Ferrari engineers have been noticed once more with a prototype for the successor to the LaFerrari, a mannequin that’s code-named the F250 (the LaFerrari was the F150).
The upcoming hypercar would be the newest member in Ferrari’s Particular Collection, which along with the LaFerrari consists of the 288 GTO, F40, F50, and Enzo.
Such fashions are provided to Ferrari’s most loyal clients solely and usually rise considerably in worth. The LaFerrari value roughly $1.4 million when new however right now is buying and selling for thrice that determine on the used-car market.
The F250 prototype is closely camouflaged, and the lights and most of the physique panels are literally dummy items to cover the ultimate design. The exhaust suggestions are additionally dummy items as the true exhaust is vented from between the pretend pipes.
2023 Ferrari 499P LMH race automobile
The automobile already appears decrease and wider than the LaFerrari, and there are clear influences taken from Ferrari’s Le Mans-winning 499P LMH race automobile. The 499P affect can clearly be seen within the case of the entrance fascia, and do not be shocked if a single gentle strip like on the race automobile additionally makes it to the F250. Ferrari most not too long ago used the motif on its hardcore SF90 XX. The doorways, in the meantime, observe the everyday butterfly-wing design shared with the LaFerrari and its Enzo predecessor.
2023 Ferrari 499P LMH race automobile
The primary check mules utilizing a makeshift LaFerrari physique have been noticed as early as 2021 however Ferrari nonetheless has loads of growth deliberate because the F250 is not anticipated to debut till the second half of 2024. Deliveries ought to observe within the first half of 2025.
All Ferrari has stated in regards to the automobile is that it is going to be launched by 2026 and be restricted to “far much less” than 5% of the automaker’s whole quantity. Contemplating the corporate constructed 500 LaFerrari coupes, plus an extra 210 LaFerrari Aperta convertibles, we might count on round 600 F250s constructed plus an extra 200-250 convertible variations. The larger quantity is critical to fulfill Ferrari’s rising buyer base in new markets.
Ferrari LaFerrari successor (F250) spy photographs – Photograph credit score: Baldauf
Warning stickers on the prototype affirm there’s an electrified powertrain current, although proper now it is not clear whether or not it is a V-12 or a smaller unit. There are rumors Ferrari may use a turbocharged V-6 because the powertrain’s internal-combustion element. This may be an extra hyperlink to the 499P, whose turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 can also be associated to the unit within the 296 supercar. The “499” within the race automobile’s title is a reference to the 499 cc displacement of the engine’s particular person cylinders.
We’re certain regardless of the vibrant minds at Ferrari dream up for the LaFerrari successor will probably be nothing in need of spectacular—and hopefully that extends to a greater title.