The LaFerrari (project name F150)[3] is a limited production mid-engine, mild hybrid sports car built by Italian automotive manufacturer Ferrari.[4] Its name means "The Ferrari" in Italian, as it is intended to be the definitive Ferrari.
Design and development
Nine conceptual design studies were considered for the V12 hybrid flagship in 2011, reduced to five in April 2011 (three by Ferrari Centro Stile and two by Pininfarina). Of these, two full-size concepts were built: LaFerrari Concept Manta (internal designation: 2011 Model 2) and LaFerrari Concept Tensostruttura (internal designation 2011 Model 3). These were unveiled at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, Italy and Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi. The final design of LaFerrari is similar to the Manta concept (Model 2).
The Ferrari Centro Stile cars designed after LaFerrari have design elements reminiscent of the Tensostruttura concept (Model 3) e.g. the SF90 Stradale.[5]
Variants
LaFerrari (2013–2016)
LaFerrari is based on findings from testing of the FXX development prototype[4] and on research being conducted by the Millechili Project at the University of Modena. Association with the Millechili Project led to speculation during development that the car would weigh under 1000 kg,[6] but a dry weight of around 1255 kg was claimed.[7] Only 499 units were produced, and each cost more than 1 million Euros.
Specifications
LaFerrari is the first full hybrid produced by the Italian automotive marque,[29] providing the highest power output of any Ferrari road car whilst decreasing fuel consumption by 40 per cent.[30] LaFerrari's internal combustion petrol engine is a longitudinally rear mid-mounted Ferrari F140 direct fuel injected 65° V12 engine with a displacement of 6262 cc generating a maximum power output of 800 PS at 9,000 rpm and 700 Nm of torque at 6,750 rpm,[31] supplemented by a 163 PS KERS unit (called HY-KERS), which provides short bursts of extra power.[32] The KERS system adds extra power to the combustion engine's power output level for a total of 963 PS and a combined torque of 900 Nm.[33] Ferrari claims CO2 emissions of 330 g/km. The engine's bore X stroke is 94x75.2 mm with a compression ratio of 13.5:1 and a specific power output of 128 PS per liter.
Recall
LaFerrari coupés were offered a replacement fuel tank due to the possible incorrect adhesion of a layer of paint on the fuel tank leading to a possible fire.[42]
Eighty-five LaFerrari coupés between 2014 and 2015 model years were recalled due to headrests from Lear's L32 seat failing to absorb the required amount of energy, and the tyre-pressure monitoring system displaying the wrong message when a tire suffered a puncture.[43]
An additional recall was issued in 2015, due to issues with a driver’s side airbag assembly.[44]
Auction history
The production of the 500th LaFerrari coupé was announced on 31 August 2016. The vehicle was to be sold at auction to benefit the people of central Italy affected by the August 2016 Central Italy earthquake on 24 August 2016.[45] Ultimately, it was put up for auction on 3 December 2016, by RM Sotheby's at the Ferrari Finali Mondiali weekend at Daytona International Speedway. All proceeds went to the National Italian American Foundation’s Earthquake Relief Fund.[46] Sales proceeds amounted to US$7 million.[47]
In 2017, the last unit of LaFerrari Aperta was auctioned for charity for US$10 million.[48]
Marketing
Hublot Manufacture produced 60 MP-05 "LaFerrari" hand-wound tourbillon wristwatches inspired by LaFerrari coupé.[49][50] The watch has 50 days of power reserve due to the usage of 11 barrels.[51]
See also
- List of production cars by power output
External links
References
- Ferrari's LaFerrari Unveiled in Geneva as Alpha Supercar Automoblog.net, 6 March 2013, retrieved 7 March 2013^
- Carlos Lago. First Test: Ferrari LaFerrari 20 April 2015, retrieved 21 May 2015^
- LaFerrari's unseen concepts: Project F150 by Ferrari