Not only is the LaFerrari the first car in 40 years to be developed in-house, but it is the first Ferrari to make use of a hybrid powertrain. In true Ferrari fashion, it has nothing to do with the economy, but all to do with power and speed. The highly-strung 6.3-litre V12 lurking under the engine cover must be one of the most intimidating and ferocious production engines ever offered to the buying public, and even without the aid of forced induction, manages to feel faster in a straight line than its great rivals, the McLaren P1 and Porsche 918. Only 499 of these cars were built, and they have almost doubled in value since launch. It's a thing of beauty and speed and encapsulates what Ferrari is all about. Long live The Ferrari. When it first appeared on the market, buyers could expect to pay around $1,500,000.
The iconic LaFerrari produces 800 CV, the V12 spins to 9250 rpm which guarantees fantastic performance and driving pleasure as well as that unmistakable Ferrari V12 sound. These completely unprecedented results can be attributed to work carried out in three areas: volumetric, mechanical and combustion efficiency.
LaFerrari’s architecture represents the pinnacle of innovation even by Ferrari’s legendary standards. The objective was to increase aerodynamic efficiency, deliver ideal weight distribution, lower the car’s centre of gravity as far as possible, and, most importantly of all, seamlessly integrate the new hybrid system. All of this and more has been achieved without impinging on cabin space, comfort or accessibility.
At the heart of the LaFerrari lies a longitudinally rear mid-mounted 6.3-litre V12, which produces 789 hp at 9,000 rpm and 516 lb-ft of torque at 6750 rpm, and features goodies such as F1-derived variable intakes, an adaptive oil pump, which measures g-forces, and a compression ratio of 13.5:1.
This partnership between old-school displacement, and modern gadgetry results in a relentless, unending rush of forwarding momentum, and corner exit acceleration that will make you spew your complimentary Ferrari breakfast faster than you can think about not trying to spew inside a LaFerrari. A seven-speed dual-clutch transmission is tasked with managing all that power, and it delivers telepathic shifts on track.
The F1 themed styling, which runs through the exterior and makes its way into the cabin. The centrepiece has to be the squared-off steering wheel, which closely resembles the ones found in F1 cars. As for interior features, there is a dual-zone climate control system that provides heating and cooling, an anti-glare rear-view mirror, a digital clock, as well as a security system with an immobilizer.
