Ferrari’s Latest Le Mans Hypercar Looks Lithe And Sinister
- by Sukrit Kumar
- Oct 31, 2022
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Built exclusively for competitive racing, the 499PS packs 680PS while weighing less than a compact sedan
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The 499P will race in the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2023.
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It’s built to comply with hybrid-engined Le Mans Hypercar class (LMH).
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Powered by a mid-rear mounted, structural V6 engine paired with a front-mounted e-motor.
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Gets a 900-volt battery, powerful regenerative braking and sophisticated racing suspension.
Ferrari has taken the wraps off the new 499P hypercar that’s built for endurance racing in the hybrid-engined Le Mans Hypercar class (LMH). The racecar has been showcased at the Imola racetrack in Italy, and will race in the FIA World Endurance Championship from 2023 onwards.
Ferrari 499P Racecar is built for racing
Nomenclature: In the Ferrari 499P racecar’s name, the ‘499’ refers to the displacement of each cylinder. ‘P’ stands for ‘prototype’.
The Ferrari 499P prototype is built on a carbon fibre monocoque and features a sleek, aerodynamic design courtesy of Flavio Manzoni from the Ferrari Styling Centre. It has a smooth, ground-hugging front fascia with two sharp LED DRLs and a large splitter at the bottom.
Powertrain and suspension
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