The Ferrari 499P made history by winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2023, a feat not achieved by the brand since 1965. Now, the new 499P Modificata offers a chance for a select group of customers to experience a modified version of this race-bred machine on the track.
The 499P Modificata is not intended for competition, allowing Ferrari to make adjustments that would be prohibited under Le Mans rules. For instance, the electric motor on the front axle can now operate at lower speeds, giving drivers more opportunities to utilize the all-wheel-drive system, instead of only being active above 118 mph (190 km/h) as mandated by the FIA regulations.
Tesla has not explicitly stated that it wants to limit its customers from using another infotainment operating system, but it does so for a reason. The company aims to provide a cohesive user experience, including how people listen to music and use the navigation system. This approach is similar to Apple’s strategy of tightly controlling its products by developing both the hardware and software.
Tesla is not the only company taking this approach. General Motors announced in March that it would phase out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in its future cars because its own software integrates better with electric vehicle architecture. On the other hand, Porsche has embraced more EV-centric smartphone compatibility for its Taycan EV.
Although Tesla’s decision may appear to be a unique quirk, the practice of favoring in-house solutions over third-party software is fairly common, although not typically with software as widespread as Android Auto.
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