Why was the Ferrari FXXKevo banned from racing?
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This car is designed purely for racing, whereas road-legal vehicles must comply with numerous regulatory requirements. Here is some relevant information about Ferrari: 1. History of LaFerrari: LaFerrari is a flagship supercar launched by Ferrari, hailed as one of the 'Big Three Hypercars'. Its English name is LaFerrari. It first debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2013. LaFerrari is the successor to the Enzo. It is a limited-edition model, with only 499 units produced. There is only one variant of LaFerrari – the 2014 6.3L standard. 2. LaFerrari Model: The LaFerrari is positioned as a grand tourer. In terms of dimensions, it measures 4702mm in length, 1992mm in width, and 1116mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2650mm. The LaFerrari features a hybrid powertrain, combining a 6.3-liter V12 naturally aspirated engine with an electric motor. The engine delivers a maximum power of 588KW and a maximum torque of 700N・m, with direct fuel injection and rear-wheel drive.
I've looked into the data, and the Ferrari FXXK Evo was banned mainly due to rule conflicts. This car was originally the ultimate evolution based on the LaFerrari track version, incorporating numerous F1-derived technologies. However, the racing committee found that some of its designs clearly crossed the red line of GT racing—for instance, that actively deformable rear spoiler, which is essentially a movable aerodynamic component. Additionally, its onboard computer could collect track data in real-time and make remote adjustments, completely violating the fairness principles of racing. Another major issue is that it didn't meet the homologation requirements for production cars, with only around thirty units built, making it essentially a factory-team exclusive. Nowadays, for hypercars like this to compete in official races, they must balance performance with regulatory frameworks.
