Ferrari SF90 review. Is this 1000hp Ferrari PHEV the future for all sportscars?

[@19581998]

The silver on that car is an aesthetic abomination

[@JJVernig]

Looking for this comment. That nose is just ugly...

[@babble1975]

Most definitely. It's highlighting one of the ugliest parts of the car.

[@383_Manual]

It really is. I am NOT a fan of the “lipstick” that’s appearing on a lot of cars these days. On a real race car like a GT40, sure, but not this. This car would look good in all black.

[@sq1rlsqu4d]

I agree. Good we can order ours in any colour we like eh? ;)

[@anthonygibbo1881]

It does that car no favours who thought that looked OK 😩

[@EAD_0]

Amazing machine no question. however, why anybody would specify that weird front end two tone colour combo is beyond me. Looks so much better one colour without that ridiculous hammer head look.

[@ettu3102]

Its almost like a see I have an "SF90" look, don't understand it either and it doesn't make sense.

[@slaykay47]

yea It's horrible, I saw one in all black and it looked stunning..one of the few Ferrari's I prefer in black

[@vipul_singh]

Ordered by someone who wanted a Tesla logo in his / her view all the time! (Just kidding).

[@nafnaf0]

I agree, the two color looks awful. Not sure what they were thinking

[@mattbonnell7023]

Totally agree. First thing I thought as well.

[@brianiswrong]

When an extra is " leather/ alcantara floor mats" at £3360 And apple car play is £2400 ,so combined £5760 for premium mats and an item standard on £17'000 car, Ferrari know their brand is all about willy waving.

[@paul_k_7351]

This ^

[@philippehendrickx1109]

Exactly 🙂

[@playboyv12]

Apple CarPlay is a cost that has to be amortized over a production line. So for that option alone, it’s understandable why it costs what it does. Huge difference between a few thousand cars and millions.

[@RAZGR1Z]

@@FalconXE302 You can dislike the snobbery around the brand but you can't deny that Ferrari has made beautiful cars for a long, long time. Definitely going in the wrong direction now but their history lives forever.

[@JesusSaves-007]

Willy waving. Going to try and include that comment in my next email to the boss.

[@Spleen214]

As an engineering achievement, well done Ferrari. As a car, no thanks. Just doesn’t stir the soul like Ferrari’s used too. Thanks for the honest review Harry.

[@horsepower523]

I'm sure Ferrari is absolutely devastated now that you're not gonna buy this car lmao.

[@peekaboo1575]

That's most of Ferrari's offerings these days. Montezemolo sure is gone.

[@gerardc5457]

@@horsepower523 lol. So true. Most comments on vehicles on KZbin are made with the supposition that they’ve owned them or they would’ve owned them if XYZ wasn’t changed but in a reality is not a Viable option no matter what is the engineering

[@lolawhite7834]

Wow, thx for your unnecessary opinion.

[@hughgrection1935]

You know what this channel is like, and I mean this as no disrespect, it's like being with my most dearest grandfather. Having grown up in the UK separated from him in the south of Italy, our few memories shared together were through cars. I can remember it as if it were yesterday - the two of us, not having a word in common between us, yet connected through the passion of engineering and beauty of that old fiat Cinquecento. Finding your channel has reignited all those fond memories - the smell of engine oil, the smell of cigarettes and black coffee, the beautiful campagna roads of God's natural race track. Thank you so much for these videos Harry, long may it continue all the best and I hope to one day share this passion with my future children and grandchildren.

[@HG504X]

The Ferrari 296 GTB is a much more exciting proposition. The V6 sounds amazing, still RWD and its return to form with the smoother simpler styling.

[@petemorbius3936]

296 is ugly

[@MrAssault889]

And the exhaust is set up to make it sound like a v12. One of the best cars ferrari has put out for sure.

[@paulthomson9014]

Don't know what it is about ferraris just now , always loved ferraris but there isn't a model in the current line up I actually like . Somehow they've gone from this almost mythical legendry exotic car.maker to just another brand making sports cars.

[@petemorbius3936]

@@paulthomson9014 agree!

[@petemorbius3936]

@@MrAssault889 u mean audio using speakers?

[@scottcabot5039]

Brilliant review, informed details that true petrol heads value. Loving the Sunday video releases something to be happy about on a Sunday, finally. 👍

[@aaronbryan5095]

Sounds like it suffers from similar problems like the modern NSX, the feedback from the steering wheel has all been filtered out probably because the torque vectoring from the front electric motors would've ripped the steering wheel right out of the driver's hands if there's no filtering going on with the power steering.

[@lebojay]

@@xerox123321 That’s not correct.

[@LWRC]

What nonsense!!!

[@Nord_Mann]

Actually the steering was the bit I liked the most on the SF90. The unneedly complicated operation of the tech inside the cabin, vents and seats are just annoyingly over engineered and not even good engineering and the drivetrain being not very refined are the weaknesses on the SF90. It’s never going to be remembered as a great Ferrari.

[@K2edg]

You will never get the same feedback from the steering on a car with driven front wheels..... they have been trying to fix that for years on awd cars. Electric ps doesn't help either........

[@MyRealName]

@@lebojay so you'll just say he's incorrect and provide no explanation why? ok..

[@ivordavies1828]

Lovely to hear a real world review by someone not afraid to list the bad as well as good points! So enjoy your reviews and I appreciatetyhe bikes not as popular but please keep them coming. A bit of a road trip on the CBX possibly? :)

[@TheAslakVind]

Harry is in Marocco with the Elephant, playing in the dunes as we speak :)

[@Porkycheun]

Yes!!! CBX road-trip would be amazing! 👍

[@rideforever]

They are not exactly "reviews" .... and the amount of bad is strictly limited

[@ivordavies1828]

@@rideforever I guess we have a difference of opinion on what constitutes as a review. I have never felt that Harry had not given his full opinion on a vehicle and had held something back. I like his honesty

[@ivordavies1828]

@@Taz1451 Yes but it seems a lot of those reviews come from the race track rather than a car for the road abd actually used for a time under norala, albeit spirited driving conditions. Which is why I enjoy Harry's reviews. Honestly how many do you think are bought just for track days. But a lot of reviews seem to focus on that

[@saads7]

Love Harry's facial reactions when he puts the pedal to the metal. You can tell just how amazing the performance is from the same. Laughed out loud a few times 🤣🤣

[@perroviejo666]

Brilliant review!! However, I'm amazed at the terrible noise the seats make when Harry gets in the car or when he's driving down the road. I can't believe a 500k+ quid car has so much cheap plastic noise inside.

[@truetothegame2928]

physics

[@GNX157]

I noted the noise to but I gather it’s carbon fiber making it, not plastic. They should of identified the noise areas and put something in place to stop it.

[@chrisperry2922]

@@GNX157 Ferrari is all about the raw experience not a sophisticated one

[@MrMartinHattingh]

I wanted to say exactly the same thing. Would drive me mad!

[@raulio81]

It's not noise from plastic - 01:15

[@SaladFingers_]

I think a potential reason for the difference between the total peak of the electric motors and the battery capacity might be that they just wanted to have more headroom on each of the motors, to be able to spike the power where and when needed, for their traction control system. They probably couldn't get away with fitting a larger or heavier battery and keeping things light at the same time.

[@Maurice_Moss]

Sounds like you like electronics as much as you do rusty spoons

[@phils5411]

Come out later with more HP. The rich want the latest greatest. They will keep selling. How much is to much for Ferrari drives?

[@TheMHohSoma]

Seems to be a great car, but damn if it isn't the one of the top 2 ugliest cars out of Maranello of all times.

[@wouternagengast8452]

“I admire it more then I love it..” again a sublime review 😊🙏🏽

[@gsd4me00]

*Than :-)

[@gsd4me00]

Actually, it is the use of an the wrong word, not incorrect grammar.

[@MrAnderson321]

Outstanding review and very honest. The car is insane and I totally agree with what you’ve said. Even if I’d got the money, it’d be a no from me.

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

Those tailgaters in the mirror where left in the dust @ 15:00 - I keep playing that over and over hehe :-)

[@sjm.photos]

@harry'sgarage the battery power and electric motors non peak power , keeping them reliable by keeping them less stressed also a lot less heat.

[@neilterrymorton4413]

As always an excellent review and brave enough to say that more isn't always better even in a Ferrari !!

[@elmadi7391]

Much agree

[@clockwork9827]

also me. i was freaking a bit at the speed

[@Franksey180]

Impressive machine and if money was no object I'd fancy one just to enjoy it's straight line acceleration. Sounds great and clearly moves like a bat out of hell.

[@motorv8N]

Thanks for your usual clear-eyed, candid review, Harry. An engineering tour de force wrapped in a symphony of squeaks, rattles and driver’s controls that could only be described as an ergonomic and human factors nightmare. Anyone notice the door gaps shift and change as it went along? Admire the effort, sure....Want one? I’ll take the cash, thanks Monty. 🙃

[@PatrickLindemann22]

Is that your FJ in the photo?

[@motorv8N]

@@PatrickLindemann22 sadly no. Got a ‘49 CJ tho...

[@PatrickLindemann22]

@@motorv8N Nice!

[@PatrickLindemann22]

@@motorv8N Nice!!

[@Adam-M1]

Also noticed the squeaks and rattles. Bloody hell that’s awful for a near 500k car!

[@atastefortheroad4475]

Technically impressive, but the fact that used one's in the U.S. don't move that quickly and prices are (relatively) soft says a lot. I think money spent on a Pista, F8, or forthcoming 296 would be much more satisfying.

[@ianwilhelmsen7644]

I really don't want to add to the negativity but as we say in Australia, that dash and instrument layout is a dog's breakfast. Thanks again Harry for such an honest review.

[@ImLeuff]

Great video, thank you as always Harry. I know this sounds annoying from someone who will never come close to either but I don't like where the world, and the car industry, is going - this thing makes the F430 look like a dream. I don't know, I wish I was born earlier I suppose.

[@Auraxium]

The Assetto House Deposito pack is something else, can't imagine what it must be like to tick that box

[@nickfarrington2390]

Thanks Harry, great review. Odd car though - I'd never of believed that Ferrari could offer a 1000bhp £500k hypercar and I would not desire it at all. I agree that the styling is a mess, I think you were kind in not pointing out that an otherwise pretty front end is completely spoiled by them adding a mustache! What were they thinking? Poor steering feel is another no-no, just breaks the bond between you and the car. Then finally, there's no storage at all, so you can't use it for road trips and great experiences. What is it for? I suppose it's for parading around London and other cities where an electric-only mode is required. I'd buy an 812GTS and keep it out of the cities.

[@johnwilliamson8110]

Fair point . Makes me hanker after simple inexpensive cars .

[@mrmando69]

For an honest insight into an automobile their is no one on earth better than Harry.

[@johnnewman3316]

Surely the engine will be in heavy load without the chance to warm up? This goes against what we have know for years about damage to engines!

[@rajjy1976]

I think it keeps the oil warm and ready to go instantly when needed. But I’m not an engineer. But pretty sure they’ve thought about it before putting it into production.

[@stever2168]

I really wish Harry or Iain T would talk about this - it's been gnawing away at my brain for as long as this type of technology has existed and it amazes me that it never comes up. It seems appalling to my old fashioned mind that a cold (or indeed anything other than fully warmed up with oil already circulating) engine is started and, without even a moment's hesitation, required to deliver maximum output. I wouldn't dream of doing that in my own (non-hybrid) car, it makes my arse twitch just thinking about it! 😬

[@RAZGR1Z]

Yeah I don't care how much engineering these companies put into developing stop/start stuff it's not healthy for the engines. Remember that a lot of manufacturers are just building appliances now. They don't care what happens to these cars outside of warranty.

[@rajjy1976]

@@RAZGR1Z ‘Tis very very true 💯

[@most_displeased_customer1209]

I love how scientific he is. "When it gets to 80, that's silly noisy". Also, if I had the money to buy a hybrid supercar that expensive, (which I don't) in the event I heard it making noises like that I'd take it back to the factory and tell them to do a quality check.

[@Michael-yx1qq]

I do like your reviews Harry, but I think the SF90 needs more driving to understand it. I have owned my SF90 for 2 months. For the first few weeks I totally agreed with you on the steering wheel, however now I am used to the endless settings, I totally love it. Th car itself is incredibly powerfull, and coming from an Aston Superleggera, is unbelievable at laying it down. The technology in this car is the future, but the whole package requires some getting used to. I didnt quite understand your comment with handling at speed, however now understanding the car with 2 months experience, it is quite simply stunning. I was at a Ferrari track day at Oulton Park last friday, and no other Ferrari could touch it. The problem for anyone trying to review this car is that it is so far ahead of its time, and mind boggling you need at least 3 weeks driving it to really appreciate it, and fully understand it.

[@ethantasou3951]

i think it’s a car that all the reviewers have been quick to dismiss in terms of driving experience. lots of cars take time to understand what they are trying to communicate to you and considering the complexity of the sf90 this comes as no suprise. throughout history there have been many cars that take time to master (shelby cobras, some 911s, dodge vipers) just because you can’t push them to the limit before becoming familiar with them does not mean they are not good drivers cars, it’s good to hear from your real world experience of this which confirms my suspicions.

[@me2ontube]

I can only say ... you lucky devil - I'm so jealous

[@Matty18795]

If you live near york/leeds. I'd recommend the top speed events at elvington airfield. A lot of supercars and heavily modified cars take part. Would be great to see what a sf90 can do

[@jimmuo9286]

Not for half a million.

[@HypocriticYT]

No electric motors for me, sounds like an experiment more than a viable vehicle, more complexity equals more problems. Can you operate this car when the electric motor system fails in some way? Are the power sources independent of each other? I suppose it doesn’t matter if you have issues with it, you just drive your other Ferrari!

[@jonboyjon1976]

It's a Ferrari, so the chances are that the petrol engine is likely to fail first.

[@rohanalias9053]

@@jonboyjon1976 well this isn't 2009 anymore

[@HypocriticYT]

@@jonboyjon1976 then you can use the electrics for cripple mode?

[@fritzmuller8246]

@@jonboyjon1976 Have had 4 Ferraris. Never let me down once. Totally reliable and without doubt the cheapest cars I ever owned. Sold them for way more than I bought them for.

[@Jazda1Jazda]

Impressive car for sure, but I can't way to see you drive 296 GTB, it seems like it could be more balanced than SF90

[@Trottelheimer]

Yes, please! That might be the one...

[@HG504X]

I agree, seems much more exciting with the V6, RWD and the cleaner design

[@husseinosman8017]

I've seen this vid about 5 times now, just for Harry's reaction each time he floors it. God I'd love to own this car

[@K2edg]

Out of intrest, how does the combustion engine warm up?? i was always under the impression a high performance car needs fluids etc to be upto temp before you open it up but it seems if you drive around for ten minutes then give it a foot full you can get full power on a cold engine?? is that right??

[@aeiouxs]

Great question, keen to hear some answers to this.

[@TsLeng]

Many ways to do it. Heat scavenging from the batteries and motors for example. Plus its not a car you suddenly need to demand a spanking during normal driving.

[@K2edg]

@@TsLeng I recently watched a Shmee video and one of the things he didn't like about his SF90 was the way it would run coldstart randomly whilst using hybrid (he discribed it as a few minutes of 'running rough' when you have been on electric for a while. I understand you can use the same coolant for the batterys and Engine but the oil would still not upto operating temps?? or more importantly if all the oil is sat at the bottom of the engine how long would it take for the dry sump system to bring up the oil pressure??

[@TsLeng]

@@K2edg oil can he heated up too. My very average car with a VW EA888 engine has a water-oil heat exchanger. Many possibilities but I can imagine something like a combined battery-motor coolant/water/oil heat exchanger.

[@K2edg]

@@TsLeng I understand that........ but for example how do you clearance something that sees a lot of heat (say the valves and guides) you can't preheat them to operating temps just like Piston's-rings-bore clearances etc. I get you can warm oil and water up to a degree but it's still being pumped by a scavange pump from a 488gtb so how long would it take for the cams to get operating pressure for example. Yes you can help with the thermal shock to a degree but even an F1 team can only preheat the engine to a point (they still have to run it upto temp as the engine runs much hotted then the coolant or oil). My point is it's less then ideal!! I have personally seen BMW I8's with ICE problems for this very reason (hence my question).

[@sorenklausbo5685]

Excellent and serious review as always. I totally agree with the verdict. Impressive tech, but not very charming. Ferrari: get a hold of your dashboards! An Italian drivers car should be a mix of classic instruments / materials and functionality. Not a computer game!👎

[@dcamnc1]

I'm not usually the negative guy, but it still looks like a 90's Camaro to me. It can't be unseen.

[@Gorilla_Jones]

Then you need new eyes because you’re blind.

[@cumnmrmptaaa4234]

You're right, it is so ugly. If it came from the Japanese I think it'd be cool, but it's a Ferrari. It's supposed to be beautiful

[@Mr53T]

Amazing to see the car behind in the wing mirror at 15 minutes in, just fall away so so quickly!

[@johnshaw3208]

Anyone familiar with conventional high performance ice engines would get the oil temp up before really getting on it. This type of hybrid doesn't allow for that. It can't be good on internal parts.

[@life_on_cars]

Thinking exactly the same

[@sh-hg4eg]

It doesn't matter if it works or is viable long term tech. This is the future and if you say the words "future" and "science" next to something then it means it's good.

[@dayburks]

I didn’t even know the Stradale was electric until I saw this vid, this is the only EV I like 🔥

[@CarlAvoryMusic]

I never thought I'd find a Ferrari tedious to watch. Harry's review is excellent as usual but by God that car bores me.

[@lukegarcia3238]

Agreed

[@Auto_Funk]

Fun fact Harry - The electric motors are built in Oxford :) I was lucky enough to provide some measurement equipment to the factory which helps them achieve super tight manufacturing tolerances. They are an amazing design - Very small form factor and weight but with tremendous power output... Great vid as usual - Love the look of the SF90, it's a shame I'd have to sell my house to buy one!

[@rossjackson7400]

I'm an engineer at YASA, it's very cool to see something you work on being reviewed and talked about!

[@Auto_Funk]

@@rossjackson7400 didn't want to say the name - I am under NDA! :) Yes you're right! And what a car to see your products in!

[@rossjackson7400]

@@Auto_Funk it's in the press so I can talk about Ferrari! Hopefully more stuff with our name on will be in the public domain soon ;-)

[@wolfiestreet6899]

That wasn't fun.

[@Auto_Funk]

@@wolfiestreet6899 It was fun for me :)

[@RizM820]

Brilliant as always Harry. I was really hoping the SF90 would be the next big Ferrari for me to aspire to but after watching countless reviews and the mismatch in driving dynamics, this one is a pass for me.

[@almi726]

get an F8 or 720/765

[@RizM820]

@@almi726 already had a 720s. Sold her last year. The greatest car I've ever owned for the money/performance.

[@Tommmmmmmmmmmm]

Mate, go out and drive it yourself. Just because someone said something is a certain way, doesn’t make it true.

[@RizM820]

@@Tommmmmmmmmmmm of course I agree overall, but I do take Harry's and a few other credible journo's opinions in to account.

[@kubek555]

14:58 I like how that E-class in the rearview mirror disappeared

[@Binny2014]

As a designer, completely agree that the styling is "a mess". IMO the last beautiful Ferrari was the 458.

[@truetothegame2928]

this car is not for old codgers like you, its for us the 25-30yo stock broker / bankers

[@horsepower523]

Oh, here we go, someone calling himself a "designer" to make his opinion sound more credible. Seen that trick on almost every car video. Nice try kid.

[@gerardc5457]

Could there just be a prerequisite that in order for you to say what you feel was the best design, etc. etc., that you actually have owned the car to compare. these chats are just getting ridiculous with all of these subject matter experts who have no point of reference but the Internet..

[@tj_enju]

The car in the thumbnail pic usually looks brighter and more polished than in the actual video but looking at it in the "garage" walk-around part of the video, in that lighting it looks just as amazing...

[@Brookspirit]

If i won the £184m Euromillions on Tuesday, i wouldn't buy this car.

[@Jb001jb]

Can’t think of any modern sportscar i would buy, execpt that T33 wich is sold out and a GT3…991 or 992. I’d buy the RUF SCR though, and the 250 SWB GTO engineering. Every other car i’d get would be a car of the past. Some M3’s E30, E46, porsche (targa) 964 restomod, Alfaholics gta, BMW 2002 tii, tthe list goes on…😅

[@MT-eb2dx]

As a daily supercar, it's quite great, sitting in traffic in ev mode..

[@davidyates8880]

I was on Pistonheads the other day looking at what I'd buy if I was lucky enough to win. This car didn't feature on my searches, nor will it.

[@bmanduprit2962]

Facts

[@alanhumberstone9989]

Don’t think it’s aimed at the elderly

[@cbrooks2405]

A great video as always, Harry, well done! Like many others, it's great to see that you are honest and open about the car... amazing technical beast... but haptic buttons, and way too much power for the road... you kinda wish that manufacturers would just take a breath.. but then again, if they don't keep raising the game, what have their super affluent customers got to buy next ? And I love your restraint on the "£2,400 for apple car play"........ LOL, same as over £1,500 for a rear view camera.... oh to be in the position to have so much money that I would go into Ferrari and when they told me those two, I wouldn't go ***????

[@Z-u-m-a]

The fact you'd have around 100x more fun in your Elan says to me everything that's wrong with modern hyper-cars, especially EV / hybrid ones.

[@clockwork9827]

completely off-topic, can we ask what happened to the Lotus Emira

[@raulio81]

18:08 LoL It's a true monster, I like the design, it's weird but unique. All that strange controls... I could live with that. And that V8, like all V8s sounds perfect.

[@nickgoode8579]

That’s by far the most scared I’ve seen you look when you do the acceleration test up there hill out of burford.. you genuinely looked terrified 🤣

[@jdrancho1864]

The thing I like about Harry's garage is that it looks like he can actually afford the cars he's reviewing, and he doesn't mind being critical. I am getting sooo sick of guys writing for minimum wage and reviewing cars with monthly payments higher than what they pay for rent.

[@simonzero3815]

Did I miss the explanation about why you must always have it plugged in charging ? ....

[@TheyCallMePDub]

I love how Harry doesn't shield any company from criticism. Just calls it like he sees it. I've never driven a Ferrari but those haptics, especially the disappearing ones, do seem like very poor UX decisions.

[@johannes.f.r.]

Can't help but feeling that Ferrari doesn't really have a clear sense what its customer base looks like. They seem to be torn between making a fashion statement and showcasing their technical prowess. Just because you can doesn't mean that you should in a road car.

[@mattmorris2867]

Well you’re wrong there. They know exactly what they are doing. Just because a model moves away from the norm doesn’t mean they don’t have a plan.

[@mattmorris2867]

@Alex Alexander-Anderson Everybodies sales figures have taken a knock. Immaterial of models. Just shows how successful they are that new models that are brave like this, are still being released.

[@mattmorris2867]

@Alex Alexander-Anderson I didn’t bother checking. I have now. Your point is?

[@Fixingthingz4u]

Man i was just thinking this would be my dream car Electric and Motor on a Ferrari and they made it come true !!

[@HQBProductions]

I think after watching Tim Burton (SHMEE) the softer Stradale version without the Corsa pack is a much more rounded car. He did 3000 miles in the first two weeks he owned it and was delighted. I don’t like the silver moustache and the seats are hard to deal with but it think the looks are fine…the Roma is better but I would not say no to a free one! I think I am becoming a Ferrari fan after decades of never wanting one…the Roma suits me better but the SF90 is something else!

[@sh-hg4eg]

I have to agree about Roma and slowly coming over to liking Ferraris. Ferrari would do well to get back to basics and just make some elegant, but fast, beautiful cars. They've been too messy for quite a while and I'm not keen on the unnecessary dash tech either, although the unnecessary tech seems to be something most manufacturers are indulging in, atm.

[@dpaquin58]

Thanks Harry for the ride. Love it from Montréal

[@joshuabernal7099]

I could tell Harry had something against it from the moment he put eyes on it.

[@maddog4390]

Yes

[@hankthetank185]

Great honesty Harry. Love your reviews.

[@robinellard]

I have a deposit on one due in November 2022. I didn’t pick the Fiorano pack because the electronic shocks are much better on the road and, in my opinion, when you’re pressing on. I agree the rear is a mess so I went with the Spider version which cleans it up substantially. But, the technology is amazing. And as a day to day supercar, it’s currently an unbeatable package (until something surpasses it). I’m fortunate enough to have an AMG GTR, 718 GT4 in manual and some other interesting things, so I feel the Ferrari just compliments these extremely well. Oh, I also have some custom luggage to maximise the storage. A must if you want a weekend away with it. Lastly, and one gripe that annoys me. Applecar play, a software flash, is a complete rip off. AND no wireless connectivity nor any wireless charging pad. So your phone is stuck to windscreen with cables floating around. Just awful. First world problems though 🤷‍♂️

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Ferrari love to rip people off for stuff that should be standard equipment these days.

[@jamesberriedale4910]

I hope you have an amazing time when you're car arrives, and I hope you make as many memories as Harry does with his cars. I was just watching Harry taking the Testarossa to France with the bikes and coming back with the out board and champagne, I have a feeling you won't be able to do the same with this model, although it would be great if you could do a real world review with Harry after living with the car for a while.

[@Sean-if7rp]

What is your experience like with the AMG GTR, they’re very under appreciated it seems

[@crocodile2006]

Did you pay the extra $2000 for wheel bolts like this car was optioned with? :-D

[@boostav]

Get a hard top in black, it looks good in that colour as it hides a lot of the busy bodywork.

[@ianjones7486]

Great honest review. Maybe the F40 is still the car for a driver. Leave the luggage in the SF90 and take the other beast for a run

[@GPL1968]

And an actual question for Harry. When it's running all electric, through town etc., what are the gears doing? Regards, from the Wirral, Gavin

[@thefamilyrobbo]

Probably breathing a sigh of relief before the next torque assault 😊

[@alexfulton375]

Hi Gavin, the clutch will have disconnected the engine from the gearbox so there won't be any idle drive going through it. If the engine is off it wouldn't be an issue anyway - just the same as rolling down a hill with the handbrake off.

[@paultaylor9652]

To me the car is in the future and our roads/infrastructure are in the past, way in the past. As always Harry pulls another video out of the bag that would be hard to beat.

[@kevindimauro9689]

Being that it’s a hybrid, I would have liked to hear what the gas mileage is like.

[@wasptim]

Brilliant 👏

[@chasingwheels]

Sheer competence and a clear-eyed review, Harry calls the issues by the name, yet knows to appreciate the sophisticated combo of performance and technology. The looks are not up the technical level.

[@firefighterps2]

That moment in history when you start to lose interest in one of your favorite brands.

[@tassos2011]

21:40 Harry tries his best regarding dislikes. SF90 starts the V8 to sound like a melody and Harry just concentrates in driving 😄

[@markw4263]

“Too complicated for its own good” - sums up a lot of cars now.

[@gretchensghost]

Harrys little glance in the rear view mirror after he squirted it out of the speed limit sign! You could end up on the front page of the local paper very easily in this car.

[@steffydog]

Fantastic review as always, thanks Harry. That car is ugly, then red on tan seats, what were they thinking, nope, nope nope.

[@TexasRiverRat31254]

Thanks Harry! I didn't watch the video,(Ferrari has lost their way!) but I appreciate your views on anything including the bikes and wanted to feed the algos.

[@ChrisMiller-qc7yy]

are there any warmup issues with the engine kicking in sporadically? Excellent review! Would it be heresy to say it looks like a Corvette C8 with aero add ons?

[@Tuxy79]

Troll

[@thesolitaryadventurer]

Interesting question. I wonder if there is some sort of oil warming and pumping still happening despite being on all electric so that the engine is ready to be asked to come to life and kick straight in.... And it is very C8 styling. No troll just facts.

[@Avrelivs_Gold]

Good to see the good old analog cars niche frees up. So new local companies have a chance to enter this market of reasonably-priced manual gearbox naturally-aspirated cars.

[@geraint8989]

It used to be that CF was a light material with desirable properties, therefore making parts of sports cars out of it made them better cars - but at a cost, since CF is expensive. Then manufacturers started offering useless, purely cosmetic CF. Certainly they would sell you as much expensive material as they could, and idiots would buy it for the singular reason that it showed others how much they had spent. Eventually, someone will sell a cotton t-shirt that says “This cost $1m”. And its only point would be to show others that one spent $1m on a t-shirt. Before that stage, the only thing slightly less stupid is that horrendously ugly stripe on the SF90 that you can only buy if you paid for the Fiorano pack. Its only conceivable purpose, even at the expense of making the car as ugly as sin, is to advertise the eye-watering amount one paid for options.

[@allothernamesbutthis]

whistling diesel is selling t-shirts saying this t-shirt cost $1000, maybe if he sees this comment he will release one for $1m?

[@srodigital]

Of all the videos I've watched of you testing cars Harry, this has to be one of those very rare ones were the car has taken off that rapidly that it's caused you to stop talking and your face has changed to highly concentrating mode until you back off the hyperspace pedal... I'm not a Ferrari fan really at all, but I am a mechanical engineer and techie, so this car is very interesting. Thanks so much for the video, in a number of ways more interesting to watch than Tim Burton's (Shmee150) videos about his personal SF90. Take care and keep safe. Regards, Stewart.

[@aussiebloke609]

My biggest problem with cars like this is their performance. I know that sounds strange, but this sort of acceleration can get you to the scene of the crash very quickly indeed. Or in other words, I suspect I (and likely many other people) would run out of talent long before we managed to push the vehicle anywhere near its limits. It looks decent, sounds good, goes like stink...but unlike older models of Ferrari and Lamborghini, not something I aspire to driving. And while it's pretty, it's not something I'd have wanted for a poster on my bedroom wall as a kid, either. Unfortunate.

[@joshuarosen6242]

I have started to think along these lines recently. I drive an M5. It's nowhere near as fast as the SF90 but it's still fast enough to take me to prison territory in a few seconds and a crash at those speeds is a serious matter. I used to own an Impreza STI and that only had half the power of my M5 but I had more fun in it. I'm not sure what to buy next but my next car will be smaller, lighter and less powerful.

[@paulp96275]

I must agree ,recently I loaned my old TT to a young lady who is very capable in driving at speed any of their super cars ( 5 )she is very quick and was surprised when she came back to tell me how enjoyable the ride was in the old TT particularly the smooth ride ,so there is fun to be had in older sports cars 👍👨🏻‍🏭

[@domenicozagari2443]

I never have seen Harry drive before with a red face :)

[@johnennis3542]

£2k plus for Apple Car Play?!?! Comes as standard on the Dacia Jogger which costs £15k.

[@faafo2]

That because the Dacia Jogger is *actually* just £13k 😜

[@ericpisch2732]

Apple don’t charge for car play as they want it to be installed globally and make money on selling the music

[@johnennis3542]

Pause Harry’s video at 1.08. £2,400 optional extra which Harry confirms at 13.00.

[@johnennis3542]

@@faafo2 very good! I’d rather the Ferrari list price was £2k more than feel I’m being ripped off. But in any case i image if I could afford it I probably wouldn’t care 😁

[@blitzsah]

Disgraceful really, just making up numbers

[@billpadfield3081]

Took one on a track here in Singapore with a pro racing driver. Huge fun, but scared the %$#@ out of me. Huge thanks to Ferrari for the opportunity, but agree it was scary on the limit! I’ll stick to the F8 for now….

[@arunprackashr]

What do you do for a living?

[@brunovanaken5893]

I can not understand how you can enjoy 1000HP on those public roads...just imagine a Harry's Farm tractor driving normally in front when you enter a blind corner...BANG! We instantly lose 2 of the best KZbin channels !

[@EleanorPeterson]

Hi, Bruno! Yep. Alas, supercars and hypercars aren't built to be enjoyed; they're built to be sold. Actually using them in anger on sweeping B-roads isn't part of the deal. Most (not all) owners are far too worried about putting miles on them or dents in their wheels or cracking a £35,000 bit of carbon-fibre underbody on a chunk of detached kerb to have what I'd call fun. If you're seriously wealthy you can thrash them very, very carefully - like Timbo Moneybags (Shmee 150) - but not on ordinary country roads with their turds and tractors and tools in Toyotas coming the other way on the wrong side of the road whilst sending ironic text messages about bad drivers. This kind of car might be fun for an expensive weekend at the Nürburgring, but it's basically a pretty but pointless plaything, rather like, I suspect, the vapid girlfriends of their golf-loving owners. [Whoops. 🤭I think I may have gone too far. Again.]

[@theartmannchannel]

Street legal F1 car, so crazy, thank you for the review!

[@TheEarlofK]

It strikes me as a rich boy's toy, who will probably chuck it in the hedge at the first opportunity; as a track car, I've no doubt it would be in its element. To me, the added power and weight of the electric motors and battery ultimately negate the ultimate handling characteristics; as a showpiece of technology it is impressive, but the future is going to be all electric powered cars, or nothing, unfortunately.

[@sh-hg4eg]

Definitely agree with the first bit. The latter I'm not so sure. The future won't be all electric powered cars, unless they ditch the renewables goose chase. The technology just isn't there to handle the amount that will be needed for mass EV ownership. If they really push for full EV ownership then you're going to see that owning a car will become more of a luxury, like how they first were.

[@RobinSingh-lf3iq]

Couldn't help but notice the the beautiful F40 in the back! Congratulations to you sir.

[@NicoSteinacker]

The silver spec of the front is incredibly ugly. Makes it look like a Corvette c8 or a second generation NSX. And that partly dark brown interior - whoever specced this car has absolutely no taste. Surely one hell of a car but I‘d go in a 360 CS any day if I had to choose.

[@karldergrosse-333]

C8s don’t even have the option for that horrible paint. Not sure what you mean.

[@NicoSteinacker]

@@karldergrosse-333 i meant it does not look like a ferrari. C8s and NSXs probably get tuned more often.

[@bits2646]

I acutally didn't think I'd like that car that much when it was announced, but it is actually one of the best Ferraris, especially as a "transition" with electric implementation, probably with solid state batteries the upgrade could be done in few years to even upgrade the electric power delivery

[@JStryker7]

No way I would buy this over an 812

[@ezcatch77]

As always, a brilliant review. At 23:00 your comments about the unpredictability of the car is EXACTLY my experience. Was fortunate to have been able to put about 700 miles on the car and I couldn’t gel with it, in hard driving. So I didn’t buy it. Also agree that the 296 will be the model to buy. Firstly because it is the next Challenge car. And, removing the front wheel drive will make it more predictable. Bravo! This review makes me feel vindicated :)

[@richardcarter1000]

Amazing engineering. So complicated though. I love my Ferrari's and tend to keep them. I can't imagine trying to run and repair this out of warranty.

[@team3383]

lol. Is that wot you do with all yr other Ferraris ...

[@mil.o]

@@team3383 yeah I tend to just throw my Ferraris away after a few days

[@jeffreyb.1657]

Thank you Harry (and your wife doing the hard work filming!). I see cars like this and for about 5 minutes I lust after them and wish I could afford them. Then I get rational and think about the costs to keep it, the negative attention, and the total inability to use it on the road. What I really want, in the end, and maybe this is me being just too simple, is a car I can use on the roads and floor it and not get launched to the moon. This car would need partial throttle all the time or I'd lose my license in a day or less...... I appreciate the art, and the engineering, and the coolness, but it is too much, too far, too fast, too good. I want raw. Someone needs to make a 911 homage car for 30k dollars. Not 100+. 30k. Perhaps the FR86 or whatever the toyota/subaru thing is called is "the" car to have..or a miata. Just wish they looked a little tougher.

[@dominicrusho]

For £400k you could buy an entire fleet of Fiat Cromas. Imagine how much fun that would be

[@Voodoo_One]

Well, atleast you could operate one and the rest as spares :)

[@550LMS]

Or a 550, manual F430 and manual Murcielago. Kind of a no brainer to me!

[@markotrieste]

4:00 between battery power and actual wheel power you have to factor in the DC/AC conversion losses, a 10% is a reasonable figure. Then, regarding the power of the motors, I suppose that they wanted each motor to be capable of handling way more than one third of the power available from the battery, for the best possible torque vectoring margin. In EV world, the power available has always a bottleneck in the "C" rating of the battery, that is, the ratio between charge/discharge power and capacity. Usually anything above 1-2C is going to be very stressful on the battery pack. Here I read 180 kW to 8 kWh, this is equivalent to a C ratio of more than 20, I hope they installed some supercapacitors too, otherwise that battery won't last the warranty period.

[@MA-ho5hd]

Great video as always, Harry. Can’t say the same about the car. Such an ugly, unemoitional car. I would take the 400 HP of a 288 GTO over this every day of the week.

[@oeiras99]

It's like driving a wounded African water buffalo. "The styling's a mess," so Harry shows Ferrari scant respect. The sportscar of the future, but is that a good thing? So a balanced review that raises lots of questions.

[@davey_projects2977]

There was one at coffee and cars here in Australia a few weeks back. To be honest I didn't know what it was and it didn't really have any sort of wow factor. I'm sure its wild to drive but I honestly walked past it until I overheard someone say it was an sf90. Maybe I'm not the target audience of the styling, but then I wonder who is.

[@bantinho2480]

That is one busy looking Ferrari. I don't really know what I'm looking at. Maybe it'll look more if a complete package in person.

[@imustbepsychic.]

looks like costume jewellery

[@matthewziedin2383]

Great review! Informative, insightful and honest

[@darrensworkshop6783]

Over £2000 for Apple Car Play... really Ferrari!, nothing like taking the piss out of your customers.....

[@okgo8315]

Darren's workshop....they've been taking the piss ( and worse ) for about 70 years.

[@alejandromonterroso7709]

Their customers will drink the piss to have an allocation to limited edition cars.

[@aed2047]

I’ve been fortunate enough to own or drive many exotic cars and this one is sensational. I’ve done about 3k miles across Europe in one and it’s an incredible drive. A new breed of supercar for sure - I have some real oldies in the garage and this is a great contrast and its own individual experience. Wouldn’t bother with the harnesses and I agree, the seats are pretty aggressive plus the dash is great but some things infuriating. It also looks much more impressive in reality than in pictures and overall an incredible car. The performance is hard to imagine, even coming from other cars like 675s and F8’s and the torque vectoring means you can really drive into its performance band in mountains and tight turns. As an ‘up-the-range’ car (which are usually all show and not very nice go) it’s impressed me for sure.

[@RAZGR1Z]

I hope the complex systems don't blow up on you. Genuinely.

[@aed2047]

The complex systems don’t feel like they will blow up! Cars are already complicated enough in reality this is only a bit more, even though it feels like a significant step on. Manufacturers have been building hybrids for years and the technology is not really that new anymore. As for F8 v SF90, I’ve had both and there is no comparison. I loved both cars for different reasons but the SF90 is just better, except for its price (which is quite a lot more…)

[@mildmanneredthinkingman9323]

I would love to see Harry drive the C8 corvette. I know getting the car in the UK/Europe is a little hard atm.

[@goodfest007]

Not sure if it was just the way the mics where positioned in the car - but there seemed an excessive amount of creeks and rattles when driving slowly? I know overall noise levels were high but noise from creaks and rattles gives a low quality feel to the car, where noise from a well tune engine is a delight.

[@alejandromonterroso7709]

Ferrari assembly quality for you....