Racing coupe Ferrari FXX-K Evo learned to cling to the ground

30 October 2017

Less weight, more downforce

Alexander Sharonov, photo Ferrari

Since the advent in 2013, the LaFerrari is considered to be one of the greatest hypercar in the history of mankind. But no matter how unbelievable it was, it was developed with an eye to the requirements for public roads. At the end of 2014 were released racing modification FXX-K, and now the Italians introduced its improved version.

Ferrari FXX-K Evo is the easiest way to learn double-tail rear wing. Under it a small spoiler, can adjust the angle of attack under the current requirements. Two components of this air system (dual wing and spoiler) consistently reinforce each other's action, which allowed to increase downforce in comparison with the FXX-K, it increased by 23 %, but if the starting point is to take the standard LaFerrari, or even 75 %.

According to the manufacturer, at a speed of 200 km/h this sophisticated system generates 640 kg. At "maximum speed", the pressure on the body increases to 830 kg, But this figure is already comparable with the mass of the car. The previous model (FXX-K) weighed 1 165 lbs; new easier (the exact value has not yet been solved).

To optimize the air flow, Ferrari engineers also had to re-paint the bumper and the carbon fiber to completely redesign the screens covering the bottom. Among other improvements is mentioned the retuned suspension.

Surprisingly, the power unit was not affected by the upgrade. The hybrid system Ferrari FXX-K Evo still issues 1 050 horsepower and 900 N·m. the vehicle uses a 7-speed robotized transmission with two clutches. To shift gears, you can use the levers mounted on the steering wheel, made in the spirit of race cars "Formulas-1". It also has a mode selector recovery system KERS.

To order the Ferrari FXX-K Evo will be in 2018. Traditionally, the release is limited, the exact number is kept secret. By the way, the owners of the "old" version of the FXX-K can not get confused: for them, the manufacturer offers the upgrade package to version Evo.