Ferrari F150 Hybrid Supercar to Succeed Enzo with V12 and KERS
Ferrari has confirmed its next flagship, codenamed F150, will combine a 6.3-litre V12 with a Formula 1-derived HY-KERS hybrid system for over 900hp.
Ferrari has confirmed it will launch its next flagship supercar, codenamed F150, in 2013. The new model will succeed the Enzo and feature a 6.3-litre V12 engine paired with a Formula 1-derived HY-KERS hybrid system, targeting a combined output in excess of 900 horsepower.
The F150’s powertrain centres on a naturally aspirated 6.3-litre V12, developed from the F12 Berlinetta’s 740hp unit. Ferrari has not disclosed the final output, but sources indicate the V12 alone will deliver over 800hp. The HY-KERS hybrid system, adapted from Ferrari’s Formula One programme, is expected to contribute around 120hp from its electric motor and battery pack. Together, the system aims for a total output of more than 900hp.
Ferrari says the hybrid system will not only boost outright performance but also cut CO2 emissions by 40% compared to the Enzo. The HY-KERS setup enables torque vectoring and integrates with the car’s chassis electronics. The battery pack and associated components are designed with a weight-to-power ratio of 1kg per horsepower, so the 120kg system delivers 120hp without adversely affecting the car’s overall power-to-weight ratio.
Performance and chassis engineering
Ferrari claims the F150 will accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in under 2.5 seconds, faster than a Bugatti Veyron, according to figures quoted by Car Magazine. The 0-200km/h sprint is said to be 10% quicker than the Enzo, with a top speed above 320km/h. The chassis is a carbon fibre monocoque, built by Ferrari’s F1 composites department, using four types of carbon fibre to achieve a 27% increase in torsional rigidity over the Enzo.
The F150’s driver environment is inspired by Ferrari’s Formula One cars. The driver’s seat is fixed directly to the chassis, while the steering wheel and pedal box are adjustable, allowing the lowest possible driving position. The fuel tank and hybrid batteries are mounted just behind the cockpit and set low to optimise the centre of gravity. Ferrari says the F150 matches the 458 Italia for height and wheelbase, despite the additional hybrid hardware.
Positioning among hybrid hypercars
The F150 will enter a field that includes other hybrid hypercars such as the McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 Spyder, both of which also integrate electric drive for performance and efficiency. Ferrari’s approach draws directly from its Formula One experience, particularly in energy recovery and chassis design.
Ferrari is expected to reveal the production version of the F150 in spring 2013. Pricing and final specifications remain under wraps. The car will serve as the brand’s new technological flagship, following a lineage that includes the Enzo, F50 and F40.
Technical highlights of the Ferrari F150
- 6.3-litre naturally aspirated V12 engine
- HY-KERS hybrid system with electric motor and batteries
- Carbon fibre monocoque chassis, 27% stiffer than Enzo
- Fixed driver’s seat, adjustable controls for driver fit
- Battery and fuel tank mounted low and behind cockpit
- Claimed 0-100km/h in under 2.5 seconds, top speed over 320km/h
