This is a difficult situation.
Ferrari prototypes are not uncommon on the streets of Maranello. The home of Ferrari has been hosting some of the most famous supercars in the world during their on-road testing for decades. But this Ferrari prototype is something else. The Ferrari SF90 was on sale for some time. It had a strange paint job, which we are still trying to figure out.
Varryx, a Youtuber, has posted dozens of videos showing the latest Ferrari testing. But this SF90 video is their most impressive. This isn’t as straightforward as an SF90 Stradale wrapped in a matte-black wrap. Vantabalck might be used, which is the darkest substance known.
Surrey NanoSystems, a British company that invented Vantabalck, is located in the United Kingdom. This substance is unique and darker than any other substance. It was originally created for military purposes. Vantabalck is able to absorb 99.965% visible light, so it doesn’t reflect off any surface. This magical coating is not just a dark paint, but a forest made up of nanostructures that trap light. The heat energy is then released from the light.
Why paint a Ferrari SF90 Stradale Vantablack Ferrari SF90 Stradale? It’s not clear why, but I can only guess that it’s a status symbol. It’s not unusual for people to own the most rare Ferrari or the reddest Ferrari, so why not own the darkest Ferrari? It would be a great topic to discuss at a fancy yacht party.
A supercar with a coating that absorbs heat and turns it into heat is not ideal. This car must also prevent its mid-mounted engine melting from the heat of the combustion process. Based on the video, we can only conclude that this test is to confirm that a Vantabalck Ferrari would not melt in a short drive.