This Ferrari's Cloak of Gold Redefines Luxury: Only One Exists
Stashed away in the annals of automotive exclusivity and opulence, the Touring Arese RH95 Vento D'Oro isn't just a car; it's a fascinating fusion of art and machinery, wrapped in a veneer of real gold. A mere 18 of these super-exclusive supercars are slated for creation, but only one boasts a golden shimmer.
Birthed from the Italian coachbuilding maestro Touring Superleggera, the Arese RH95 Vento D'Oro (Italian for 'Wind of Gold') stands as a testament to the craft of car customization at its apex. Meticulously handcrafted, this singular marvel made its grand debut in Doha, Qatar's Engine Room, under the watchful eyes of the Middle Eastern elite, marking a harmonious alliance with Alfardan Sports Motors.
Underneath the gilded allure lies the silhouette of a well-renowned exotic donor car, hinted strongly to be a Ferrari 488. Cloaked in custom-built carbon fiber bodywork that originated with the Arese RH95, this automobile is not just a car; it's a statement of elegance, style, and distinction, measuring 188.3 inches in elegance, 78 inches in style, and 49.6 inches in exclusivity.
The Vento D'Oro's allure is unmistakably commanding, draped in 'White Morning Frost' and bedecked with Gold Leaf accents across its spellbinding exterior. Real gold spans the front splitter, coachline, side skirts, with golden streaks cascading across the hood to the rear diffuser. Even the 20-inch wheels don't escape the golden touch, featuring gold accents amidst black spokes.
Inside, the black and gold theme continues with seats swathed in white leather and Alcantara. Customization seeps into every crevice, with redesigned climate vents and a center console divider, leaving room for a myriad of customizable options for the discerning buyer among the 18 examples of the RH95 set to grace the road.
Surpassing a Ferrari 488 GTB in Dimensions and Power
Residing at the heart of this enigmatic vehicle is a 3.9-liter mid-mounted twin-turbocharged V8 engine. Depending on the donor car's origin, this engine is capable of delivering a potent 661 horsepower (670 metric horsepower) and 561 pound-feet (760 Newton meters) of torque. For those based on the 488 Pista, power ascends to 710 horsepower (720 metric horsepower). Its acceleration is breathtaking, capable of reaching 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 kph) in a mere 3 seconds.
Further adding to its exclusivity, a gold plaque resides under the hood, immortalizing the names of the artisans behind this masterpiece, indicating this gold-encrusted wonder is the fifth of the 18 coveted examples to be crafted.
Transforming each RH95 into the Vento D'Oro is a labor of love, requiring over 5,000 hours of meticulous craftsmanship. The end result? A vehicle that stands at the zenith of automotive perfection. While the price tag remains shrouded in mystery, it's known that the Arese RH95's 2021 starting price was $1.72 million, hinting at the staggering investment required to own such a piece of automotive history.