legendary South African engineer, Rory Byrne.
The result is a full carbon fibre bodyshell with
the addition of Kevlar on the underside and
the groundbreaking integration of the seat
structure into the chassis, which contributed
immensely to achieving a more compact
architecture as well as lowering the car's
weight and centre of gravity.
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just a fine looking body. Once again, designers
were challenged by the hybrid nature of the
vehicle. Not only did they have to incorporate
the larger hybrid system, but also the F1
dual-clutch gearbox, along with the cooling
systems for both, into a design with the same
wheelbase and length as the Enzo Ferrari!
design. As a result LaFerrari drivers, like their
F1 counterparts, operate this powerhouse
vehicle from a lower and more reclined
position, while the adjustable pedal box
provides exactly the right angle for the driver.
wing-doored exterior, along with its active
aerodynamic package, were designed to
maximise downforce and minimise drag
coefficient, as engineers strove to achieve the
highest degree of aerodynamic efficiency ever
achieved on a road car.
active aerodynamics and the hybrid system.
Proprietary Ferrari algorithms govern all the
systems so that the car can reach the most
extreme limits of performance, aerodynamic
efficiency and handling without any form of
compromise in any area." Ferrari.
inside the cockpit. The car's various functions,
including gear shifting are integrated on the
steering wheel, F1-style, while for the first time
ever Ferrari has introduced a reconfigurable
digital instrument panel to allow drivers the
choice of a traditional or competition-style
display.
LaFerrari reaches speeds of 0 to 100 km/h in
less than 3 seconds, 0 200 km/h in under 7
seconds and 0 300 km/h in 15 seconds, with
a maximum speed of 350 km/h.
because of its reputed $1.5 million price tag,
but also because the marque is committed to
producing just 499.
"despite being a hybrid" but because of it.
For that reason and all its other, myriad
innovations, LaFerrari is unquestionably a
revelation.
Total maximum power: 963 CV
Total maximum torque: >900 Nm
V12 maximum power*: 800 CV @9000
rpm
Maximum revs: 9250 rpm
V12 maximum torque: 700 Nm @6750
rpm
Electric motor output: 120 Kw (163 CV)
CO2 emissions**: 330 g/km
Maximum speed: over 350 km/h
0-100 km/h: <3 sec
0-200 km/h: <7 sec
0-300 km/h: 15 sec
Length: 4702 mm
Width: 1992 mm
Height: 1116 mm
Wheelbase: 2650 mm
Weight distribution: 41% fr, 59% r
7-speed DCT
Front: 398 x 223 x 36 mm
Rear: 380 x 253 x 34 mm
"Extrema" calliper: an aggressive and
innovative look that translates into a
significant reduction of non-suspended
weight and a better feel through the pedal,
with less power absorbed than hitherto.
The newly designed calliper also improves
ventilation.
**Undergoing homologation