The flagship V12-powered Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta was coveted and expensive when it was new – over $2 million before options. A used example still costs a fortune today, doubling its value when it was introduced a decade ago. However, did you know that replacing its carbon fibre monocoque requires owners to shell out over a million dollars?

To be more specific, UK-based website Eurospares listed the monocoque tub with a $1,193,710.58 price tag – almost the same price as two brand-new Ferrari SF-90 hybrid supercars, or around 1/3 of the cost of a used LaFerrari in today’s market.

The site also offers other parts for the LaFerrari Aperta, including bumpers, wheels, passenger compartment mats, doors, steering wheel, and headliner. There are also engine parts, such as a crankshaft, priced at $2,902.75. Each cylinder head is offered for $2,725.33, while the complete gearbox is listed for $106,248.95.

For owners who can afford to purchase a LaFerrari in the first place, the parts’ replacement costs shouldn’t be as concerning to them compared to us mere mortals. But if you’re still looking for a reason why exotics rarely rack up serious miles, this could be it.

But of course, the LaFerrari is in a different league, along with iconic models like the Enzo and F40. The Prancing Horse brand only produced 710 examples from 2013 to 2018, including 210 Aperta (convertible) variants. It’s also Ferrari’s first full hybrid supercar, made possible by an electric motor and a kinetic energy recovery system (KERS).

The LaFerrari’s flagship status will be passed on to the upcoming Ferrari F250, which gets a Chevrolet Corvette-like silhouette based on spy shots captured earlier this year. The successor, expected to make a public debut in 2024, could mean the end of the V12, known to be one of the best in the world.