One-off Ferrari BR20 coupe unveiled

Ferrari has pulled the drapes off a new V12-powered two-seater BR20 model that's based on the Ferrari GTC4Lusso and was created exclusively for a wealthy customer.

The 2021 Ferrari BR20 is claimed to be inspired by some of the most iconic 12-cylinder sports cars in Ferrari's history, including the 410 SA and 500 Superfast.

To create the rakish fastback rear styling, some sacrifices were made and they include removing the GTC4Lusso's second row of seats.

Thankfully, the owner is more than rewarded with a pair of curvaceous arches and a pair of flying buttresses that resemble the most recent Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano.

Switching from the GTC4Lusso's wagon rear-end to the BR20's swoopier rump has brought aerodynamic gains, says Ferrari.

Up front, other changes include slimmer headlights sitting above a new bumper and grille with carbon-fibre inserts. There's also a fresh front splitter, while the bonnet gets extra cooling openings.

At the rear, again, there's a new bumper and a large rear diffuser with active flaps that works in conjunction with the new carbon-fibre body blades that stretch from the front fender to the rear wheel across the sill.

Finally, there's a set of new 20-inch rims that front a complete chassis retune, compared to the standard GTC4Lusso.

Inside, there's yet more influence from glorious Ferraris from the past with dark brown leather seats and trim aplenty. The BR20 also gets a new boot layout and a new strut brace between the rear suspension towers to boost structural rigidity.

Under the bonnet, Ferrari claims the powertrain carries over unchanged from the GTC4Lusso, which means there's a naturally-aspirated 6.3-litre V12 that pumps out 507kW/697Nm and combines with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Like the GTC4Lusso, power and torque is distributed to all four wheels.

Performance figures have not been revealed, but it's thought the BR20 will at the very least match the GTC4Lusso's 0-100km/h time of 3.4 seconds. Top speed is expected to climb from the four-seat Ferrari's 335km/h v-max.

There's no word yet on how much the one-off BR20 cost, but considering it need demanded three physical models to be created for development and engineering, it's expected the owner paid several million dollars.

It does pose the question why Ferrari didn't start off with the 812 Superfast for its latest one-off build, although it's thought the owner might have needed or preferred all-wheel drive, hence plumping for the all-paw GTC4Lusso.