An eight-speed gearbox is also available to improve fuel economy.
The 2021 Ferrari Portofino will receive a power boost to 612 horsepower (456kilowatts) compared to the current output 591 hp (441kW). The existing seven-speed unit will be replaced by an eight-speed transmission. Motor Trend was the first to discover this information by looking through EPA filings.
A listing is already for a model bearing the designation 2021 Ferrari F164 BCB. This is because F164 is the Prancing Horse’s internal code for Portofino. We are still not sure what the BCB part means.
A Ferrari with 612 horsepower and an eight-speed transmission sounds familiar? It’s because it uses the same powertrain as the Roma coupe. The Prancing Horse’s more precise EPA emissions filing certifies both vehicles in one document.
The EPA has a listing for 2021 Portofino. It is not known if both the F164 BCB and this listing will be available at any given time. The newly registered version could be an option package for those looking for a more powerful entry-level Ferrari.
This Portofino’s eight-speed gearbox allows for better fuel economy. now gets 19 mpg, compared to 18 mpg in the previous model.
This filing’s timing and spy photos of a Portofino with a modified nose (gallery above), suggest that the F164 BCB may be the model’s internal name. This current version was created in 2017 to replace the Ferrari CaliforniaT. Mid-cycle updates are classic. They include increasing the power and changing the design.
The debut date of the 2021 Ferrari F164 BCB remains a mystery. The EPA has filed emissions documents, which indicates that engineering is complete. This could mean that the unveiling of the F164 BCB may be quite soon. COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of many automotive events. The premiere could be online.