Unveiled in 2020, the SF90 Spider made history as Ferrari's first production plug-in hybrid open supercar, uniting an all-wheel-drive electrified powertrain with an aluminium retractable hardtop. Alongside competitors like the McLaren 750S Spider, it introduces a formidable level of technology where extreme performance must be supported by forensic technical scrutiny. Reviewing Ferrari SF90 maintenance confirms that ownership demands treating the twin-turbo V8, the hybrid powertrain and the folding roof as one interconnected ecosystem.
The propulsion system combines a 780 hp 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 with three electric motors (two on the front axle for RAC-e torque vectoring and one at the rear), delivering a staggering 1,000 hp through an 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox with no reverse gear (reversing is handled exclusively by the front electric motors). The electric aluminium retractable hardtop (RHT) folds in 14 seconds. Crucially, the 7.9 kWh high-voltage lithium-ion battery requires dedicated charging discipline, while the 12-volt auxiliary battery must be kept healthy to avoid spurious electronic faults.