Ferrari confirms Enzo successor will use hybrid V12
Ferrari has announced its next flagship supercar, the Enzo successor, will pair a mid-mounted V12 with hybrid technology, marking a first for the marque.
Ferrari has confirmed that the successor to the Enzo will be powered by a hybrid system mated to a mid-mounted V12 engine, breaking with the brand’s traditional approach to its flagship supercars. The announcement puts Ferrari on course to join the ranks of manufacturers using electrification to boost both performance and efficiency in their most exclusive models.
Ferrari’s Hybrid Flagship: The Enzo Successor
The move follows Ferrari’s earlier experiments with hybrid technology, including the 599 HY-KERS concept, which demonstrated the company’s Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) adapted from Formula One. The Enzo’s replacement, sometimes referred to by the codename FX70, will be the first Ferrari road car to use a hybrid system in series production.
Hybrid V12 for the Next Flagship
Ferrari has stated that the new model will retain a naturally aspirated V12, a hallmark of its most exclusive cars, but will add an electric motor to deliver additional power and improved efficiency. Early figures suggest a combined output of around 700hp, with the hybrid system contributing both performance and emissions benefits. The car will sit on a carbon fibre chassis, continuing the approach seen in the outgoing Enzo.
Production will be limited, with only a few hundred cars planned. Pricing is expected to be around €500,000, positioning the model firmly in the hypercar segment. While Ferrari has not confirmed a launch date, the Geneva Auto Show is seen as a likely venue for the unveiling, given the Enzo itself will turn ten next year.
First Hybrid Flagship for Ferrari
Hybrid Technology Draws from F1 Experience
The hybrid system is expected to draw on Ferrari’s experience with KERS in Formula One, where energy recovered under braking is stored and then used to provide a power boost. While technical details remain limited, the system is likely to be similar in principle to the HY-KERS setup shown previously on the 599 concept. This approach allows Ferrari to improve acceleration and reduce emissions without sacrificing the character of its V12 engines.
The Enzo’s successor is not Ferrari’s only hybrid project. The company has signalled that further electrified models could follow, and the 599 HY-KERS concept has already previewed how hybrid technology might be integrated across the range.
Limited Production and Exclusivity
With production numbers expected to be tightly capped, the hybrid Enzo successor will be aimed at collectors and long-standing Ferrari clients. The combination of a V12 engine, hybrid drive and carbon fibre construction is intended to keep Ferrari’s top model competitive while addressing regulatory and environmental pressures.
Rumours have suggested the internal codename for the project is FX70, but Ferrari has not confirmed this. The company has also not published final technical specifications or a launch schedule. As with previous limited-run Ferraris, demand is likely to far outstrip supply.
A Shift in Ferrari’s Strategy
The move to a hybrid flagship signals a shift in Ferrari’s strategy, blending traditional engine architecture with new technology to meet changing expectations for both performance and sustainability. The Enzo successor’s hybrid V12, carbon fibre chassis and exclusivity will make it a significant milestone for the brand as it adapts to new challenges in the automotive world.
While Ferrari has not released comprehensive technical details or a firm launch date, anticipation is high for the unveiling of this new chapter in the marque’s history. The Geneva Auto Show remains a strong possibility for the debut, marking a decade since the original Enzo was introduced.
