The firm remains tight-lipped on its 0-62mph time and top speed, but Ferrari racing driver Antonio Fuoco achieved 213mph during testing of the 499P racer, and it is expected that the more powerful 499P Modificata will at least match this figure.
Ferrari said it was a “huge challenge” to engineer the powertrain so that the 499 Modificata’s on-track behaviour is accessible to customers with less experience. The engine mapping is said to have been tuned to easily manage torque, even at the car’s limit.
While the firm did not comment on torque output, it has revealed that the electric motor produces 132lb ft, and in the 296 GT3, the V6 produces 525lb ft, meaning the two together could produce as much around 660lb ft in the Modificata.
During the development of its bespoke Pirelli tyres, Cecconi said the firm prioritised “vehicle dynamics and powertrain delivery management”, meaning they are designed to withstand long, continuous runs with a bespoke tread pattern and are easier to manage during warm-up.
Not being homologated, its output is not restricted by Balance of Performance constraints, which allowed Ferrari to make the car “more accessible” for less experienced drivers, chiefly through aerodynamics.
The firm’s ambassador driver Olivier Beretta commented on how “surprised” he was at how well the car performed “despite how far (the firm) pushed it.”
