The wraps are finally off the LaFerrari.
The Prancing Horse's
eagerly-anticipated limited-series special, of which just 499 will be
built, made its world debut today at the Geneva International Motor
Show.
"We chose to call this model LaFerrari," declared Ferrari's President, Luca di Montezemolo , "because
it is the maximum expression of what defines our company – excellence.
Excellence in terms of technological innovation, performance, styling
and the sheer thrill of driving. Aimed at our collectors, this is a
truly extraordinary car which encompasses advanced solutions that, in
the future, will find their way onto the rest of the range, and it
represents the benchmark for the entire automotive industry. LaFerrari
is the finest expression of our company's unique, unparalleled
engineering and design know-how, including that acquired in Formula 1."
For
Ferrari the development of a limited-series special like the LaFerrari
represents an opportunity to experiment with all the technological
solutions that will later filter down onto the production cars. Of
particular significance in this context is the introduction of the
hybrid system which, making full use of the Scuderia Ferrari's F1 KERS
know-how, has resulted in a solution that exalts Ferrari's fundamental
values – performance and driving thrills.
The
hybrid technology used, known as HY-KERS, represents the perfect
combination of maximum performance and lower emissions. LaFerrari in
fact emits just 330 g/km of CO2 but without resorting to
electric-only drive which would not fit the mission of this model. The
HY-KERS system is, however, designed so that in future applications a
car can be driven using exclusively electric power for a few kilometres
and, during development testing, a full-electric version of LaFerrari
achieved just 220 g/km of C02 emissions on the combined cycle.
The
LaFerrari is equipped with dynamic controls that are integrated for the
first time ever on a Ferrari road car with active aerodynamics and the
HY-KERS system. Thanks to Ferrari's proprietary logic which govern all
the systems, the car can achieve absolute levels of performance,
aerodynamic efficiency and handling without any form of compromise in
any area. A very advanced and uncompromising approach was also taken
with the interior design which features an HMI inspired by F1
single-seaters.
Architecture
The
LaFerrari's architecture posed the first challenge for the Prancing
Horse team at the planning stage of the design. The aim was to achieve
ideal weight distribution (59% at the rear) and a compact wheelbase
despite the extra bulk of the hybrid system. The result is that all of
the masses are situated between the car's two axles and as close as
possible to the floor to lower its centre of gravity (by 35 millimetres)
and thereby guarantee dynamic handling and compact dimensions.
The
layout of the cabin made a significant contribution in this regard. The
seat is fixed and tailored to the driver while both the pedal box and
steering wheel are adjustable. The driving position is similar to that
of a single-seater and was designed after consultation with the Scuderia
Ferrari drivers, Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa , who played an active role throughout the entire development process.
The
LaFerrari's chassis features no less than four different types of
carbon-fibre, all hand-laminated and autoclave-cured in the racing
department using the same design and production methods as the Formula 1
car. This helped optimise the design: various functions were integrated
(e.g. seats and battery compartment) into the chassis to improve
torsional rigidity (+27%) and beam stiffness (+22%) whilst cutting
weight.
Powertrain
The
LaFerrari is the first car in Ferrari history to be powered by the
HY-KERS system. The ICE represents the pinnacle of engine development
and research, with a 6262 cc V12 that punches out 800 CV and revs to a
maximum of 9,250 rpm, a record for an engine of this displacement. It
also features a very high 13.5:1 compression ratio and a high specific
output equal to 128 CV per litre. The engine is coupled with a 120 Kw
(163 CV) electric motor, giving it a combined power output of 963 CV.
The
high torque levels available at low revs from the electric motor
allowed the engineers to optimise the internal combustion engine's
performance at higher revs, thus providing a constant supply of
exceptional power throughout the rev range. Total torque generated is in
excess of 900 Nm.
The
hybrid system is composed of two electric motors developed in
collaboration with Magneti Marelli – one powering the driven wheels and
the second the ancillaries – and a battery pack attached to the floor of
the chassis consisting of cells that are assembled in the Scuderia
Ferrari department where the KERS for the F138 is also made. The
Scuderia's expertise allowed considerable savings in weight and size of
the individual components and the batteries weigh just 60 kg while
providing the highest energy density possible for this kind of
application.
The
batteries are charged in different ways: under braking (even hard
braking with the ABS active) and every time the V12 produces more torque
than required, such as in cornering. In the latter instance, rather
than the being sent to the wheels, the excess torque is converted to
energy and stored in the batteries.
The
electric motor is coupled with the F1 dual-clutch gearbox to the
benefit of optimal weight distribution, but also to boosting energy
efficiency as torque is instantly available to the wheels and, vice
versa, from the wheels to the electric motor in recharging.
Aerodynamics
Active
aerodynamics play an essential role, as they allow a complete
adjustability of the car's configuration to attain LaFerrari's
exceptional performance.
The
engineers' aim was to deliver the highest degree of aerodynamic
efficiency ever achieved with any road car, with a coefficient of nearly
3, thanks to technical solutions honed with CFD analysis and fine-tuned
in the F1 Wind Tunnel.
To
boost efficiency, the LaFerrari sports active aerodynamic devices front
(diffusers and guide vane on the underbody) and rear (diffusers and
rear spoiler) which generate downforce when needed without compromising
the car's overall drag coefficient. These devices deploy automatically
on the basis of a number of different performance parameters which are
monitored in real time by the car's dynamic vehicle controls, thus
guaranteeing the ideal configuration on the basis of the driving
conditions.
Control systems
One
further innovative aspect of the LaFerrari is the integration of its
active aerodynamics and hybrid system with the other dynamic control
systems aboard. This means the car responds intelligently to driver
inputs, making for a seamless blend of unprecedented performance and
unparalleled driving emotions.
