Ferrari Developing V12 Hybrid, Downsized V6s Possible

Even supercar makers take the environment into account when designing a car these days. Modern Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Porsches have to meet the same regulations as regular passenger cars, even if ultimately they still use more gasoline and pump out more emissions. Ferrari is hoping to cut its gas guzzling ways further by developing a hybrid system for its future V12 engines, reports Autocar . V12s are an integral part of Ferrari's heritage, and many were worried that emissions regulations would mean the death of the iconic cylinder layout, which has seen service in everything from the classic race cars of old to the modern Ferrari FF and F12. The hybrid system would allow the Italian marque to keep making the V12, not only potentially increasing its power, but to save energy, reduce fuel use and cut down on emissions. Ferrari boss Amadeo Felisa told Autocar “I’m not sa...

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