Style, luxury, and speed have always defined Ferrari models for decades. Although these impressive machines are sold for insane prices, they are beasts when they land on the road. The LaFerrari Aperta is the newest model in the Ferrari’s 2017 collection. In 2013, the car made its first appearance to the world at the Geneva Motor Show. The car will be the first in the brand’s history to have a hybrid powertrain.

The LaFerrari Aperta has a unique door rotation technology. The door has a slight angle difference when opened; this gives it a unique feature that the conventional coupe models.  The Aperta tops when it comes to dynamics performance. The chassis and body shell is designed to cope with the stress caused by force lines since the car does not have a roof. The roof can allow a carbon-fiber soft top or hard top. It is one of the designs that give this car a cutting edge technology and style.

LaFerrari Aperta’s Dynamics

The LaFerrari Aperta design includes the vital features of the coupe such as beam stiffness, torsional rigidity, and drag coefficient. The primary focus in developing this road master was the aerodynamic and the car’s chassis. It infuses the hybrid system and aerodynamics and continuously interact with other control systems in the car. The interaction increases the car’s performance and euphoria to any Ferrari lover.

A blend of the V12 engine and electric motor power LaFerrari. The V12 engine generates a maximum speed of 350 km/h. Using a 7-speed F1 Dual-Clutch the acceleration rate is less than 7 seconds to transition from 0-200 km/h. The power and speed make this car one of the fastest road legal cars on the planet. The weight to the power of the car rates at 1.65 kg per horsepower which can be an attribute to the top speed. The fuel consumption is not very different from that of the coupe.

Use of top class braking system guarantees your safety. The Aperta will use Brembo brakes which designs assure an equal heat dissipation. The brakes have light calipers and combine well with the energy recovery system. The front and rare carbon ceramic brakes are 398 x 223 x 36 mm and 380 x 253 x 34 mm respectively. The Aperta rides on tires measuring 265/30 – 19 as the front wheels and 345/30 – 20 as the rear.

The cockpit portrays the sportiness and unlimited headroom of the Ferrari models. However, the Aperta designs enhance performance and driver’s engagement. The gear levers are skillfully installed in the steering column and the designs. Also, integrate the steering wheel and controls.

Final Take

The LaFerrari Aperta is unique in its way, but it faces stiff competition from other hypercars such as Bugatti Chiron. The Aperta is an indication of Ferrari’s ability to produce top class cars in this financial meltdown. However, before you get too excited, you should now that the Aperta will be selling for $1.7 million. I know most people dreams are crushed, but that’s the price you pay for top class luxury and speed on the road.