Video: Ferrari’s next-generation flagship hypercar spied testing

Start saving, as a new Ferrari hypercar is poised to arrive soon.

Ferrari is preparing to unveil its highly anticipated next-generation flagship road car, internally referred to as F250, as the successor to the 2013 LaFerrari (codenamed F150).

Recently spotted undergoing testing in Italy, this model represents a significant leap forward for the Italian supercar maker, incorporating a new era of electrification.

In a departure from its predecessor’s naturally-aspirated 708kW V12 engine, the F250 will embrace hybrid technology with a powerful V8 engine.

While specific details about the engine remain scarce, Ferrari’s focus on hybridisation suggests that the model will likely feature an enhanced version of the 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbo engine found in various Ferrari models.

This expectation is reinforced by the preview provided by the Ferrari Vision Gran Turismo concept, which boasted a combined power output of over 900kW and 1100Nm.

The adoption of a smaller engine presents an opportunity for further weight reduction, reflected by the camouflaged prototype’s carbon-fibre body panels and lightweight carbon-ceramic brakes.

Further, the F250 aims to deliver exceptional performance through its optimised aerodynamics, notably the presence of a monstrous rear wing and a front S-duct-style intake that accentuate the car’s aggressive appearance.

Following Ferrari’s tradition of launching a new flagship hypercar every decade, the F250 is slated to make its debut in the near future, with an anticipated reveal next year.

Priced in the millions, it will undoubtedly remain an exclusive and coveted model among Ferrari enthusiasts.

Leaked documents suggest that the F250 will be a limited-production offering, mirroring the LaFerrari’s strategy, with a coupe version launching initially, followed by targa or spider variant and a track-focused edition.

Modern Ferrari hypercar lineage is generally considered to have started with the 294kW twin-turbo 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO, this progressed to the 352kW twin-turbo V8 Ferrari F40 of 1987 then the 382kW V12 Ferrari F50 in 1995.

The performance stakes continued to rise with the 485kW V12 Ferrari Enzo in 2002 and then the 708kW mild-hybrid (KERS-equipped) V12 LaFerrari in 2013.

If the F250 approaches the 900kW output of the Ferrari Vision concept, power output would have more than tripled in the four decades between the 288 GTO and F250 gracing our roads.

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