Ferrari KC23 one-off track special revealed

Ferrari has unveiled the KC23, a one-off, track-only supercar built for one of the company's "leading" collectors.

The KC23 is based on the Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo 2020 race car – which is said to be the most successful Ferrari race car in history, clocking-up 530 race wins – but wears unique bodywork designed for the one-off car.

It is the latest vehicle from Ferrari's Special Projects operation, which allows well-heeled Ferrari collectors – who have a long history of owning the brand's cars – to commission a bespoke one-off vehicle for road or track use.

Finished in silver, the KC23 wears more futuristic bodywork than the 488 GT3 it's based on, with side air intakes that open automatically when the car is switched on, and glass front and rear LED light bars inspired by Gran Turismo virtual concept cars.

The rear wing can be removed when the car is on display, and the 18-inch racing wheels and tyres can be swapped for 21-inch front and 22-inch rear wheels for static use.

The four-layer 'aluminium paint' was developed for the car, and is claimed to produce a "luminous gleam in sunlight".

Inside, the KC23 borrows parts from the 488 GT3 Evo, but gains unique door panels, a different finish on the passenger side of the dashboard, and unique racing seats with Alcantara upholstery and "electro-welded" logos.

There are no traditional side mirrors, and instead slimmer camera units claimed to be slipperier through the air, and more visually appealing.

Powering the KC23 is the same 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine as the 488 GT3 Evo driving the rear wheels.

In GT3 race trim – where 'balance of performance' regulations designed to keep cars of different makes and models equal in performance – the engine develops about 450kW and 700Nm, however it may be retuned for the KC23, which does not need to meet any racing regulations.

The Ferrari KC23 is due to make its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend in the UK.