The $500,000 electric supercar, unveiled in a five-minute official video, has left the world wondering if the Pope took the wheel.

The $500,000 Electric Supercar at the Centre of the Mystery

Ferrari's new electric Luce supercar, priced at $500,000, has been making waves in the automotive world.. The five-seater, four-door battery electric supercar produces 1036 horsepower, accelerates from 0-62mph in 2.5 seconds, and reaches a top speed of 193mph, with a range of 329 miles.

The Luce's unveiling sparked controversy over its radical design, conceived with Jony Ive's LoveFrom studio. While former Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo criticized it, others like James May defended it.

Ferrari's Cryptic Response Fuels Speculation

A carefully worded statement from Ferrari , refusing to confirm or deny that the Pope drove the vehicle, has intensified speculation. The company acknowledged that this was the first media inquiry on the matter.

When questioned by DailyMail.com,Ferrari issued a statement: 'We do not confirm whether the Pope has actually driven the Ferrari Luce or not.'

What We Still Don't Know

One of the most pressing questions is who is behind the wheel of the Luce in the official video. Ferrari's refusal to confirm or deny that the Pope drove the vehicle has left the world wondering.

The video, which runs five minutes, captures Ferrari executives, including CEO John Elkann, presenting the vehicle to the Pontiff at his Castel Gandolfo residence.. pope Francis is shown examining the car, entering the driver's seat, and receiving a tutorial from chief test driver Raffaela de Simone.

Notably, the video then abruptly transitions to a shot of the car moving down a road, leaving uncertainty about who is behind the wheel.

A Familiar Pattern from the 2019 Crash

Ferrari's decision to remain tight-lipped about the Pope's involvement in the Luce's unveiling echoes the company's response to the 2019 crash of its F1 car .. In that incident, Ferrari refused to confirm or deny that the driver was at fault, sparking widespread speculation.

The company's reluctance to provide clarity on the matter has raised questions about its commitment to transparency.