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is dominated by a large circular rev counter, framed by
a battery charge indicator, with a sat nav screen to one
side and audio info on the other.
On the central tunnel, the automatic gearbox is now
controlled by ‘toggles’ instead of buttons, nestling in a
superb metal ‘gate’ that references Ferrari’s legendary
classic manual H-gate. A new slim Ferrari key, shaped
like a Cavallino badge, is another new item (and one
which will be shared by all future new models). Another
first for Ferrari is a head-up display that projects
information on to the windscreen.
Look on the steering wheel, and as well as the
regular Manettinofor selecting driving modes there’s
another selector, dubbed the eManettinothat allows
the driver to choose between four power unit
management modes. In ‘eDrive’ it’s 100% electric –
making this Ferrari’s first car capable of driving in fully
electric mode. You can travel up to 15 miles without the
V8 engine starting, up to a speed of 84mph, all
noiselessly. In default ‘Hybrid’ setting, the system
automatically decides whether to keep the internal
combustion engine running or to turn it off. In contrast,
‘Performance’ mode forces the V8 to run all the time,
guaranteeing that power is instantly and fully available.
Finally, ‘Qualify’ mode allows the electric motors to
work at their maximum potential (220hp) and to
prioritise performance over battery charging.
Ferrari’s SSC (Side Slip Control) system has evolved
to become ‘eSSC’ (electronic Side Slip Control). This
sharpens up the handling systems in three ways.
First is Electric Traction Control (eTC), which directs
the torque from the V8 and electric motors to the
individual wheels best suited for grip. Second, new
brake-by-wire control allows for regenerative
recovery under braking, boosting performance and
brake feel. Thirdly, Torque Vectoring manages
electric traction on the front axle to maximise
traction when exiting corners.
The SF90’s price has yet to be revealed, but it will be
less than the car it replaces, the LaFerrari (which cost
£1 million), but more than the 812 Superfast
(£263,000). Admittedly that’s quite a big grey zone but
Ferrari says there’s already a long waiting list. Of course
there is; the SF90 Stradale is not only the fastest car
Ferrari has ever made, but a revolution so profound that
it’s already seared itself into history as a solid platinum
classic before it’s even turned a wheel. III
ENGINE (ICE): 3990cc V8 turbo
COMPRESSION RATIO: 9.5:
POWER (ICE): 780hp @ 7500rpm
TORQUE (ICE): 800Nm @ 6000rpm
HYBRID SYSTEM: 3 x electric motors
POWER (ELEC): 220hp
COMBINED POWER: 1000hp
COMBINED TORQUE: 900Nm
BATTERY CAPACITY: 7.9kWh
ELECTRIC RANGE: 15 miles (at up to 84mph)
TRANSMISSION: 8-speed F1 dual-clutch
BRAKES: 398 x 223 x 38mm (front)
360 x 233 x 32mm (rear)
TYRES: 255/35 ZR20 (front)
315/30 ZR20 (rear)
DIMENSIONS: 4710mm (L), 1972mm (W), 1186mm (H)
WEIGHT: 1570kg
TOP SPEED: 211mph
0-62MPH: 2.5secTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FERRARI SF90 STRADALEWANT SOMETHING MORE EXTREME? GO ‘FIORANO’
Does Ferrari’s fastest-ever car seem a bit, well, namby-pamby to you? Then may
we introduce you to the even more extreme ‘Assetto Fiorano’ pack (pictured
above). This includes many lightweight parts made from carbonfibre (such as the
door panels and underbody) or titanium (springs, exhaust system), resulting in a
weight saving of 30kg. Other differences include race-derived Multimatic dampers
and a high-downforce carbonfibre rear spoiler (generating 390kg of downforce at
155mph). The Assetto Fiorano also includes special Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres
with a softer compound and fewer grooves. We can see a clear majority of SF90s
having this package somehow...