Enclosed Trailer Journey from Roswell, GA to Las Vegas, NV

The 2023 Ferrari SF90 Spider is a $500,000, 986-horsepower hybrid that traveled from Roswell, GA, to Las Vegas, NV, in a fancy enclosed trailer. Here’s how the 2,011-mile trip went down, from the time the pros picked it up at the dealership and checked it over to the climate-controlled ride and perfect drop-off.

You’ll see why using an enclosed trailer is a must for pricey cars: these hard-sided trailers protect against road junk and extreme desert heat. Here you can see how to secure a car right, and why the $1,625 transport bill-that’s just $0.81 a mile-is a steal when you’re guarding a ride worth big bucks. Whether buying, collecting, or selling exotic cars or just contemplating the movement of a car over long distances, this article is for you. It’s got expert advice on route planning, checking the insurance, making sure the paperwork is right, and what special gear is needed for super-low cars. If one is buying a Ferrari, Lambo, McLaren, or anything of value across state lines, this trip shows the care, safety steps, and top-notch treatment keeping an investment safe on the way from Georgia to Nevada or wherever.

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The Ferrari SF90 Spider: Why This Hypercar Demanded Special Care

The Ferrari SF90 Spider is, in essence, Ferrari flexing 90 years of racing knowledge combined with some seriously advanced hybrid tech. The SF is for Scuderia Ferrari-that is, Ferrari’s race team-and 90 is a celebration of the team’s 90th birthday. Spider simply means it’s a convertible with a hardtop that folds away.

Powertrain Innovation: Under the hood, you’ve got a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that kicks out 769 horsepower. Then they threw in three electric motors (one between the engine and gearbox, and two up front) that add another 217 horsepower. All in, you’re looking at 986 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque, which makes it the most powerful production Ferrari ever.

Retractable Hardtop Technology: In place of a regular soft-top, the SF90 Spider makes do with a two-piece aluminum hardtop that folds away in just 14 seconds, and you can do it while driving up to 28 mph. This thing is complicated, with a bunch of hydraulics, motors, and super-precise seals that need to be protected from dust, dirt, and water.

Value and Investment Starting Price: $500,000

What You’ll Really Pay: Once you start adding custom paint jobs, carbon fiber bits, and fancy interiors, most SF90 Spiders end up costing $500,000-$750,000.

Why Enclosed Transport Was Non-Negotiable

Low Ground Clearance: With only about 3.5 inches of space, the SF90’s front splitter and parts underneath can easily scrape when loading, so you’ll need special lift equipment.

Carbon Fiber Bodywork: Because it has carbon fiber all over (front splitter, side skirts, mirrors, rear diffuser), rock chips can be a problem and cost a fortune, like $2,000-$5,000 each time, to fix.

Sensitive Retractable Roof: The seals and tracks for the retractable hardtop need to be kept super clean. If road dust or junk gets in there, it could mess things up and cost you $15,000-$25,000 to repair.

Hybrid Battery System: The high-voltage battery needs stable temperatures. If it gets way too hot or cold during transport, it might not work as well or last as long.

Advanced Electronics: The SF90’s fancy hybrid controls, active aero, suspension that adjusts, and entertainment system don’t like getting wet or being in extreme temperatures.

Security Concerns: Hauling a $500,000 hypercar on an open trailer is just asking for trouble. It’s going to grab attention and increase the chances of theft.

For all these reasons, shipping it in an enclosed trailer wasn’t just a nice-to-have; it was a must.Low ground clearance: With only around 3.5 inches of space, the SF90’s front splitter and parts underneath can easily be scratched when loading, so special lifting equipment is a must.

Carbon Fiber Bodywork: With it being completely covered in carbon fiber, from the front splitter to the side skirts, mirrors, and rear diffuser, rock chips can be a problem and cost a fortune to fix-$2,000-$5,000 each time.

Sensitive Retractable Roof: Seals and tracks on this retractable hardtop need to be super clean. If road dust or junk gets in there, it could mess things up and cost you $15,000-$25,000 to repair.

Hybrid Battery System: The high-voltage battery requires a temperature that is stable. If it gets extremely hot or cold during transportation, it may lose its efficiency or experience a shortened lifespan.

Advanced Electronics: The SF90’s fancy hybrid controls, active aero, suspension that adjusts, and entertainment system don’t like getting wet or being in crazy temps.

