As V12 engines become increasingly rare in the automotive industry, Ferrari is committed to continuing the development of this technological monument until the law prohibits it. A strong position from the Italian manufacturer, which intends to make its cars roar as much as possible. But in the face of tougher environmental standards, how much longer will the V12 be able to resist?
The V12, a Ferrari emblem threatened by anti-pollution standards
If there was a time when the V12 was the prerogative of sports and luxury cars, this exceptional engine is today on the verge of disappearing. Expensive to develop, fuel-intensive and therefore not very compatible with the objectives of reducing CO2 emissions, the V12 is struggling to find its place in a rapidly changing automobile market.
However, at Ferrari, we refuse to turn the page on this glorious chapter in automotive history. In an interview with Car Expert, Emanuele Carando, Ferrari's global marketing director, reaffirmed the brand's attachment to the prancing horse for the V12:
Two Ferrari models still equipped with the legendary V12
Currently, only two Ferraris are still powered by the prestigious naturally aspirated V12:
Two exceptional models which perpetuate the tradition of Italian GTs, combining luxury, performance and captivating sounds. But for how much longer?
Electrification, a necessary evil to save the V12?
Faced with increasingly strict anti-pollution standards, Ferrari will sooner or later have to electrify its V12-equipped models to keep them in the catalog. A solution already tested in 2013 with the Ferrari LaFerrari, the brand's first hybrid model, which combined a 6.3 V12 with an electric motor for a combined power of 963 hp.
However, on the Ferrari 12Cilindri and Purosangue, the manufacturer chose to do without electrification, judging that this technology penalized the weight of the vehicle too much without providing significant gains in terms of performance. A decision which demonstrates Ferrari's desire to preserve the unique character of its naturally aspirated V12.
Towards a high-performance V12 Ferrari hybrid?
Ultimately, it is likely that Ferrari will be forced to electrify its V12 models to meet CO2 emissions targets. But knowing the brand's know-how in hybrid technologies, there is no doubt that this development will serve performance on the circuit, while reducing the environmental footprint of the cars.
With models like the SF90 Stradale, Ferrari's first plug-in hybrid supercar, the manufacturer has already demonstrated its ability to make the most of electrification to push the boundaries of automotive performance. We can bet that Maranello engineers will be able to apply this expertise to design ever sharper hybrid V12s, while preserving the soul and unique sensations of this exceptional engine.
Enthusiasts rest assured: as long as the law allows, Ferrari will do everything possible to make its V12 sing and perpetuate the legacy of one of the greatest automobile manufacturers of all time. A promise that resonates as a challenge to the future, so that the passion and emotion provided by this mechanical jewel will live on for a long time to come.
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