Ferrari engineers have been noticed once more with a prototype for the successor to the LaFerrari, a mannequin that’s code-named the F250 (the LaFerrari was the F150).

The upcoming hypercar would be the newest member in Ferrari’s Particular Sequence, which along with the LaFerrari contains the 288 GTO, F40, F50, and Enzo.

Such fashions are supplied to Ferrari’s most loyal prospects solely and usually rise siginifically in worth. The LaFerrari value roughly $1.4 million when new however immediately is buying and selling for thrice that determine on the used market.

The F250 prototype is closely camouflaged, with the lights and most of the physique panels truly dummy items to cover the ultimate design. The exhaust ideas are additionally dummy items as the actual exhaust is vented from between the pretend pipes.

2023 Ferrari 499P LMH race automobile

The automobile already seems decrease and wider than the LaFerrari, and there are clear influences taken from Ferrari’s Le Mans-winning 499P LMH race automobile. The doorways in the meantime observe the standard butterfly wing design shared with the LaFerrari and its Enzo predesscor.

The 499P affect can clearly be seen within the case of the entrance fascia, and do not be shocked if a single gentle strip like on the race automobile additionally makes it to the F250. Ferrari most not too long ago used the motif on its hardcore SF90 XX.

2023 Ferrari 499P LMH race automobile

The primary check mules utilizing a makeshift LaFerrari physique had been noticed as early as 2021 however Ferrari nonetheless has a number of improvement deliberate because the F250 is not anticipated to debut till the second half of 2024. Deliveries ought to observe within the first half of 2025.

All Ferrari has mentioned in regards to the automobile is that it will likely be launched by 2026 and be restricted to “far much less” than 5% of the automaker’s whole quantity. Contemplating there have been 500 LaFerrari coupes constructed, plus an extra 210 LaFerrari Aperta convertibles, we might see round 600 F250s constructed plus an extra 200-250 convertible variations. The larger quantity is important to fulfill Ferrari’s rising buyer base in new markets.

Ferrari LaFerrari successor (F250) spy pictures – Picture credit score: Baldauf

Warning stickers on the prototype verify there’s an electrified powertrain current, although proper now it is not clear whether or not a V-12 types a part of that powertrain or a smaller unit. There are rumors Ferrari may use a turbocharged V-6 because the powertrain’s internal-combustion compenent. This is able to be an extra hyperlink to the 499P, whose turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 can be associated to the unit in the 296 supercar. The “499” within the race automobile’s title is a reference to the 499 cc displacement of the engine’s particular person cylinders.

We’re certain regardless of the vibrant minds at Ferrari dream up for the LaFerrari successor shall be nothing wanting spectacular—and hopefully that extends to a greater title.