The hybrid solution is Ferrari options to adapt to more stringent requirements of the market on fuel consumption and emissions of cars.
V12 was tied to the history of Ferrari since the early days. The first model launched hooves weeks that logo, the 125 S 1947, whether used V12-cylinder capacity then just stop at 1.5L. Until the late '80s, when he Gioacchino Colombo, who create the first V12 Ferrari left the company, everything began to change.
Although
still loyal Ferrari V12 Formula 1 car for more than five decades, but
until 1996, F310 car by its new racer Michael Schumacher when it is used
to drive the V10 engine, simple because it better. And so far, due to changes in regulations, a V8 became optional.
During the
launching ceremony "rookie" F12 Berlinetta recent emphasis on the
Ferrari 730 horsepower engine - this is the first model using the new
generation V12 firm.
The next car will be the legendary Enzo replacement. But tradition does not necessarily have to maintain forever. So
the Ferrari V12 engine bearing materials have become past due to
increasingly strict regulations on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions?
CEO Amedeo
Felisa said Ferrari, energy conservation systems (KERS) to ensure that
the company will continue to use the V12 in the coming years.
"We
will introduce a new engine with the first criteria is a factor and the
highest" green "on the vehicles and ensure compliance with regulations
on CO2 emissions," said Felisa told the magazine Autocar UK .
Tested solutions, and finally decided Ferrari hybrid technology. The company has introduced the V12 of the future at Geneva Motor Show 2010, with the HY-KERS car concept based on 599 samples.
Ferrari HY-KERS
Hybrid
system for vehicles includes an electric motor smaller and lighter,
connecting to dual-clutch gearbox and the battery is located under the
floor. This system helps reduce CO2 emissions by 35%, and 100 additional horsepower for a total capacity.
Mr. Felisa said: "This technology is expensive, but it is designed to accommodate all vehicles in the structure of our future." So, in future, all vehicles will be hybrid Ferrari? "If we commit to, then that would be standard equipment, not an option," said Felisa explained.
Finally, the CEO of Ferrari also not ruled out future use 6-cylinder engine, "Why not use the 6-cylinder engine? It is possible that in the distant future, but it is clear that the concept has changed. Even in America, where several years ago, eight-cylinder engine is still small, attitudes have changed. "
For
those who do not like the idea of Ferrari motor vehicles below
8-cylinder, remember that car's engine between the first set of
companies - 206 Dino 1966 version - is equipped with the V6. So not only can reduce the capacity of the cylinder, but also the source of the Ferrari back
source: dantri
