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Ferrari Luce 1035 Horsepower Electric Supercar

5 min · 29 de may de 2026
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The Ferrari Luce is Maranello’s groundbreaking first all-electric production car, representing a "brave step into the future" for the legendary Italian automaker. It is a 1035-horsepower supercar powered by four independent electric motors—one for each wheel—enabling it to reach 62 mph in just 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 193 mph.Below is a detailed description of the car's key features based on the sources:Design and Philosophy * LoveFrom Collaboration: The Luce’s exterior and interior were shaped by the design firm LoveFrom, led by renowned designers Jony Ive and Marc Newson. This partnership resulted in a "monobox" form that departs from traditional Ferrari mid-engine layouts. * A Ferrari First: It is the first five-seater in Ferrari's history, featuring center-opening doors and a rear liftgate for a level of versatility previously unseen in their sports cars. * Aerodynamics: The car is described as the slipperiest Ferrari ever made, featuring active grille shutters and tunnel-like spoilers to maximize efficiency. * Powertrain: The system is heavily rear-biased, with the front motors producing 282 hp and the rear motors pumping out 831 hp. * Battery and Range: It utilizes an 800-volt architecture with a 122-kWh battery pack that is a structural element of the chassis, offering an estimated range of 330 miles (WLTP). * Dynamic Control: A new Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) updates performance targets 200 times per second, managing torque vectoring and active suspension to ensure the car stays "connected to the ground". * Authentic Sound: Ferrari avoided synthetic soundtracks, instead patenting a system that captures real mechanical vibrations from the rear axle and amplifies them, much like an electric guitar. * Driver Engagement: To maintain the emotion of driving, the Luce features steering-wheel paddles that allow the driver to simulate gear changes by modulating regenerative braking and torque delivery. * Interior Quality: The cabin merges digital OLED displays with high-end physical switchgear, including a glass key dock and "e-manettino" dials to control the powertrain. Performance and EngineeringThe Sensory ExperienceStrategic ImportanceWhile controversial, the Luce is seen by Ferrari leadership as an expansion of what the brand can be rather than a loss of its identity. It targets a new segment of versatile luxury, positioning Ferrari as a leader in electric performance even as competitors delay their EV plans. As noted in the sources, the car aims to make every driver—including professionals like Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc—exclaim, "Wow, this is a Ferrari"

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