Ferrari Superamerica. Rare, Expensive, and with THAT Unique Roof.

Ferrari Superamerica - Rare, Expensive, and with THAT Unique Rotating Roof. But What’s it Like to Drive? #DriveEveryFerrari | TheCarGuys.tv
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Rare Ferrari alert!
This week on TheCarGuys we’ve got the Superamerica - a limited edition variant of the 575M. You know - the one with the weird rotating glass roof.
CarGuys viewer, Tony has lent us this fabulous 1,800 mile example in Rosso Corsa, and that means a detailed episode of #DriveEveryFerrari, in which we cover all its special features, its history, quirks and of course what it’s like to drive, and to drive fast in such an expensive car.
The Ferrari Superamerica is one that we’ve been wanted to drive since we started the channel, so with the sun shining, this is going to be a great day, and we hope you enjoy the episode.
Drive Every Ferrari is a series within the main TheCarGuys.tv channel, which aims to get behind the wheel of every Ferrari road car from the company’s origins right up to present day. It’s going to be extremely tough to get them all, but with your help, we’ll get there.
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[@ozeskiman]

It always amazes me that people complain about the gearbox on the 575M cars. I have no problem with mine. If you drive it in manual mode the changes are fast..certainly not double clutch fast, but fast enough when pressing on hard. I rarely need to lift off for the change either. I've changed the paddles due a set of extended carbon fibre ones, and these transformed the drive experience. They can be used in any position and are finger tip action. I'm not a gab of the Superamerica. I just don't like the rear half of the car... and that roof. Heaven forbid you have a problem. Getting ordinary parts for a 575 can be an issue, but as Damien says the roof is unobtanium. The engine note is not raucous due to the over muffled exhaust. That can be fixed, but who wants a loud car all the time. Another great Drive Every Ferrari episode.

[@funemployed468]

Totally agree with the gearbox. Not an issue at all. If anything the suspension is the biggest flaw

[@ozeskiman]

@@funemployed468 not mine. Handles great. On twisty, average surfaced roads it's best left in normal mode. Sport is too stiff...I've worked the springs down a few turns. The car looks better lowered too.

[@funemployed468]

@@ozeskiman handles great is an overstatement. 50 year old boy 911 handles better 😂

[@ozeskiman]

@@funemployed468 having owned a 911 2.4, I can tell you that's not correct.

[@funemployed468]

@@ozeskiman let’s agree to disagree 😆

[@michaelsinclair8041]

I was in Ferrari sales back in 05 and remember getting 3 of these for dealer stock. Even with 20k discount we still couldn’t shift them! Oh how times have changed! The 575 was possibly my favourite car at the time, great review.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Very interesting, Michael, thanks

[@MyRetroWatches]

Cheapest petrol station in England!! Super car, super review , super series , super grail watch spotted. Congratulations on 50! I’m in August! Sadly for me got prostrate cancer as my present 😥 curable by operation hopefully. Keep up the good work. I will watch the entire back catalogue in recovery !

[@TheCarGuysTV]

💪💪💪 Thinking of you, my friend

[@ozeskiman]

Wishing you all the best and a successful operation.

[@banjemine4150]

Wishing you a successful operation.

[@ingvartorma9789]

I have to start by thanking you, because thanks to you and driving every Ferrari, I learn more about Ferrari and these beautiful models. Ferrari Superamerica is no exception when it comes to its beauty. Now waiting to see Ferrari's next beauty and more for me to learn about this brand. Thanks again!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@marcdavis2840]

I like the way you and that Merc Wagon avoided each other and the guy out for a stroll 👍

[@pauln0371]

I remember seeing one in Tdf Blue with Crema interior back in 2015 at Ferrari Leeds. What a car and what a spec..👍👍

[@grahaminkpen5436]

Jumping Beanz. That’s the one for me. South of France to Monaco. Oohhh my minds eye needs blinded. What a gorgeous machine.

