PRO ANNUAL 2018

F X X - K Y E A H ! T he newly launched Ferrari FXX-K Evo was the main feature at Europe’s biggest pre-season motorsport show, Autosport International. The exclusive Ferrari FXX-K Evo made its world premiere at Finali Mondiali at Mugello in October 2017. Autosport International was the first time that an XX Programme car has been at an event outside of Italy, prior to its on-track debut. It is set to play a feature role in the 2018 Ferrari XX Programme. Using expertise from within its Formula 1 programme, Ferrari has adopted much more carbon fibre for the FXX-K Evo than its predecessor and still produces more than 1000bhp from its V12 powerplant. The car has undergone some extensive revisions to its aero package to help increase downforce and airflow. The track- only car produces over 830kg of downforce at top speed, which is a 23% improvement compared to the FXX-K. This is boosted by a twin-profile fixed wing on the tail, developed to work in seamless synergy with the active rear spoiler. The twin-profile rear wing is supported by two side fins as well as by a central fin. Updates to the design of the rear bumpers and underbody have significantly increased downforce efficiency. The FXX-K Evo’s boosted performance also demanded new front brake air intakes, which are more efficient thanks to a complete redesign of the intake itself. The geometry of the sides of the front bumper was altered by hollowing out the surfaces beneath the headlights, making space for a couple of flicks divided by a vertical turning vane and an additional intake ahead of the front wheels. All of these upgrades create the perfect track machine, capable of high minimum cornering speed and a technical prowess derived from Ferrari’s Formula 1 racers. F ERRAR I F XX - K EVO MAKE S UK DEBUT AT B I RM I NGHAM PRO ANNUAL 2018 64