Touring Superleggera Veloce12 Barchetta: A Ferrari 550 Maranello Reborn

Touring Superleggera, the storied Italian coachbuilder with roots dating back to 1926, has once again worked its magic. Known for shaping icons like the Lamborghini 350 GT and Maserati 3500 GT, the revived brand now specializes in ultra-exclusive one-offs and restomods. Its latest creation? The breathtaking Veloce12 Barchetta, unveiled during Monterey Car Week 2025.

Based on the beloved Ferrari 550 Maranello, this open-top masterpiece takes everything that made the coupe a showstopper and cranks up the drama by ditching the roof.

A Classic Ferrari, Reinvented

Reimagining the 550 Maranello—already one of the prettiest Ferraris of the late ’90s—was no small task. But Touring Superleggera has managed to make the Veloce12 Barchetta both familiar and refreshingly new.

The nose now wears dual square headlights framed in carbon fiber, a bold departure from the original Ferrari’s rounded lenses. A sculpted hood scoop, accentuated with sharper detailing, nods to its Prancing Horse roots. Along the flanks, reshaped gills and flowing door panels give the car a muscular, almost liquid stance. At the rear, wide haunches dominate, while the signature round taillights remain a respectful link to Maranello’s past.

Step inside, and the Barchetta’s Pebble Beach debut car shows off a lavish brown-and-cream leather cabin, punctuated by custom gauges and unique switchgear—a proper showcase of handcrafted Italian flair.

V12 Power, The Old-School Way

Purists rejoice: under the elongated hood sits Ferrari’s naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V12, unchanged at 478 horsepower and 419 lb-ft of torque. It still sings through a six-speed manual gearbox, sending power exclusively to the rear wheels. The numbers may not challenge today’s hypercars, but 0–62 mph in 4.4 seconds and a 180 mph top speed are plenty thrilling when paired with an open sky above.

Touring didn’t just stop at rebodying the 550. The Barchetta gains a Supersprint exhaust, Brembo brakes, and a fully adjustable Tractive suspension for sharper handling. Each donor engine is stripped and rebuilt with fresh injectors, sensors, gaskets, and plugs—ensuring the V12’s symphony continues well into the future.

Exclusivity at a Price

Touring hasn’t revealed how many Barchettas will be built, or at what cost. For reference, the fixed-roof Veloce12 coupe starts at $758,000—before sourcing a donor 550 Maranello, which Hagerty currently values around $170,000. Add in personalization and exclusivity, and you’re realistically staring down a seven-figure price tag.

A Future Classic in the Making

“This is a forward-looking homage to Touring Superleggera heritage, rooted in elegance and design integrity,” says design chief Matteo Gentile. And it shows. The Veloce12 Barchetta isn’t just a restomod—it’s a rolling sculpture, blending Ferrari soul with coachbuilt artistry.

For collectors lucky enough to secure one, this isn’t just a car. It’s an automotive fantasy come to life.