[2005 Ferrari F Zero Concept pictured above]
The next big thing to come from Ferrari will be the long awaited sequel to flagship of the Italian company, Enzo, to be unveiled before the end of 2012. The news comes straight from the mouth of the CEO Amedeo Felisa Ferrar spoke to reporters at the launch of the new Spyder 458 Italia.
Felisa also told the British magazine Autocar that the Enzo replacement will continue to use a mid-mounted V12 engine and the company is considering the use of hybrid technology, "Ferrari is testing prototypes of hybrid vehicles."
CEO of Ferrari was quick to emphasize that any hybrid supercars employee of the company "must focus on improving efficiency, not only on results."
Asked about the use of carbon materials lightweight but super-strong composites in the construction of its cars, Felisa said: "For a small amount of car as Enzo, which focuses on the minimum weight possible, it is good solution. "
However, unlike McLaren MP4-12C and the Executive Committee took note of the Italian company Ferrari do not make regular production models, like the 458 with carbon composite materials, "Today, it has sense," Felisa said. "The benefits of weight aluminum chassis [as 458] are very small and the costs are enormous. In the case of an accident, is also very difficult to determine whether the chassis has been damaged."
Story References: Autocar
Felisa also told the British magazine Autocar that the Enzo replacement will continue to use a mid-mounted V12 engine and the company is considering the use of hybrid technology, "Ferrari is testing prototypes of hybrid vehicles."
CEO of Ferrari was quick to emphasize that any hybrid supercars employee of the company "must focus on improving efficiency, not only on results."
Asked about the use of carbon materials lightweight but super-strong composites in the construction of its cars, Felisa said: "For a small amount of car as Enzo, which focuses on the minimum weight possible, it is good solution. "
However, unlike McLaren MP4-12C and the Executive Committee took note of the Italian company Ferrari do not make regular production models, like the 458 with carbon composite materials, "Today, it has sense," Felisa said. "The benefits of weight aluminum chassis [as 458] are very small and the costs are enormous. In the case of an accident, is also very difficult to determine whether the chassis has been damaged."
Story References: Autocar
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