Ferrari 599 Hybrid debuts at the Geneva Motor Show 2010

Update! Ferrari launched the world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, to hybrid technology, with a prototype model based on the 599 GTB Fiorano - Ferrari HY-KERS - experiment which aims at reducing fuel consumption.

March 3 update:

HY-Ferrari KERS - hybrid prototype based on the 599 GTB Fiorano

Ferrari presented at the Geneva Motor Show, an experimental vehicle, based on the model 599 GTB Fiorano, equipped with an advanced hybrid powertrain, called HY-KERS.

Hybrid technology is one of the solutions considered by Ferrari in its process research and development of street cars to make them more effective. The company is experiencing various alternative technologies since 2007, when he announced the plan five years to reduce the consumption environment of its range. By launching Ferrari California model (2008) and 458 Italy (2009), average fuel consumption and CO2 emissions were reduced by approximately 30% compared with 2007 values.

HY-KERS concept shown at Geneva Motor Show is an example of the application of hybrid technology in high-performance sports cars. Ferrari is the central objective of maintaining a balance between handling and performance characteristics typical of a car of this kind, despite the obvious disadvantages of gravity, represented by the application of hybrid solutions to existing models.

Ferrari, using the experience in the field of motorsport, has adapted readily to a hybrid system model 599 GTB Fiorano, while ensuring that the vehicle dynamics is not affected. This was achieved by careful integration of all components, positioning them in the center of gravity of the vehicle and thereby ensuring that the interior space and luggage are not affected. Similarly, Li-Ion batteries are placed under the floor, not affected or aerodynamics. Moreover, to obtain a center of gravity and lower than the standard model.

Ferrari has also adopted the technology of Formula 1 in design and construction of a new type of electric motor, which helps optimize the longitudinal and lateral dynamics of the machine, improving the balance of traction and braking. Engine occurs during acceleration, providing torque instantly when the car is put in motion during maneuvers to overcome. Depending on vehicle speed and engine application, the hybrid system can operate only with electric propulsion and thus results in direct reduction of consumption and harm.

Weighing about 40 kg, the compact tri-phasic motor high voltage KERS concept develops over HY-100 and is coupled to the rear axle through a double clutch transmission with F1 and 7 steps.

During braking, the electric motor acts as generator, using kinetic energy to recharge batteries. This process is controlled by a dedicated electronic module, developed on the basis of experience gained in Formula 1 and, in addition to power management and battery recharge, power supply module provides other ancillary (power steering, brake assist, air conditioning systems on board) by a generator mounted V12 engine when the vehicle operates only 100% electric motor.

After opening the roof of photovoltaic production facility in January 2009 Mechanical Machining, leading to reduced power needs of the plant with more than 210,000 kWh annually and in 2009 was the year when Ferrari opened a three-event (the simultaneous production of energy , heat and cold air from a single source) - the first of its kind implemented by a manufacturer of sports cars. This allowed Ferrari to cut CO2 emissions by 15%, targeting to achieve a reduction of 40% by the end of 2010. Thanks to these organic solutions, Ferrari is now completely autonomously from its energy needs.

Update March 1:

The first pictures of the new Ferrari 599 GTB Hybrid were saved on the internet before its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show. According to sources, the propulsion system of the concept "green" (literally and figuratively) comprises an electric motor that produces about 100 hp and 137 Nm, is attached at the rear of the transmission and battery pack is located beneath the floor.

Excess power generated by the electric motor will offset the additional weight (about 100 kg), thus the 599 Hybrid concept fastest production model of the Italian brand.

Hybrid system is still in early stages of development and certainly will not be offered in several versions of cars than Ferrari over at least 1-2 years.

Original text February 2:

Luca di Montezemolo, Ferrari company director, has officially confirmed that the first hybrid vehicle, a prototype based on the model 599 will officially debut at Geneva Motor Show in March, without specifying details.

European patents have already revealed last year that Ferrari is working on a hybrid powertrain, wheel drive, where the front engine driving the front wheels. Italian magazine published an article in Quattroroute which says that the new system uses an electric motor and Li-ion batteries to reduce CO2 emissions polluting V12 engine with up to 35%.

According to sources in the Ferrari, the hybrid system is derived from the system KERS (kinetic energy recovery system), used in Formula 1 season in 2009.

Source: http://www.ferrari.com/

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