually clean while still housing all the necessary technical hardware. At the rear, the CZ26 features cantilevered tail lights, a diffuser with a strong horizontal design that visually widens the car's stance, and titanium exhaust tips that underline the car's performance intent.
An Interior That Mirrors the Exterior
Inside, the cabin echoes the exterior design language through body-colour trim elements and matching Rosso Lampante accents applied to the dashboard and door cards. The contrast inside the cabin comes from a mix of satin-finish carbon fibre and a glossy weave incorporating metallic threads, giving the interior a distinctly technical, jewel-like finish that complements the exterior's industrial-design cues.
Built on the SF90 Stradale's Hybrid Platform
While Ferrari has not published a separate technical specification sheet for the CZ26, the car is based on the SF90 Stradale, meaning it shares that model's plug-in hybrid powertrain architecture — a twin-turbocharged V8 combined with three electric motors for a combined output north of 1,000 horsepower and all-wheel-drive traction from the electric front axle. Special Projects cars typically retain the mechanical performance of their donor platform while wrapping it in an entirely new body and cabin, and the CZ26 appears to follow that same formula.
A Genuinely Unique Ferrari
Perhaps the most notable aspect of the CZ26 is its exclusivity: Ferrari has confirmed that only a single example of this car will ever exist. Special Projects commissions are reserved for select clients with an established relationship with the brand, and each project is treated as a completely bespoke undertaking rather than a limited series. That makes the CZ26 not just rare, but truly singular — a one-off supercar built to one owner's exact specification.
Why It Matters
The CZ26 is a reminder that even in an era of increasingly standardized, digitally-engineered supercars, Ferrari continues to offer its most dedicated clients a route to true automotive individuality. By pairing the proven, high-performance hybrid engineering of the SF90 Stradale with a completely bespoke body and interior, Ferrari has created a car that carries forward the coachbuilding traditions of Maranello while showcasing the brand's current design and engineering capabilities. For enthusiasts who follow Ferrari's most exclusive programs, the CZ26 is a fascinating example of how far a single commission can push the boundaries of personalization on a modern supercar platform.
