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Bio-ethanol E85 (up to 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline) conversions are nothing new in the auto industry but you don't see it happening everyday on brand new supercars of the likes of the Ferrari FF, which is why this project caught our attention.
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Cars
Norwegian Firm Converts Ferrari FF into a Bio-Ethanol Supercar
Bio-ethanol E85 (up to 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline) conversions are nothing new in the auto industry but you don't see it happening everyday on brand new supercars of the likes of the Ferrari FF, which is why this project caught our attention.
According to the reports, the conversion to allow the Ferrari's V12 engine to run on E85 fuel comes from Norwegian firm Customized.no and it costs just €1,500 or nearly US$2,000.
On regular fuel, the 6.3-liter lump delivers 660PS (651bhp) emitting 360 gr/km of CO2 emissions and accelerating the FF from zero to 100km/h (62mph) in 3.7 seconds.
Read more »- Novitec Rosso Reveals Comprehensive Tuning Package For New Ferrari Ff
German tuning outfit Novitec Rosso is expanding its portfolio with the addition of an upgrade program for the new Ferrari FF. The Prancing Horse four-seater supercar comes out of Ferrari's factory in Maranello fitted with a 6.3-liter V12 lump loaded...
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