Non-Hybrid V12 LaFerrari Prototype auctioned for $2.4 million

A 2012 Ferrari LaFerrari was recently sold at auction for $2.4 million. That’s low by LaFerrari standards, but there’s a good reason for it. This isn’t your usual LaFerrari, but a prototype used during the hypercar’s development phase.

Internally known as “Proto F 150 – P2”, the car features the production-style LaFerrari body, which is covered in camouflage. However, underneath the bodywork is a modified version of the 458 Italia’s aluminium chassis, instead of the carbon fibre monocoque. The steering wheel is also from the 458.

Mounted behind the driver’s cabin is a 6.3-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine. But, unlike the production version, this prototype does not have the HY-KERS hybrid system installed. Naturally, peak power is down from 950 hp to just 789 hp.

The LaFerrari prototype was never homologated, and hence cannot be registered for road use.

Source: RM Sotheby’s