Security Issues: Towing a $500,000 hypercar around on an open trailer is just begging for a problem.

For all these reasons, shipping it in a closed trailer wasn’t just a nice-to-have; it was a must.

The Investment: $1,625 for 2,011 Miles

Getting this brand-new 2023 Ferrari SF90 Spider home safe was a big deal, just like buying it! The transport cost $1,625, so let’s see what that covered.

Total Transport Cost: $1,625

Distance: 2,011 miles (Roswell, GA to Las Vegas, NV)

Cost Per Mile: $0.81

Of Car Value: 0.26%

What Does $0.81 a Mile Get You?

For fancy car shipping, those enclosed trailers usually run about $0.75-$1.25 a mile when going cross-country. So, $0.81 per mile for a $500,000 Ferrari isn’t bad at all; it’s about what the pros charge and includes top-notch service.

What’s Included:

Door-to-door service: They picked it up at the dealership and dropped it off at the buyer’s place in Vegas.

Fancy enclosed trailer: Think aluminum walls, locking doors, climate control, and a lift for loading low cars.

Full insurance coverage: The insurance policy covered the whole car, with a minimum policy of $500,000-$1,000,000.

Pro handling: The driver knows his stuff when it comes to exotic cars. They use soft straps to tie it down, secure the chassis right, and check on it a bunch during the trip.

All the paperwork: They take a bunch of photos before shipping, give updates every day, track it with GPS, check it again when it gets there and have signed documents for everything.

Peace of mind: The pros handle every little thing for the whole 2,011-mile trip across six states, which took five days.

The Route: Roswell, Georgia to Las Vegas, Nevada

Getting the Ferrari SF90 Spider from near Atlanta to Las Vegas meant figuring out the best route, keeping it fast and safe while taking good roads for the 2,011-mile journey.

Here’s the plan:

Starting Point: Ferrari dealer near Atlanta, Georgia

Destination: A residence in Las Vegas, Nevada

Total Distance: 2,011 miles

States: Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada

Major Highways: I-20 West, I-10 West, US-93 North

Trip Length: 5 days

The southern route via I-20 and I-10 because:

Better weather: It avoids mountains, which can be a mess. Places like Colorado or Wyoming sometimes even have winter weather when it’s not winter, but the southern states are usually pretty steady.

Good Roads: I-20 and I-10 are big truck routes, so they’re kept in good shape. That means fewer bumps for the Ferrari.

Easy access to services: Many major cities like Atlanta, Dallas, El Paso, and Phoenix are on this route, so it’s never hard to find help if you need it.

Fastest route: Although it is not the shortest distance, this route avoids mountains, which delay big trucks, saving time and thus gas.

Road Tripping Through States

Georgia, Day 1, Morning: Departed the Roswell dealership, driving a short distance to the Alabama state line-approximately 100 miles.

Alabama and Mississippi (Day 1): Drove fast on I-20 west. About 330 miles total.

Louisiana – Day 1 Evening: Just a tiny bit in the northeast before getting to Texas. About 20 miles.

Texas (Days 2-3): This was the longest part – about 880 miles. Went from the Louisiana border through Dallas/Fort Worth, west to Midland/Odessa, south to I-10, then through El Paso to New Mexico.

New Mexico (Days 3-4): I-10 south through Las Cruces and Deming. About 300 miles.

Arizona (Day 4): Drove I-10 through Tucson and Phoenix, then US-93 north toward Nevada. About 400 miles.

Nevada (5th day): Last bit through Henderson to where it was being dropped off in Las Vegas. About 150 miles.

What made it hard:
Texas Distance: Because Texas was 880 miles, it took two days. Stopped overnight in Midland/Odessa just to make sure the driver followed the rules about how long they can drive.
Desert Heat: Temperatures in Arizona and Nevada can be over 110°F in the summer. Therefore, the Ferrari needed to be transported in an enclosed transport vehicle with AC for cooling, protecting the leather, electronics, and batteries from damage.
City Traffic: Planned to go through Dallas and Phoenix when traffic wasn’t bad to avoid delays.
Follow-up: Called the buyer in Las Vegas daily to ensure the drop-off time was suitable for them.

Bill of Lading Signed: The customer and driver signed off on the delivery papers. Without a scratch, this Ferrari arrived to very happy people, and the transport is all done!