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| SF90 Stradale | |
|---|---|
| Name | SF90 Stradale |
| Manufacturer | Ferrari N.V. |
| Production | 2019–present |
| Assembly | Maranello, Italy |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | Mid-engine, all-wheel drive |
| Engine | 4.0 L twin-turbo V8 + three electric motors |
| Transmission | 8-speed dual-clutch |
| Power output | 986 PS (combined) |
| Wheelbase | 2650 mm |
| Length | 4710 mm |
| Width | 1972 mm |
| Height | 1186 mm |
SF90 Stradale The SF90 Stradale is a plug-in hybrid sports car introduced by Ferrari N.V. in 2019 as the marque's first series-production PHEV flagship. It combines a twin-turbocharged internal combustion engine with multiple electric motors to deliver high combined output and all-wheel-drive traction, positioning it within the lineage of Ferrari road-going competition-derived models and in dialogue with rivals from Lamborghini, McLaren, and Porsche.
Ferrari developed the SF90 in the context of regulatory shifts exemplified by the European Union emissions targets and homologation pressures seen across Formula One teams and manufacturers like Mercedes-AMG, Aston Martin, and Audi Sport. Lead design work under the direction of Ferrari's Centro Stile and technical programmes led by engineers formerly associated with projects at Scuderia Ferrari, Dallara, and design houses such as Pininfarina produced exterior cues referencing the Ferrari F40 and aerodynamic concepts explored on the Ferrari LaFerrari and Ferrari 488 GTB. Styling integrates functional elements developed through computational fluid dynamics workflows used by teams at CERN-sized research institutions and automotive suppliers including Magneti Marelli and Brembo for braking architecture, while chassis engineering drew experience from suppliers like Sabelt and collaborations with electronics firms such as Bosch and Continental AG.
Powertrain architecture pairs a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 with three electric motors—one integrated into the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission and two on the front axle—creating combined outputs that compete with machines from Bugatti, Koenigsegg, and Pagani. Energy storage is provided by a lithium-ion battery pack developed alongside specialist firms in the battery sector and benchmarked against systems used by teams in Formula E and OEM programmes at Tesla, Inc. and BMW M Division. Performance figures place the SF90 in acceleration territory comparable to hypercars campaigned by Reiter Engineering and tested by publications like Top Gear and Auto Motor und Sport; sub-2.5-second 0–100 km/h times and top speeds rival entries from Hennessey and Rimac Automobili. The hybrid control logic incorporates torque-vectoring strategies similar to those researched at institutions such as MIT and TU Delft, coordinated by electronic control units from suppliers like Magneti Marelli and ZF Friedrichshafen AG.
The SF90 uses a carbon-fibre monocoque developed with composite techniques practiced at Aernova-level suppliers and informed by wind-tunnel testing at facilities used by Red Bull Racing and Scuderia Ferrari; aerodynamic elements include active flaps and diffusers reminiscent of solutions from Williams Grand Prix Engineering and Alpine (F1 Team). Suspension geometry and damper tuning employ adaptive systems comparable to those in Lamborghini Aventador and McLaren 720S, with braking matrices using carbon-ceramic discs produced in collaboration with Brembo and wheel designs influenced by work from OZ Racing. Handling dynamics have been validated on circuits such as Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, and Nürburgring Nordschleife by test drivers with experience at Formula One and World Endurance Championship levels.
Interior appointments combine bespoke leather and Alcantara trim crafted by artisans like those supplying Hermès and bespoke programmes seen at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, integrated with digital displays and driver interfaces developed using software paradigms from Apple Inc., NVIDIA, and automotive infotainment partners such as Harman International. The cockpit features a driver-centric steering wheel with controls echoing Formula One wheel layouts and an instrument cluster that aggregates telemetry similar to systems used in WRC rally cars and Le Mans prototypes; climate, connectivity, and over-the-air capabilities align with platforms from Google-partnered Android Automotive and telematics vendors like Bosch.
Ferrari expanded the SF90 family with track-focused and coachbuilt interpretations comparable to limited runs by Maserati, Pagani, and Koenigsegg. Special editions have included bespoke commissions for collectors associated with houses like H. R. Owen and auction appearances at events organized by Bonhams, RM Sotheby's, and Gooding & Company. Technical variants explore lighter componentry and aero packages in the spirit of competition variants fielded by Shelby American and homologation specials historically undertaken by Ferrari for programmes in GT World Challenge and FIA GT.
Manufacture takes place in Maranello, Italy at Ferrari's facilities alongside production lines that have executed models like the Ferrari 488 and Ferrari Portofino. Pricing placed the SF90 at a premium tier relative to contemporaries from Aston Martin Lagonda, Lamborghini Automobili S.p.A., and McLaren Automotive; market reception was informed by reviews from outlets including Car and Driver, Autocar, and Motor Trend, and collector interest measured at auction houses such as Sotheby's and Christie's. Sales strategies referenced flagship launch practices similar to those used for the Ferrari F12berlinetta and bespoke client programmes administered by Ferrari's client relations teams and dealer networks like Ferrari North America and Ferrari Japan.
Safety features integrate driver-assistance and passive structures referencing crashworthiness standards set by agencies such as Euro NCAP and testing protocols used by IIHS and NHTSA; electronic stability management and ABS systems are sourced from suppliers including Continental AG and Bosch. The SF90 has received accolades and mentions in year-end lists compiled by Top Gear, Road & Track, and automotive award bodies akin to the Pace Award and design honors conferred at events like the Geneva Motor Show and Concours d'Elegance gatherings.
Category:Ferrari models