Ferrari has made headlines in recent days after Maranello revealed initial technical specifications for the ‘Elettrica’, its first foray into the electric car sector. But this does not mean that the Prancing Horse signals the gradual demise of the combustion engine. Quite the opposite: it doubles down on ICE.
In 2022, Ferrari It predicted that only 20 percent of its portfolio would still be using pure combustion engines by the end of the decade. The revised strategy announced this month calls for a 40 percent ICE share in the total portfolio by 2030. The hybrid share remains unchanged, with Ferrari sticking to the 40 percent originally announced. This means that most new cars will still have V-6, V-8, or V-12 engines four years from now.
Knowing that loyal Ferraristi remains loyal to ICE, the Italian brand will continue to improve its gas engines to achieve better performance while meeting stricter emissions regulations. Speaking during the Capital Markets Day, Chief Research and Development Officer Ernesto LaSalandra reiterated Ferrari’s commitment to conventional powertrains:
“We continue to develop our V-6, V-8 and V-12 engines with the aim of constantly improving their performance and efficiency and, at the same time, complying with new global regulations. We will continue to offer thermal engines in our product range and bring innovation to engines by continuing to increase specific power.
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He suggested that F80 The supercar’s figure of 296 hp per liter, a record for a Ferrari, could still be surpassed. “We have reached a new peak of specific power, but this is not the end. We want to improve even more and more with modern technology, new materials and innovative engine engineering,” he said.
That’s not all. If synthetic fuels gain traction and scale, Ferrari’s engines will be ready: “We will make sure that our engine runs on alternative fuels such as e-fuel, and we will be ready if or when this technology should spread on a global scale.”
While the idea of an electric car may seem counterintuitive, stricter emissions regulations will eventually catch up with Ferrari. But it’s not just about pleasing regulators. The company is confident in its ability to build Exciting electric car For those open to the idea of eliminating the combustion engine.
For those who can’t imagine an ICE-less experience, there will still be plenty of V-6, V-8, and V-12 models to choose from in the coming years. At least 20 new cars It’s planned between 2026 and 2030, making the next few years some of the busiest in the company’s history.
