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Ferrari has pulled the wraps off a limited track day version of its Le Mans-winning LMH car called the 499P Modificata.
Unveiled at the Finali Mondiali event in Mugello, the 499P Modificata is a significantly modified version of the car that Antonio Giovinazzi, James Calado and Alessandro Pier Guidi drove to victory at this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The new car is intended for non-competitive track use, aimed at gentleman drivers and has been developed beyond the technical regulations imposed by the FIA and ACO to make it eligible for competition in the Hypercar class.
This means the total output of the V6 engine and the hybrid drive is 640 kW (860 hp).
In contrast to racing cars, in which hybrid use on the front axle is limited to speeds above 190 km/h, the Modificata allows the hybrid boost to be activated even at low speeds.
In addition, a push-to-pass system was introduced, allowing the driver to activate an additional 120 kW (160 hp) for a limited period. The system can be used by pressing a button on the back of the steering wheel, with the additional power only available at full throttle and for a maximum of seven seconds per activation.
In marked contrast to its racing brother, which uses Michelin tires, the 499P Modificata sits on Pirelli rubber measuring 310/710-18 at the front and 340/710-18 at the rear.
The mix, based on FIA regulations, aimed to emphasize the vehicle’s handling and maximize handling feedback for non-professional drivers, optimizing warm-up times and reducing power loss during long journeys.
The 499P Modificata maintains the cockpit and ergonomics of the race car while providing a complete recalibration of the suspension tuning, electronic controls and engine maps.
Ferrari’s Corse Clienti department will organize the Sport Prototipi Clienti program from 2024, offering the car’s owners maintenance and technical and logistical support for special track events.
Photo: Ferrari
Photo: Ferrari
Photo: Ferrari
Photo: Ferrari
Davey Euwema is a Sportscar365 reporter based in the Netherlands who covers, among other things, the FIA World Endurance Championship, the DTM, the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
