Ferrari HY-KERS Vettura Laboratorio a.k.a. 599 GTB hybrid

AVANTI R5 · 03-02-2010, 09:36 AM

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The HY-KERS vettura laboratorio(experimental vehicle) a.k.a. Hybrid 599 GTB Fiorano was unveiled today at the Geneva Motor Show and is the example that Ferrari is working on the development of hybrid technology without losing sight of the performance.

In order to build this car, Ferrari has employed its racing experience and adapted the advanced, lightweight hybrid drivetrain to the 599 GTB Fiorano with the aim of ensuring that vehicle dynamics are unaffected. All the components were integrated perfectly in the vehicle, even the lithium-ion batteries were positioned below the floorpan, which means that the car has a centre of gravity that is even lower than in the standard car.

The F1 technology was used to build this vehicle, which features a new kind of electric motor helping it with the longitudinal and lateral dynamics.

The compact, tri-phase, high-voltage electric motor of the HY-KERS system weighs about 40 kg and is mated to the rear of the dual-clutch 7-speed F1 transmission.

This means that it can operate through one of the transmission’s two clutches and engages one of the two gearbox primary shafts.

The new electric motor produces more than 100 hp as Ferrari’s goal was to offset every kilogram increase in weight by a gain of at least one hp.

As you expected, the braking system also acts as a generator, using the kinetic energy from the negative torque generated to recharge the batteries. According to Ferrari, this experimental vehicle reduces CO2 emissions on the ECE + EUDC combined cycle by 35 per cent.

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BeatLA · 03-02-2010, 09:49 AM

The green color looks like it's borrowed from Lamborghini, however I like the whole idea of this car.

SCRAPPYDO · 03-02-2010, 10:54 AM

Not me. I only like it if it is not meant to replace the current 599. The only way I can find this even remotely acceptable is if this is the ONLY way Ferrari can stay in the country under the new overly strict CAFE crap

ejicon · 03-02-2010, 01:22 PM

The color looks like a hotwheel color.

White out · 03-02-2010, 01:59 PM

I like it.

Nick

monovich · 03-02-2010, 02:30 PM

green ferrari? no.
evolving auto tech is cool though.

AlxSti · 03-02-2010, 02:34 PM

I don't mind the color - and definitely like the idea.

doylfish · 03-03-2010, 11:28 PM

that looks very corvette from the side to me

Wrx949 · 03-04-2010, 01:54 AM

love that color for some reason

Suby*Doo · 03-04-2010, 03:50 AM

Green looks awkward on a Ferrari.

I do like it though

AlxSti · 03-04-2010, 09:25 AM

^^ It's a hybrid - 'going green'

nhat · 03-04-2010, 10:39 AM

i'll take a ferrari in any gotdamn color

E. Nick · 03-04-2010, 03:45 PM

This is the 2nd Prius in a week that I would love to have!

Slack · 03-04-2010, 07:14 PM

Too bad it isn't like F1's KERS where you can hit a button for an extra 80hp boost.

E. Nick · 03-04-2010, 10:29 PM

^^^ That's like the twisted GT3 Avanti posted a couple of weeks ago - and the new M5 may have KERS as well...

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03-02-2010, 09:49 AM	#2
BeatLA Scooby Specialist Member#: 182396 Join Date: Jun 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Potholeachusetts Vehicle: 2005 WRX Wagon 2004 FXT for Mrs. BeatLA	The green color looks like it's borrowed from Lamborghini, however I like the whole idea of this car.

03-02-2010, 10:54 AM	#3
SCRAPPYDO Scooby Guru Member#: 873 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Just outside of Houston TX Vehicle: 2013 Golf R 1971 240Z	Not me. I only like it if it is not meant to replace the current 599. The only way I can find this even remotely acceptable is if this is the ONLY way Ferrari can stay in the country under the new overly strict CAFE crap

03-02-2010, 01:22 PM	#4
ejicon Scooby Guru Member#: 2452 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Burbank,California, USA Vehicle: 08 2.5 WRX WRB Mica	The color looks like a hotwheel color.

03-02-2010, 01:59 PM	#5
White out Scooby Guru Member#: 46277 Join Date: Oct 2003 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Michigan Vehicle: ** Ring Time of 7:43.5	I like it. Nick

03-02-2010, 02:30 PM	#6
monovich Scooby Specialist Member#: 8124 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Denver, Colorado Vehicle: 1998 Old Grey Mule Regacy Rype R	green ferrari? no. evolving auto tech is cool though.

03-02-2010, 02:34 PM	#7
AlxSti Scooby Guru Member#: 94615 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Wilmington, DE Vehicle: \|'06 AW VF39 STi\| \|AgileTuned:341WHP/356TQ\|	I don't mind the color - and definitely like the idea.

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doylfish Scooby Specialist Member#: 88099 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Freeport, ME/Prov, RI Vehicle: 2004 Audi S4 2003 Suzuki SV1000S	that looks very corvette from the side to me

03-04-2010, 01:54 AM	#9
Wrx949 Scooby Newbie Member#: 210271 Join Date: May 2009	love that color for some reason

03-04-2010, 03:50 AM	#10
SubyDoo Scooby Specialist Member#:* 148732 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: OC 949 Vehicle: OT dates super models. Deal with it	Green looks awkward on a Ferrari. I do like it though

03-04-2010, 09:25 AM	#11
AlxSti Scooby Guru Member#: 94615 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Wilmington, DE Vehicle: \|'06 AW VF39 STi\| \|AgileTuned:341WHP/356TQ\|	^^ It's a hybrid - 'going green'

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nhat #Belieber Moderator Member#: 140163 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: 3MI Racing Vehicle: 03 STi hellaflunctional	i'll take a ferrari in any gotdamn color

03-04-2010, 03:45 PM	#13
E. Nick Scooby Specialist Member#: 8489 Join Date: Jul 2001 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Atherton, CA Vehicle: 1978 Plymouth Volare Maroon / White Vinyl	This is the 2nd Prius in a week that I would love to have!

03-04-2010, 07:14 PM	#14
Slack Scooby Specialist Member#: 17548 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, Ga	Too bad it isn't like F1's KERS where you can hit a button for an extra 80hp boost.

03-04-2010, 10:29 PM	#15
E. Nick Scooby Specialist Member#: 8489 Join Date: Jul 2001 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Atherton, CA Vehicle: 1978 Plymouth Volare Maroon / White Vinyl	^^^ That's like the twisted GT3 Avanti posted a couple of weeks ago - and the new M5 may have KERS as well...