[@martinboulden4388]

Another great video Damian. And what a gorgeous Ferrari.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Cheers, Martin

[@christianfloehr]

Nothing better than an open top Ferrari V12. Despite a manual one.… brilliant! And nice Patek as always! 🙏🏻😍

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sportzntouring]

Wow! That's stunning! I love the roofline!

[@frankiesdaliydrinks]

Your a true enthusiast. Thanks for the video

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@jayernster7869]

Another great video in this very interesting and informative series, Damian. I had a chance to purchase a SuperAmerica a few years ago, and did a little research before I bought. I am glad I did because Ferrari would not warranty the glass top, which surprised me. I passed on my purchase. But, no denying it, the SuperAmerica is one BEAUTIFUL car!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Really? Very interesting

[@nicholasholmes7837]

Love the style the roof looks cool!!!!

[@jon8687]

Beautiful car in the beautiful setting of the English countryside. Lovely!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@paulm114]

Such a cool car and another one in pristine condition! Lovely

[@TallDrink911]

What a beautiful and innovative car. Video not bad either. Love this series, especially as I am not as informed about older Ferrari models so this is a great education

[@thedrivebygg]

Cant wait for the F50 video, please make it super long.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👌

[@horsepower523]

What a stunning machine! The 575 Superamerica has always been one of my favourite Ferraris. Absolutely love the look and it's also got plenty of power considering it was made 20 years ago. It's kind of sad that Ferrari makes so many great cars that some of them become inadvertently underrated over time, as is the case with the Superamerica. It's undoubtedly a fantastic GT car in its own right.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Couldn't agree more!

[@julianadams2206]

Hey Damien, Greetings from Milford on Sea. Wonderful video, love the folding roof. Somehow 300k doesn’t seem to bad value for a V12 Ferrari of such limited numbers.

[@benjaminsmall2803]

What a machine. Love the roof.

[@millemodello]

Great video, fabulous car. Had to watch it twice however as I kept losing concentration looking at that awesome PP on your wrist. 🙌

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

best tour of a superamerica I've ever seen

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thanks, Roger

[@jonathangalloway6796]

Loving this !! You rockstar 👍🤙🤙🤙🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@vincentmiller2827]

Another great and informative video and what a rare beauty. Amazing roof design well ahead of it's time and the F1 box takes some driving but remember it's a standard gearbox with an actuator that changes the gears it's not strictly an auto box that's why it takes some gettimg used to. I'm glad I have mine but we all know a manual in a Ferrari cannot be bettered. Well done again Damian, superb video. Look forward to more.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Many thanks!

[@thedrivebygg]

Loving the superamerica, and how innovative is that roof. Great video sir, the air vents look exactly the same as the Porsche mission e wheels

[@scottlehuray7062]

A very enjoyable series. Great work.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Many thanks!

[@ferryenzo7733]

Really liking how you’ve evolved the Car Guys proposition, Damian. Keep up the great & informative work.👏🏻

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Appreciate that, Enzo

[@biggieyorke8415]

Well done Damian.Good presenting,you seem to have an engaging personality.Your easy to listen to.Some presenters begin to annoy me,because they spend so much time faffing about, and fiddling about with controls, and luggage compartments,that you begin to despair as to whether or not they are going to finally get around to testing the rare exotic.This is what they were actually designed for,high performance,And what do you get.A measly five seconds gazing at a side panel,or the bonnet,while the engine begins to Rev, and roar a little.After fiddling,and faffing about for the greater part of the video,and pontificating inordinately. It can be quite disappointing to finally get your five seconds, or three seconds of bonnet viewing when they finally ‘give it the beans.’No sweeping into bends,no accelerating out of corners,no surging on from idling speeds.,no pressing on to high speeds, and maintaining them effortlessly.And all from the exterior of the car.No,and they expect you to be content .Well Damian you seemed to pull it off,you remained interesting,informative, and even entertaining throughout the whole video,congratulations.Quite a feat.A lot,lot more of ‘the beans’ would be nice though.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thank you very much for those kind words, Biggie

