Ferrari engineers have been noticed once more with a prototype for what’s considered 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 contains the 288 GTO, F40, F50, and Enzo.
Such fashions are supplied to Ferrari’s most loyal prospects and usually rise considerably in worth over time. The LaFerrari value roughly $1.4 million when new however right this moment is buying and selling for greater than 3 times that determine on the used market.
The F250 prototypes are closely camouflaged, however the newest check car appears to be sporting the ultimate physique design. It additionally appears like it’s sporting the manufacturing taillights and exhaust tip designs.
The automotive already appears decrease and wider than the LaFerrari, and it sports activities clear influences from Ferrari’s Le Mans-winning 499P LMH race automotive. The 499P affect can clearly be seen within the entrance fascia on some prototypes, and it appears just like the 499P’s single mild strip on the rear has additionally made it onto 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.
The primary check mules utilizing a makeshift LaFerrari physique have been noticed as early as 2021, however Ferrari nonetheless has some 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.
2023 Ferrari 499P LMH race automotive
All Ferrari has stated concerning the automotive is that it will likely be launched by 2026 and be restricted to “far much less” than 5% of the automaker’s complete quantity. Contemplating the corporate constructed 500 LaFerrari coupes, plus a further 210 LaFerrari Aperta convertibles, we may count on round 600 F250 coupes constructed plus a further 200-250 convertible variations. The larger quantity is important to fulfill Ferrari’s rising buyer base in new markets.
Warning stickers on some prototypes affirm an electrified powertrain, although it is not clear whether or not the powertrain will use a V-12 or a smaller unit. There are rumors Ferrari may use a turbocharged V-6 because the powertrain’s internal-combustion part, which is backed up by the V-6 sound that appears to return from engine of the prototype proven within the video from Automobile Spy Media. This may be a further hyperlink to the 499P, whose turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 can be associated to the unit in the 296 supercar. The “499” within the race automotive’s title is a reference to the 499 cc displacement of the engine’s particular person cylinders.
Ferrari LaFerrari successor (F250) spy photographs – Photograph credit score: Baldauf
Ferrari could even use 499 within the title of the brand new hypercar as yet one more nod to the LMH race automotive. Logos filed by the automaker embody 499 GTB, 499 GTS, 499 Speciale, and 499P Modificata. That final title has already been used for a monitor model of the 499P race automotive.
We’re certain regardless of the shiny minds at Ferrari dream up for the LaFerrari successor will likely be nothing in need of spectacular.
