Ferrari 499P
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The Ferrari 499P is a sports prototype built by Scuderia Ferrari to compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship in the Le Mans Hypercar category since 2023.[6] The introduction of the 499P marks 50 years since Ferrari last fielded a factory-backed sports prototype that contested for the overall win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and one of the 499Ps raced with the number 50 as a tribute.[7]
Category | Le Mans Hypercar | ||||||||||
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Constructor | Ferrari (Dallara)[1] | ||||||||||
Designer(s) | Flavio Manzoni (Design Director, Centro Stile Ferrari) Ferdinando Cannizzo (Technical Director) Stefano Carmassi (Technical Manager)[2] Carlo Palazzani (Exterior Designer)[3] Francesco Russo (Advanced Lead Designer)[3] Silvia Cavallaro (Head of Color and Trim)[3] | ||||||||||
Predecessor | Ferrari 333 SP | ||||||||||
Technical specifications | |||||||||||
Chassis | Carbon fibre monocoque | ||||||||||
Suspension | Double wishbones with pushrods | ||||||||||
Engine | Ferrari F163[4] 2,992 cc (182.6 cu in) 120° V6[5] twin-turbocharged, longitudinally-mounted | ||||||||||
Electric motor | 200 kW (272 PS; 268 hp), mounted on the front axle | ||||||||||
Transmission | Xtrac 7-speed sequential manual | ||||||||||
Battery | Ferrari 900 V | ||||||||||
Power | 671 bhp (680 PS; 500 kW) (Petrol) 268 bhp (272 PS; 200 kW) (Electric) | ||||||||||
Weight | 1,030 kg (2,270.8 lb) | ||||||||||
Fuel | TotalEnergies | ||||||||||
Lubricants | Shell Helix Ultra | ||||||||||
Brakes | Brembo carbon 380/355mm with Brembo Monobloc 6-piston calipers[5] | ||||||||||
Tyres | Michelin slicks with OZ one-piece forged alloys, 29/71-18 front and 34/71-18 rear[5] | ||||||||||
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Debut | 2023 1000 Miles of Sebring | ||||||||||
First win | 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans | ||||||||||
Last win | 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans | ||||||||||
Last event | 2024 6 Hours of Imola | ||||||||||
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The car was unveiled at the Ferrari Finali Mondiali, Ferrari's annual finale for their one-make series, Ferrari Challenge.[8] The car made its competitive debut at the season-opening round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship, the 2023 1000 Miles of Sebring.[9] On its first outing at the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 499P driven by Antonio Giovinazzi, Alessandro Pier Guidi, and James Calado won the race.[10] It was Ferrari's first overall victory at Le Mans since the 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans, ending the streak of five victories by Toyota Gazoo Racing.