- Ferrari has unveiled a extra excessive version of its SF90 supercar—the SF90 XX—supposed to blur the strains between a racing automobile and a grand tourer.
- Extra horsepower has been squeezed from the automobile’s plug-in-hybrid powertrain, and Ferrari claims a zero-to-62-mph time that is 0.2 second faster than the SF90’s, which might put it beneath the two.0-second mark to 60 mph.
- Each a Stradale coupe and a Spider convertible will probably be constructed, however in restricted numbers; each physique kinds are already offered out.
In opposition to the backdrop of the famed Pista di Fiorano racetrack, Ferrari has launched its newest efficiency icon, the SF90 XX, which invokes the double-X moniker that is sometimes utilized to the model’s most high-performing track-only fashions. Lighter, extra highly effective, and with revised aerodynamics, the special-edition SF90 is the primary XX variant that is avenue authorized and sits on the excessive edge between a racing automobile and a roadgoing Ferrari sports activities automobile.
A Greater Degree of Efficiency
The SF90 XX fashions are powered by the identical plug-in-hybrid powertrain as the usual model, which contains a twin-turbocharged V-8 engine and three electrical motors. However for the SF90 XX, Ferrari engineers have tweaked the twin-turbo V-8 engine to squeeze extra energy out of it. The V-8’s inlet and exhaust ports have been polished, new pistons have been swapped in, and the compression ratio has elevated. Peak energy is 786 horsepower, a rise of 17 hp. Mixed with a brand new Additional Enhance characteristic for the electrical motors, complete system output is 1016 horsepower, a acquire of 30 hp.
Additional Enhance is restricted to the Qualify drive mode and works to rapidly get the automobile again in control upon exiting a nook. The characteristic is actuated when the motive force flooring the throttle and can be utilized as much as 30 occasions earlier than the battery is depleted. When not in Qualify mode, the SF90 XX ought to nonetheless be capable of drive for about 9 miles on battery energy alone.
Modifications have been made to the automobile’s eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox too. New shift logic is borrowed from the Daytona SP3, and gearchanges are accompanied by a snarling exhaust be aware with a lift-off overrun at larger RPM. The raspier sound, which is piped into the cabin by way of a redesigned tube connecting the consumption to the cabin, offers the SF90 XX the auditory expertise of a race automobile—and we’re right here to let you know that it’s each loud and goosebump-inducing.
Ferrari’s official declare is a zero-to-62-mph time of two.3 seconds, which is 0.2 second faster than the SF90. Once we examined the usual SF90 Stradale again in 2021, we recorded a blistering and record-breaking 2.0-second time, which might put the XX’s time into the 1s.
Downforce Is Supreme
Past the large fastened rear wing, Ferrari has redesigned a lot of the SF90’s aero components to extend downforce. The corporate claims the SF90 XX can create a most of 1168 kilos of downforce at 155 mph, which is a big leap in contrast with the 860 kilos of the SF90 Stradale. The XX retains the lively rear spoiler from the SF90, which has been redesigned to work with the fastened wing and switches between low-drag and high-downforce positions.
The hood is punctuated by two nostrils that function an exhaust for the air passing by the entrance radiators. The recent air flows from these ducts are directed up and over the roof of the automobile whereas cooler air is directed across the cockpit to the massive facet apertures that serve to chill the V-8. As well as, the radiators used to chill {the electrical} elements are flipped the other way up within the SF90 XX to permit for a flusher underbody.
Ferrari has additionally enhanced the SF90 XX’s digital methods within the title of higher efficiency and lap occasions. A brand new chassis-control system, borrowed from the 296 GTB, makes use of three yaw sensors to higher triangulate the automobile’s real-time dynamics to maximise braking efficiency.
Appears Like a Longtail
The extra advanced engineering has spurred a number of adjustments to the automobile’s design. Integrating the massive fastened rear wing, for instance, meant altering the rear finish of the SF90 XX, which has been elongated to offer it a form of longtail silhouette. The brand new retailers on the hood are beautified with a contrasting paint shade, and the fender-mounted air inlets function inspiration for the inside door-panel design.
Talking of the inside, Ferrari has stripped out carpeting and created new monocoque bucket seats constituted of carbon fiber to save lots of weight. Though they seem like fastened, the seats are adjustable, counting on cleverly built-in elastic trim supplies to keep up the fixed-back look.
The middle console additionally sports activities much less materials, and relatively than leather-based or plastic it is coated in a stunning matte-finished carbon fiber. The eight-speed transmission’s chrome gear selector has been moved ahead on the middle console, and the ability window switches have been relocated additional again.
Solely 799 SF90 XX Stradale coupes and solely 599 SF90 XX Spiders will probably be made, and all are already spoken for. The coupe’s value is about $844,000 at present alternate charges. The Spider prices much more at round $932,000. Ferrari would not say what number of of every would wind up in North America, however one factor is for sure: these will probably be collectible regardless of the place they find yourself.
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Drew Dorian is a lifelong automobile fanatic who has additionally held all kinds of consumer-focused positions all through his profession, starting from monetary counselor to auto salesperson. He has dreamed of changing into a Automotive and Driver editor since he was 11 years previous—a dream that was realized when he joined the employees in April 2016. He’s a born-and-raised Michigander and discovered to drive on a 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. His automotive pursuits run the gamut from convertibles and camper vans to sports activities vehicles and luxurious SUVs.
