Ferrari has been known amongst the community for its rather elegant GTs and flashy mid-engined coupes. There are very few companies that offer the best of the best and Ferrari is one among them. The Laferrari is their current flagship stepping in to fill the shoes of their previous masterstroke, the Enzo.

If you recall a few of Ferrari’s halo cars, the LaFerrari (which literally means “The Ferrari”) sits above all of them in terms of power and technology. Launched back in 2013, the LaFerrari was limited to 499 units, and all of them were pre-ordered before the reveal. A few years later in 2016, Ferrari revealed the LaFerrari Aperta, a convertible Laf with just 200 units being made. Unsurprisingly, all units were already pre-sold to customers via invitation.

The LaFerrari is a street-legal weapon introduced to commemorate 70 years of Ferrari. The halo car came with a price tag of $1.6 million for the coupe and $2.2 million for the Laferrari Aperta back when they were new. However, the Laferrari has only appreciated and decent examples fetched as far as $ 4.5 million in auctions.

The LaFerrari is nothing short of magnificent. A gorgeous work of art reserved for the well-heeled. Here’s us going over the mighty Ferrari and one that spawned the ludicrously fast FXX K.

LaFerrari: The First Hybrid Ferrari

Ferrari LaFerrari Front View
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The LaFerrari came with a V12 supplemented by a KERS system much like a Formula One car. Unlike conventional hybrids where it’s all about efficiency, the Ferrari LaFerrari uses the setup to enhance the internal combustion engine. The engine in question is a naturally aspirated V12 producing 800 horsepower and together with the KERS system, the hybrid powertrain puts out 963 horsepower and 663 lb-ft of torque in the LaFerrari. The engine is more powerful and efficient than the unit found inside its predecessor, the Ferrari Enzo. With increased power and better aerodynamics, the LaFerrari can reach 60 mph in 2.8 seconds which is might impressive for a rear-wheel-drive car.

The LaFerrari makes use of a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that enables the mid-engined hypercar to hit a top speed of 230 mph. With many automakers opting for force-fed and downsized powertrains, big ups to Ferrari for keeping the LaFerrari naturally aspirated instead of turbocharging. Even though they could’ve saved weight and added more power, Ferrari opted to go the traditional way. This is the reason why a Mclaren P1, even though had all the technological prowess wasn’t as aurally exciting as the LaFerrari.

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Ferrari LaFerrari: A Race-inspired Thoroughbred

The LaFerrari was the most technologically advanced Ferrari up to that point. Of Course, the SF90 is in a way a successor to the million-dollar hypercar, although not a direct one at that. Much like the Enzo, the LaFerrari used a carbon-fiber monocoque but was lighter and narrower than its predecessor. Also, Ferrari was keen on reducing the frontal area for reduced drag. The meticulous attention to detail was carried over to the interior as well. The cockpit is F1 inspired and has minimal buttons and screens to distract the driver.

Of the available switches and toggles, most if not all of them are found surrounding the driver. The seats in the LaFerrari are unique as well, they don’t move unlike conventional seats but the pedals come forward instead. The advantage of having fixed seats is that the interior geometry is never disturbed and Ferrari makes sure to custom-fit the padding according to the owner’s measurements.

LaFerrari side view
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Every bit of detail is made to serve a purpose. Ferrari’s in-house styling department has done a fantastic job in incorporating aerodynamics with aesthetics. Every bit of venting is there to relieve pressure or direct hot air out of the system. There are retractable flaps at the back that provide downforce depending on variables like speed, throttle response and can even generate three times the normal downforce under hard cornering. These flaps can be seen in the F12 TDF and serve as an integral part of LaFerrari’s aero-sorcery.

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How Much Does The Ferrari LaFerrari Cost

Back when they were new, the Ferrari LaFerrari was priced at $1.6 million where the Aperta took it even further to a staggering $2.2 million. However, you won’t find any examples at list price since limited-run Ferraris, especially their halo cars have never seen depreciation. Now, the market has plateaued a bit from the insane bloating most LaFerraris saw. Initially, examples were trading for triple the list price but that has saturated to some extent.

As per Cars.com, the lowest priced LaFerrari is listed for $2.7 million with just 1,300 miles on the odometer. Because of how exclusive the LaFerrari is with just 499 units, no wonder they’re so expensive. Not to mention the Aperta, which is even rarer with just 200 worldwide. LaFerrari Apertas are still demanding a hefty premium of more than thrice its original MSRP at the least and to get one you should have some seriously deep pockets.

Sources: Ferrari, Top Gear, Cars.com

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