With the 499P Modificata, Ferrari has further elevated its already esteemed reputation of welcoming its wealthiest and most devoted clientele into the fold. It’s a track-only racecar that was unveiled at Ferrari’s annual celebration, Finali Mondiali, in Mugello. It is mostly based on the 499P that won Le Mans earlier this year. In other words, it’s a €5.1 million (before taxes) ticket to one of the most advanced racing programs offered by Maranello.
Talk about tech.
The 499P Modificata shares visual similarities with the hypercar that won the Le Mans centennial in June, at least from the exterior, but under the high-downforce bodywork, Maranello’s engineers have made considerable improvements. Their goal? to make it more suitable for the gentleman drivers who are fortunate enough to get behind the wheel and easier to maintain.
The Modificata’s mid-rear mounted V6 engine is a lighter version of the 296 GT3 race car’s, although it has new electronic controls and engine mapping. It is coupled to a 200kW hybrid system that, remarkably, is exempt from the stringent hypercar standards set forth by the ACO, and a battery that is taken from Formula One.
While the racecar legitimate can send its crossover power past paces of 190km/h (118mph) to accomplish execution equality with LMDh vehicles, the Modificata can drive the front pivot from a stop. That gives it expanded foothold and force out of corners and a smoother power conveyance.
Subsequent to ‘opening’ the capability of the half breed framework, Ferrari engineers invested energy adjusting the power conveyance of the two axles. Also, very much like the race vehicle, it can recuperate energy through slowing down.
Give me a few specs
Generally power ultimately depends on 858bhp, yet the 499P Modificata has a further stunt at its disposal: a press to pass button – very much like one you’d find in the F1 vehicle – gives the driver a further 161bhp of force for seven seconds all at once.
An emphasis on drivability
The Modificata will run on custom Pirellis as opposed to the ACO-commanded Michelins of the race vehicle. Highlighting F1-determined tech, the key spotlight has again been on driveability and dealing with criticism – as well as a decrease in warm-up times and corruption. The ethos is basic: exchange some max execution for usable, unsurprising execution.
The suspension framework has been upgraded as well; the Modificata will in any case utilize a cutting edge pushrod arrangement yet it’ll presently be more drivable and unsurprising. All things considered, this isn’t intended to be a race vehicle, yet a sample of what a 2023 Hypercar can do.
At long last, the drivers’ seat has been broadened to more readily oblige the unique, more differed body states of Ferrari’s planned Game Prototipi clients.
How much?
The 499P Modificata is the main part in Ferrari’s new Game Prototipi Clienti program, and will run lined up with the F1 Clienti program. Toss in the Ferrari Challenge as well, and there are presently a couple of courses into the inward circles of the Scuderia – giving you have the money.
The 499P Modificata experience can be yours for €5.1 million preceding duty, however that incorporates two years of legitimate track support: at Ferrari coordinated occasions, Modificata proprietors will have a track and group of mechanics available to them.
Every body will be made new and not adjusted from any current race or testing tubs, and Ferrari hasn’t placed a number on the number of it’ll sell. Anticipate loads of verifying however, the 499P Modificata – albeit not planned for rivalry – still purposes innovation from the race vehicle, and Ferrari will be sharp for it to stay confidential.
