Andy_Bangle Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 (edited) After countless speculative renderings and teasers, guesses regarding its technical specifications and its name, it's finally here –LaFerrari, the "Enzo successor", which has just made its debut in Geneva. That basically means "the Ferrari" so with a name like that you expect it to be great. You also expect it to have a high-revving V12 engine, which it does, as well as a much talked-about electric motor to provide an extra bit of shove and prove that Ferrari cares about the environment – this car is a hybrid, which features a HY-KERS system (Kinetic Energy Recovery System), charging the batteries (which we'll get to later on) through regenerative braking or by using the engine. The engine, which displaces 6262cc (6.3-litres) has a peak power output of 800 hp, which arrives at 9,000 rpm, just 250 rpm shy of the big V12's redline. The aforementioned electric motor adds an extra 163 hp, pushing the car's total power figure to 963 hp, while torque stands at 970 Nm (715 lb-ft) when both powerplants are working in tandem. LaFerrari can sprint from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in under three seconds and 0-300 km/h (0-186 mph) in 15 seconds, before topping out at 350 km/h (217 mph) – just a little bit slower than the other eye-catching Italian supercar present at the show, the Lamborghini Veneno. The previously mentioned battery pack, which weighs 62 kg and is mounted in the centre of the car so as not to negatively affect its centre of gravity and weight distribution, which is rear-biased (41% front and 59% rear). Still, even with the total weight of the hybrid system, which comes in at 140 kg (308 lbs), the car is still a featherweight, tipping the scales at just 1,255 kg (2,767 lbs). If you want to be sure you do get to see one, all you can do is start saving up, because the car costs €1.3 (£1.11 / $1.69) million. Edited March 5, 2013 by Andy_Bangle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4ttm4son Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 F*cking butt ugly and has a stupid name :suicide: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Everything about this car is bound to be absolutely amazing. But WTF is it with LaFerrari?! I know Lamborghini go all Spanish with their names, but Le French Ferrari? Bloody marketers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Gay name but a nice looking bit of kit. I look forward to Top Gear in 2018 getting their hands on one to lap it! Some poperly exciting supercars about now. It is about time Martin Brundle did another Supercars DVD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted March 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Ferrari LaFerrari v Mc P1 v Koenigsegg Agera S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 The "Ferrari IdentityCrisis"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzbitt Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 @ M4ttm - Im going to have to disagree and i really like the look of it. I prefer it to the Enzo looks wise and it also has the same roof lines as the one off Ferrari P4/5... http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b4/Ferrari_P4-5_PA070099.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Ferrari LaFerrari v Mc P1 v Koenigsegg Agera S Might as well chuck in the Porsche 918 too - that is some epic battle. Horatio will be along in a minute with a Hyura Clubsport so he can join in too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Sniff Petrol LaFerrari is here! « Sniff Petrol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stooH Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Reminds me of an xj220 not too keen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 This reminds you of an XJ220? I'll have what he is smoking please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Side view looks like the never created Lamborghini Cala. I expected to be more blown away than I am, prefer the P1 I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Nice, but an Agrera for me, please, or a Noble, or something with less SHOUTY STYLING and a bit more style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 If you want to be sure you do get to see one, all you can do is start saving up, because the car costs €1.3 (£1.11 / $1.69) million. Unfortunately even with your black Amex card out you're going to be hard pressed to get hold of one of these - invitations to purchase went to current owners of 5 or more prancing horses who have purchased at least 5 from new, owners of FXX and 599XX cars or Corsa Clienti F1 car owners..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted March 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Unfortunately even with your black Amex card out you're going to be hard pressed to get hold of one of these hard pressed but not impossible, how long before Romans, Tom H et al has one in stock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Think I prefer the enzo at first glance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzbitt Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 here's a good comparison of LaFerrari and the P4/5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 hard pressed but not impossible, how long before Romans, Tom H et al has one in stock? I'm inclined to agree but whoever does flip theirs quickly on to Romans or Hartleys is going to totally effing burn their bridges with Maranello for eternity... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Yeah, you would have thought so. The fact you have to have bought 5 others (and do you have to currently own 5 too?) means you value your relationship with Ferrari and are unlikely to spurn it. Wonder who the first celebrity purchaser will be. Any idea on the number to build? 400 like the Enzo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinspark Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 I must be getting old, as modern supercars hold no appeal to me at all. I'll have a 288GTO or 512BBi, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Yeah, you would have thought so. The fact you have to have bought 5 others (and do you have to currently own 5 too?) means you value your relationship with Ferrari and are unlikely to spurn it. Wonder who the first celebrity purchaser will be. Any idea on the number to build? 400 like the Enzo? Yup, 5 from new and 5 current or something from the XX or F1 program's - 499 units all sold according to Sergio Marchionne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I'm inclined to agree but whoever does flip theirs quickly on to Romans or Hartleys is going to totally effing burn their bridges with Maranello for eternity... You would think but it was the same 10yrs ago with the enzo, yet they both had them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 You would think but it was the same 10yrs ago with the enzo, yet they both had them. ..and both still selling them from 'stock'. Back in the day I sold one of my cars to Tom Hartley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stooH Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 This reminds you of an XJ220? I'll have what he is smoking please! Not from that angle obviously but the side shot did... (a little bit ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzbitt Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 ..and both still selling them from 'stock'. Back in the day I sold one of my cars to Tom Hartley "Visiting our showroom is by appointment only which will ensure your strictest confidentiality and 110% personal service." Why do they do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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