We had a feeling Ferrari was going to show off its upcoming supercar in some form at the 2012 Paris Motor Show and here it is: the F1-derived carbon-fiber chassis that will be responsible for handling an expected 920 hp from a V-12 hybrid powertrain.
Ferrari provided a few tidbits about the lightweight and strong chassis, stating that it’s 20 percent lighter than the Enzo, with a 27-percent increase in torsional rigidity and a 22-percent improvement in beam stiffness. Ferrari skipped widely used applications including Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Plastic “normally adopted in the automotive sector, as they did not meet the quality and functional standards Ferrari set itself,” the automaker states in a press release. The chassis uses four different types of carbon fiber and the upcoming supercar will even have a mix of carbon fiber and Kevlar on the undertray to minimize damage from road debris.
As previously reported, the new supercar — which will likely be called F70 — will be Ferrari’s first ever hybrid powerplant. Much of the grunt will come from an 800-hp, 6.3-liter V-12, paired with an F1-inspired Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) that will include a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic and a 120-hp electric motor coupled to the transaxle. Should these power figures carry over to the production version, the new Ferrari will easily overpower the upcoming Porsche 918 Spyder, which is expected to produce a combined 770 hp from its hybrid powertrain. Current rumors suggest that Ferrari is preparing to unveil the car by the end of this year.
Surrounding the carbon-fiber chassis on the show floor is Ferrari’s new and updated lineup, including the 2013 California, which features a tweaked 4.3-liter V-8 producing 483 hp and 372 lb-ft of torque, an increase of 30 hp and 15 lb-ft from the outgoing model. Next is the all-wheel-drive FF, which now sports a new panoramic roof. Also present is the new 731-hp 2013 F12 Berlinetta, which we recently had a chance to to test out on Ferrari’s track in Fiorano.
For all the latest news, photos, videos, and much more direct from the 2012 Paris Motor Show floor, head to our 2012 Paris show coverage page here.
Ferrari provided a few tidbits about the lightweight and strong chassis, stating that it’s 20 percent lighter than the Enzo, with a 27-percent increase in torsional rigidity and a 22-percent improvement in beam stiffness. Ferrari skipped widely used applications including Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Plastic “normally adopted in the automotive sector, as they did not meet the quality and functional standards Ferrari set itself,” the automaker states in a press release. The chassis uses four different types of carbon fiber and the upcoming supercar will even have a mix of carbon fiber and Kevlar on the undertray to minimize damage from road debris.
As previously reported, the new supercar — which will likely be called F70 — will be Ferrari’s first ever hybrid powerplant. Much of the grunt will come from an 800-hp, 6.3-liter V-12, paired with an F1-inspired Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) that will include a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic and a 120-hp electric motor coupled to the transaxle. Should these power figures carry over to the production version, the new Ferrari will easily overpower the upcoming Porsche 918 Spyder, which is expected to produce a combined 770 hp from its hybrid powertrain. Current rumors suggest that Ferrari is preparing to unveil the car by the end of this year.
Surrounding the carbon-fiber chassis on the show floor is Ferrari’s new and updated lineup, including the 2013 California, which features a tweaked 4.3-liter V-8 producing 483 hp and 372 lb-ft of torque, an increase of 30 hp and 15 lb-ft from the outgoing model. Next is the all-wheel-drive FF, which now sports a new panoramic roof. Also present is the new 731-hp 2013 F12 Berlinetta, which we recently had a chance to to test out on Ferrari’s track in Fiorano.For all the latest news, photos, videos, and much more direct from the 2012 Paris Motor Show floor, head to our 2012 Paris show coverage page here.
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