Ferrari CEO Luca di Montezemolo has gone on record saying that Ferrari will not be making an electric car anytime. Why? Because he don't believe in them! He doesn't think they represent an important step forward for pollution or CO2 or the environment.
Instead, in these times of tightening emissions norms, Ferrari will invest in hybrid technology. The first hybrid prancing horse is being developed and should be ready in a couple of years. Ferrari already has unveiled a concept based on the 599 with the HY-KERS moniker, and it is expected that the 599's replacement will sport the KERS system.
The hybrid system in the 599 replacement will be very compact at 40kg and will be coupled to the rear of the dual-clutch transmission. The car will be able to run on electric power alone for a short time, and none of the systems onboard will be shut down to increase range. The KERS system will add an extra 100PS to the car's V12 while cutting CO2 emissions by 35 per cent.
We're happy to know that Ferraris will continue to sound the way they do, despite being cleaner. For some reason a Ferrari with the characteristic electric motor whine, no matter how beautiful, makes us want to weep.
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