Deepening the Prancing Horse’s in-house expertise in electric technology opens new potential for performance and efficiency
Ferrari recently unveiled the Ferrari Luce in the symbolic setting of the Vela di Calatrava–Città dello Sport in Rome, a venue chosen to mark the beginning of a new chapter in Ferrari’s storied history of engineering excellence and innovation.
The Ferrari Luce marks the culmination of Maranello’s multi-energy strategy, announced at the 2022 Capital Markets Day. In accordance with the principle of technological neutrality, electrification is just one of the means available to Ferrari to expand its design potential in product architecture, performance, design, and driving experience, without replacing existing engines.
Deepening the Prancing Horse’s in-house expertise in electric technology opens new potential for performance and efficiency across the entire Ferrari ecosystem. This includes technology transfer between road cars and the 499P that triumphed in the last edition of the World Endurance Championship, and the bold Ferrari Hypersail project, a unique laboratory of research and innovation.
Design collective
The design of the Ferrari Luce was entrusted to LoveFrom, the design collective led by Sir Jony Ive and Marc Newson. From a technical perspective, the Ferrari Luce is based on a bespoke platform with dedicated chassis and engineering innovations in every single component.
Technologies derived from Ferrari’s unrivalled experience in the world of motor racing made it possible to contain kerb weight at 2260 kg, helping deliver best‑in‑class performance (0–100 km/h in 2.5 seconds, 0–200 km/h in 6.8 seconds, top speed over 310 km/h and maximum total power output of 1050 cv) and a range in excess of 530 km.
The car is powered by four electric engines, one per wheel, and is equipped with a high‑capacity 122 kWh battery, an active suspension system derived from the F80 and an independently steering rear axle.
Technological innovation
Within this framework of technological innovation, two concepts best encapsulate Ferrari Luce’s ambitious entry into the world of high‑performance electric sports cars: the control of each wheel’s motion in every direction and in any dynamic condition, and the authentic approach to sound.
The electric all-wheel drive is a first for a Ferrari. It allows the full potential of torque vectoring to always make the car precise and responsive, while the new torque shift engagement and extended regenerative braking deliver a progression of torque and engine braking worthy of a sports car. unrivalled by any other car in its class.
The extensive use of recycled secondary-alloy aluminium allows a reduction in CO₂e emissions during production of around 70% of the overall vehicle weight. The Ferrari Luce marks a new chapter, yet one that continues its long history of uncompromising innovation, driving performance, and an engineering culture that seeks to redefine the limits of what is possible.
Engineering excellence
“With Ferrari Luce, our research and engineering excellence have been placed at the service of driving emotions, without compromise. Rome, the symbolic location of our first victory, becomes the starting point for a Ferrari that lights up the future and opens new horizons,” asserted John Elkann, President, Ferrari.
“We have created a car that combines unique driving emotions with extraordinary performance, driving pleasure, and comfort for the Ferraristi of today and tomorrow,” assured Benedetto Vigna, CEO, Ferrari.
