Talking about Ferrari has always meant engines roaring at high revs, aggressive changes and sensations that are almost impossible to replicate.

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Therefore, when the Italian brand confirmed that it was working on a completely electric model, many thought that part of that magic could disappear. However, in Maranello they seem to have found another way to keep their identity alive.

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The new Ferrari Luce has just been officially shown and it does not exactly arrive as a discreet experiment. The Italian brand opted for a Gran Turismo with enormous features, a very elaborate design and figures capable of making more than a traditional supercar nervous.

Ferrari chose Rome to present this model on a date full of symbolism for the company. The launch coincided with the 79th anniversary of the Italian brand's first sporting victory, a clear nod to the history of a brand that is now opening a completely different stage.

Four engines and wild performance

The Ferrari Luce uses four electric motors, one located at each wheel, allowing it to manage power independently depending on driving conditions and level of grip.

The figure is impressive even within the Ferrari universe. In Boost mode it reaches 1,050 horsepower, while in normal driving it delivers around 990 HP. All this translates into acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 310 km/h.

Ferrari didn't just look for pure speed. He also worked especially on power delivery and driving feel so that the car retains part of the aggressive character that distinguishes the Italian brand.

More than 530 kilometers of autonomy

Under the body appears a completely new platform developed specifically for future electric Ferraris. The Luce uses a battery with 122 kWh gross capacity and 108 kWh usable.

Thanks to this configuration, the model manages to homologate up to 530 kilometers of autonomy under the WLTP cycle. In addition, it supports fast charges of up to 350 kW, a figure that allows a good part of the battery to be recovered in a few minutes if a compatible charger is used.

Ferrari also paid a lot of attention to aerodynamic efficiency. The resistance coefficient remains at 0.254 and that helps both energy consumption and stability when the car drives at very high speeds.

A modern design without losing Ferrari DNA

Although the Luce inaugurates a new electric stage for Ferrari, visually it maintains several classic features of the brand. The car combines a GT silhouette with muscular lines, a set back cabin and proportions reminiscent of historical models such as the FF or the GTC4Lusso.

One of the most striking details is its reverse opening doors, a solution inherited from the Purosangue that improves access to the rear seats and gives it an even more exclusive image.

The rear also recovers traditional Ferrari elements, including four round LED lights inspired by iconic sports cars such as the 458 Italia.

Extreme technology inside the cabin

Inside, Ferrari opted for a much more minimalist configuration than in other recent models. The driver finds an aluminum steering wheel, digital instrumentation and a large central screen from which most functions are controlled.

Of course, the Luce incorporates quite curious solutions. The Launch Control system is located on the roof and the paddles behind the steering wheel have new functions related to braking regeneration and power delivery.

Ferrari even worked with specialists linked to NASA to study how instantaneous accelerations affect the human body and thus reduce possible dizziness in passengers.

An exclusive and already sold out Ferrari

As expected, Ferrari's first electric car will not be exactly accessible. The Luce will be priced upwards of $598,000 and will have limited production.

The expectation around the model seems enormous. Ferrari has already confirmed that all production planned for 2027 is completely sold out, something that makes it clear that its customers are much more open to electrification than many imagined.