Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale and Spider launched – limited to a total of 1,398 units; 1,030 PS, race-focused upgrade

The Ferrari XX program is where affluent customers go when they want to try the Italian automaker’s racing specials such as FXX-K Evo, FXX Evo and 599XX. However, the cars used in the program are not road homologous, which means their use is strictly limited to race tracks.

All of this changes with the introduction of the new SF90 XX Stradale and SF90 XX Spider, which are the brand’s first road cars in the XX Show. Development based on existing platform SF90Stradale And Spider SF90both models are more powerful, lighter and feature revised aerodynamics for improved performance.

Like other Ferrari specials, the SF90 XX will be limited production, with only 799 Stradales and 599 Spiders planned. Unfortunately, all 1,398 examples have been taken into account, with deliveries due to begin in the second quarter of next year.

Those lucky customers will receive a car that inherits the plug-in hybrid powertrain found in the SF90, so there will be a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 F154FB working alongside three electric motors. As for the SF90 XX, the V8 has been boosted so it now develops 797 PS (786 hp or 586 kW) and 804 Nm of torque instead of 780 PS (769 hp or 574 kW) and 800 Nm of the regular SF90.

According to Ferrari, this was made possible by polishing the intake and exhaust pipes, using new pistons, specifically machining the combustion chamber as well as increasing the compression ratio. Meanwhile, the electric motors – one between the engine and transmission and two on the front axle – benefit from the vehicle’s dynamics-enhancing logic so that they now deliver up to 233 PS (229 hp). power or 171 kW) – up from 220 PS (217 hp) or 162 kW).

Additional power from the electric motors is available when the vehicle is in Qualified mode and is activated when the driver presses the accelerator. This can be used up to 30 times before the 7.9 kWh battery is exhausted – all-electric range outside of Qualifier mode remains at 25 km.

Other notable powertrain modifications involve an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission that now comes with gearshift logic from the Daytona SP3, while a redesigned duct connects the air intake to the redesigned cabin. again to produce more hoarse harmonics.

With mechanical changes, the total system output of the SF90 XX is 1,030 PS (1,016 hp or 747 kW), an increase of 30 PS (30 hp or 22 kW) over the SF90. Ferrari quotes a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 2.3 seconds for both bodystyles, 0.2 seconds faster than the SF90 range, albeit in the 0-200 km/h sprint. h, Stradale is 6.5 seconds faster than Spider’s 6.7 seconds. Top speed is lower at 320 km/h instead of 340 km/h, largely due to aerodynamic changes.

At 250 km/h, the SF90 XX generates 530 kg of downforce, which is a significant jump over the 390 kg of the regular SF90. The key to this is the new fixed rear spoiler that works with the active spoiler carried over from the SF90 that switches between low-traction and high-downforce modes – the bodywork has been slightly lengthened to accommodate this. This.

The front splitter is also exclusive to the SF90 XX and is larger to deliver air to the redesigned undercarriage, incorporating a wider front diffuser and vortex generator. You’ll also find a pair of S-shaped ducts on the bonnet that draw hot air from the front radiator and help increase downforce by 20%, combined with additional vents on the sides to deliver air. cool air to the engine intake in the rear pillar.

The mid-range radiator layout that cools the electrical components has also been reversed to boost performance and encapsulate part of the undercarriage – a concept taken from the 296 GT3 race car. Air intakes for the wheel arches are also part of the aero package, along with a reworked rear diffuser to keep the car’s aero system compact.

Naturally, there is a lot of technology to ensure maximum dynamics of the car, including the introduction of Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer 2.0 and the addition of the ABS Evo controller from the 296 GTB. The latter features a trio of 6W-CDS yaw sensors that also provide a more accurate reading of the car’s dynamic behavior and optimize intervention (if needed) with much greater accuracy. Stronger and better cooled brakes are also part of the SF90 XX’s race-focused trick.

For a more racing feel, the cockpit features simpler shaped components and more carbon fiber. Alcantara and technical fabrics were also used for specific exposed areas, while carpeting was completely removed. The carbon seats are fixed, but they can be adjusted thanks to the integrated elastomeric trim, while other changes include a repositioned rear center console, which can see the gear lever and the power window switch is moved.

In total, the SF90 XX Stradale has a dry weight of 1,560 kg, while the Spider weighs more than 1,660 kg thanks to the hard roof that can operate in 14 seconds at speeds up to 45 km / h. Compared with the conventional SF90, the weight is saved from 10 to 40 kg.

Are they expensive? Most certainly. Based on carThe SF90 XX starts at 770,000 euros (about RM3.9 million) for the Stradale coupe and rises to 850,000 euros (about RM4.3 million) for the Spider convertible.