LaFerrari
Unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, the Ferrari LaFerrari was the marque’s first hybrid road car. Its powertrain combined a naturally aspirated 6,262 cc V12 producing 800 hp with a 120 kW electric motor, for a stated combined output of 963 hp. Developed as a limited-production special series, it brought together a KERS-derived energy-recovery system, active aerodynamics, a carbon-fibre structure, and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The model range covered here includes the 2013 LaFerrari coupé and the open-top LaFerrari Aperta introduced in 2016. Both versions retained a mid-rear-engine layout, rear-wheel drive, and the same fundamental V12-hybrid concept. Ferrari’s aim was not simply to add electric assistance, but to use it as an integrated performance technology alongside the combustion engine and electronic chassis systems.
Variants by year
2016
2013
Model summary
Data from the ScanRacer library, organized to compare versions quickly.
Model introduction
Unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, the Ferrari LaFerrari was the marque’s first hybrid road car. Its powertrain combined a naturally aspirated 6,262 cc V12 producing 800 hp with a 120 kW electric motor, for a stated combined output of 963 hp. Developed as a limited-production special series, it brought together a KERS-derived energy-recovery system, active aerodynamics, a carbon-fibre structure, and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The model range covered here includes the 2013 LaFerrari coupé and the open-top LaFerrari Aperta introduced in 2016. Both versions retained a mid-rear-engine layout, rear-wheel drive, and the same fundamental V12-hybrid concept. Ferrari’s aim was not simply to add electric assistance, but to use it as an integrated performance technology alongside the combustion engine and electronic chassis systems.
History
LaFerrari followed Ferrari’s tradition of limited-production supercars established by the F40, F50, and Enzo. Revealed in 2013, it represented Maranello’s highest expression of road-car technology at the time. Ferrari identified it as the company’s first hybrid road car, using the HY-KERS system developed from racing experience. The electric motor supplied immediate assistance to the V12 and recovered energy under braking, while the battery and electronic systems coordinated power delivery, braking, traction, and active aerodynamic functions. Coupé production was initially planned at 499 cars. In 2016, Ferrari announced that a 500th car would be built and auctioned to raise funds for people affected by the earthquake in central Italy. That same year, Ferrari introduced the LaFerrari Aperta at the Paris Motor Show. Created in connection with the company’s 70th-anniversary celebrations, the open version retained the coupé’s hybrid powertrain and core performance objectives. It could be specified with a removable carbon-fibre hard top or a soft top. Ferrari also made structural and aerodynamic changes intended to preserve the closed car’s torsional behaviour and high-speed characteristics without a permanent roof.
Generations
The LaFerrari is not divided into successive generations in the conventional sense. It was a short-run special series offered in two principal body styles represented in this library: the LaFerrari coupé, associated with 2013, and the LaFerrari Aperta, associated with 2016. The Aperta is best understood as a structural and body-style derivative rather than a separate mechanical generation. The coupé uses a carbon-fibre passenger cell, a naturally aspirated V12 mounted behind the cabin, and a HY-KERS hybrid system that delivers its output through the rear-wheel-drive transmission. Ferrari quoted 963 hp, a top speed above 350 km/h, and a sub-three-second 0–100 km/h time. The Aperta retained the same fundamental package: an 800 hp V12, a 163 hp electric motor, a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, and active aerodynamics. Its defining change was the removal of the fixed roof. Ferrari modified the structure, doors, and aerodynamic details to preserve the coupé’s rigidity and dynamic qualities as closely as possible. As a result, the most reliable visual distinction between the two versions concerns the roof and upper body, while the major mechanical architecture remains shared.
Key differences
The fundamental distinction is between a closed body and an open body. The LaFerrari coupé has a fixed roof and a highly streamlined profile, with a large glasshouse integrated into the carbon-fibre structure. The LaFerrari Aperta replaces the fixed roof with an open-top arrangement and could be equipped with either a removable carbon-fibre hard top or a soft top. Its doors also open at a slightly different angle from those of the coupé when fully raised. Both versions share the 6,262 cc naturally aspirated V12, the 120 kW electric motor, Ferrari’s quoted 963 hp combined output, rear-wheel drive, and the main electronic control systems. Ferrari states that the Aperta received dedicated structural and aerodynamic work to preserve performance and handling characteristics close to those of the coupé. It should therefore not be treated as a simple roof removal. The open body required specific engineering changes, even though the two variants remain closely related in powertrain, chassis concept, and overall design language.
Photo recognition
To identify a LaFerrari, begin with its extremely low profile, forward-set cabin, and bodywork shaped around aerodynamic airflow. The nose is long and tapered, while the rear uses integrated active aerodynamic elements rather than relying on a large fixed spoiler. The doors rise upward and outward in the model’s distinctive opening movement. A wide stance, pronounced side air intakes, and a compact rear section reflect the mid-rear placement of the V12. The coupé is identified by its fixed roof and continuous glasshouse. The Aperta is immediately distinguished by its open-top configuration and by the availability of a removable hard top or soft top. Both versions share a strongly sculpted front end, pronounced wheel arches, and a cabin centred around a configurable digital instrument display. Paint schemes, stripes, wheels, and interior trims could vary substantially through Ferrari’s personalisation programmes. Those details should therefore be treated as secondary clues. The body style, roof arrangement, door shape, and overall LaFerrari aerodynamic form are more dependable identification points.
Important versions
The two essential versions are the LaFerrari coupé and the LaFerrari Aperta. Introduced in 2013, the coupé is the original form of the series and was initially planned for 499 cars. Ferrari later built a 500th car for a charitable auction, a separate event from the original production plan. Revealed in 2016, the LaFerrari Aperta is the open-top derivative created for collectors and presented in connection with Ferrari’s 70th-anniversary celebrations. Ferrari announced an initial run of 209 Apertas, followed by one special car sold at auction. In both cases, rarity is central to the model’s positioning, while equipment, finishes, and personalisation details can vary considerably from one example to another. Body style and production context are therefore more reliable than cosmetic specifications when classifying a car.
References
- LaFerrariFerrari
- LaFerrari ApertaFerrari
- The LaFerrari: A true trailblazerFerrari Magazine
- The 500th LaFerrari to be built to benefit the people affected by the earthquakeFerrari
- https://www.ferrari.com/it-IT/corporate/articles/laferrari-apertaferrari.com
- https://www.ferrari.com/magazine/articles/hybrid-power-unleashed-LaFerrari-to-the-296GTBferrari.com
- https://www.ferrari.com/en-US/auto/genuine/laferrari-apertaferrari.com
Technical specifications
Structured data available for versions linked to this model.
| Version | Power | Torque | Top speed | Drivetrain | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 963 hp total; V12 rated at 800 hp at 9,000 rpm | — | — | Rear-wheel drive / Seven-speed F1 dual-clutch transmission | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What years was the Ferrari LaFerrari produced?
- ScanRacer's referenced versions cover 2013 - 2016.
- How many Ferrari LaFerrari examples are documented on ScanRacer?
- 12 published scans from 11 members, with the latest photo added in August 2026.
- What is the power output of the Ferrari LaFerrari?
- The sourced technical data lists 963 hp total; V12 rated at 800 hp at 9,000 rpm.