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LaFerrari

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

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

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

Development and launch

LaFerrari was introduced in 2013 as Ferrari’s new flagship model and first road car to use the HY-KERS hybrid system. It was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show and positioned as a successor to the Enzo.

Powertrain and performance

The car paired a 6.3-litre V12 with an electric motor for a combined output of 963 hp. Ferrari said the hybrid system improved performance while reducing fuel consumption and emissions relative to a comparable non-hybrid setup.

Production and variants

LaFerrari was built in limited numbers and offered as a fixed-roof coupé first, followed by the open-top Aperta variant. The model’s exclusivity and Ferrari’s performance branding made it one of the company’s best-known modern hypercars.

Design and technology

The model used active aerodynamics, integrated dynamic controls, and a hybrid system derived in part from Ferrari’s motorsport experience. Its design was led by Ferrari’s styling centre under Flavio Manzoni.

Key facts

  • LaFerrari debuted in 2013 and was Ferrari’s first full hybrid road car.
  • The model combined a 6.3-litre V12 engine with a 120 kW electric motor and HY-KERS technology.
  • Ferrari described it as producing 963 hp in combined output.
  • The coupé version was produced from 2013 to 2016, and the Aperta targa-top version from 2016 to 2018.
  • Production was limited, with 499 coupés widely reported and additional Aperta examples produced later.
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Canadian context

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.

Frequently asked 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.
What engine does LaFerrari use?
It uses a 6.3-litre V12 paired with a 120 kW electric motor under Ferrari’s HY-KERS hybrid system.
How powerful is LaFerrari?
Ferrari listed the combined output at 963 hp.
When was LaFerrari unveiled?
It was unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.
What does the name mean?
The name means “The Ferrari” in Italian, emphasizing its role as a flagship model.

References

  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.