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Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m

Ferrari said the one-off Luce set a world record for a new car sold at auction, with all proceeds funding education projects.

  • Ferrari's first production Luce Chassis 0 sold for $40,000,000 at RM Sotheby's during Monterey Car Week in California, becoming the most expensive new car ever sold at auction.
  • All proceeds from the auction support educational initiatives through The Ferrari Foundation, with the vehicle finished in bespoke Madreperla Semi-Gloss paint by Ferrari's ultra-exclusive Tailor Made division.
  • Powered by a dual-motor setup producing 1,036 horsepower, the Luce features custom Grigio Corvara trim, Perla Le Mans leather, and dedicated wheels measuring 23 inches up front and 24 inches out back.
  • This sale surpasses the $26 million record set by the Ferrari Daytona SP3 Tailor Made in 2025, marking a major milestone for the brand's first electric vehicle at auction.
  • Delivery is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027 in Maranello, Italy, pending required documentation and title work at an authorized Ferrari dealership for the winning bidder.
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An absolute new record was set on the luxury car market: the first copy of the Ferrari Luce model, the first 100% electric car developed by the manufacturer in Maranello, was sold at the auction for an incredible $40 million. However, the new owner will have to show patience, with the delivery of the vehicle only scheduled for 2027.

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The first production copy of the controversial Ferrari Luce has been sold at auction for a whopping $40 million.

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Ferrari Luce, identified with VIN 0, was sold for $40 million at a charity auction in California

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Ferrari's first fully electric model, the Luce, broke the record for the most expensive new car ever sold at auction, fetching $40 million at a charity sale in the US. All proceeds from the sale will be donated to the Ferrari Foundation's education programs.

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Herbert Wertheim is the buyer of Ferrari Luce, the first specimen of Maranello's totally electric house. The car was sold at auction during the...

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