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CROSSING THE BLOCK
CROSSING THE BLOCK

THE SF90 STRADALE

A TRIBUTE TO SCUDERIA FERRARI SELLING WITH NO RESERVE

Few, if any, automotive marques command The gorgeous, flowing body design of the SF90
the star power enjoyed by Ferrari, and the is the product of the team at the Ferrari Styling
upcoming Las Vegas Auction, scheduled for Centre under the direction of Flavio Manzoni.
June 22-24, offers the perfect venue for the Passenger amenities are many, with all SF90
latest and perhaps most daring in a long line models equipped with an LCD monitor and
of Ferrari supercars. Following up on the six-speaker audio system. As expected, modern
groundbreaking LaFerrari, Ferrari’s first hybrid- connectivity is standard, including Bluetooth
powertrain supercar, the 2021 SF90 – named phone and streaming audio, Apple CarPlay,
after the 90th anniversary of Scuderia Ferrari real-time traffic alerts and integrated navigation
– marks the latest foray deep into the future system with a voice-activation feature.
of high-performance automobiles by the While hypercars are not typically known for
renowned engineers at Maranello. their driver-assistance features, the SF90 is
nonetheless equipped with such useful features
Blending a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8
internal combustion engine developing 769 as a standard backup camera and standard rear
horsepower, along with three electric motors parking sensors, plus an available blind-spot
generating an extra 217 horsepower, the SF90 monitoring system.
is a PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) Finished in trademark Rosso Corsa paintwork
that delivers stunning performance with total over Nero (black) upholstery and matching
output of 986 horsepower and 590 ft/lbs carpeting, this stunning 2021 Ferrari SF90
of torque at the driver’s command. All that features a wide array of features and options
power is delivered to the road via all-wheel that comprehensively address the car’s visuals,
drive, making the SF90 the first mid-engine interior appointments and usability.
Ferrari model so-equipped. Other highlights
include a lightning-quick 8-speed, dual-clutch
automatic transmission and four drive modes
ranging from EV Only to Hybrid, Performance
and the ultimate Qualify setting for all-out
performance potential.
Speaking of performance, according to Ferrari,
the SF90 is capable of accelerating from zero
to 60 miles per hour in as little as 2.5 seconds.
The quarter-mile is covered in just 9.9 seconds
and the top speed of the SF90 is a shocking
211 miles per hour. However, according to EPA
estimates quoted by Car and Driver magazine,
the SF90 Stradale coupe is a relatively miserly
supercar, delivering 18 combined highway and
city miles per gallon running solely on gasoline
and up to 51 MPGe using both its gasoline
engine and electric motors.

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