Ferrari 333 SP (1993–2003): Full Specs, Performance, Dimensions and Features
The Ferrari 333 SP was a purpose-built open-cockpit sports prototype developed in 1993 for customer competition, combining a Dallara-developed chassis package with a high-revving Ferrari V12 derived from the company’s Formula 1 engine architecture.
Overview
Assembly: Maranello, Italy and Varano de’ Melegari, Italy
Body style: Open-cockpit sports prototype
Designer: Dallara with Ferrari Engineering and Tony Southgate as engineering consultant
Layout: Longitudinal rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Production: Developed and unveiled in 1993, competition from 1994 to 2003
Aerodynamics and Design
Rear spoiler: Adjustable full-width rear wing
Aero tuning: Open-cockpit prototype bodywork developed around IMSA World Sports Car regulations with aerodynamic development led substantially by Dallara
Design focus: The 333 SP used a carbon-fibre and aluminium honeycomb monocoque with lightweight composite bodywork. Ferrari developed the chassis tub and engine while Dallara was responsible for major elements of the transmission, suspension, aerodynamic development and bodywork. Tony Southgate subsequently contributed to the car’s development as an engineering consultant.
Dimensions and Weight
Length: 4,569 mm (179.9 in)
Width: 2,000 mm (78.7 in)
Height: 1,025 mm (40.4 in)
Wheelbase: 2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Front track: 1,660 mm (65.4 in)
Rear track: 1,572 mm (61.9 in)
Dry weight: Approximately 860 kg (1,896 lb)
Engine and Powertrain
Engine type: Naturally aspirated 65-degree V12, longitudinally mounted, DOHC, five valves per cylinder
Displacement: 3,997 cc (243.9 cu in)
Bore × stroke: 85 × 58.7 mm (3.35 × 2.31 in)
Power: 478 kW (650 PS) at 11,000 rpm
Torque: 441 Nm (325 lb-ft) at 9,000 rpm
Maximum revs: Approximately 11,750 rpm
Transmission: Five-speed sequential manual
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
Performance
0–100 km/h (0–62 mph): Approximately 3.3 seconds
Top speed: Approximately 368 km/h (229 mph), depending on gearing and aerodynamic configuration
Wheels and Braking
Front brakes: Brembo ventilated cast-iron discs with four-piston calipers
Rear brakes: Brembo ventilated cast-iron discs with four-piston calipers
Front tires: Competition racing tires, specification varied by championship and supplier
Rear tires: Competition racing tires, specification varied by championship and supplier
Related
The models listed below share a connection with the Ferrari 333 SP.
1971 Ferrari 312 PB
Photo: RM Sotheby's
The Ferrari 312 PB was Ferrari’s previous factory sports prototype and represented the marque at the highest level of international sports car racing before the 333 SP returned Ferrari machinery to prototype competition more than two decades later.
1990 Ferrari 641
Photo: Ferrari
The Ferrari 641 was a Formula 1 car whose 65-degree V12 engine architecture provided the basis for the engine subsequently developed for the 333 SP.
1995 Ferrari F50
Photo: RM Sotheby's
The Ferrari F50 used a road-going development of Ferrari’s naturally aspirated Formula 1-derived V12 architecture and shared an important engineering lineage with the 333 SP’s competition engine.
2023 Ferrari 499P
Photo: Ferrari
The Ferrari 499P marked Ferrari’s return to the top category of factory-backed endurance prototype racing, continuing a lineage in which the 333 SP had served as Ferrari’s principal modern prototype racing car.
