A really early Ferrari LaFerrari take a look at mule is headed to public sale with RM Sotheby’s on Could 14.
Code-named M6, the take a look at mule is predicated on a Ferrari 458 Italia that also appears to be like largely inventory on the skin. Nonetheless, it options an early model of the LaFerrari’s hybrid powertrain, together with a V-12 engine. This engine is an F140FB, although, relatively than the later F140FE model that powered the manufacturing LaFerrari.
Detachable exterior panels are fitted for sure phases of testing (and are included with the sale). Engineers additionally modified the shock tower as a part of analysis into weight distribution, in accordance with the itemizing.
Ferrari LaFerrari take a look at mule – Photograph credit score: RM Sotheby’s
This take a look at mule was used between Could 2011 and December 2012, primarily for testing of steering, suspension, brakes, tires, and stability management. It was succeeded by “Second Household Mulotipo” and “Third Household Preserie” prototypes with bodywork nearer to the ultimate manufacturing LaFerrari that debuted in 2013.
Its work accomplished, this take a look at mule was offered to a personal proprietor in July 2016, getting a refresh and repaint as a part of the sale. It is formally acknowledged by Ferrari and is licensed by the automaker’s Classiche division, however just isn’t highway authorized, in accordance with the itemizing. RM Sotheby’s did not publish a pre-auction estimate, however be aware {that a} later LaFerrari prototype extra intently resembling the manufacturing mannequin offered for $2.2 million in 2017.
The ultimate manufacturing LaFerrari produced 950 hp, and the coupe model might do 0-60 mph in lower than three seconds, in accordance with Ferrari. The automaker constructed 500 LaFerrari coupes and 210 LaFerrari Aperta convertibles. The final of every physique model had been constructed for charity auctions.
