Ferrari SC40 Wins Red Dot: Best of the Best Award 2026
Ferrari's SC40 one-off has won the highest Red Dot Award in Product Design, marking Ferrari's 13th Best of the Best prize since 2015.
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- 830 cv
- 2.9 s
What Happened
Ferrari has been awarded the Red Dot: Best of the Best accolade for the SC40 in the Product Design category. The Amalfi, 849 Testarossa, 849 Testarossa Spider, 296 Speciale, and 296 Speciale A also received Red Dot awards.
The SC40 is a one-off berlinetta derived from the 296 GTB, with a mid-rear V6 hybrid powertrain producing 830 cv, 0-100 km/h in 2.9 s, and a top speed over 330 km/h. Its design pays tribute to the legendary F40, blending precise geometries with muscular volumes.
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No other car manufacturer has achieved comparable results since the award's inception in 1955.
Why this matters
The award highlights Ferrari's consistent design excellence and the exclusivity of its Special Projects programme, which creates unique cars for individual clients.
Terms in This Story
- Red Dot Award
- A prestigious international design competition recognizing innovation and excellence.
- Best of the Best
- The highest honor in the Red Dot Award, given to groundbreaking product designs.
- One-Off
- A custom-built car made for a single client, unique in design and specifications.
- Special Projects programme
- Ferrari's initiative to create tailor-made one-off cars through close client collaboration.
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