Plato's Ferrari SF90 Track Test | Fifth Gear Recharged 

Yeah, definitely questioned this statement, hydraulic actuation is close to instantaneous due to the fact liquid is difficult to compress, I would not prefer electronic brakes, in the same way hydraulic steering is favoured over newer and almost consistently inferior electronic steering. I would like to mention Chris Harris's review of the SF90 seems to highlight much of the failings of this car, namely the electonric assistance this car forces upon drivers, I'd take the 458 over this any day, if I were I rich man, lol

@@The24Gamer 458 is a wonderful looking car to be sure

@@robsmall6466 oh man, Ferrari 458, boy did they nail that design, I really want to own one some day, I'll keep on dreaming :D

@@The24Gamer You and me both ( wouldn't mind an F40 as well 🙂 )

It’s amazing how many automotive journalists don’t understand how these brake systems work considering they get to speak to the engineers that design them. Saying brake by wire gives people the impression that there’s no hydraulic connection between the pedal and the piston, which is completely untrue. In reality these systems are effectively an ABS unit and a master cylinder combined. However rather than using a vacuum booster to generate brake pressure, they have an electrical potentiometer on the brake pedal push rod which generates a signal which triggers the pump valves to produce pressure. An advantage of this is the ability to generate large pressures for emergency braking faster and more effectively than a person could with a traditional system, resulting in shorter stoping distances. The first production car that demonstrated this was the Alfa Romeo Guila I believe, using a continental system. The primary driving factor for these systems to be used however is their ability to interface with the motors in hybrids and full EV systems in order to blend hydraulic and regenerative braking seamlessly, whilst still providing a consistent pedal feel.

Yes. I believe so. What a classic video that was

@Rob Small it's a was unreal. At the time I watched it like 5 times in a row giggling because I had both of those car in hot wheels and posters on my wall as a kid. It was like my childhood imagination became a reality. I'm gonna watch it again right now lol....

@@rickymacqueen6690 Loved the power slides but also once the F40 was on boost it would hall the F50 right in 🙂

At that price it was never going to be something anyone actually tracks or uses. It's just a technical showcase

This is what I understood myself too. Too much control is being left to microprocessors, being such a complicate powertrain means the driver never has the possibility to take full control of it. Rwd ftw, LaFerrari still is the best Ferrari imho

@@skydriver2639 maybe the 296 is the right one, only RWD and less complicated

Oh right there was an official branded Level 2 charger.

It wasn't a plug in

@@the-boring-car-guy pretty sure it was

I think they made a big deal out of the fact that it wasn't because at the time, Ferrari really didn't the car to be viewed as a hybrid. Just a regenerative kers system

@@the-boring-car-guy just checked many sources… LaFerrari was indeed a plug-in hybrid

Does reviews and videos on RU-vid now. Can't remember the channel. Not part of 5th Gear Recharged so far

Yes, you said it damm right

They do both to an extent if you watch the full programme. This is only one segment

@@robsmall6466 oh I know that but like top gear challenges against each other

@@rc0885 I think they like to make it like old school Top Gear. Pre Hammond and May. They've never really done the outlandish boys own adventure stuff. Not sure they have the budget

@@robsmall6466 maybe I hope they do make like the 3 pillocks 😂😂but nothing will be as good as these 3

Apparently it is faster than the LaFerrari in terms of potential lap times. Would be nice to have both 🙂. Or have one for a year and then swap over. F40 for me though. Old school

Would you have the LaFerrari over a Ferrari F50GT with a power to weights ratio of 1200bhp per tonne?

Not sure about the "anchor" either. It works sometimes but I think it's better without

I own both an SF90 and F8. Together they look nothing alike. Interior is completely different. Performance is nowhere in the same league. Meant to be a “bargain” hypercar.

It's to show your working towards electric future . Keeps authorities happy

@@healthiswealth6797 oh yes i forgot the nanny state.

@@jibbyjabby7499 I doubt 'the authorities' could give a shit whether they're working towards electric. Anyway: what's the point of the electric motors at all, when you've already got circa 800hp? In what world is that not enough power?? I don't get it - how often can you actually use 1000hp!

Think Chris Harris did an F40 and F50 comparison on the same circuit? A fast sweeping circuit will show other facets of the car though. Check out the Chris Harris F40 v F50 video if you haven't seen it. He does get to drive them properly on there

its a bargain compared to other hypercars

Ferrari did say that before. That said, they are open to the idea of hybrid. Before the LaFerrari even exist, there's the 599 HY-KERS.

Only after 200 km/h, which is what you’d expect for with 500 extra horsepower.

Yep. Noticed that myself watching the program. All the presenters bar one ( Rory ) are doing it through gritted teeth 😬

458 speciale it's perfect even Pista 👌

You think so mate?

Company famous for building race cars builds a car to be as fast as possible, what is the world coming to??