[@rogerkastoun3143]

You are getting seriously good with these videos. Better and better each time! Well done!! Keep it up

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thanks, Roger

[@stevecballard]

great video, of my favourite Ferrari, the look absolutely gorgeous, and your review is pretty much my opinion of the car also, but the F1 gearbox in sport mode is pretty quick, obviously not as quick as the double clutch ones, oh and on the subject of the roof, you dont need to replace all of the roof, as they can now replace it as individual parts. my car has the same interior but with a rosso scuderia exterior, believed to be one of only 2 in that colour, i think it looks so much more stylish than the 812GTS, I love it!

[@targaflorio3239]

What a very special Ferrari, Remember seeing one in a showroom back in the day. SO lovely. Another great instalment in the series. Thanks so much! Great review as always!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@andrewhill9513]

Great video as always. I wish Ferrari did quirky cars like this these days. I guess this was filmed a while ago, noticed unleaded at the garage was 171.9p, those were the days 😔

[@Adil-sm3yz]

Damian's review/presentation skills are so good he could review different types of toilet paper and I'd be hooked. Great stuff and what a machine the Superamerica is

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@Billywoo12]

Great review. Mega car! I remember this being launched and not liking it. Have done a 180 since….

[@MrObiwan1]

This is an EPIC car !!!!!! Love it :)

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍🏻

[@MRVSKIN]

Absolutely gorgeous car and amazing video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻

[@olu665]

I love this car one of my favourite Ferraris

[@londonman8688]

the best bonnet of a modern Ferrari but doesn't match the cars characteristics ... the FF needed this bonnet

[@acskls]

Another fantastic video. I really like the 575 Superamerica but I see why people dislike the big rear end. Loving this series of drive any Ferrari. Keep up the good work 👏 😁Andy.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@patrikjakobson4718]

Very good!

[@stevehodkinson9768]

Really enjoying these mate 👌

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad to hear!

[@allanreardon]

Saw one of these today at a local car storage/seller. The roof is quite a unique feature. Just need to make sure you put that roof up before it fills with rain.

[@memphis6694]

I really started liking this car when I was watching Entourage and Vinny Chase was driving up the Coast with Sasha for a weekend get away. It looked freaking great.

[@dog678]

great video

[@marinclay2405]

Stunning review😀

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thank you very much

[@myou6675]

Great episode of a great series

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Many thanks

[@RedC220]

The problem with these gearboxes is not that they are bad. It's just modern gearboxes have come so far to a degree that they feel you're playing a Playstation rather than driving a car. So it's difficult to shift your mindset back to a time where this was cutting edge tech. On a different note I just bought an FF which hopefully I'm taking delivery of in early August as long as Joe Macari's inspection doesn't find any horrors. If you've not got one of these lined up for a drive give me a shout and you can film mine.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thanks, Mid Life

[@scottcowan6798]

Saw an identical car at the Sirjackiestewartclassic in the Borders a few weeks back.. could it have been the same one?? Lovely car, but it needs to get used! Great video!

[@robertlloyd7493]

Big up Tony 👍

[@tonymoreton7166]

Lovely car, just needs driving.

[@mulletmanpete]

Couldn't agree more. 1800 miles in 16 years? Wtf is the point?

[@amaj7313]

David Beckham had one of these!

[@philipguacci6452]

I saw a Ferrari "Rainbow" at the Melbourne Motor show back in the 80s. With the flip top lid. Was the SuperAmerica based off that show car?

[@TheJk120]

Good video

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@AdamAus85]

Those silver accents on the headlights are nice. Like the current Massey Ferguson tractor range.

[@tomingrassiaimages8776]

Damian, I am not an expert but this interior is the best I have seen in a Ferarri.

[@mrgiustiziaamrwindofchange8212]

great supercar

[@sethmcguinness3153]

It's a beautiful car that has aged very well, not just the Supermerica version. Remember when Steve Coogan said he didn't think the 575 would age well?!

