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The Ferrari FXX K Evo Could Be Your Newest Track Toy

By Gerard
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October 30, 2017

Ferrari has been a staunch motorsport participant since day one. Apart from Formula 1, GT3, GTE, and its own one-make Challenge race series, the Prancing Horse also has a special XX program to cater to clients who wish to take their ultra-special track toys to the limit.

In the tradition of cars like the FXX Evo and 599 XX Evo, the Italian luxury sports car maker has just unveiled the Ferrari FXX K Evo at the Finali Mondiali in Mugello over the weekend. Based on the FXX K, this one adds a host of improvements to not only give the car more performance but even save a bit of weight in the process.

One of the most obvious changes is the fixed twin-profile rear wing. It is complemented by two side fins, as well as a central fin. These bits, together with re-sculpted bumpers, a totally flat underside, and tweaked suspension all aid in giving the car downforce levels that can rival the best from GTE and GT3.

If we go by the numbers, Ferrari claims that this would be equivalent to 23% more than a standard FXX and as much as 75% greater downforce than a LaFerrari.  Taken in the proper context, that’s around 640kg at 200kph and up to 830kg at full tilt.

To help reach those numbers, an 860hp V12 motor resides under that engine cover, with as much as 750Nm of torque. This is complemented by an electric motor good for 190hp. The two units combine to produce a total system output of 1,050 horses and 900Nm of twist. All that juice is sent to the drive wheels via 7-speed F1 dual-clutch transmission, and washed off with carbon ceramic brakes with F1-dervied Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS).

The driver can bring out the most of this beast in the racing cabin, which features an F1-style steering wheel. This one houses all pertinent controls such as gearshift paddles and other controls. The rearview monitor found in the FXX is now a 6.5-inch display that shows vehicle telemetry.

Designed mainly as a laboratory car, the Ferrari FXX K Evo has undergone around 5,000kms of development and 15,000kms reliability testing. In short, Ferrari promises that it is the ultimate track weapon for those that want to indulge in their passion in a safe environment.

The Ferrari FXX K Evo will be available both as an upgrade to the existing XX cars and as a limited-run model. It will see action in the 2018 season of the XX events.

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About the Author

Mr. Gerard Jude Castillo
Gerard has been a self-confessed car nut ever since he was a little boy. As a grown-up, he indulges in his passion by collecting toy cars (which he started since childhood) and reading up on the latest cars out there.  As Associate Editor, he will ensure that you get your fill of the latest cars in the market, as well as a load of automotive features.