Singapore and Japan have their SJ50 – the 50th anniversary (1966-2016) of the two countries’ diplomatic relations.
Singapore and Japan have their SJ50 – the 50th anniversary (1966-2016) of the two countries’ diplomatic relations.
Now, Japan has the J50 – a commemorative Ferrari model to mark the 50th anniversary of the Italian supercar marque in the country.
Only 10 units of the J50 will be built. Based on the 488 Spider, the bespoke roadster has special targa styling with inspiration from Ferrari’s 1950s competition barchettas (the “helmet visor effect” window graphic) and Ferrari’s iconic GTO, F40 and F50 (the raked black swage line).
Other bodywork changes include raised fender crests, a rear diffuser shaped to look like jet engine afterburners, and a transparent polycarbonate cover for the mid-mounted V8. The turbocharged 3.9-litre powerplant has been tuned to develop 690bhp – 20bhp more than in the 488.
The cockpit has its own customised trim and stowage space behind the seats for the carbon fibre hard-top.