[@TheHutchRuns]

Great video again Damian, nice car but not for me (even if I could afford it!)

[@hohum9001]

I had a 575 and found no issues with living with the f1 gearbox. The handling was only average compared to later v12s. Your sub rate seems way to low for the excellent professional content. Should be a extra million. Keep it up , amazing drole commentary.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻

[@guinnessharvey4476]

Meanwhile, I’m currently twenty three years into driving every Vauxhall hatchback. . .

[@TheCarGuysTV]

What a ride! :)

[@Mr995pippo]

Really like it. I'm strange, I prefer the Superamerica than TDF. But the original was pure art hehe

[@flyinghedgehog3833]

Needs fizzzzz..like a flat Stella . natural habitat is Sarf France or Malibu.Destined for garage life in Uk to hold value.Chapeau Tony glws lovely car.lucky victor meldew didnt step out resulting in a full head on crash #23:00

[@fatherfinney9476]

Wow. Over £103/mile not including servicing. I love that bonnet.

[@benzinapaul7416]

Funny to compare it to the 550 Barchetta, they couldn't give those away, I remember being offered a 400 mile Barchetta that was less than a year old for £85k. Re the SA, don't close the roof after it's rained....you'll get a wet head!

[@jimf5160]

I recall talking to a Ferrari mechanic at at dealership about the roof...he opined that a replacement roof cost approx. $50K. Never break one.

[@kevincockburn7805]

A favourite of rappers in MTV videos of the time period, and MTV cribs. Looks every one of those 1,800 kgs.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Really? I don’t remember it in any videos

[@kevincockburn7805]

@@TheCarGuysTV Scott storch owned one, so it rolled up in videos for songs he helped produce.

[@daveb5211]

Why would you buy one in 06 and just do 1800 miles. Bonkers

[@danfricker605]

It’s worth mentioning I had to search you guys even though I’m a regular viewing are subscribed 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Sounds about right - thanks, KZbin

[@hootowl6354]

Drive it till it breaks and then costs so much to repair you wonder why you ever bought in the first place. 😁

[@earthstick]

What stops the rear deck, with its scalloped profile that mirrors the roof, filling up like a mobile Italian swimming pool, when it rains? And also, when you have to put the roof up sharpish because you are caught in a downpour, what stops you getting a roof full of rain over your barnet?

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Absolutely nothing :)

[@earthstick]

@@TheCarGuysTV I guess it doesn't rain much in Italy.

[@lukewaring2832]

Petrol light games in a powerful car, cannt beat it...epic..😎🤪

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍🏻

[@bradleyronayneproperty7599]

Can’t help but think this is and will always be the 8 tenths Ferrari. Even when I was a kid when it was released I just felt like the looks and the sound didn’t match what was needed. I get the refinement and I get the leisurely GT behaviour but not once did this car have a spark in this video. An extra £200k for a glass folding roof? If you want one bad enough get a 575m and pocket the change.

[@geoffclarke3796]

Great car though would be even better as a manual.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Oh yeah

[@carfan3762]

Well, Damian, I entirely agree with you. This Superamerica is a work of art on wheels. It should have a manual gearbox (a definite glorious reminder of Ferrari’s past), and both engine and exhaust sound should be louder, more present. What has drastically changed the musical quality of contemporary V12 Ferraris is that the Weber carburetors have disappeared ! They contributed greatly to the acoustic magic of those V12s back in the sixties and seventies. Still, this Superamerica is a beauty. 🙏

[@giuseppecumbo5123]

Oddly..i've never warmed to it's looks. Just not my 'glass of vino'. Nevertheless a great vid and review. The Ferrari's just keep coming. Brilliant.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@emanuelefasanofasano3814]

Didn’t Mclaren copy the electrochromic tint?

