The Prancing Horse's eagerlyanticipated limitedseries particular, of which merely 499 will be assembled, made its world debut in the 2013 Geneva International Motor Show.

Excellence when it comes to performance, technological invention, airy styling and also the absolute delight of driving. Geared toward our collectors, it is a really amazing auto which encompasses advanced options that, later on, will make their way on the remainder of the range, also it represents the standard for the whole automotive industry. LaFerrari is the best expression of our company's exceptional, unparalleled engineering and design knowhow, including that got in F1."

For Ferrari the growth of a particular like the LaFerrari signifies a chance to experiment with the technological options that will after filter down on the production vehicles. Of special significance within this context is the launch of the hybrid method which, making full utilization of the Scuderia Ferrari's F1 KERS knowhow, has led to a remedy that exalts Ferrari's basic values - functionality and driving thrills. The hybrid technologies used, called HY - KERS, signifies an ideal blend of reduced emissions and maximum efficiency. LaFerrari actually emits just 330 grams/km of CO2 but without resorting to electrical-only drive which may not fit the assignment of the version. The HY-KERS system is, however, designed to ensure in future applications an automobile could be driven using alone electric power for some kilometers and, during development testing, a fullelectric version of LaFerrari attained merely 220 grams/km of C02 emissions in the combined-cycle.

Because of Ferrari's proprietary logic which regulate each of the methods, the vehicle can attain complete amounts of operation, aerodynamic efficiency and management with no sort of compromise in almost any place. An extremely sophisticated and uncompromising approach was likewise taken with the interior-design which features an HMI inspired by F1 singleseaters.

Architecture

The LaFerrari's architecture posed the very first problem for the Prancing Horse team in the planning period of the layout. The intention was to reach perfect weight distribution (59% at the back) plus a streamlined wheelbase regardless of the bulk of the hybrid method. The end result is that all the masses are located between your auto's two axles and as near as possible to the ground to reduce its center of gravity (by 35 millimetres) and therefore ensure dynamic management and compact dimensions.

The layout of the cottage formed a major contribution in this aspect. While both steering-wheel and box are flexible the seat is repaired and customized to the driver.

The LaFerrari's chassis features at least four distinct kinds of carbonfibre, all handlaminated and autoclave-treated within the racing section utilizing exactly the same style and manufacturing procedures because the Formula 1 auto. This helped optimize the layout: various functions were incorporated (e.g. seats and battery compartment) to the chassis to enhance torsional rigidity (27%) and beam stiffness (22%) although reducing fat.

Power-train

Additionally, it features a really high 13.5:1 compression ratio along with a high specific output equivalent to 128 CV per litre.

The high-torque ranges available at low revs in the electric motor permitted the engineers to optimize the internal-combustion engine's operation at higher revs, hence supplying a continuous reserve of special power through the rev range. Total torque produced is more than 900 Nm. The Scuderia's knowledge enabled significant savings in weight and dimension of the particular parts and also the batteries weigh only 60 kg while supplying the maximum power density achievable with this sort of application.

The batteries are charged in various ways: under braking (even hard braking using the ABS active) and each time the V12 generates more torque than needed, for example in cornering. In the latter case, instead of the being sent to the wheels, the excessive torque is converted to electricity and kept within the batteries.

Aerodynamics

Active aerodynamics play an important function, because they enable a whole adjustability of the auto's shape to gain LaFerrari's exceptional operation.

The engineers' intention was supposed to produce the greatest amount of aerodynamic efficiency actually reached with any street vehicle, having a coefficient of almost 3, because of specialized options honed with CFD analysis and finetuned within the F1 Wind-tunnel.

These products install automatically in the foundation of the number of distinct performance parameters that are monitored in real-time by the auto's dynamic car controls, thus ensuring the perfect arrangement in the foundation of the driving problems.

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Control systems

One additional advanced facet of the LaFerrari is the integration of its own active aerodynamics and hybrid program together with another dynamic control systems on board. In other words, the car reacts intelligently to driver inputs, producing for a seamless combination of unparalleled driving feelings and unprecedented functionality.

Proprietary Ferrari algorithms produce V12 for instantaneous reaction and best integration of the electric motor. In cornering, for example, the HY-KERS retains the V12's revs high to ensure better acceleration on departure.

LaFerrari is consequently the quickest street car in Maranello's long history.

The outcome is an extreme, advanced design which keeps close links to the marque's tradition. That is quite apparent in its side profile: the automobile has a sharp, downwardsloping nose and quite a low bonnet which emphasises its muscle wheelarches, a definite nod to the gloriously exuberant types of late1960s Ferrari sports prototypes.

The LaFerrari's body is given a sculptural treatment greatly affected by its certainly F1inspired aerodynamics along with a tail area that exudes uncompromising sportiness.

Inside there is a just - designed controls sporting all the important orders, as well as the paddles are actually much more and longer ergonomic. The touch bridge which the F1 gearbox features are clustered has had on a glossy, hanging winglike shape. The entire inside, actually, has a fiercely track-divine, pared-rear charisma.

LaFerrari at Mugello 29 June 2013

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

HY-KERS system
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
Performance
Maximum speed: over 350 km/h
0-100 km/h: <3 sec
0-200 km/h: <7 sec
0 - 300 km/h: 15 sec
ICE
Type: 65-deg. V12
Bore and stroke: 94 x 752 mm
Total displacement: 6262 cc
Compression ratio: 13.5:1
Specific power: 128 CV/l
Dimensions
Length: 4702 mm
Width: 1992 mm
Height: 1116 mm
Wheelbase: 2650 mm
Weight distribution: 41% fr, 59% r
Gearbox: 7-speed DCT
Suspensions
Front: double wishbones
Rear: multi-link
Tyres: Pirelli P-Zero
Front: 265/30 - 19"
Rear: 345/30 - 20"
Carbon ceramic brakes (Brembo)
Front: 398 x 223 x 36 mm
Rear: 380 x 253 x 34 mm
Electronic controls
ESC: stability control
High performance ABS/EBD: Sistema frenata anti bloccaggio prestazionale /electronic brake balance
EF1-Trac: F1 electronic traction control integrated with the hybrid system
E-Diff 3: third generation electronic differential
SCM-E Frs: magnetorheological damping with twin solenoids (Al-Ni tube)
Aerodynamics: active