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Mysterious Ferrari Hybrid Prototype Destroyed

Nov. 28, 2021 5:43 PM ET by Jay Traugott Video / 2 Comments What's hiding beneath that SF90 Stradale body? Things like this happen from time to time. Automakers know it's simply the cost of doing business. What you're looking at are the remains of a Ferrari SF90 Stradale prototype that crashed a few days ago near Hoffenheim, Germany. There's a Formula 1 track nearby so chances are it was heading in that direction. But hang on. Why is Ferrari testing a vehicle that debuted nearly two years ago and is already on sale? It isn't the Spider variant, of which deliveries just got underway. There are two possible explanations. One, this is a test mule for the upcoming high-performance SF90 variant. Or, it's hiding another new model entirely. Deployment Report24/YouTube Deployment Report24/YouTube Bear in mind Ferrari regularly uses the body of an existing vehicle as a way to disguise what's new underneath. Whatever this prototype's true identity, one thing is for certain: it's totaled. The driver was reportedly just fine but the damage to the car itself is significant. Reports from the scene claim it has a hybrid powertrain setup but the battery pack itself managed to survive the crash intact. The interior is also partially camouflaged which makes sense because automakers typically also have experimental components packed in there, as well as laptops containing sensitive information. Deployment Report24/YouTube Deployment Report24/YouTube Deployment Report24/YouTube The cause of this crash remains unknown but the end result indicates it was fairly violent. The entire front end has been ripped off. No other vehicles were involved. Also interesting is the fact that the crash occurred on a straight highway. Weather conditions were optimal. It's entirely possible the driver hit a slick oil patch at high speed which caused them to lose control and end up in the guardrail. But on the bright side, this is a testament to Ferrari's safety technology. This was a rough crash and the fact that the driver walked away speaks volumes. If only everyone could be as lucky. Deployment Report24/YouTube Deployment Report24/YouTube Deployment Report24/YouTube

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