Ferrari 499P
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. 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.
James Calado driving the 499P at the 2023 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps | |||||||||||
| Category | Le Mans Hypercar | ||||||||||
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| Constructor | Ferrari (Dallara) | ||||||||||
| Designer(s) | Flavio Manzoni (Design Director, Centro Stile Ferrari) Ferdinando Cannizzo (Technical Director) Stefano Carmassi (Technical Manager) Carlo Palazzani (Exterior Designer) Francesco Russo (Advanced Lead Designer) Silvia Cavallaro (Head of Color and Trim) | ||||||||||
| Predecessor | Ferrari 333 SP | ||||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||||
| Chassis | Carbon fibre monocoque | ||||||||||
| Suspension | Double wishbones with pushrods | ||||||||||
| Engine | Ferrari F163 2,992 cc (182.6 cu in) 120° V6 twin-turbocharged, longitudinally-mounted | ||||||||||
| Electric motor | 200 kW (272 PS; 268 hp), mounted on the front axle | ||||||||||
| Transmission | Xtrac 7-speed sequential manual | ||||||||||
| Battery | Ferrari 900 V | ||||||||||
| Power | 671 bhp (680 PS; 500 kW) (Petrol) 268 bhp (272 PS; 200 kW) (Electric) | ||||||||||
| Weight | 1,030 kg (2,270.8 lb) | ||||||||||
| Fuel | TotalEnergies | ||||||||||
| Lubricants | Shell Helix Ultra | ||||||||||
| Brakes | Brembo carbon 380/355mm with Brembo Monobloc 6-piston calipers | ||||||||||
| Tyres | Michelin slicks with OZ one-piece forged alloys, 29/71-18 front and 34/71-18 rear | ||||||||||
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| Debut | 2023 1000 Miles of Sebring | ||||||||||
| First win | 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans | ||||||||||
| Last win | 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans | ||||||||||
| Last event | 2024 6 Hours of Imola | ||||||||||
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The car was unveiled at the Ferrari Finali Mondiali, Ferrari's annual finale for their one-make series, Ferrari Challenge. The car made its competitive debut at the season-opening round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship, the 2023 1000 Miles of Sebring. 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. 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.