Ferrari 499P

Ferrari 499P
The 499P being driven at the 2024 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
CategoryLe Mans Hypercar
ConstructorFerrari (Dallara)[1]
Designer(s)Flavio Manzoni (Design Director, Centro Stile Ferrari)
Ferdinando Cannizzo (Technical Director)
Stefano Carmassi (Technical Manager)[2]
Carlo Palazzani (Exterior Designer)[3]
Francesco Russo (Advanced Lead Designer)[3]
Silvia Cavallaro (Head of Color and Trim)[3]
PredecessorFerrari 333 SP
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon fibre monocoque
SuspensionDouble wishbones with pushrods
EngineFerrari F163[4] 2,992 cc (182.6 cu in) 120° V6[5] twin-turbocharged, longitudinally-mounted
Electric motor200 kW (272 PS; 268 hp), mounted on the front axle
TransmissionXtrac 7-speed sequential manual
BatteryFerrari 900 V
Power671 bhp (680 PS; 500 kW) (Petrol)
268 bhp (272 PS; 200 kW) (Electric)
Weight1,030 kg (2,270.8 lb)
FuelTotalEnergies
LubricantsShell Helix Ultra
BrakesBrembo carbon 380/355mm with Brembo Monobloc 6-piston calipers[5]
TyresMichelin slicks with OZ one-piece forged alloys, 29/71-18 front and 34/71-18 rear[5]
Competition history
Notable entrants
Notable drivers
Debut2023 1000 Miles of Sebring
First win2023 24 Hours of Le Mans
Last win2024 24 Hours of Le Mans
Last event2024 24 Hours of Le Mans
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
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The Ferrari 499P is a sports prototype built by Scuderia Ferrari to compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship in the Le Mans Hypercar category since 2023.[6] The introduction of the 499P marks 50 years since Ferrari last fielded a factory-backed sports prototype that contested for the overall win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and one of the 499Ps raced with the number 50 as a tribute.[7]

The car was unveiled at the Ferrari Finali Mondiali, Ferrari's annual finale for their one-make series, Ferrari Challenge.[8] The car made its competitive debut at the season-opening round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship, the 2023 1000 Miles of Sebring.[9] On its first outing at the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 499P driven by Antonio Giovinazzi, Alessandro Pier Guidi, and James Calado won the race.[10] It was Ferrari's first overall victory at Le Mans since the 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans, ending the streak of five victories by Toyota Gazoo Racing. At the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans, Ferrari achieved its eleventh victory, second consecutive at Le Mans since 1965 with the No. 50 499P driven by Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina and Nicklas Nielsen. While the Ferrari No. 51 499P driven by Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado, and Antonio Giovinazzi, winner of the last edition, came in third place.[11]

  1. ^ Goodwin, Graham (14 March 2023). "Chassis Change For #51 Ferrari Hypercar After Prologue Accident". Daily Sports Car. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Ferrari 499P, the development of the Maranello Hypercar's Aerodynamics". Ferrari. 21 April 2023. Archived from the original on 7 November 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  3. ^ a b c Ferrari (28 October 2023). "Ferrari Hypercar | The Design of the Hypercar". Archived from the original on 28 October 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ "Entry List 2023" (PDF). 24 Hours of Le Mans (in French). Archived (PDF) from the original on 11 June 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  5. ^ a b c Pund, Daniel (29 October 2022). "The Ferrari 499P Is a Le Mans Racer 50 Years in the Making". Road & Track. Archived from the original on 27 November 2022. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
  6. ^ Jenkins, Sam (30 October 2022). "Ferrari 499P revealed as 2023 Le Mans Hypercar contender". evo. Archived from the original on 28 November 2022. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  7. ^ James, Richard S. (30 October 2022). "Ferrari introduces its 499P Hypercar". Racer. Archived from the original on 20 January 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
  8. ^ Watkins, Gary (30 October 2022). "Ferrari unveils Le Mans Hypercar, the 499P, in full race livery". motorsport.com. Archived from the original on 19 March 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  9. ^ Watkins, Gary (30 October 2022). "Ferrari launches new 499P Le Mans Hypercar for 2023 WEC". autosport. Archived from the original on 7 November 2022. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  10. ^ "Le Mans 24 Hours: Ferrari beats Toyota in race of attrition". 11 June 2023. Archived from the original on 11 June 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
  11. ^ "Ferrari si conferma a Le Mans: la 499P vince la 24 Ore 2024". ferrari.com. ferrari.com. Retrieved 30 June 2024.

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