Ferrari engineers have been caught testing a prototype for the highly anticipated successor to the LaFerrari. This next-generation hypercar is currently known by its code name, the F250, with the LaFerrari being referred to as the F150. The F250 will be part of Ferrari’s exclusive Special Series, which already includes iconic models like the 288 GTO, F40, F50, and Enzo. These limited-edition models are only available to Ferrari’s most loyal and esteemed customers, and they often appreciate significantly in value. For example, the LaFerrari’s original price was around $1.4 million, but now it can be found on the used market for three times that amount.
The F250 prototype is heavily camouflaged, making it difficult to discern its final design details. Many of the body panels and lights are actually dummy units used to conceal the car’s true appearance. Even the exhaust tips are fake, with the real exhaust being vented from between the simulated pipes. Despite the disguise, it’s evident that the F250 is lower and wider than its predecessor, the LaFerrari. It seems to draw inspiration from Ferrari’s victorious 499P LMH race car, which won at Le Mans and has recently been unveiled to the public. The F250 will also feature the iconic butterfly wing doors, a design characteristic that was introduced with the LaFerrari and carried over to its predecessor, the Enzo.
One of the distinct influences from the 499P LMH race car can be seen in the F250’s front fascia. It’s speculated that the F250 may also adopt a single light strip from the race car, similar to what was utilized in Ferrari’s recent release, the hardcore SF90 XX. Though the F250 has been spotted with a makeshift LaFerrari body, Ferrari still has extensive development plans for the vehicle. The official debut of the F250 is expected in the second half of 2024, with deliveries anticipated to begin in the first half of 2025.
Ferrari has revealed limited information about the F250, but it’s stated that the car will be launched by 2026 and will comprise less than 5% of the automaker’s total production volume. Considering that Ferrari produced 500 LaFerrari coupes and an additional 210 LaFerrari Aperta convertibles, it’s estimated that approximately 600 F250 coupes and 200-250 F250 convertibles will be manufactured. This higher production volume is necessary to meet the demands of Ferrari’s expanding customer base in emerging markets.
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The prototype of the F250 features warning stickers that confirm the presence of an electrified powertrain. However, it’s not yet confirmed whether the powertrain will include a V12 engine or a smaller unit. There are rumors suggesting that Ferrari may employ a turbocharged V6 engine for the F250, similar to the powertrain found in the 499P LMH race car. This connection to the race car can also be seen in the turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine found in Ferrari’s 296 supercar. In fact, the “499” in the race car’s name refers to the 499 cc displacement of each cylinder in the engine.
Although details about the F250 are limited, there is no doubt that Ferrari’s engineering team is working diligently to create an impressive successor to the LaFerrari. With the brand’s history of iconic and groundbreaking vehicles, expectations are high for this highly anticipated hypercar. Enthusiasts eagerly await the official debut of the F250 and hope that Ferrari’s innovation extends beyond its performance capabilities to include a more memorable name for this remarkable vehicle.
