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- Auto Blog
The Ferrari SF90 Stradale Will Be Unrecognizable For 2026
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. A New Hybrid Supercar The Ferrari SF90 Stradale plug-in arrived as Maranello's first plug-in hybrid supercar in late 2019, and five years on, after run-out XX models have helped make the most of the generation, it's time for an encore. As reported by The Supercar Blog, Ferrari has begun teasing the SF90's replacement on the MyFerrari app, with a short clip revealing that the design is going to evolve considerably, and because this is Ferrari we're talking about, we expect the 986-horsepower supercar to be rechristened. Ferrari has trademarked several new terms of late, but where they may be applied is not obvious. Styling Changes Throughout At first glance, the screenshot we've included appears to depict one of two taillight clusters; the current SF90 has two separate taillights on each end of its rear fascia, and this snapshot appears to show that each unit will evolve into a narrow strip like the new Ferrari Amalfi or Ferrari F80. But in the clip, a more distant perspective seems to indicate that the taillights will join together in one continuous strip, or at least come close to it. Significant changes will take place at the other end of the car, too. Our European spies recently caught a mule for Project F173M (the replacement for the Type F173, or SF90 Stradale) in Germany, and those photographs depicted a car with large intakes where the headlights would traditionally go. But unlike the 12Cilindri and F80, the glimpse of the F173M's front end we see in this clip suggests that the headlights will be vertically oriented. The development mule mentioned above appears to have been built on the bones of a V6-powered Ferrari 296 GTB, but multiple reports claim that the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 in the SF90 will be carried over, along with the three electric motors that make this a hybrid. Considering that Ferrari will have learned a lot in the last five-plus years, it's quite likely that more than a thousand horsepower will be offered, especially since Lamborghini's Revuelto PHEV makes 1,001 hp. Whatever the truth of the matter, the SF90's replacement is expected to be unveiled in Milan, Italy, on September 9. By providing your email address, you agree that it may be used pursuant to Arena Group's Privacy Policy. We may receive compensation. About the Author Sebastian Cenizo View Profile
Miami Herald
30-07-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Ferrari's Replacement For The SF90 Will Be Wild
The Autoblog spy photographers have been very busy of late, and their most recent submission is a new Prancing Horse, reportedly carrying the internal codename Project F173M. This Ferrari 296 GTB forms the basis of the next SF90 Stradale, which probably won't be called that. Confused yet? Well, the 986-horsepower, V8 hybrid, AWD SF90 came first in 2019, then Ferrari created the 296 GTB with 819 ponies in 2022. The gulf between the two cars in terms of outright performance figures was much closer than it was with the F8 Tributo that the 296 effectively replaced, and combining these factors with the arrival of Lamborghini's own hybrid AWD supercar, the 1,001-hp Revuelto, compels Maranello to change things. And change they will. Our spies claim the SF90 nomenclature will stick around, but that's not Ferrari's way, renaming even cars that receive only subtle updates. And what about the arrival of the SF90 XX? It has been argued that this variant was only introduced to get SF90s out the door after declining sales, and whether that's fair or not, Ferrari has traditionally only applied the nomenclature at the very end of a generation. 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. Related: Ferrari Turning Up The Heat With Two New Models Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
