[WEC] Ferrari Hypercar Discussion

[Simmi]

Ferrari have reacted with a bare bones release and a shady teaser shot - https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/compet...LL_organic_ppl

[broadrun96]

Well guess it is only fair, Dodge reached in to the Fiat parts bin for plenty of stuff recently so guess Ferrari decided to build their own modern Superbird? One did just sell at auction for $1.65 million.

But that is not a pretty looking car there

[Simmi]

Better shot

[Aysedasi]

Hmmmmm

[tomcug]

Looks like an ugly Porsche knock-off

[Mike E]

I hope it looks better in red

[broadrun96]

Originally Posted by Mike E

I hope it looks better in red

[joeb]

Looks pretty standard, apart from the wing endplates. Or maybe the camo is doing such a good job we can't see all the amazing design details?

[CTD]

Originally Posted by joeb

Looks pretty standard, apart from the wing endplates. Or maybe the camo is doing such a good job we can't see all the amazing design details?

I think the whole rear end is very interesting, with plenty of small details that sets Ferrari apart. As an example, you can see a second wing at the bottom of the rear wing!
The large inlet duct is also quite interesting - seems massive for air intake alone!
This couples with a rather closed side pod design and big openings in the front, could indicate a rather unique aero design.

[broadrun96]

Originally Posted by joeb

Looks pretty standard (Acura), apart from the wing endplates. Or maybe the camo is doing such a good job we can't see all the amazing design details?

The front looks like the Acura wing to me

[deggis]

Short clip: https://reddit.com/r/wec/comments/vs...mh_at_fiorano/

Sounds like V6T.

[joeb]

Originally Posted by CTD

I think the whole rear end is very interesting, with plenty of small details that sets Ferrari apart. As an example, you can see a second wing at the bottom of the rear wing!
The large inlet duct is also quite interesting - seems massive for air intake alone!
This couples with a rather closed side pod design and big openings in the front, could indicate a rather unique aero design.

Good catch i didn't notice that second wing originally. It is going to be fun to see all these cars together on the grid next year. They will definitely be easy to tell apart from each other.

[veeten]

Yes, the front is more towards Acura with the shape of the splitter. Just like Alpine, they are using their Formula 1 hybrid powertrain tech for their LMH. Would've liked to have seen them use a 4.2 to 4.8L V12, between 6800 & 8300 rpm. Likened to the Lampredi engines of the 60's but with all the modern systems.

[broadrun96]

Originally Posted by CTD

I think the whole rear end is very interesting, with plenty of small details that sets Ferrari apart. As an example, you can see a second wing at the bottom of the rear wing!
The large inlet duct is also quite interesting - seems massive for air intake alone!
This couples with a rather closed side pod design and big openings in the front, could indicate a rather unique aero design.

Other angles than the first make the rear wing less huge so not as crazy as first seen.

But this to me is the most interesting, almost like a "retro" low side pods without huge sculpting and aero treatment.

[Simmi]

Alessandro Pier Guidi and Nicklas Nielsen on driving duties for the opening shakedown.

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/...ar-at-fiorano/

[GingerPixel]

What a strange looking thing. I wonder if they're thinking about running it without the upper wing?

[TF110]

I like it! It's different than what we've seen at least in the rear. Seems the roof fins introduced by Toyota are now the norm. But the talk is definitely the huge rear wing endplates and the 'beam-wing' like the f1 cars feature. It'd be interesting to know how these different manufacturers interpret the wording in the technical regulations.

[deggis]

Long and clear video:
https://youtu.be/iNPlQRu2bfs

[tux]

V6

[TF110]

Very interesting rear of the car. Kinda muffled with the sound but better than nothing imo.

[TF110]

Most clear picture I've found so far of the rear

[S griffin]

Nice to see it get it's first run out, although it's not a Ferrari until it runs in red!

[peetleouf]

two wings ? maybe there is the one of the Peugeot ?!

[Gingers4Justice]

The Porsche 963 looks totally different without camo, so I'll reserve judgement on the looks until it's painted red.

[Simmi]

Part of me wonders if they'll also take a leaf out of their own F1 book and launch something that looks one way, and by the first race it's quite a bit different.