Ferrari has revealed its newest hypercar, the LaFerrari, at the Geneva Motor Show.
The exciting successor to the firm's legendary Enzo of 2002 will be Ferrari's fastest ever car, however the top speed has not yet been officially released, other than the claim of "over 350kmh", equating to at least 217mph. Other performance stats are supremely impressive though, with 0-62 happening in around 3.0 seconds, and 0-186mph coming in just 15.5 seconds.
The LaFerrari, of which only 499 will be built, is set to cost around £1.1million when released, a substancial sum more than its recently revealed rival, the McLaren P1, and Porsche's upcoming 918, however one thing the cars have in common is the use of a hybrid engine. The Ferrari's 6.3-litre V12 will be coupled to a 160bhp electric motor, boosting both performance and economy.
Styling is typically dramatic; its hypercar status ensuring that only the most impressive styling was used on the car. At the front the car features a split front grille, aggressive headlights with LED strips and large air intakes on the bonnet. At the side of the car, deep-sculpted scoops immediately catch the eye, along with the black roof which tapers off into the rear hood, and the back sports Ferrari's trademark circular lights, with t-shaped bodywork over the rear grille, quad-exhaust pipes and an F1-inspired central rear light.
Speculated to be released in the autumn of this year to coincide with Porsche's 918, the LaFerrari features parts which are custom-made for the driver; an even more personal approach than the Enzo's 'invite only' availability.
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