Stunning Pininfarina Sergio concept set for production
At any other international motor show, the Pininfarina Sergio would have just about stolen the show in Geneva this year. Sadly for Pininfarina, the Ferrari LaFerrari and McLaren P1 managed to grab the main 2013 headlines.
But it would appear that the Sergio's beauty and charm didn't go unnoticed. Barely back from the Geneva Motor Show, Pininfarina is planning a limited production run for the beautiful two-seater.
The Pininfarina Sergio was a concept unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show earlier this month. It was designed as a tribute to Pininfarina's former head, Sergio Pininfarina who passed away last year.
Pininfarina has now confirmed that the Sergio – a two-seat barchetta based on the Ferrari 458 Spider – will go into limited production.
What does the Pininfarina Sergio look like?
The Sergio has a pair of half doors that open vertically for easy access and maximum rigidity. At the front there's a set of cylindrical projectors using LED technology embedded in a crystalline block of Plexiglass. We suspect this won't make it into production.
Around the back you'll find further LED lights and a magnificent central mounted exhaust. It has to be said – the Pininfarina Sergio is a work of art. A beautiful thing.
What's the interior of the Pininfarina Sergio like?
To ensure the Sergio is production ready, Pininfarina has retained a great deal of the standard Ferrari 458 interior.
The light grey leather seats are introduced to match the titanium colour of the standard technical parts. Metal studs have been introduced to complement the exterior design theme. These studs probably sound more uncomfortable than they actually are.
It's the same engine as you'd find in the Ferrari 458 – therefore a 570hp 4.5-litre V8. At 1,280kg the Sergio is 150kg lighter than the 458, meaning it will accelerate to 62mph (approx. 100kmh) in just 3.4 seconds. A well driven Sergio could give a LaFerrari a run for its money on a track.
Having said that, the helmet would be an essential accessory – unless you enjoy picking dead flies from your teeth.
When does the Pininfarina Sergio go on sale and how much will it cost?
Buoyed by the reaction in Geneva, Pininfarina is said to be considered a strictly limited edition run of five or six Sergios.
The price is expected to be around £2.5 million (approx. $3,791,250). For that kind of money we’d hope for more than a pair of helmets for a roof…
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