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Ferrari Luce is equipped with four e-motors capable of over 1050 hp while torque measured at the wheels climbs to 11,500 Nm
Five seats, four electric motors, rear wheels measuring 24 inches and more than 1050 hp combined output were never part of Ferrari’s traditional formula. Yet here we are in the modern era! The newly revealed Ferrari Luce changes the historic perception completely as Maranello enters the fully electric era with its most radical road car architecture yet.
Presented in Rome at the Vela di Calatrava, the Luce becomes Ferrari first series production EV while opening an entirely new segment for the company. Ferrari says the car sits alongside its combustion and hybrid lineup instead of replacing existing powertrains. Development remained fully in-house with the battery, motors and electronic systems engineered directly in Maranello.
Dimensionally, the Ferrari Luce is among the largest models ever produced by the brand. Length stands at 5,026 mm while width measures 1,999 mm and height reaches 1,544 mm. The wheelbase stretches to 2,961 mm and weight distribution sits at 47 per cent front and 53 per cent rear with the kerb weight standing at 2,260 kg.
The design introduces a completely different visual direction shaped with assistance from LoveFrom – the design collective led by Sir Jony Ive and Marc Newson. A shell like glasshouse dominates the silhouette while floating aerodynamic wings guide airflow around the body. Transparent light panels, halo style tail lamps inspired by the 360 Modena and flush surfacing further separate the Luce from traditional Ferraris.
Wheel sizes are enormous even by supercar standards. Front tyres measure 265/35 R23 while the rear uses 315/30 R24 rubber. Ferrari says this is the largest staggered wheel setup ever fitted to one of its production road cars. The cabin gains a cleaner architecture than current Ferrari interiors. Mechanical toggles, switches and rotary controls remain but they now work alongside Samsung developed multifunction digital displays.
Materials include recycled anodised aluminium, Gorilla Glass and premium leather upholstery. A 21-speaker 3000 watt audio system with 24 channel amplification is also available. Performance figures are extraordinary even within the hypercar category. Combined output from the four motors reaches 1050 hp while torque measured at the wheels climbs to 11,500 Nm.
Torque at the motors themselves is rated at 990 Nm. Ferrari claims 0 to 100 kmph in 2.5 seconds, 0 to 200 kmph in 6.8 seconds and a top speed of more than 310 kmph. Each wheel receives its own electric motor and dedicated control systems for traction, regeneration and steering. The front axle output stands at 210 kW while the rear axle alone produces 620 kW.
The front electric motors spin up to 30,000 rpm while the rear units reach 25,500 rpm while power comes from a 122 kWh battery pack operating on an 800 volt electrical architecture. The battery uses 210 cells arranged across 15 modules and supports charging speeds up to 350 kW. The estimated driving range goes more than 530 km per charge.
Ferrari says the Luce introduces several firsts including electric all wheel drive, active aerodynamic grilles, elastically mounted rear subframe and a new Vehicle Control Unit capable of processing vehicle dynamics inputs 200 times every second. Four wheel steering, torque vectoring, adaptive suspension and regenerative braking systems work together simultaneously. The brand has engineered an authentic sound system using accelerometers mounted around the drivetrain to capture vibrations and mechanical textures.
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