Ferrari’s LaFerrari successor is shrouded in mystery, with the automaker using clever disguises to keep details under wraps. However, spy shots of the upcoming hypercar, codenamed P250, have surfaced, giving us a glimpse of what to expect. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what we know so far about Ferrari’s highly anticipated hypercar.

Disguises and Fakery

Ferrari is known for its ability to keep details of its upcoming models a secret until the official unveiling. The LaFerrari successor is no exception, with the automaker using clever disguises to keep prying eyes at bay. The P250 prototype seen in spy shots is heavily camouflaged, with boxy sections of bodywork that might suggest Ferrari is preparing to launch the ugliest supercar ever committed to asphalt. However, these sections are not what we’ll see on the finished car. Ferrari is known for its attention to detail, and the final product will undoubtedly be a sight to behold.

In addition to the camo wrap, there are other bits of fakery on the P250 prototype. A close look at the two visible exhaust tailpipes suggests both are dummies, and the real exhaust is the rectangular section of metal located between them and behind the crude mesh covering the back of the car. This attention to detail is typical of Ferrari, and it’s clear that the automaker is taking great care to keep details of the P250 under wraps.

Design Features

Despite the heavy camouflage, there are some design features that we can discern from the spy shots. The butterfly-style doors cut deep into the roof structure, and there’s a giant motorsport-style rear wing. However, if Ferrari follows tradition, this will be replaced with an active spoiler for the production model that will be able to fold away when not needed to maintain the purity of design boss Flavio Manzoni’s lines.

Powertrain

Yellow warning symbols dotted around one of the cars tell us it’s running a hybrid powertrain, which is hardly surprising since LaFerrari featured hybrid power from its launch back in 2013. However, the P250 might drop to just six cylinders, which would be a departure from the V12 engine in the LaFerrari. Ferrari has said the hypercar will inherit technology from the firm’s F1 and 499P Le Mans racing programs, and the racing cars in both those series use turbocharged V6 power, as does Ferrari’s most recent sports car, the 296. However, fans are hoping for a V12 engine, and only time will tell what Ferrari has in store.

Performance

Whatever engine configuration it employs, expect a monster power output to go with an equally monstrous $2.5+ million price. LaFerrari’s 986 hp (1,000 PS) seemed huge a decade ago, but the regular SF90 matches it these days, so Ferrari is probably going to have to deliver close to 1,500 hp (1,521 PS) to really move the game on and compete with (admittedly heavier) electric hypercars like the Rimac Nevera that make a third as much power again.

Release Date and Production

Rumors suggest an October 2024 unveil for the P250 coupe, though it will have a proper name by then. A hardcore XX variant is expected to come the year after, with an Aperta convertible in 2027. Production is likely to be limited to just a few hundred units, with a leaked document claiming Ferrari would build 828 cars in total, made up of 599 coupes, 199 convertibles, and 30 XX machines.

Conclusion

Ferrari’s LaFerrari successor is one of the most highly anticipated hypercars of the decade. While details are scarce, spy shots of the P250 prototype give us a glimpse of what to expect. Despite the heavy camouflage, we can discern some design features, and we know that the hypercar will feature a hybrid powertrain. Fans are hoping for a V12 engine, but only time will tell what Ferrari has in store. With a rumored price tag of $2.5+ million and limited production numbers, the P250 is sure to be one of the most exclusive and sought-after hypercars on the market.