[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/laferrari-is-the-finest-expression-of-our-companys-unique-unparalleled-engineering-and-design-know-how-including-that-acquired-in-formula-1-ferraris-pre\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/laferrari-is-the-finest-expression-of-our-companys-unique-unparalleled-engineering-and-design-know-how-including-that-acquired-in-formula-1-ferraris-pre\/","headline":"\u201cLaFerrari is the finest expression of our company\u2019s unique, unparalleled engineering and design know-how, including that acquired in Formula 1\u201d \u2013 Ferrari\u2019s President, Luca di Montezemolo","name":"\u201cLaFerrari is the finest expression of our company\u2019s unique, unparalleled engineering and design know-how, including that acquired in Formula 1\u201d \u2013 Ferrari\u2019s President, Luca di Montezemolo","description":"The ultimate Ferrari just got unwrapped at the Geneva Motor Show, and even if you are in the show halls, the chances of you getting up close and personal with the new uber-Ferrari are slim to none \u2013 the scrum around the Ferrari stand makes a Six Nations game look like a leisurely pyjama party! This is the most popular car at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, bar none. Sorry McLaren P1, sorry Lambourghini Veneno; it\u2019s all about LaFerrari. And […]","datePublished":"2013-03-07","dateModified":"2013-03-07","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/658403_front-aperto.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/658403_front-aperto.jpg","height":356,"width":577},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/laferrari-is-the-finest-expression-of-our-companys-unique-unparalleled-engineering-and-design-know-how-including-that-acquired-in-formula-1-ferraris-pre\/","about":["Cars","Clubs \/ Events","LATEST CAR NEWS","Sports \/ Performance & Prestige cars","Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":456,"keywords":["1984 GTO","ferrari","formula 1","geneva motor show","Gran Turismo","LaFerrari","Lambourghini Veneno","Luca di Montezemolo","Maranello","McLaren P1"],"articleBody":"The ultimate Ferrari just got unwrapped at the Geneva Motor Show, and even if you are in the show halls, the chances of you getting up close and personal with the new uber-Ferrari are slim to none \u2013 the scrum around the Ferrari stand makes a Six Nations game look like a leisurely pyjama party!This is the most popular car at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, bar none. Sorry McLaren P1, sorry Lambourghini Veneno; it\u2019s all about LaFerrari. And this video from Ferrari shows us what she can do, and she can do plenty!The video walks us through Ferrari\u2019s most famous super-models, from the 1984 GTO to the 1987 F40, 1996 F50, and the Enzo from 2002. Fast forward to 2013 and it\u2019s time for LaFerrari. And, I think, it is the Maranello brand\u2019s rich history of wonderful cars that sucks us car fans in like flies around a sticky bun, every time they launch a new car. As Ferrari\u2019s President, Luca di Montezemolo says; \u201cLaFerrari is the finest expression of our company\u2019s unique, unparalleled engineering and design know-how, including that acquired in Formula 1\u201d.There\u2019s a nice bit of drifting in the video \u2013 although more tyre smoke would\u2019ve been nice \u2013 and LaFerrari clearly corners with extreme flat and firm precision. And, yes, it howls like a banshee! But, behind every great Ferrari video is a red car that seemingly defies physics. Here are the performance stats to back up that achingly beautiful, \u00a31 million carbon fibre body\u2026– Dry weight: 1,255kg– Engine: 6.3-litre, V12 petrol + an electric motor on each rear wheel, plus 60kg KERS-style battery system by Ferrari F1– Gearbox: 7-speed dual-clutch– Power: 950bhp– Torque: 900Nm– 0-62mph: under 3 seconds– 0-124mph: under 7 seconds– 0-186mph: 15.5 seconds– Top speed: around 220mph– Max revs: 9,250rpm– CO2: 330g\/km (but who cares!)– Front brakes: Brembo; 398mm wide– Rear tyres: Pirelli P-Zero; 345mm wide– Aero: fully active, F1-style, including motorised rear wing– Differential: thrid generation electronic rear differntial, or E-Diff– Suspension: magnetorheological damping with twin solenoidsYes, it reads like an F1 tech spec, but, unlike some who would criticise a new McLaren supercar for being all techno and no soul, Ferrari always manage to breathe life into their supercars, and LaFerrari seemingly pulses with some kind of organic-performance. Yes, the new Lambo and McLaren all get searing power and razor-sharp looks that\u2019ll lose you an eye, but the new Ferrari, yet again, brings its Gran Turismo tech spec to life.That\u2019s what makes every new top-notch Ferrari a car-lovers fantasy, and that\u2019s why, until the best of the rest can capture some of that prancing spirit, a super-fast Ferrari will always be the dream car of dreams. \u00a0By Dan Anslow "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"\u201cLaFerrari is the finest expression of our company\u2019s unique, unparalleled engineering and design know-how, including that acquired in Formula 1\u201d \u2013 Ferrari\u2019s President, Luca di Montezemolo","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/laferrari-is-the-finest-expression-of-our-companys-unique-unparalleled-engineering-and-design-know-how-including-that-acquired-in-formula-1-ferraris-pre\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]