Ferrari Releases 499P Modificata For Super Tajirs

Ferrari 499P Modificata. (Doc. Ferrari)

JAKARTA - Following the success of Ferrari 499P winning the 1st edition of the 24th century Hours of Le Mans this year, this Italian super iconic car manufacturer presents a surprise in the automotive world by introducing Ferrari 499P Modificata. This extraordinary Hypercar is not intended for professional racers, but is offered to Ferrari tajir fans.

Especially for Ferrari fans, they know the XX and F1 Clienti programs of this brand. Exclusive programs that allow rich individuals to have amazing sports cars like FXXK or even classic Scuderia F1.

Modificata 499P brings a new idea from this initiative, with the appropriate name, namely the Sport Prototype Clinic program. This new concept opens up opportunities for sensational trajectory machines to be enjoyed by individuals who are not racers.

Because the market is not for racing, 499P Modificata is not burdened by many complicated racing regulations as a result, Ferrari can improve the performance of this car to a higher level.

From the Ferrari release, October 29, it is known that the 3.0 liter twin-turbo V6 engine derived from 296 GT3 has not changed in this project. What has been modified is the electric motor on the front axis. The difference with the racing version of the car, where electric assistance can only be activated at speeds above 190 kilometers per hour. On the other hand, 499P Modificata has a four-wheel drive system from the start. As a result, the combined power output has now reached 858 bhp, although this power is only released when the driver presses the new 'Push to Pass' button, which is located on the steering wheel, which provides a full power burst for seven seconds. Without this feature, this hypercar still produces a power of 697 bhp.

All other internal components are largely maintained from the 499P that won Le Mans including full carbon monocoke chassis, seven-acceleration sequencing transmission, push-rod suspension (although with modifications to increase driver comfort), by-wire braking system, and pack 800-volt battery that adopts Formula 1 technology.

The exterior design and aerodynamics of this car remain almost the same as the standard 499P. On the inside, striking changes include only the addition of a slightly wider digital rear mirror and seat.

One striking difference from racing cars is the special tires designed for the 499P Modificata. Unlike the Michelin tires used at Le Mans, the car uses Pirelli slick tires specifically designed to provide faster heating times and more predictable handling, making it a user-friendly experience on track.

Ferrari has yet to announce the exact number of Modificata to be produced, it is clear that this car is only produced in limited quantities.

Interestingly, quoted from Carandbike, October 29, Ferrari 499P Modificata is in its own league considering its competitors such as Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro, Bugatti Bolide, and GMA T.50 Lauda, have never even competed in real racing.

Modificata 499P clearly does not come at a low price. Each of these hypercars is estimated to have a price of 5.1 million euros before tax, or the equivalent of IDR 85.7 billion.