The Ferrari SF90 XX Is a 1,016-Horsepower Hardcore Hybrid Hypercar for the Street

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In general, Ferrari’s ‘XX’ versions are crafted primarily for circuit use. Nevertheless, this updated edition is specifically designed for on-road operation, a move that is sure to delight Ferrari’s most devoted clientele. This is credited to the decision by the Italians to enhance the already potent SF90, a hybrid hypercar boasting 986 horsepower, to an even more formidable level. The latest Ferrari SF90 XX, available in both enclosed Stradale and open-top Spider variants, now delivers a combined output of 1,016 horsepower and can accelerate to 62 mph in a reputed 2.3 seconds. Should you desire one but have not already secured a reservation, you are out of luck, as all 799 Stradale and 599 Spider slots have already been accounted for.

Compared to the standard SF90, the SF90 XX powertrain exhibits minimal deviations. It retains a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission alongside three electric motors. Nonetheless, Ferrari has introduced enhancements to the V8 engine by equipping it with fresh pistons, refining its ports, and elevating the compression ratio. These modifications raise the output of the combustion engine to 786 hp and 593 lb-ft of torque. Furthermore, Ferrari has enhanced the electric motors with added boost, though this is only accessible in the “new” Qualify mode, now yielding 229 horsepower.

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For a more responsive feel, Ferrari has aligned the eight-speed gearbox with the same software tuning as the Daytona SP3. This results in not only a refined acceleration experience through the gears but also an enhanced auditory character, generating more distinctive sounds.

Evidently, the aerodynamic features have undergone significant enhancements. The SF90 XX marks the return of a fixed rear wing for a road-going Ferrari since the F50, complementing the existing active gurney flap on the SF90. By optimizing the rear wing with the active gurney flap, airflow management is enhanced, contributing to double the maximum downforce achieved compared to the standard SF90.

Internally, it receives new lightweight carbon-fiber-backed seats resembling one-piece fixed racing bucket seats, albeit with adjustability. The incorporation of an elastic fabric bridging the seat back and bottom creates the appearance of a seamless seat. These SF90 XX seats, despite their adjustability, are remarkably 2.9 pounds lighter than the one-piece, non-adjustable seats found in the standard SF90. The interior undergoes further alterations, featuring new carbon fiber and Alcantara elements for the door panels and dashboard, as well as a redesigned central tunnel that has been hollowed out and

Featuring a folding hard-top roof adorned with carbon fiber roll bars and a dual-flying buttress design, the SF90 XX Spider presents a more aggressive aesthetic compared to the Stradale.

If Gordon Ramsey decides to relinquish his allocation, the SF90 XX Stradale kicks off at approximately $840,000 in European currency, whereas the Spider begins at around $925,000.

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