So you thought that the Ferrari LaFerrari is an outrageous
beast, huh? You though that there’s little the Italians can do to further
improve it, right? Well, you were wrong, and that’s because the prancing horse
company has outdone itself with the FXX K model.
That’s a track-only version of the LaFerrari and hardcore
doesn’t cover it when it comes to describing it. Think of it as of the McLaren
P1 GTR if you will. It’s the same kind of adrenaline-infusing ride only if you
decide to buy one, you can’t take it home. Weird, right?
Well, the Italians are known for their ridiculous claims and
demands when it comes to their rides. This is no exception as Ferrari will
allow you to buy one and then drive it on a track alone, when special events
are set up. You don’t get to take your FXX K home, the hypercar staying with
‘the mothership’ the whole time. Basically, you’re renting the thing. Is it
worth it?
Looking at the specs and the video below, one might think
so. The money factor is irrelevant here as only the ultra-rich can afford such
amenities, so other things are to be taken into consideration, such as the tech
facts and the driving experience.
Being an upgraded version of the LaFerrari, the FXX K relies
on a 6,262 cm V12 making 860 HP and 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque at most,
revving up to 9,250 RPM. There’s also a 190 HP electric motor thrown in the mix
that takes the grand total up to 1050 HP.
All of this might is channeled to the rear wheel through a
7-speed DCT gearbox and the whole package has track-ready performance
electronics such as high-performance ABS, EBD and a third-gen electronic
differential.
That’s all just a small portion of what the FXX K stands for
though. It has been subjected to a drastic diet as you don’t need all the
luxury you get on the LaFerrari on the track. On top of that, the aerodynamics
were also improved by a considerable margin, just as you can see in the video
below. Enjoy!
source: http://www.autoevolution.com/news/heres-the-making-of-ferraris-fxx-k-video-94118.html
by Gabriel Nica
http://www.fzrestoration.com
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