Ferrari's Replacement For The SF90 Will Be Wild
Ferrari has been embracing what was once its least-used engine configuration, the V6 now finding itself in the halo F80, a car that many expected to be powered by twice as many cylinders - but our spies claim the V8 and triple e-motor setup will remain. On the one hand, a lighter, more compact V6 could provide performance and efficiency benefits, but on the other, leaving the Roma-replacing Amalfi as the only V8 doesn't entirely make sense. The V8 clearly still meets emissions regulations, and with electric motors, it'll be even easier to maintain cleanliness. In addition, having two V6 AWD 1,000-hp offerings in one lineup seems redundant, though Ferrari could argue the more expensive car is more capable on track. Still, there's a curious detail about this mule: it's not an SF90 with temporary bodywork - it's a 296 GTB. Look at the mirror housings and roofline, and the glasshouse in general. The ridiculous offsets of the wheels are another clue.
Our spies caught this prototype in Germany, which means that Ferrari can't comprehensively develop Project F173M at its Fiorano test track. Ferrari's miniature circuit still offers learning opportunities, but frankly, it's too short, too slow, too flat, and too smoothly surfaced to fully explore and expand a car's capabilities - descriptors that have never been applied to the Nürburgring. Looking at the front of the car, we see more reasoning for Ferrari's foray far beyond Italian borders: the areas where headlights would normally be found appear to have become much bigger air intakes, indicating a new aerodynamic approach. The extended rear end may be indicative of a longtail design, but again, this appears to be a 296 mule (179.7 inches), so it would need some prosthetic assistance to match the bigger SF90 (185.4 inches). Nonetheless, it's tough to be sure what has been done for performance reasons and what is changing due to stylistic considerations; Ferrari's latest evolution in design embraces hidden or minimized lighting systems, and with tiny slits for eyes, these could be placed or shaped in any way. The rumor mill suggests the finished product will be revealed at a presentation in September, but early next year is also possible.
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