SF90 Stradale

Ferrari SF90 Stradale: Redefining the Hybrid

With a top speed of 211 mph and a 0-60 mph time of just 2.5 seconds, the Ferrari SF90 Stradale points to a thrilling new future — a perfect way to celebrate the brand’s 90th birthday. The SF90 is the first Ferrari sports car to be equipped with 4WD and the first plug-in hybrid Ferrari.

The SF90 Engine: A Hybrid Specced for Success

The average driver may look toward a hybrid to save a few dollars on their commute; Ferrari’s engineers saw another avenue for acceleration.The Ferrari SF90’s hybrid powertrain is anchored by a 4.0L twin-turbo 90-degree V8 rated at 769 hp, mated to a trio of electric motors (generating 217 hp). Their power combines to a record-breaking 986 hp — or a clean 1,000 cheval vapeur. Two of the electric motors are located on the front axle for while the third is located between the engine and gearbox.

The 7.9 kWh lithium-ion battery delivering the electric side of the hybrid allows for up to 16 miles of electric-only driving, but more importantly, those motors offer peak torque at zero RPM. The result is an energetic leap the second your foot hits the accelerator as the twin-turbo V8 revs to life, rising to the 590 lb-ft of torque at 6,000 RPM

Stay in Control: New Transmission, New Controls

Bridging the gap between driver and 986-hp supercar is a new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. An upgrade from the seven-speed DCT of the LaFerrari, the SF90 sports a dry-sump gearbox that sits 15 mm below the old seven-speed DCT, lowering the center of gravity.

Not only has Ferrari upgraded the transmission from the LaFerrari, they have taken the idea of “control” in a bold new direction. The streamlined interior is practically all smooth curves, with essential controls — like those that switch from one of the SF90’s four drive modes — located on the steering wheel via capacitive touch “buttons.”

An entirely digital instrument panel with 16-inch curved glass display houses all of the SF90 Stradale’s gauges and navigation, though you will also have a head-up display to keep your focus on the road ahead.

The SF90 Exterior: Form Meets Function

A forward-looking, innovative design will convey the Ferrari SF90 Stradale’s mission to everyone else on the road: to be the extreme sports car, Ferrari’s first series-production supercar.

To live up to that goal, Ferrari Design completely revisited the proportions to develop the SF90, a radical successor to the mid-rear-engine production berlinettas that came before it. It slips directly between the mid-rear-engined coupes, the F8 Tributo and the LaFerrari.

Every design element of the SF90 hinges on its architecture, with the lower, mid-mounted engine allowing for a lower tail dominated by high exhaust pipes.

More than just good looks, active aerodynamic features maximize performance as they make an impression upon everyone else on the road. Rather than a rear spoiler that raises above certain speeds, the SF90 activates its active aero features by dropping a wedge-shaped panel to reveal a Gurney flap spoiler — a fast-acting system that lets you slide into low-drag mode immediately, generating as much as 860 pounds of downforce.

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Have questions about the interior or exterior of the SF90 Stradale? Ferrari Lake Forest can help. Contact us today to learn more or schedule some time with the configurator in our Atelier Design Studio.