The Ferrari 599 hybrid is real!
Posted at CarSpyShots.com the pictures were snapped on the stand just days before it was to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. Im not too sure if many people will want to have a Ferrari hybrid, but I guess as the world comes to terms with completely green cars, then the Ferrari hybrid and maybe even a complete green version will become very popular.
The Ferrari 599 hybrid will have a V12 engine up front and an electric motor and related electronics mounted on the rear transaxle. The system is based on the kinetic energy recovery system Ferrari’s Formula 1 team developed.
Reports are coming out that Ferrari will launch a new hybrid officially in Geneva in March. I find it little funny that Ferrari is all about being bold and standing out from the crowd, but this Red colour will soon be turning Green.
The Ferrari 599 hybrid will be powered by a pertrol / electric combination, with energy sourced from lithium-ion batteries. With their consistent effort to transfer F1 technology into road-going models, Ferrari F1 will likely use KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) which will also be used for regenerative braking to bring inertia to a smooth stop.
Fuel consumption will be reduced by about 35%, which will mean that even the poorer Ferrari owner (if that exists!) will be able to run their Ferrari’s a lot more often.
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