{"id":52314,"date":"2026-07-15T11:36:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T09:36:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.italpassion.fr\/?p=52314"},"modified":"2026-07-15T11:32:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T09:32:59","slug":"touring-is-converting-this-1990s-ferrari-550-maranello-into-a-v12-convertible-for-690000-euros-but-the-customer-must-provide-their-own-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.italpassion.fr\/en\/touring-superleggera\/touring-transforme-cette-ferrari-550-maranello-des-annees-90-en-cabriolet-v12-pour-690-000e-mais-le-client-doit-fournir-sa-propre-voiture\/","title":{"rendered":"Touring is transforming this 1990s Ferrari 550 Maranello into a V12 convertible for \u20ac690,000\u2026 but the customer must provide their own car"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Touring Superleggera continues its return to the spotlight. The Milan-based coachbuilder\u2014best known for crafting the highly exclusive Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale\u2014has just unveiled the Veloce12 Aperta, a new take on the Ferrari 550 Maranello<\/a>. Following the coupe unveiled in June, this convertible version retains what makes it so charming: a naturally aspirated V12 paired with a six-speed manual transmission\u2014a combination that has become almost impossible to find in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On June 26, Touring Superleggera officially unveiled this Veloce12 Aperta, before posting the following message a few days later: \u00ab Designed for custom trips<\/em> \u00bb, highlighting its philosophy: to create a GT designed for long-distance travel and built entirely to order. On July 8, the coachbuilder also unveiled images of its world premiere, featuring an elegant Alba White body, a burgundy braided leather interior, and a set of crocodile-leather luggage by Giosamilano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Ferrari 550 Maranello converted into a convertible grand tourer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like the Veloce12 coupe, the Aperta is based on a Ferrari 550 Maranello. However, Touring Superleggera didn\u2019t simply remove the roof. The car\u2019s design has been completely reworked with an all-new body combining aluminum and carbon fiber, while the upper section features an original configuration. Rather than a classic convertible or a fully open barchetta, the Veloce12 Aperta takes the form of a Targa. Two removable roof panels can be taken off and stored in the trunk, allowing you to drive with the wind in your hair without completely sacrificing practicality. Touring reports a trunk volume of 327 liters with the roof in place, and an additional 233 liters once the panels are removed\u2014a surprisingly generous figure for a sports car of this type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Ferrari V12 is still there<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The other piece of great news lies beneath the long front hood. At a time when naturally aspirated engines are gradually disappearing, Touring Superleggera has chosen to preserve the legendary 5.5-liter Ferrari V12. The engine features a new, improved cooling system as well as a custom exhaust system developed by Touring. Power output reaches 503 ch, with 760 Nm of torque, transmitted exclusively to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. Performance matches that of the coupe, with a 0 to 100 km\/h time of 4.4 seconds and an estimated top speed of 290 km\/h.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Even more exclusive than the coupe?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Touring Superleggera has yet to specify how many Veloce12 Aperta models will be built. The manufacturer simply states that production will be entirely handcrafted and made-to-order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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By way of comparison, the Veloce12 Coup\u00e9 was limited to just 30 units, priced at \u20ac690,000, not including the Ferrari 550 Maranello provided by the customer. Everything suggests, therefore, that this new Aperta will be produced in an even smaller run, with a price tag that will likely be higher. In a market where restomods are often synonymous with electrification or excessive modernization, Touring Superleggera is taking the opposite approach here. The Veloce12 Aperta does not seek to reinvent the Ferrari 550 Maranello, but rather to enhance its qualities: a timeless design, Italian craftsmanship, and, above all, an authentic naturally aspirated V12 paired with a manual transmission\u2014a combination that is now almost an endangered species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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