Performance Review: Ferrari LaFerrari 6.3L V12 - [2013]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ferrari LaFerrari Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ferrari LaFerrari 6.3L V12 is the 7 speed / Paddle Shift version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance and the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Ferrari LaFerrari has a 6262cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol Electric Hybrid powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol Electric Hybrid V12's includes the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid

The LaFerrari shares its Petrol Electric Hybrid V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid and the 2019 Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 6.5L V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the LaFerrari's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1255 kgs (2766 lbs) this makes the Ferrari LaFerrari 6.3L V12 in the same weight category as the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Ferrari LaFerrari shares the same bhp with the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo (786 bhp)

In terms of power the 6262cc 48V V12 engine produces 789 bhp (588 kW) @ 9000 rpm similar to the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo (786 bhp) or the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid (786 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 516 lb-ft (699.6 Nm) @ 6750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (524 lb-ft) or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (535 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ferrari LaFerrari you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo (647.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ferrari LaFerrari.

The Ferrari LaFerrari has a Power to weight ratio of 628.6 bhp per ton and 411.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 LaFerrari competing with the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo (647.6 bhp per ton) or the 2022 Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail (646.8 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ferrari LaFerrari generating around 411.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2003 Pagani Zonda Roadster (432.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 1997 Nissan R390 3.5L V8 (428.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.1 secs, this made the Ferrari LaFerrari 6.3L V12 as fast as the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (3.00 secs) the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 (3.00 secs) the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 6.2 V8 C8 (3.00 secs) the or the 2021 McLaren Artura 3.0 V6 Turbo Hybrid (3.00 secs). This Ferrari LaFerrari 6.3L V12 is also faster than the 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 992 (3.10 secs) the 2022 Lamborghini Urus Performante Twin Turbo (3.10 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin DBX 707 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (3.10 secs) the and the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GT 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo (3.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the LaFerrari and the 2010 Audi A5 RS5 4.2 Quattro

When talking about the performance of the Ferrari LaFerrari on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 9.76 secs @ 140.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2010 Audi A5 RS5 4.2 Quattro (9.72 secs), the 2020 Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 982 (9.72 secs), and the 2016 Bentley Continental GT Speed 6.0 W12 Bi Turbo Convertible (9.73 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2013 version of the Ferrari LaFerrari 6.3L V12 has a maximum speed of 227mph.

Top Speed of the 2013 LaFerrari equals the 2013 W-Motors Lykan HyperSport 3.7L Twin Turbo (239 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2013 Ferrari LaFerrari 6.3L V12 then how about the 2013 W-Motors Lykan HyperSport 3.7L Twin Turbo (239 mph), the 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 (240 mph), or the 2000 Saleen S7 7.0 V8 (240 mph).

Related Links:

2013 LaFerrari Rivals List.

A Brief History of Ferrari

Car Comparison