Ferrari seems to be placing a take a look at mule for the successor to the SF90 by its paces.

A take a look at mule is an early-stage prototype that makes use of a makeshift physique, usually borrowed from an present car, to cover new mechanicals. Right here, Ferrari is utilizing a modified SF90 for the physique of its take a look at mule.

Whereas it could appear to be a regular SF90 with camouflage gear, clearly seen is a brand new design for the facet intakes. There’s additionally a revised duct within the entrance hood and dummy exhaust suggestions (the actual suggestions could be seen behind these).

In line with our photographer, the rear fenders have been modified not solely to suit the brand new facet intakes but additionally home revised suspension geometry, particularly new mounting for the rear dampers.

Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale

Fashionable Ferrari’s usually have a five-year shelf life, with a hardcore variant, identified internally as Versione Speciale, Italian for “Particular Model,” launching for the ultimate 12 months. The SF90 arrived in customary SF90 Stradale guise in 2019 and spawned the hardcore SF90 XX this 12 months. The timing suggests the successor mannequin will bow towards the top of 2024 or probably early the next 12 months.

The platform will seemingly be a revised model of the design discovered within the SF90. The mid-engine platform made its debut within the SF90 and in addition underpins the smaller 296. It is a multi-material design that features carbon fiber and varied alloys along with the standard aluminum to assist get weight down.

The yellow warning stickers on the take a look at mule verify a hybrid powertrain is being developed, seemingly a revised model of the V-8 plug-in hybrid setup discovered within the SF90. The setup consists of a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8, an 8-speed dual-clutch automated transmission, and a trio of electrical motors (two entrance and one rear). It delivers a mixed 986 hp within the SF90 Stradale and 1,016 hp within the XX model.

Earlier than we see any SF90 successor, Ferrari is predicted to launch an SF90-based buyer race automotive. Prototypes for this mannequin are additionally out testing.