After years of speculations, spy photos, rumors and preliminary technical information, Ferrari unveiled the successor of the Enzo. Despite the rather awkward LaFerrari moniker, the latest supercar from Maranello managed to grab most of the attention during the 83rd edition of the Geneva Motor Show. Initially it was believed the car would be called the F70 or Enzo II but in the end it received the LaFerrari name, which certainly will not be appreciated by all people. What is important about the car is its capabilities, not its name, which is why we should talk about its technical specifications and performances.
First and foremost, the 2013 LaFerrari is powered by an evolution of the V12 6262cc engine found in the F12 Berlinetta. Its output has been increased to 800 HP (588 kW) reached at 9,000 rpm and a peak torque of 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) available at 6,750 rpm. It works together with an electric motor that generates an additional 163 HP (120 kW) and 270 Nm (199 lb-ft). This setup enables the LaFerrari to have a combined power output of no less than 963 HP (708 kW) and the engine can rev up to 9,250 rpm.
Power is transferred to the ground with the help of a 7-speed DCT gearbox which enables the Italian supercar perform the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint in less than 3 seconds. It does 0-124 mph (0-200 km/h) in less than 7 seconds and needs 15 seconds to get from 0 to 186 mph (300 km/h). Ferrari says the car can hit a top speed in excess of 217 mph (350 km/h).
The vehicle is 4702mm long, 1992mm wide and has a 1116mm height, while the wheelbase measures 2665mm. It tips the scales at 2,766 lbs (1,255 kg) which is distributed 41:59 (front/rear). It rides on a front double wishbone suspension while at the rear it has received a multi-link arrangement. Ferrari fitted the supercar with 19-inch lightweight alloy wheels covered by 265/30 rubbers at the front and larger 20-inch rims at the back with 345/30 tires.
Stopping the car efficiently are the Brembo carbon ceramic discs which measure 398x223x36mm front and 380x253x34mm rear. It also has a wide array of electronic controls such as EF1-TRAC, ESC, third-gen differential as well as magnetorheological damping with twin solenoids. Ferrari says the HY-KERS system adds 308 lbs (140 kg) of weight and 136 lbs (62 kg) of this weight is for the batteries which are mounted centrally.
Unlike most Ferrari models to come from Maranello, the LaFerrari was not designed by Pininfarina as Ferrari wanted to adopt their own design, even though the Italian design house did come up with a design proposal but it was refused. Plans are to make just 499 units of the car, with prices beginning at 1.11 million pounds ($1.69 million or 1.3 million pounds). Most of the units have already been ordered and most likely deliveries are expected to start during fall.
The 2013 LaFerrari will have to face some serious competition coming from the recently introduced McLaren P1 and the upcoming Porsche 918 Spyder which will probably be unveiled in September during the Frankfurt Motor Show.
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