It stands out sharply against the tail, as if to sanction the triumph of pure technique over the sensual aesthetics of Italian tradition. On closer inspection, however, the fixed spoiler of the Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale appears instead to seal a new balance between two domains of excellence of Maranello. Flavio Manzoni, head of design since 2010, points this out immediately: \u201cThe most important challenge surrounding this variant of the SF90, which is part of the special production range, was to blend the visual content of the XX range, oriented towards absolute efficiency and track use, with the refinement of form that is essential on a Stradale (roadworthy) product\u201d. An interesting dialectic of design pinnacles, especially if one considers how the two-seater already qualifies for explosive performance and relative constraints. A pivotal role is hence played by the rear appendage, in this complex relationship, never before attempted at the Prancing Horse.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\u201cFor decades, Ferrari has used only concealed elements, so much so that the last reference to be devoid of them was even the celebrated F50 of 1995, on which the structure of the rear made a fundamental contribution to its highly featured impact. Even further back, one could mention the 1989 F40\u201d, observes the designer. \u201cReturning to this solution allowed us to give the body of a modern car a never-seen-before power, a more radical optical presence. Moreover, although my collaborators and I have always pursued the utmost purity, such an \u2018addition\u2019 is legitimate on a proposal that is also intended for racing\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>