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 Sequence, which along with the LaFerrari consists of the 288 GTO, F40, F50, and Enzo.
Such fashions are provided to Ferrari’s most loyal prospects solely and sometimes rise siginifically in worth. The LaFerrari price roughly $1.4 million when new however in the present day is buying and selling for 3 times that determine on the used market.
The F250 prototype is closely camouflaged, with the lights and lots of the physique panels truly dummy items to cover the ultimate design. The exhaust suggestions are additionally dummy items as the actual exhaust is vented from between the pretend pipes.
2023 Ferrari 499P LMH race automotive
The automotive already seems to be decrease and wider than the LaFerrari, and there are clear influences taken from Ferrari’s Le Mans-winning 499P LMH race automotive. The doorways in the meantime observe the everyday butterfly wing design shared with the LaFerrari and its Enzo predesscor.
The 499P affect can clearly be seen within the case of the entrance fascia, and do not be stunned if a single mild strip like on the race automotive additionally makes it to the F250. Ferrari most not too long ago used the motif on its hardcore SF90 XX.
2023 Ferrari 499P LMH race automotive
The primary take a look at mules utilizing a makeshift LaFerrari physique had been noticed as early as 2021 however Ferrari nonetheless has plenty of improvement 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 automotive is that it will likely be launched by 2026 and be restricted to “far much less” than 5% of the automaker’s whole quantity. Contemplating there have been 500 LaFerrari coupes constructed, plus a further 210 LaFerrari Aperta convertibles, we might see round 600 F250s constructed plus a further 200-250 convertible variations. The larger quantity is important to fulfill Ferrari’s rising buyer base in new markets.
Ferrari LaFerrari successor (F250) spy photographs – Picture 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 a V-12 varieties a part of that powertrain or a smaller unit. There are rumors Ferrari may use a turbocharged V-6 because the powertrain’s internal-combustion compenent. This could be a further hyperlink to the 499P, whose turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 can also be associated to the unit in the 296 supercar. The “499” within the race automotive’s identify 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 shall be nothing in need of spectacular—and hopefully that extends to a greater identify.
