Ferrari seems to be placing a check mule for the successor to the SF90 by way of its paces.

A check mule is an early-stage prototype that makes use of a makeshift physique, usually borrowed from an present car, to cover new mechanicals. Right here, Ferrari is utilizing a modified SF90 for the physique of its check mule.

Whereas it could appear like a typical SF90 with camouflage gear, clearly seen is a brand new design for the facet intakes. There’s additionally a revised duct within the entrance hood and dummy exhaust ideas (the true ideas will be seen behind these).

In line with our photographer, the rear fenders have been modified not solely to suit the brand new facet intakes but additionally home revised suspension geometry, particularly new mounting for the rear dampers.

Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale

Trendy Ferrari’s usually have a five-year shelf life, with a hardcore variant, identified internally as Versione Speciale, Italian for “Particular Model,” launching for the ultimate yr. The SF90 arrived in customary SF90 Stradale guise in 2019 and spawned the hardcore SF90 XX this yr. The timing suggests the successor mannequin will bow towards the top of 2024 or presumably early the next yr.

The platform will possible be a revised model of the design discovered within the SF90. The mid-engine platform made its debut within the SF90 and in addition underpins the smaller 296. It is a multi-material design that features carbon fiber and numerous alloys along with the same old aluminum to assist get weight down.

The yellow warning stickers on the check mule verify a hybrid powertrain is being developed, possible a revised model of the V-8 plug-in hybrid setup discovered within the SF90. The setup consists of a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8, an 8-speed dual-clutch computerized transmission, and a trio of electrical motors (two entrance and one rear). It delivers a mixed 986 hp within the SF90 Stradale and 1,016 hp within the XX model.

Earlier than we see any SF90 successor, Ferrari is predicted to launch an SF90-based buyer race automobile. Prototypes for this mannequin are additionally out testing.