Proprietary
Ferrari algorithms deliver optimal integration of the electric motor
and V12 for instantaneous response. In cornering, for instance, the
HY-KERS keeps the V12's revs high to guarantee better acceleration on
exit.
The
LaFerrari's Brembo braking system is also integrated with the hybrid
system, and incorporates several new features, including new lightweight
callipers designed to guarantee correct cooling and carbon-ceramic
material (CCM) discs featuring a new composition.
The
car's extreme performance potential called for a different tyre set-up,
with 265/30 R 19 Pirelli P-Zeros on the front and 345/30 R 20s on the
rear.
All
in all the car guarantees maximum driving thrills in every situation
and performance levels are top level: 0-100 km/h in less than 3 seconds
and 0-200 km/h in under 7 seconds, a lap time at Fiorano of under 1'20" –
5 seconds faster than the Enzo and over 3 seconds faster than the
F12berlinetta. LaFerrari is thus the fastest road car in Maranello's
long history.
Styling
The
Ferrari design team led by Flavio Manzoni developed the LaFerrari's
styling working in close synergy with the engineers to emphasise the
exacting link between form and function. The result is an extreme,
innovative design which retains close links to the marque's tradition.
This is most evident in its side profile: the car has a sharp,
downward-sloping nose and a very low bonnet which emphasises its
muscular wheelarches, a clear nod to the gloriously exuberant forms of
late-1960s Ferrari sports prototypes.
The
LaFerrari's body has been given a sculptural treatment heavily
influenced by its clearly F1-inspired aerodynamics and a tail section
that exudes uncompromising sportiness.
Inside
there's a newly-designed steering wheel sporting all the major
commands, and the gear-shift paddles are now longer and more ergonomic.
The signature bridge on which the F1 gearbox functions are clustered has
taken on a sleek, suspended wing-like shape. The whole interior, in
fact, has a fiercely track-inspired, pared-back allure.
The Ferrari range
Aside
from the new limited-series special, the Ferrari stand also features
the complete range which is the most wide-ranging and critically
acclaimed in its entire history. The five models all share the same
Ferrari DNA in terms of performance, driving pleasure and technology,
yet each one has its own strongly unique identity, in line with the
company's philosophy of "different Ferraris for different Ferraristi".
Ferrari's 12-cylinder GT sports car prowess is represented at Geneva
by the FF, the very first four-seater and four-wheel drive in Prancing
Horse history. It will be sporting a Grigio Ingrid livery with an
elegant glass roof and Iroko interior. The FF is also now seamlessly
integrated with Apple technologies, thanks to direct access to the
infotainment system via SIRI voice commands and the adoption of two iPad
Minis as the entertainment system of choice for the rear seat
passengers.
Blistering
performance and sublime driving pleasure even at low speeds are assured
behind the wheel of the multi-award-winning F12berlinetta, which is
powered by a mid-front V12. Unique handling characteristics, extreme
aerodynamics and an innovative yet classic design are its signatures.
The car on show at Geneva has a Grigio Silverstone livery and a Sella di Cavallo interior.
Moving on to the 8-cylinders, the California 30, in sophisticated Nero Stellato with a Crema interior, is a convertible GT that uncompromisingly marries sportiness and versatility. The California's
already-massive popularity with both press and public alike grew still
further after its V8's output was upped by 30 hp to 490 hp, and 30 kg
was slashed off its overall weight.
The
blistering 458 Italia is a sublime, thoroughbred sports car. It and its
drop-top sibling, the 458 Spider, are equipped with the same
extraordinary mid-rear-mounted V8 engine which was named International
Engine of the Year in both 2011 and 2012. These two models continue
Ferrari's glorious tradition with this particular layout. The coupe seen
at Geneva
sports an aggressive Bianco Avus livery and sleek black interior with
carbon-fibre trim, while the Spider, which dominates the Tailor-Made
extreme personalisation area, takes its inspiration from the legendary
1957 250 Testa Rossa that sold for a record 16 million dollars at auction at Pebble Beach
in 2011. It has the same red and blue livery and a host of competition
car details in its cabin, not least of which are suede-upholstered seats
and Alutex trim.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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HY-KERS system
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Total maximum power
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963 CV
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Total maximum torque
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>900 Nm
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V12 maximum power*
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800 CV @9000 rpm
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Maximum revs
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9250 rpm
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V12 maximum torque
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700 Nm @6750 rpm
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Electric motor output
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120 Kw (163 CV)
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CO2 emissions**
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330 g/km
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Performance
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Maximum speed
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over 350 km/h
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0-100 km/h
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0-200 km/h
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0-300 km/h
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15 sec
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ICE
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Type
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65-deg. V12
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Bore and stroke
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94 x 752 mm
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Total displacement
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6262 cc
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Compression ratio
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13.5:1
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Specific power
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128 CV/l
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Dimensions
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Length
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4702 mm
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Width
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1992 mm
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Height
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1116 mm
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Wheelbase
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2650 mm
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Weight distribution
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41% fr, 59% r
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Gearbox
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7-speed DCT
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Suspension
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Front
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double wishbones
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Rear
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multi-link
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Tyres(Pirelli P-Zero)
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Front
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265/30 - 19
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Rear
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345/30 - 20
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Carbon ceramic brakes (Brembo)
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Front
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398 x 223 x 36 mm
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Rear
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380 x 253 x 34 mm
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Electronic controls
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ESC
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stability control
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High perf ABS/EBD
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Performance anti blockage system/electronic brake balance
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EF1-Trac
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F1 electronic traction control integrated with the hybrid system
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E-Diff 3
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third generation electronic differential
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SCM-E Frs
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magnetorheological damping with twin solenoids (Al-Ni tube)
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Aerodynamics
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active
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* with dynamic ram effect
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**Undergoing homologation
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