Ferrari will be introducing a raft of new fuel-saving technologies in the future, including making its cars lighter, smaller and more aerodynamic. Energy efficiency will play a much larger role in the design of future Ferraris as this concept has shown.
Don’t sweat. We’re not about to see Ferrari ditch its V12 engines in favor of econo four-bangers. The first avenue that engineers will be focusing on is improving aerodynamics, with special attention paid to vehicle underbody characteristics and the reduction of drag. One key development is movable aerodynamic parts, aka, “active flow control.”
Other advances will be in area of weight reduction programs and a return to turbocharging. Also in the pipeline are plans to add direct injection technology to its engine range as well as a new regenerative braking system, similar to the set-up planned for the 2009 season of Formula One.
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Reader Comments
Wed Sep 5 2007 7:59 AM
biturbo says
That "concept" is so lame, I can't believe Ferrari show it at all.
Also talking about some "future" technologies that in fact are available now and used by many manufacturers in race cars does not help.
Super cars are supposed to be outrageous, ridiculous power and no holds on everything. This is a lame initiative, eco-friendly super cars...
There are maybe 100 Enzo worldwide, plus they get crashed and the number decreases all the time. What is the environmental impact?? A single big truck polutes more than all the Enzos together because it is used every day while Enzos are sitting in the garage most of the time.
Thu Sep 6 2007 1:20 AM
leo says
before the paper diecast becomes real, it's not necessary to know more about a public relation work.
Thu Sep 20 2007 6:11 AM
Ferrari_-_430 says
that vreey cool ...:)
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