Just when you thought Ferrari’s naming conventions were as weird as possible, say hello to a car that’s inseparable from innumerable vulgar jokes. The Ferrari LaFerrari FXX K represents the pinnacle of the automaker’s race engineering, insofar as “regular” owners are concerned. As with previous –XX cars, the FXX K is a track-only beast that will help Ferrari fine-tune its racing technology. But, unlike other models, the FXX K will pull at the very strings that comprise our four-dimensional universe, threatening to warp space-time in a way that we may never recover from.
Okay, maybe we’re going a bit over the top in that description, but seriously, the FXX K (K standing for “KERS,” which is an acronym to describe its hybrid powertrain) is one hell of a vehicle. Ferrari starts with a normal LaFerrari and turns everything beyond the “max” setting on whatever dial the automaker has in hand. Instead of 789 horsepower coming from the car’s V-12 engine, there are now 848 ponies on tap. The electric motor’s juice has been upped, as well, raising output from 160 horsepower to 187. That means the FXX K sports a net 1,035 horsepower.
That’s FXX K’ing ridiculous!! But it doesn’t end there..
A quick glance at the FXX K’s exterior lets you know that this car is built for some very serious applications. The front end is sharper and more aerodynamically aggressive, and the rear has a pair of winglets that look like they’ve been borrowed from a defunct NASA program. The standard road tires are ditched in favor of racing slicks, and 15-inch brake rotors hide behind the FXX K’s lightweight wheels. All that fancy bodywork contributes to a 50-percent increase in downforce, which is necessary when you’re pulling lateral-g numbers that might nauseate some greenhorn astronauts.
In order to keep its buyers from putting the FXX K into a wall, Ferrari also updated the electronic differential, traction control, anti-lock brakes, and SSC (Side Slip-Angle Control) with several threshold levels, which can be adjusted to suit the driver’s taste and experience level by turning a dial on the steering wheel.
The FXX K continues Ferrari’s rich tradition of using its best-heeled customers as test subjects for its racing program. Basically, Ferrari retains possession of the vehicle, and when it comes time to give the owner his or her car to drive on track, Ferrari will ship it to the track, along with an entire team of professionals, including engineers and mechanics. Owners don’t really own the car so much as have a professionally-prepped race team at the ready.
And, best of all, the FXX K only costs $30,000. Just kidding — it’s so expensive that Ferrari doesn’t even say the price. You probably can’t afford it. We definitely can’t afford it. Thankfully, the FXX K poster for your bedroom wall will only cost a small fraction of that number, whatever it is.
Source-Web2Carz
