Tropicana Nov-Dec 2020 #133 The Festive Issue

The first Ferrari sports car to be equipped with 4WD, the
hybrid powertrain sets a new benchmark for standing starts
at 0-100km/h in 2.5 sec and 0-200km/h in just 6.7 seconds.
Ferrari engineers also introduced the RAC-e (electronic
cornering set-up regulator), integrated into the car’s vehicle
dynamics controls, governing the distribution of torque and
making driving on the limit much simpler and easier.
Sporting a completely redesigned 8-speed, oil-bath,
dual-clutch transmission, the SF90 Stradale has an additional
steering wheel-mounted selector, dubbed the eManettino. It
provides four different power unit management modes: the allelectric
eDrive, the default-setting Hybrid which manages the
power to optimise the overall system efficiency, Performance
which prioritises charging the battery instead of efficiency
and Qualify, favouring performance over battery charging for
maximum power output.
With its innovative shut-off Gurney, a patented active
system which regulates the air flow over the upper body, drag
at high speeds is reduced with low lateral dynamics loads and
downforce in corners increased, under braking and during
directional changes.
For the exterior, Ferrari’s designers have revised the
proportions of the front, central and rear volumes for a
forward-looking, innovative visage. Inside, the cockpit has
an entirely new design direction, which will carry over into
Ferrari’s entire future range. The chassis and bodyshell is all
new, built using multi-material technology such as carbon fibre.
The aeronautically-inspired cockpit adopts a sleek,
minimalist look with Ferrari’s “hands-on-the-wheel”
philosophy taking on a central role. There is a new
16-inch curved high-definition digital instrument cluster
with an updated Human-Machine Interface. The driver
can virtually control every aspect of the car, thanks to the
touchpad and a series of haptic buttons on the steering wheel.
On the central tunnel, the automatic gearbox controls
are selected by a grille-style feature that references Ferrari’s
legendary manual gear-shift gate.
The redesigned intake and exhaust system feature
a new, narrower cylinder head with a central injector
and the adoption of 350-bar GDI, another first for a
Ferrari V8.
Clients can choose between the standard car and
a more sports-oriented version. The Assetto Fiorano
specification includes significant upgrades such as special
GT racing-derived Multimatic shock absorbers, high
downforce carbon-fibre rear and Michelin Pilot Sport
Cup2 tyres.
Traditional controls include the classic steering-wheel
mounted headlight control, windscreen wipers, indicators
and the Manettino for driving modes.
What price for this hybrid supercar? Starting from the
base price of RM1,908,000 (before duties, customisation
options, taxes and insurance), the Ferrari SF90 Stradale
comes with an extended seven-year maintenance programme,
available across the entire Ferrari range.
The introduction of the Ferrari SF90 Stradale was held
at Ferrari’s newly renovated flagship showroom in Petaling
Jaya to mark its opening. Meant to reflect the brand’s
new corporate identity, the refreshed showroom provides
a taste of “la dolce vita” with its immersive experience.
A total of RM3.5 million was spent on the refurbishment
of the 11,900 sq ft showroom which can accommodate
up to seven cars. It is among the first few in Southeast Asia
to implement these new design considerations.
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