by Stylized Ferrari Copy with an Electric Motor
At first glance, this car looks like a real racing Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, but in reality, it is a replica at 75% scale of the original, inspired by the number 22 race car that participated in the 24-hour race at Le Mans in 1958.
Exclusivity and Authorial Approach
Hedley Studios brought this model to life, and only three copies will be released. Importantly, the replica is fully licensed in partnership with Ferrari, so owners don’t have to worry about legal repercussions.
Known as ‘Lucybelle II’, this particular Testa Rossa J is made from hand-beaten aluminum panels and painted in a white and blue scheme with the number 22 roundels, exactly like the 1958 car that inspired it.
Production and Design Details
For detail accuracy, Hedley used CAD modeling and original Ferrari color codes. After painting, the team dedicated over 100 hours to aging the paint, meticulously adding wear that reflects the battle scars earned by the car at Le Mans.
Modern Technological Features
Externally and in the interior, it is an exact copy of the original on a smaller scale, but the powertrain is fundamentally different. Instead of an atmospheric V12 like in the race car, this small 250 Testa Rossa is fully electric and powered by three batteries located at the front and a single electric motor.
For the mini-250, four driving modes are offered: Beginner limits power to 1 kW and speed to 15 mph (24 km/h), Comfort provides 4 kW and a speed of 25 mph (40 km/h), Sport delivers 10 kW and allows reaching 50 mph (80 km/h), and Race has 12 kW at the same top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). The claimed range is up to 56 miles (90 km).
Besides the powertrain, the car features adjustable Bilstein dampers, 12-inch wire wheels with Pirelli Cinturato tires, as well as working headlights and taillights. In other words, although it is a scaled-down copy, it is far from a toy.
This project demonstrates how modern technologies allow for the recreation of iconic cars of the past, giving them new life in the form of eco-friendly transport. Such initiatives can become a bridge between classic and future, preserving cultural heritage but adapting it to modern demands.
