Performance Review: Ferrari SF 90 Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid - [2019]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ferrari SF Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ferrari SF 90 Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2019. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900 and the 2020 Koenigsegg Gemera 2.0 Turbo Petrol Hybrid.This particular Ferrari SF has a 3990cc Turbo Petrol Electric Hybrid powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol Electric Hybrid V8's includes the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid

The SF shares its Petrol Electric Hybrid V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid and the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the SF'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 1570 kgs (3461 lbs) this makes the Ferrari SF 90 Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid in the same weight category as the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid or the give or take 50kg.

The Ferrari SF shares the same bhp with the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (759 bhp)

In terms of power the 3990cc 32V V8 engine produces 769 bhp (573 kW) @ 7500 rpm similar to the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (759 bhp) or the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo (786 bhp).

The Turbo V8 throws out 590 lb-ft (799.9 Nm) @ 6000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (568 lb-ft) or the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (590 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

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

The 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 (511.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ferrari SF.

The Ferrari SF has a Power to weight ratio of 489.8 bhp per ton and 375.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2019 SF competing with the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 (511.7 bhp per ton) or the 2000 Caterham 7 Superlight R500 (511.1 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 SF generating around 375.7 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 1991 Jaguar XJ R-15 6.0 V12 (400.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 (400.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.5 secs, this made the Ferrari SF 90 Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid as fast as the 2016 Bugatti Chiron 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo (2.40 secs) the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (2.50 secs) the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (2.50 secs) the or the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 (2.50 secs). This Ferrari SF 90 Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid is also faster than the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (2.50 secs) the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (2.50 secs) the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 (2.50 secs) the and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 (2.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the SF and the 2010 BMW 3 Series M3 E92 GTS

When talking about the performance of the Ferrari SF on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.48 secs @ 130.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2010 BMW 3 Series M3 E92 GTS (10.43 secs), the 2012 Audi TT RS+ 2.5 Turbo (10.46 secs), and the 2012 Audi TT RS plus 2.5 Coupe (10.46 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2019 version of the Ferrari SF 90 Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid has a maximum speed of 211mph.

Top Speed of the 2019 SF equals the 2005 Gumpert Apollo 4.2L V8 Twin Turbo (223 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2019 Ferrari SF 90 Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid then how about the 2005 Gumpert Apollo 4.2L V8 Twin Turbo (223 mph), the 2009 Gumpert Apollo S 4.2 V8 Twin Turbo (224 mph), or the 2009 Noble M600 4.4L V8 (225 mph).

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