Ferrari prepares to unveil the LaFerrari-replacing F250, whose actual name isn't currently known. As per the red invite box handed out by the Prancing Horse to prospective customers, the newcomer does hark back to the Vision Gran Turismo racecar concept from November 2022.
Be that as it may, the final design is road-going car with two seats rather than a road car a one-seat racing car with influences from the world of endurance prototypes. The Vision Gran Turismo was penned by Flavio Manzoni for GT7, where it became available to players in December 2022.
Vision Gran Turismo further celebrates 75 years since the 125 S exited Maranello's factory gates, hence its 75 decals on the flanks. Under the digital bodywork, Ferrari claims that Vision Gran Turismo packs a 120-degree V6 with a displacement of 3.0 liters and three electric motors. That means the VGT is a combination between the 296 series and the SF90 series, indicating a plug-in hybrid setup for the F250.
The Italian manufacturer also claims 1,030 cavalli vapore from the six-pot engine and 326 from said motors, which are located on the rear and front axles. That's 1,356 metric ponies total, converting to 1,337 horses of the mechanical variety. Otherwise put, it has more oomph than the 1,016-horse SF90 XX.
Bear in mind the VGT is a digital concept rather than a series-production vehicle that has to be certified for driving on public roads. We also have to remember that Ferrari extracts 663 cv (654 hp) from the 3.0-liter unit in the 296 as opposed to more than 1,000 for the concept.
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Even so, there's no denying the F250 will exceed the SF90 XX's maximum output. By how much, that's going to become clear after the veil comes off. Most likely a 2025 model, the LaFerrari's replacement uses a twin-turbo V6 instead of a free-breathing V12 for a number of reasons, beginning with low-down torque.
By joining the cylinder banks at 120 degrees instead of 65 for the 6.5-liter V12, the Italian automaker has also lowered the center of gravity to improve handling. As for performance stats, Ferrari quotes a Fiorano lap time of 1 minute 10 seconds, a top speed of more than 350 kilometers per hour (217 miles per hour), and standstill to 100 kph (62 mph) in under 2.0 seconds.
Based on the relatively flat rear deck, the lack of a rear wing, and the frontal area of production-intent F250 prototypes, the Vision Gran Turismo's maximum speed might carry over to the road-going model. The downforce-heavy SF90 XX tops 199 mph (320 kph), needs 2.3 seconds to clock 62 miles per hour, and requires 1:17.309 to lap the Fiorano test circuit.
Although the aural pleasure of that naturally aspirated V12 will be missed, there's no mistaking the F250 will be seriously fast on the track. It's believed that only 599 examples of the berlinetta will be produced, while the open-top version is allegedly limited to 199 units.
After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well. Full profile
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