THE L a FERRaRI aPERTa
Technological excellence, performance, style, exclusivity.
These are Ferrari’s unique core values which are perfectly
represented by the car launched to mark the 70th anniversary
of the foundation of the company. Designed for Ferrari’s most
passionate clients, the LaFerrari Aperta is the new limited-
edition special series, an open-top version of the acclaimed
LaFerrari supercar.
Available with both a carbon-fibre hard top (optional) and
soft top, the LaFerrari Aperta boasts the same specification
and characteristics as the LaFerrari, combining extraordinary
performance with the unique exhilaration of open-top
driving.
It is equipped with the same hybrid power unit as the coupé:
an 800 cv 6,262cc V12 engine (specific power output of
128 cv/l, compression ratio 13.5:1) coupled with a 120 kW
electric motor for a total power output of a 963 cv. The
powertrain control software has been optimised to increase
its overall efficiency thanks to the experience Maranello’s
engineers gained with LaFerrari. The dynamic control systems
integrated with the active aerodynamics remain unchanged.
The biggest challenge involved in designing the LaFerrari
Aperta was to produce a convertible that could be pushed to
the same extreme limits as the coupé. The Styling Centre’s
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input was concentrated on retaining as much of the original
LaFerrari aesthetic as possible. The flowing line that neatly
divides the cockpit from the car body is unchanged with only
those elements above the waistline modified. The resulting
impact is of a carbon-fibre ‘flying bridge’ hunkered into the
main volume.
Engineering development focused on the chassis and
aerodynamics and produced absolutely astounding results.
The LaFerrari Aperta delivers the same top speed of over
350 km/h, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in in under 3
seconds and 0 to 200 km/h in 7.1 seconds. It also delivers the
same torsional rigidity and beam stiffness characteristics,
as well as dynamic performance levels. Modifications to the
aerodynamic set-up ensure that, with the roof open and the
side windows up, the drag figure is unaffected compared to
that of the coupé.
Special attention was focused on the unique experience
of open-top driving. The coupé’s blistering performance
feels heightened to superb effect in the LaFerrari Aperta.
The absence of the roof delivers a genuinely exhilarating
experience with the hybrid power unit providing a heady
soundtrack. A sophisticated wind-stop system, designed to
improve aerodynamic and acoustic comfort, means occupants
can easily carry on a conversation even at high speeds.