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Video: Ferrari SA Aperta v 550 Barchetta

Ferrari has launched its fastest V12 soft-top yet, the 599 GTO-based Aperta. Harry Metcalfe and his 550 Barchetta meet it on video

The 661bhp, GTO-based SA Aperta is Ferrari’s first V12-engined soft-top since the 550 Barchetta of a decade ago. But how much has the new model moved the convertible supercar game on? Harry Metcalfe finds out below.

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