Thursday, May 19, 2022

My FH5 Log: Ferrari de Mayo (Part 3)

The Series 7 update in Forza Horizon 5 celebrates Ferrari taking over the entire series playlists in time for Cinco de Mayo celebrations. The next one in the Ferrari de Mayo takeover in FH5 is the newest addition to the Forza family; a plug-in hybrid Ferrari that inherits the teachings from the legendary LaFerrari. Say hello to the SF90 Stradale, the PHEV Ferrari that is yours to drive having gained enough points throughout Series 7.


First and foremost, what is the SF90 Stradale, you may ask?


Dubbed as one of the most controversial Ferraris ever made, the SF90 features a plug-in hybrid setup, a first for Ferrari, where the turbocharged F154 4.0L V8 engine, producing 780PS of power, is connected to three electric motors, two on the front axle and one between the engine and the 8-speed double-clutch gearbox, resulting to a monstrous 1,000PS of total power output that pushes the SF90 to a 0-100kph time of 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 340kph.


This car ain't no LaFerrari but the SF90 is a blistering fast supercar possessing hypercar levels of performance and track-honed dynamics that not only upsets the competition, it devours them completely like a true Ferrari. Not bad for a supercar that's about the size of an F8 Tributo but with the added PHEV powertrain that delivers a mega punch to the opposition, even Lamborghini.


To find out if the SF90 really has the strength of a hypercar, I've been challenged by a group of supercar drivers for a quick P2P sprint race. All I have to do is to beat them, showing the world just what the SF90's made for. Roll the tape.


Wow, do not mess with the Ferrari, the world said.


Despite its controversial outcome since its unveiling, the SF90 showcased that Ferrari's still reigning supreme even in the age of electrification. The LaFerrari proved the world that Ferrari's future-proof and the lessons learned from the LaFerrari have been applied to the SF90.

I wish I would end my discussion about the SF90 but it sure wants to face off a new Ferrari coming to FH5 later. I don't know what that is but this is one thing I'm looking forward to it. Until then...

...enjoy your new SF90!

No comments: