Ferrari Luce: Know Who Bought Ferrari's 1st Electric Car in Auction and Find Out Actual Price, Specifications and Features
Ferrari’s first electric production car, the Luce, has made history after its bespoke Chassis 0 sold for a record USD 40 million (approximately INR 383 crore) at a charity auction. The 1,035-hp EV features four motors, a 529-km range, 800V architecture and 0-100 km/h acceleration in just 2.5 seconds.
Italian luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari has shattered all previous automotive auction benchmarks after its historic first-ever electric vehicle, the Ferrari Luce, fetched a monumental 40 million USD (approximately INR 382.7 crore) at an RM Sotheby's charity event in California. Sold as a bespoke "Chassis 0" model during Monterey Car Week, the ground-breaking sale eclipsed initial estimates to become the most expensive new vehicle ever sold at an auction.
Who Bought Ferrari Luce at USD 40 Million (INR 383 Crore)?
The historic winning bid for the one-off Ferrari Luce Chassis 0 was placed by prominent US billionaire, inventor and longtime Ferrari collector Dr Herbert Wertheim. He secured the milestone electric vehicle for a record-breaking USD 40 million (approximately INR 383 crore), adding it to his prestigious collection. The entire proceeds from the charity sale will be directed to the Ferrari Foundation’s educational and philanthropic initiatives. While standard production versions of the Luce will be available to regular buyers, the exclusive Chassis 0 will be retained temporarily at Maranello before delivery. Jeep Compass 85th Anniversary Edition Price in India, Features and Specifications; Know All Before Buying.
Ferrari Luce Specifications and Performance
The Ferrari Luce represents a massive technological milestone as the brand's maiden fully electric production vehicle, built upon a dedicated quad-motor architecture. Masterminded in collaboration with renowned designer Sir Jony Ive's creative collective LoveFrom, the luxury liftback combines grand touring comfort with extreme track-level capabilities. Details were provided by BBC report.
Underneath its aerodynamic body panels, the vehicle packs four independent, permanent-magnet electric motors, one assigned to each wheel, delivering a combined output of 1,035 horsepower (1,050 ps). The power delivery is heavily rear-biased, with the front axle generating 282 horsepower and the rear generating 831 horsepower. Powered by a structural 122-kWh battery pack utilizing an 800-volt architecture supporting up to 350 kW DC fast-charging, the car achieves a WLTP-estimated driving range of approximately 329 miles (529 kilometres). Performance figures are equally breathtaking, sprinting from 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 km/h) in a mere 2.5 seconds before reaching a top speed of 193 mph (310 km/h).
Ferrari Luce Interior Design and Advanced Features
Breaking away from traditional layouts, the cabin of the Ferrari Luce serves as Maranello's first-ever five-seater configuration, emphasizing long-distance usability without compromising driver engagement. The minimalist interior integrates sleek OLED digital displays with tactile physical switches and control knobs on a floating center console that can pivot toward either the driver or front passenger.
The steering wheel replaces frustrating touch-capacitive surfaces with real switchgear, featuring dual manettino dials to manage driving dynamics and powertrain responses. Furthermore, steering-wheel-mounted paddles allow drivers to manually regulate regenerative braking intensity and torque output dynamically. Equipped with active suspension, four-wheel steering, and advanced multi-axle torque vectoring derived from Ferrari's elite engineering programs, the Luce successfully bridges the gap between zero-emission sustainability and visceral driving passion. Voyah Passion S Recreates Iconic 360-Degree 'Tunnel Loop Stunt' Like Michael Schumacher (Watch Viral Video).
Ferrari Luce Actual Price
The standard-production Ferrari Luce is priced at EUR 550,000 (approximately USD 638,400 or INR 8.50 crore expected in India), while the bespoke Chassis 0 recently sold for a record USD 40 million (approximately INR 383 crore) at a charity auction.
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