A rather mysterious Ferrari prototype was
spotted undergoing road tests in Maranello, Italy. While we can’t
be 100 percent sure of the model’s identity given the heavy camouflage, two
things are pretty obvious. One is the yellow triangle featuring the lightning
sign, which tells us we’re dealing with an electrified vehicle.
The second important clue is the fact that
this car is a convertible, despite Ferrari team’s efforts to hide that using a
lot of adhesive tape. Corroborating these two hints we can assume this is the
Ferrari SF90 Spider, the drop-top version of the SF90 Stradale plug-in hybrid
supercar.
Could it be because the SF90 Spider will feature a unique styling
compared to the coupe? Possibly, though some details suggest the design won’t
change dramatically. The headlights appear to have a similar shape and the
high-set central exhausts seem to be positioned in the same place.
The roofline is different, however, but
that’s something that happens all the time with convertibles compared to the
coupe models on which they are based. Another change regards the shark fin
antenna which is moved much further back above the engine compartment.
Obviously, a photo of the interior would have made things a lot clearer but we
don’t have one, unfortunately.
So what are we to expect from the SF90
Spider in terms of the powertrain? Exactly the same plug-in hybrid setup as on
the SF90 Stradale, namely a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine that produces 769
hp and 800 Nm of torque on its own, assisted by
three electric motors and a battery.
Two motors are located at the front axle
while the third one is sandwiched between the V8 and a new eight-speed
dual-clutch transmission. Powered by a 7.9 kWh lithium-ion battery, the motors
deliver a combined output of 217 hp, bringing the SF90’s
overall output to 986 hp.
