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Ferrari
333 SP

Ferrari 333 SP sports-prototype racer sold to customer teams, about 40 built.

Ferrari 333 SP (Wikimedia Commons search)
Ferrari 333 SP (Wikimedia Commons search)
Photo: Prova MO · CC BY-SA 4.0
40BuiltIndependently researched
0Chassis documentedin this archive
?SurvivingNot yet verified
Contents
  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Production & history
  3. 03Specifications
  4. 04Colours & options
  5. 05Individual cars
  6. 06Reference

01Overview

At a glance

Built
40 Built
Years
1994–1998
Engine
mid, longitudinal 65 degree V12 · 3,997 cc / 4.0 LFactory: 3,997 cc
Power
478 kW / 650 PSFactory: 478 kW
Top speed
368 km/hFactory: 368 km/h
Body
Not yet verified
Designer
Not yet verified
In this archive
Not yet verified
Surviving
Not yet verified

Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.

Why it matters

The 333 SP marked Ferrari's return to sports-prototype racing, and it was built so that customers could race their own cars. Its V12 and carbon chassis gave it a long racing career, including Sebring and Daytona wins.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Model rarityUltra Rare 40 · Built1
Specification rarityNot yet assessed
Colour rarityNot yet assessed
Individual rarityNot yet assessed
Historical rarityNot yet assessed
Survival rarityNot yet assessed

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

Photos

Exterior, interior and detail photos with their licences.

02Production & history

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

What is countedFigureBasisStatus
Total model production333 SP examples produced by the end of its career 401 Factory production Independently researched

Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.

History

By the end of its career 40 examples had been built, a remarkable number for a prototype racer. The first chassis, 333SP-001, was a Ferrari test car in 1994; chassis 002 to 004 went to customer teams in 1994.

Variants

How each version differs from the standard 333 SP.

No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

03Specifications

Technical specifications

Engine

Engine familyNot yet verified
Engine codeNot yet verified
Layoutmid, longitudinal 65 degree V122 Independently researched
Displacement 3,997 cc / 4.0 LFactory: 3,997 cc2 Independently researched
Bore 85 mmFactory: 85 mm2 Independently researched
Stroke 58.7 mmFactory: 58.7 mm2 Independently researched
Compression ratio13.0:12 Independently researched
Valvetrain5 valves per cylinder, DOHC2 Independently researched
Fuel systemWeber-Marelli SPI fuel injection2 Independently researched
Inductionnaturally aspirated2 Independently researched
Power 478 kW / 650 PSFactory: 478 kW2 Independently researched641 bhp also stated by the same source; kW kept as primary.
Power at 11,000 rpm2 Independently researched
Torque 441 NmFactory: 441 Nm2 Independently researchedTorque speed 9,000 rpm per the same source.

Transmission & drivetrain

GearboxNot yet verified
Gears52 Independently researched
Driven wheelsrear wheel drive2 Independently researched

Chassis, body & dimensions

Chassiscarbon-fibre and aluminium honeycomb monocoque2 Independently researched
Front suspensiondouble wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar2 Independently researched
Rear suspensiondouble wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar2 Independently researched
Brakesventilated discs, all-round2 Independently researched
Steeringrack-and-pinion2 Independently researched
Body constructioncarbon composite panels2 Independently researched
Wheelbase 2,750 mmFactory: 2,750 mm2 Independently researched
Length 4,569 mmFactory: 4,569 mm2 Independently researched
Width 2,000 mmFactory: 2,000 mm2 Independently researched
Height 1,025 mmFactory: 1,025 mm2 Independently researched
Front track 1,660 mmFactory: 1,660 mm2 Independently researched
Rear track 1,572 mmFactory: 1,572 mm2 Independently researched
Kerb weight 862 kgFactory: 862 kg2 Independently researchedSource gives 'Weight' only, not dry or kerb.
Dry weightNot yet verified

Performance

Maximum speed 368 km/hFactory: 368 km/h2 Independently researched
0–100 km/h 3.3 s2 Independently researched
Fuel tankNot yet verified

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

04Colours & options

Factory colours & interiors

Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Factory options & codes

Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

05Individual cars

Chassis register

Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Competition history

Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Auction & sale history

Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

See one in person

Museums where an example of this car can be seen.

No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

06Reference

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

Chassis numbers run 333SP-001 upward; the World Sports Racing Prototypes list gives model, year, group and owners for each.

Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

  1. 1
    Ferrari 333 SP (Ultimatecarpage) Level C
    • 40 333 SP examples produced by the end of its career
    Accessed 2026-11-13
  2. 2
    1994 - 2000 Ferrari 333 SP Specifications Level C Ultimatecarpage.com
    • Mid, longitudinally mounted
    • F130E 65° V12
    • 3,997 cc / 243.9 cu in
    • 85.0 mm (3.3 in) / 58.7 mm (2.3 in)
    • Compression 13.0:1
    • 5 valves / cylinder, DOHC
    • Weber-Marelli SPI Fuel Injection
    • Naturally Aspirated
    • 641 bhp / 478 kW
    • @ 11,000 rpm
    • 441 Nm / 325 ft lbs
    • 5 speed Sequential
    • Rear wheel drive
    • carbon-fibre and aluminium honeycomb monocoque
    • double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs and telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
    • ventilated discs, all-round
    • rack-and-pinion
    • carbon composite panels
    • 2,750 mm (108.3 in)
    • 4,569 mm (179.9 in)
    • 2,000 mm (78.7 in)
    • 1,025 mm (40.4 in)
    • 1,660 mm (65.4 in)
    • 1,572 mm (61.9 in)
    • 862 kilo / 1,900 lbs
    • 368 km/h (229 mph)
    • 0-100 km/h 3.3 s
    Accessed 2026-11-13

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