Ferrari Hybrid? Really!?!

Source: LeftLaneNews.com

Yes Ferrari is going “green” folks.  Based on the 599 GTB Fiorano, this hybrid is not only stunning to stare at, but I would go as far as to hang a poster of it on my wall.   Using the KERS technology used in their F1 race car, the HY-KERS hybrid concept carries an 88 pound electric motor attached to the rear of the seven-speed F1 transmission.   Power is applied via the gearbox’s two clutches, which combined with the V12 produces a whopping 100 hp over the standard car. That’s 712hp total!

Performance specs are not available at the moment, but Ferrari says that the hybrid has the same performance characteristics that all Ferrari’s are born with.   Our hope is that with the added weight of the low mounted battery packs (lithium-ion), the Ferrari HY-KERS Hybrid doesn’t become an understeering  tank with every flick of the wheel.  If Ferrari plays their cards right, they may have a shot of being the first hybrid on the Top Gear  cool wall that’s actually “cool”.  What do you think?