Ferrari LaFerrari: Which Version Should You Choose?
The Ferrari LaFerrari catalogue contains one generation, one Coupe body style and two entries named 6.3 DCT. Their production periods differ, but their recorded mechanical specifications do not. The earlier 6.3 DCT ran from March 2013 through December 2016, while the later listing continued through December 2017.
The Ferrari LaFerrari catalogue contains one generation, one Coupe body style and two entries named 6.3 DCT. Their production periods differ, but their recorded mechanical specifications do not. The earlier 6.3 DCT ran from March 2013 through December 2016, while the later listing continued through December 2017. Both produce 963 hp and 700 Nm, use the same 6,262 cc hybrid powertrain, and have a kerb weight of 1,255 kg. Consequently, the choice should be based on production period rather than performance: the data provides no mechanical or measurable performance advantage for either entry.
LaFerrari generations and versions
LaFerrari has one recorded generation, produced from March 2013 to December 2017. It is listed exclusively as a Coupe and contains two versions, both carrying the exact 6.3 DCT name. There is no separate generation or restyling in the supplied catalogue.
The first 6.3 DCT covers March 2013 to December 2016. The second 6.3 DCT starts at the same time but remains listed through December 2017. This makes the production period the sole recorded distinction. Power, torque, engine capacity, drivetrain, performance, weight, wheels, suspension and brakes are identical in the available specifications.
LaFerrari engine and specs comparison
| Version | Production period | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders and layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3 DCT | March 2013–December 2016 | 963 hp (708 kW) at 9,000 rpm | 700 Nm at 6,750 rpm | 6,262 cc | 98 | 12, V-shaped | No | 7-speed Robotic | RWD |
| 6.3 DCT | March 2013–December 2017 | 963 hp (708 kW) at 9,000 rpm | 700 Nm at 6,750 rpm | 6,262 cc | 98 | 12, V-shaped | No | 7-speed Robotic | RWD |
Both 6.3 DCT entries use a Hybrid engine with central placement and Direct injection (direct). Each cylinder has 4 valves. The compression ratio is 13.5, while bore and stroke are 94 × 75.2.
Calculated from the catalogue figures, each version develops approximately 153.8 hp per litre. Kerb weight works out to about 1.30 kg per horsepower, or approximately 768 hp per tonne. Because displacement, output and kerb weight are equal, neither production-period entry has an advantage in these ratios.
The common 963 hp output is accompanied by 700 Nm in both listings, so the later production period does not buy additional power or torque according to the available data. Both also retain the same 7-speed Robotic gearbox and RWD layout.
LaFerrari performance and economy
| Version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City consumption | Highway consumption | Combined consumption | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3 DCT, March 2013–December 2016 | 3 seconds | 350 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | 330 |
| 6.3 DCT, March 2013–December 2017 | 3 seconds | 350 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | 330 |
There is no acceleration trade-off between the two 6.3 DCT entries: each reaches 100 km/h in 3 seconds and has a recorded maximum speed of 350 km/h. The later listing adds no measurable performance gain.
City, highway and combined fuel-consumption figures are not measured for either version. Tank capacity is also not measured, so the supplied data cannot support a comparison of fuel economy or driving range. CO₂ is recorded as 330 for both versions, while the emissions class is not measured.
LaFerrari dimensions, weight and wheels
| Version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3 DCT, March 2013–December 2016 | 1,255 kg | not measured | not measured | not measured | 265/30 R19; 345/30 R20 |
| 6.3 DCT, March 2013–December 2017 | 1,255 kg | not measured | not measured | not measured | 265/30 R19; 345/30 R20 |
The two versions share the same 1,255 kg kerb weight and therefore the same calculated weight-to-power figure. Gross weight, ground clearance and tank capacity are not measured for either entry. Overall exterior dimensions are not measured in the supplied data.
Both 6.3 DCT listings use 265/30 R19 and 345/30 R20 wheel sizes. Their front and rear suspension is Independent, spring, while both axles have Ceramic ventilated brakes. These details provide no basis for preferring one production period over the other.
LaFerrari reliability and problems data
Reliability ratings, fault records, repair histories and service costs are not measured in the supplied catalogue. It would therefore be unsupported to claim that the earlier or later 6.3 DCT is more reliable. The production dates establish that one listing extends through December 2017, but they do not establish any change in durability, equipment or maintenance requirements.
Which LaFerrari version should you buy?
Choose the 6.3 DCT from March 2013 to December 2016 if an earlier production period is your preference. It provides exactly the same recorded 963 hp, 700 Nm, 3-second acceleration, 350 km/h maximum speed and 1,255 kg kerb weight as the entry that continues through December 2017.
Choose the 6.3 DCT listed through December 2017 if you specifically want the later production period. On the supplied numbers, later production is all that distinguishes it: the difference in power is 0 hp, the difference in torque is 0 Nm, and the difference in kerb weight is 0 kg. Acceleration and maximum speed are also unchanged.
There is no data showing what extra money would buy, because prices are not provided. Nor is there a recorded specification upgrade associated with the later listing. For a numbers-led decision, the two entries are tied; the appropriate choice is whichever production period you prefer, without paying for an assumed mechanical advantage that the catalogue does not document.