The Ferrari 499P introduced the Italian model an outright win on the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans – a feat the corporate hadn’t achieved since 1965. The brand new 499P Modificata opens up the chance to drive a revised model of this race-bred machine on the monitor for a restricted group of consumers.
The 499P Modificata is a model of the race automotive that is not for competitors. This permits Ferrari to tweak the machines in methods the Le Mans guidelines do not permit. For instance, the electrical motor on the entrance axle can now run at decrease speeds reasonably than solely above 118 miles per hour (190 kilometers per hour) below the FIA laws. This setup means the drivers can reap the benefits of the all-wheel-drive system extra typically.
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Ferrari additionally provides a “Push to Move” system. Urgent a button behind the steering wheel unlocks a further 161 horsepower (120 kilowatts) for 7.0 seconds so long as the driving force applies full throttle. This will increase the powertrain’s max output to 858 hp (640 kW) for a short interval reasonably than the standard 697 hp (520 kW).
Smaller tweaks to the Modificata embody revisions to the engine and driveability maps. The traction management logic and new start-assist logic are additionally among the many tweaks.
The powertrain additionally consists of a mid-mounted 3.0-liter V6 engine, which Ferrari derives from the 296 GT3 race automotive. The mill is a burdened member of the automotive’s chassis reasonably than sitting in a subframe. The powerplant sends the output to a seven-speed sequential gearbox.
The 499P Modificata has a cabin straight out of the Le Mans racer. There’s only a single seat in there with the identical ergonomics because the competitors machine.
The 499P Modificata inaugurates Ferrari’s new Sport Prototipi Clienti program. It lets the automaker handle logistics, track-side help, and upkeep so clients can present up and drive.
For now, Ferrari just isn’t saying what number of examples of the 499P Modificata it plans to make or what every instance prices. Anticipate the worth to drive a modified Le Mans winner to be fairly hefty, although.
