The Ferrari Tailor Made Program has come in handy for one Niki Lauda fan. The man commissioned a one-off Ferrari 458 as a tribute to the icon. While Lauda has had an expansive career brimming with highlights, he is tied to Ferrari in a special and permanent way. This Ferrari 458 Tribute car is a nod to that history.
The movie ‘Rush’ has inspired many. It also inspired this Ferrari 458 tribute to Niki Lauda.
The Niki Lauda Ferrari 458 Tribute car at a glance:
- Signature red coat features the livery racing stripes reminiscent of the models driven by Lauda in the 1970s, his Scuderia glory days.
- The white roof and gold wheels finish off the exterior effects of this Ferrari 458.
- The interior features include black leather with red accent stitching for a sporty racing appeal.
- The seats and the console boast the Italian flag motif and the incorporated instrument panel and items are F1 inspired. The overall feel is that of a true supercar racing cockpit.
The movie ‘Rush’ offers a glimpse of the rivalry between Niki Lauda and James Hunt. Lauda is a former Formula One Racing driver who won the F1 World Championship in 1975, 1977 and 1984. A truly versatile entrepreneur, Lauda has also founded two airlines: Lauda Air and Niki, respectively. As if running two airlines is not enough to occupy ones time, Lauda also works for a German television station for racing events and acts as non-executive chairman of the Mercedes-Benz AMG Petronas F1 racing team.
This Ferrari 458 is a one-off dedicated to Niki Lauda. It was created by the Ferrari Tailor Made Program, which allows buyers to completely custom order their rides based on their favorite models.