[@jamespettitt9213]

Lovin the series, are all owners only asking for dry weather road tests, 😄.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Not all

[@jamespettitt9213]

@@TheCarGuysTV that black merc on that bend looked a bum twitch moment!…

[@mattylf1]

What a beauty, but how could you own it and drive it so little. Some lucky person is going to get a mint car. 👍

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Indeed

[@tuomasholo]

Manual conversion!

[@jamiemorris5177]

It’s a grand tourer that’s never been any where

[@luchacefox259]

Can you imagine the minds that would be blown if you flip that roof at a stop light? When I get 100 million in the bank I'm going to buy one just to flip the roof up and down.

[@malhotraroger9106]

Just get a 575M and save a hell of a lot of money .

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Exactly

[@eze8970]

🙏

[@details78]

Awesome video. 22:58 Some proper limited edition, as delivered in 2006, collector mileage butthole pucker right there.

[@S2000Y]

Have never liked the wheels on these and the rears just don't fit right in the arches. As for the mileage, almost low enough for me to bring up bile. Constructive video though. Did laugh at the winky being camp.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

At least I brought some laughter to your life 👍🏻

[@jonlyons1033]

🤣 the manual gate. Ahem.. Sorry.

[@commandergoodwill1041]

Is that the engine sound of a Ferrari 458 in the opening?

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Yes it is

[@commandergoodwill1041]

@@TheCarGuysTV Great, Thanks 😊

[@saulespino2510]

When he says “winky”, is that another word for “johnson?”

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Yes

[@rossointenso3984]

Thanks for the great video! I subscribed to the channel immediately.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad to have you aboard, Rosso

[@jjefferyworboys8138]

What a same it's not used more, so that more people can get to see it. With such minimal milage I doubt the new owner will take it out either.

[@2702simmo]

Good video bar the cringe bit we get every episode with the use beans I love the 550/575 but not the SA looks wise. The roof design is genius just not a car I’d lust after owning

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Top Gear has its Stig, Jay Leno has his denim, we have the Beans.

[@2702simmo]

@@TheCarGuysTV yeah Jayemm has the “beans” as well Just sounds like it should be said by someone on the register 😳 Anyway loving the Ferrari series 👍

[@londonman8688]

surprised it has a sports exhaust ..

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Part of the performance pack

[@londonman8688]

@@TheCarGuysTV a sports exhaust for a GT.. nothing too loud

[@jafooli]

My 458 has a 'sport exhaust' and it just means black tips. So maybe this one just looks different rather than sound different.

[@johnmitchell2269]

I thought all Superamerica's were LHD?? Given that they were for the North American market.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Nope

[@samsung5]

Despite the name, it was sold worldwide

[@arrangrant6037]

Love all the Fiat parts bin switches👍😎

[@biggieyorke8415]

Could that be a hater,I detect.

[@maz4304]

£305k? Hmh, this or an 812 GTS

[@ozeskiman]

812GTS definitely...

[@bradleyronayneproperty7599]

£305k is daylight robbery. They won’t keep going up. Subpar Ferrari experience with a cool roof that you won’t use much. 812 GTS everyday of the week and twice on a Sunday.

[@maz4304]

@@bradleyronayneproperty7599 would have to agree

[@markbenson7670]

I'd call it more a flip then rotation roof .sorry mate

[@TheCarGuysTV]

You bothered to type that? :)

[@markbenson7670]

@@TheCarGuysTV lol 😆 u need to spoke propper

[@TheCarGuysTV]

@@markbenson7670 😂😂

[@thisreallysucksbig]

Nice Miata😎👍

[@shaundavenport621]

What a Godawful looking Ferrari!Thank God its rare.Wont have to ever look at it!!

[@peterbrown8325]

Sadly, it's not really a pretty car, is it?

[@aleggs146]

Looks a touch out of proportion in the rear quarter..

[@horsepower523]

Wtf are you blabbering about? It's absolutely gorgeous!

[@kmac5849]

A very special car……with a terrible name