ROME: The Ferrari Luce high‑performance electric sports car has been unveiled, with four doors and five seats.
This is a first for the Prancing Horse, as transaxle configurations with a front-mid engine and a rear gearbox do not allow for a fifth seat.
The electric all-wheel drive is also a first for a Ferrari, and it allows the full potential of torque vectoring to always make the car precise and responsive.
The Luce is powered by four electric engines, one per wheel, and has a 122kWh battery, an active suspension system derived from the F80 and an independently steering rear axle.
The powertrain comprises four F80-derived permanent magnet synchronous engines with radial flux, delivering a maximum speed of 30,000rpm at the front and 25,500rpm at the rear.
The system operates on 800V architecture, and fast charging is supported up to 350kW.
Ferrari says its motor racing experience made it possible to contain kerb weight at 2,260kg, helping deliver best‑in‑class performance (0–100kph in 2.5 seconds, 0–200kph in 6.8 seconds, top speed over 310kph and power output of 1,050PS) and a range of over 530km (WLTP cycle).
Meanwhile, road noise is significantly reduced by the first elastically-mounted subframe in Maranello’s history, as well as active suspension, the optimisation of weight, rigidity, and soundproofing.
The Luce also has by far the lowest drag coefficient in the history of Maranello’s road cars.
The active aerodynamic grilles are another first for Ferrari, regulating the airflow through the heat exchangers.
Active ride height can lower the front by 10mm at speed to maximise efficiency.
The driver manages the car via the eManettino, which modulates power and traction, and the iconic five-position Manettino equipped with logics that adapt to grip conditions.
The Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) makes its debut on the Ferrari Luce; this control centre integrates powertrain and dynamics, updating targets 200 times per second and coordinating efficiency strategies with the brand-new Side Slip Control X.
The semi-virtual double wishbone suspension (with high-mounted upper arm), independent rear-wheel steering, optimised CCM (carbon ceramic material) brakes, and targeted solutions to reduce friction, complete a set-up designed to maximise driving excitement and comfort.
Meanwhile, the design of the Luce was entrusted to LoveFrom, the design collective led by Sir Jony Ive and Marc Newson.
Introducing a team from outside the Ferrari Design Studio led by Flavio Manzoni invited a new perspective and cross-fertilisation, enabling a new design language to be introduced.
The Luce has the largest staggered wheel diameters on a series-production Ferrari road car: 23-inch in the front and 24-inch at the rear.
In the cabin, the interface features controls and displays that are grouped functionally, with the most essential commands and feedback directly in front of the driver.
Mechanical buttons, dials, toggles and switches are combined with multifunctional digital displays developed with Samsung Display.
Materials include recycled anodised aluminium, Corning Gorilla Glass and premium leather.
The audio system has 21 speakers and 24-channel/3000W amplification incorporates the innovative Ferrari Audio Signature.
Also, the extensive use of recycled secondary-alloy aluminium allows a reduction in carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) emissions during production of 70% of the vehicle weight.
