The Ferrari 499P is the name of the new Le Mans Hypercar with which Ferrari will tackle the FIA WEC World Endurance Championship in the elite class from 2023.
The four-wheel drive prototype delivers a maximum power of 670bhp to the wheels and comes at minimum weight of no less than 1,030kg.
Multiple intakes on the roof feed both the V6 as well as the cooling air to the battery and gearbox The 499P's hybrid powertrain combines a mid-rear power unit with an electric motor powering the front axle.
The internal combustion engine has a maximum regulation limited output to the wheels of 670bhp, and is derived from the road going twin-turbo V6 family.
The engine, which shares the architecture of the engine fitted to the 296 GT3, has undergone an overhaul by Ferrari's engineers, aimed both at developing ad hoc solutions for the prototype and lightening the overall weight.
The electric motor, meanwhile, is equipped with a differential and is driven by a battery that is recharged during deceleration and braking, requiring no external power source.
The large louvres at the wheel arches aid to reduce pressure inside the wheel housings The battery pack, with a nominal voltage of 900V, benefits from experience honed in Formula One, although it was purpose-built for this project.
The four-wheel drive prototype delivers a maximum power of 670bhp to the wheels and comes at minimum weight of no less than 1,030kg.
The internal combustion engine has a maximum regulation limited output to the wheels of 670bhp, and is derived from the road going twin-turbo V6 family.
The engine, which shares the architecture of the engine fitted to the 296 GT3, has undergone an overhaul by Ferrari's engineers, aimed both at developing ad hoc solutions for the prototype and lightening the overall weight.
The electric motor, meanwhile, is equipped with a differential and is driven by a battery that is recharged during deceleration and braking, requiring no external power source.
The rear is an expression of how to blend technology, aerodynamics and design. For example, the lower wing features a 'light bar' that enhances the rear design. Finally, above the car are multiple air intakes that feed the V6 engine and supply cooling air to the battery and gearbox.
