Performance Review: Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo - [2023]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ferrari SF Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2023. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid.This particular Ferrari SF has a 3990cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The SF shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the SF's All Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1660 kgs (3659 lbs) this makes the Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo in the same weight category as the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0T or the give or take 50kg.

The Ferrari SF shares the same bhp with the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid (786 bhp)

In terms of power the 3990cc 32V V8 engine produces 786 bhp (586 kW) @ 7900 rpm similar to the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid (786 bhp) or the 2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae 6.5 V12 (769 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 593 lb-ft (804.0 Nm) @ 6250 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 2018 Lamborghini Aventador LP770-4 Superveloce Jota SVJ (497.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ferrari SF.

The Ferrari SF has a Power to weight ratio of 473.4 bhp per ton and 357.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2023 SF competing with the 2018 Lamborghini Aventador LP770-4 Superveloce Jota SVJ (497.7 bhp per ton) or the 2013 Lamborghini Veneno Roadster 6.5 V12 (496.6 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 357.2 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 2019 Ferrari Roma 3.9 V8 Turbo (381.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2013 McLaren P1 3.8 V8 Hybrid (380.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.4 secs, this made the Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo as fast as the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid (2.30 secs) the 2021 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo (2.30 secs) the 2019 Bugatti Centodieci 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo (2.30 secs) the or the 2019 Bugatti Chiron Sport 110 ans Bugatti (2.30 secs). This Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo is also faster than the 2019 Ferrari SF 90 Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid (2.40 secs) 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 and the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (2.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the SF and the 2013 Alfa-Romeo Disco Volante 4.7 V8

When talking about the performance of the Ferrari SF on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.19 secs @ 134.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2013 Alfa-Romeo Disco Volante 4.7 V8 (10.15 secs), the 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera S 991 (10.15 secs), and the 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed 6.0 W12 (10.15 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2023 version of the Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo has a maximum speed of 199mph.

Top Speed of the 2023 SF equals the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C7 (210 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo then how about the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C7 (210 mph), the 2018 Lamborghini SC18 Alston 6.5 V8 (210 mph), or the 2017 Pagani Huayra Roadster 6.0 V12 (210 mph).

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