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LaFerrari

LaFerrari is a limited-production hybrid sports car produced by Ferrari from 2013 to 2018.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

LaFerrari is a limited-production hybrid sports car built by Ferrari from 2013 to 2018. It was the brand’s first full hybrid road car and its most powerful at launch, combining a V12 engine with an electric motor.

What it is

LaFerrari is Ferrari’s flagship hypercar, unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. It replaced the Enzo and marked Ferrari’s first use of a full hybrid system — called HY-KERS — in a road car. The name simply means “The Ferrari” in Italian, underscoring its top-tier status.

Key details

The powertrain pairs a 6.3-litre V12 with a 120 kW electric motor for a combined 963 hp. Ferrari says the hybrid setup boosts performance while cutting fuel use and emissions versus a non-hybrid equivalent. The coupé was produced from 2013 to 2016, followed by the open-top Aperta variant from 2016 to 2018.

Why it matters

LaFerrari is one of Ferrari’s best-known modern hypercars, with only 499 coupés and a limited number of Aperta examples built. Its hybrid technology, active aerodynamics, and design — led by Flavio Manzoni — reflect Ferrari’s motorsport heritage and influence on later models like the F80.

In short

  • Ferrari’s first full hybrid road car, launched in 2013.
  • Combined output of 963 hp from V12 and electric motor.
  • Limited to 499 coupés plus Aperta targa-top variant.
  • Successor to the Enzo, replaced by the F80.
Canadian angle

LaFerrari is relevant to Canadian readers as a high-profile Ferrari hypercar frequently covered in Canadian automotive media and niche collector-car circles, but it has no specific Canada-based production or origin link.

Quick questions

What is LaFerrari?
LaFerrari is a limited-production hybrid sports car from Ferrari, launched in 2013 as the company’s first full hybrid road car.
How many LaFerraris were made?
Ferrari produced 499 coupés, and later added the Aperta variant in limited numbers.
How powerful is LaFerrari?
Ferrari listed the combined output at 963 hp.

Sources

  1. Ferrari — https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/auto/laferrari
    Supports: Official model description, HY-KERS technology, V12/electric motor power, and combined output.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaFerrari
    Supports: Overview of LaFerrari as Ferrari’s first full hybrid road car and fuel-consumption reduction claim.
  3. Supercars.net — https://www.supercars.net/blog/all-brands/ferrari/ferrari-laferrari/
    Supports: Production dates, assembly location, body styles, layout, powertrain, dimensions, and designer.
  4. Auto Express — https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/ferrari/laferrari/62979/ferrari-laferrari-price-specs-and-all-the-details
    Supports: Geneva Motor Show debut and sold-out limited run.
  5. Car and Driver — https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15107243/ferrari-laferrari-hypercar-tested-review/
    Supports: Vehicle layout, engine and electric motor specifications, and combined output.