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Taking pride of place at the Ferrari stand in Geneva is the new 599 GTB Fiorano HY-KERS "vettura laboratorio" or to put in plain English, a prototype version of the Italian firm's supercar fitted with a hybrid powertrain. According to Ferrari, it's supposed to show us how the company is approaching the development of hybrid technology without losing sight of the performance traits and driving involvement.
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Ferrari Goes Green in Geneva with 599 GTB HY-KERS Hybrid
Taking pride of place at the Ferrari stand in Geneva is the new 599 GTB Fiorano HY-KERS "vettura laboratorio" or to put in plain English, a prototype version of the Italian firm's supercar fitted with a hybrid powertrain. According to Ferrari, it's supposed to show us how the company is approaching the development of hybrid technology without losing sight of the performance traits and driving involvement.
The hybrid system found in the 599 GTB prototype comprises of an electric motor coupled to the rear of the dual-clutch 7-speed F1 transmission and a set of flat lithium-ion batteries positioned below the floorpan of the car inside the aerodynamic underbody.
- Allow Us To Introduce You To Ferrari Laferrari [photo Gallery & Videos]
Rarely have we seen so much hype build around an upcoming car. After countless speculative renderings and teasers, guesses regarding its technical specifications and its name, it's finally here –LaFerrari, the "Enzo successor", which...
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Along with Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Fiat and Lancia, Fiat Group CEO Sergio Marchionne also revealed the product development plans for Ferrari during an investor meeting in Turin. According to the plan, Ferrari will keep launching a new model every year...
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If you need further proof that the hybrid craze is sweeping across the automotive industry, consider that even Ferrari is planning to offer hybrid versions across its entire range of supercars within the next three to four years. The announcement was...
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