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Ferrari 499P Modificata 2024

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Unveiled at Mugello on 28 October 2023, the Ferrari 499P Modificata is a track car derived from the 499P Hypercar that won the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans. It is neither road legal nor intended for racing. Ferrari developed it for a select group of customers seeking a prototype-style driving experience without the limitations imposed by FIA-ACO competition regulations. Its hybrid powertrain combines a mid-rear-mounted 2,994 cc V6 internal-combustion engine with an electric motor on the front axle. Ferrari quotes a maximum system output of 640 kW, or 870 hp, when the Push to Pass function is engaged. The result is a customer-focused sports prototype with the architecture and cockpit character of a top-level endurance racer. (ferrari.com)

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History

The 499P Modificata grew out of Ferrari’s return to the leading class of endurance racing in 2023. Developed for the FIA World Endurance Championship, the 499P won that year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans with car number 51, driven by Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado and Antonio Giovinazzi. Ferrari subsequently adapted the racing prototype for private, non-competitive circuit use. The 499P Modificata was unveiled at the 2023 Finali Mondiali at Mugello, only a few months after the Le Mans victory. It also introduced Ferrari’s Sport Prototipi Clienti programme, which began in 2024 under the Corse Clienti department. Owners can attend dedicated events at international circuits while Ferrari provides technical support, logistics and maintenance. The car retains the carbon-fibre monocoque, mid-rear powertrain layout and single-seat cockpit concept of the competition 499P, but its systems and calibration were revised for customer track driving rather than championship racing. (ferrari.com)

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Anecdotes

The 499P Modificata’s Mugello debut was tied to Ferrari’s return to the top level of endurance racing and its tenth overall Le Mans victory, achieved in 2023. In October 2024, Ferrari reported that ten examples were present at the Finali Mondiali held at Imola. By then, the Sport Prototipi Clienti programme had already visited circuits including Sonoma, Laguna Seca, Suzuka, Le Castellet and the Nürburgring. (ferrari.com)

Production

Ferrari describes the 499P Modificata as a strictly limited-series track car intended for a very select clientele. The technical release consulted does not state a confirmed total production figure. Each car is connected with the Sport Prototipi Clienti programme, which provides dedicated events together with Ferrari support for maintenance, preparation and logistics. This separates the Modificata from a conventional customer racing car: it is not intended to be entered in a championship, but to be driven during private sessions organised and supported by the manufacturer. Ferrari’s 2024 programme reports provide evidence of cars participating in events, but do not establish the final number built. (ferrari.com)

Press reception

Automotive publications have mainly focused on the unusual concept behind the 499P Modificata. Car and Driver described it as a customer version of Ferrari’s Le Mans-winning Hypercar while stressing that it remains a circuit-only machine. Motor Sport Magazine highlighted its rare position as a top-level prototype adapted for private use, but neither road legal nor intended for racing. These reports concentrate more on the car’s purpose and technical relationship with the 499P than on independent comparative testing. The editorial response has therefore centred on the originality of offering a regulation-free endurance-derived prototype to private owners, supported through Ferrari’s own track programme. (caranddriver.com)

Evolution

Compared with the FIA WEC 499P, the 499P Modificata received several changes made possible by its freedom from racing regulations. Its all-wheel-drive system can operate at low speeds, whereas the competition car must comply with a regulated activation threshold. The Push to Pass function temporarily adds 120 kW to the quoted nominal output of 520 kW. Ferrari also fitted bespoke Pirelli tyres instead of the Michelin tyres used by the race car, and recalibrated the suspension, electronic controls and engine maps. The result is not simply a competition 499P with its restrictions removed. It is a substantially revised customer prototype that preserves the racing car’s basic architecture while aiming for a more accessible and consistent experience during private circuit events. (ferrari.com)

Variants

The 499P Modificata is a distinct derivative of Ferrari’s 499P racing car rather than a cosmetic trim level. Both share a carbon-fibre monocoque, a load-bearing V6 mounted behind the cockpit and the basic layout of a closed sports prototype with a single-seat cockpit. Their intended roles are different. The 499P is built for professional drivers and FIA World Endurance Championship competition, while the Modificata is reserved for owners and non-competitive track sessions. The main distinctions involve hybrid-system management, low-speed operation of the all-wheel-drive system, tyres, chassis calibration and the Push to Pass function. Ferrari’s published technical material does not identify multiple body or power versions for the Modificata. (ferrari.com)

References

Ferrari 499P Modificata: limited-series sports prototype for non-competitive use unveiledFerrari
Supports the launch date, Le Mans derivation, intended use, hybrid powertrain, 640 kW output, Push to Pass system, chassis and transmission specifications.
Ferrari 499P and 499P Modificata: what sets them apartFerrari Corse Clienti
Supports the technical differences from the racing 499P, including Pirelli tyres, low-speed all-wheel drive and revised calibration.
Sport Prototipi Clienti programme debuts at MugelloFerrari Corse Clienti
Supports the beginning of the customer track programme in March 2024 and its non-competitive purpose.
Ten 499P Modificatas at ImolaFerrari Corse Clienti
Supports the presence of ten cars at the 2024 Finali Mondiali and the programme’s circuit schedule.
The Ferrari 499P Modificata Is a Le Mans Winner You Can BuyCar and Driver
Supports independent editorial context on the car’s customer-focused, track-only positioning.
Ferrari 499P Le Mans winner unleashed — yours for £4.6mMotor Sport Magazine
Supports independent editorial assessment of the unusual non-road, non-racing customer prototype concept.
https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/hypercar/ferrari-499pferrari.com
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https://www.ferrari.com/content/dam/ferrari-fcom/old/pdf/Ferrari_499P_Modificata_eng.pdfferrari.com
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