Not being able to rev that baby into the stratosphere is one thing, but the newcomer has a shocking difference from the LaFerrari. Instead of a twelve-cylinder engine, it is powered by a turbocharged mill. This engine is based on the V6 of the road-going 296 and Le Mans-winning 499P.
The switch from twelve to six cylinders may surprise hardcore and casual enthusiasts, but there is a reason behind it. Apart from emission and fuel economy regulations, the six-cylinder engine produces maximum torque at lower engine speeds thanks to its twin snails. It generates 740 Nm (546 pound-feet) at 6,250 revolutions per minute, whereas the LaFerrari’s big-boy V12 produces 700 Nm (516 pound-feet) at 6,750 revs.
The V6 engine also benefits from a cylinder bank angle of 180 degrees, which lowers the center of gravity compared to the LaFerrari’s 65 degrees. Weighing less than the 6.5-liter engine of the LaFerrari, the 3.0-liter unit in the 296 adopts a hot-vee design with the turbochargers positioned between the cylinder heads. Additionally, electric assistance will contribute to achieving maximum output numbers that surpass those of the LaFerrari.
McLaren is currently working on a replacement for the P1, which will feature a hybridized twin-turbo V8 producing over 1,000 horsepower. Therefore, Ferrari needs the Fezza to have more than 1,000 horses as well. In comparison, the LaFerrari has a combined output of 963 ps (950 hp) and around 900 newton meters (664 pound-feet) of torque.
The F250, with its gigantic rear wing and lack of a rear window, gives off a racecar-for-the-road vibe. It should be noted that F250 is a codename and not the official name of this hypercar. It is expected to debut at the Finali Mondiali Ferrari 2024 in Imola. Unlike the LaFerrari (F150) with center-lock wheels, the F250 features five lug nuts per wheel.
The F250 showcases carbon-ceramic brakes, a massive rear aerodynamic diffuser, and thin LED strips for the taillights. Internally referred to as F163, the 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 exhausts through a single outlet. The oval-shaped exhaust finisher may look familiar as it is also featured on the 296.
While it is logical to expect a plug-in setup for the F250, it remains unclear whether it will be a rear-wheel drive like the 296 or an electric all-wheel drive with two front-mounted electric motors like the SF90 Stradale and special-edition XX.
Naturally, the F250 is anticipated to be faster than the SF90 XX Stradale at the Fiorano racetrack. The SF90 XX currently holds the title of the most powerful road-going Ferrari, with a lap time of 1:17.31 around the Fiorano Modenese-based track. Rumors suggest that the F250 will have a limited production of just under 800 units, consisting of 599 berlinettas and 199 spiders.
