--- title: "Ferrari Will Reveal Something Big Tomorrow, And It Looks Like a LaFerrari Successor" description: "Maranello's new halo car is expected to use Le Mans-derived tech, and seems to be arriving just in time to compete with the McLaren W1." date: "2024-10-16" modified: "2024-10-16" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/ferrari-teases-laferrari-successor" categories: - "Ferrari News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Ferrari" - "laferrari" - "Supercar" --- # Ferrari Will Reveal Something Big Tomorrow, And It Looks Like a LaFerrari Successor ![An image of a Ferrari car under a red cloth in a dimly lit garage.]() *\Ferrari\* This morning, [Ferrari]() teased something big. In a 10-second video posted to X, Ferrari showed off a supercar under a red sheet, along with a reveal date of October 17 at 8 a.m. Eastern. As many have speculated, it appears to point to the unveiling of the long-awaited successor to the LaFerrari. Of course, Ferrari hasn't explicitly said what this car is going to be. However, back in June, a[ few very special Ferrari customers]() were given a sneak preview of Maranello's upcoming project, and they hinted that it's packing technology from the two-time Le Mans-winning [Ferrari 499P](). That prototype race car uses a 3.0-liter, 571-horsepower twin-turbocharged V6 with a 268-hp electric motor on the front axle. [There have been rumblings]() that Ferrari could add two more motors to the powertrain, but regardless, Maranello is free to go well beyond the limitations stipulated by Le Mans Hypercar-class regulations. > Something new is on the horizon. [#FerrariSupercars]() [#Ferrari]() [pic.twitter.com/kfpg1J80jM]() > — Ferrari (@Ferrari) [October 16, 2024]() Another possible hint that we're looking at the next Ferrari flagship under that red fabric is that it's been shared by the [Ferrari Hypercar Le Mans team account](). Ferrari's teaser simply pans around the cloaked vehicle from overhead in a dimly-lit garage, before flashing the date of its debut. The silhouette beneath the red sheet echoes the stylized sketch of the car teased in Ferrari's secret meeting. At the very least, it seems to have a massive rear wing, narrow cockpit, and some pointy front fenders. Just from its size and overall shape, it looks like a LaFerrari with more prominent aero. Ferrari vice-chairman Piero Ferrari—Enzo's son—told *[Top Gear]()* back in June that a LaFerrari successor was on the way. “Every ten years, we have one,” he said. Since the LaFerrari launched in 2013, the brand is overdue for a replacement. There had been a bit of confusion earlier in the morning, as Ferrari initially published its teaser with an erroneous time of "14:00 p.m. CEST." The announcement was briefly deleted, before reappearing with a proper 2 p.m. CEST time. In any case, Maranello's new halo car appears to be landing just in time to take on the newly revealed [McLaren W1](). Unless Porsche is ready to surprise us all with an announcement of a new hybrid flagship of its own, we aren't likely to see a rematch of the early-2010s holy trinity of hypercars. Prove us wrong, Stuttgart. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()