Ferrari Answering Environmentalists With A V12 Hybrid Berlinetta

The future of Ferrari V12s has been secured by hybrid technology that will ensure the company can hit its CO2 targets without having to compromise on engine layout.

At the launch of the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta earlier this month, Ferrari made a veiled reference to the future use of V12 engines in its range by describing the car as “the first in a new generation of V12s”.

 It is understood that environmental pressures had forced Ferrari to evaluate other engine layouts, but development of the F1-derived KERS system has given it the opportunity to keep V12s in its line-up. “We will roll out new technology that is there first and foremost to introduce a green factor to our cars and ensure that we can keep our product where it is in terms of CO2,” Ferrari boss Amedeo Felisa told Autocar.

 

AlleVier - 3/23/2012 1:36:45 PM

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In terms of headlines, it's funny how economy-oriented hybrids are a "novelty" whereas a performance-oriented hybrid, such as this, is an "answer" to environmentalists.

SHOWTIME - 3/23/2012 2:00:09 PM

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That rear quarter panel that slopes toward the trunk reminds me of the Viper.

LexSucks - 3/23/2012 4:43:04 PM

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They just released pricing of the standard model. $355k. For $20k more you can get a Lexus LF-A. LOL!!!!

g2ok - 3/23/2012 5:34:47 PM

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or they could just paint green :)

quizz - 3/24/2012 12:07:27 AM

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What about "keeping up with the times and adopting a V6" like Agent009 suggested for the Corvette?

http://autospies.com/news/Should-The-Next-Gen-Corvette-Keep-Up-With-The-Times-And-Adopt-A-V6-69773/