Performance Review: Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta 6.3 V12 - [2016]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ferrari LaFerrari Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta 6.3 V12 is the 7 speed / Paddle Shift version and was first brought out in 2016. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 and the 2016 Bugatti Chiron 8.0 W16 Quad 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 Aperta 6.3 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 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (814 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 2016 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 2.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.0 secs, this made the Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta 6.3 V12 as fast as the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (2.90 secs) the 2021 Maserati MC20 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (2.90 secs) the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 CS 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (2.90 secs) the or the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8 C8 (2.90 secs). This Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta 6.3 V12 is also faster than 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 Porsche Taycan Turbo (3.00 secs) the and the 2021 Nissan NSX Type S 3.5L V6 (3.00 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 2016 version of the Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta 6.3 V12 has a maximum speed of 217mph.

Top Speed of the 2016 LaFerrari equals the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo (228 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2016 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta 6.3 V12 then how about the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo (228 mph), the 1989 Ferrari F40 LM Competizione 2.9 V8 Twin Turbo (229 mph), or the 2022 Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail (230 mph).

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