New Delhi: Even though there might not be the biggest demand for electric supercars, Ferrari are still bringing one. The car is at present called the Electricca for now and will debut sometime next year. Ferrari have revealed some preliminary specs about the model, and from a technical point of view, it has got its place.
The Electtrica will be a grand tourer in the mould of the old GTC4Lusso; however, it will have a forward driving position and a relatively short wheelbase at 116.5 inches, more like a mid-engine supercar counterpart. Ferrari have developed both the 800-volt battery and motors in-house, and they will be built at the Maranello factory as well.
Details about Ferrari Electtrica
In the boost mode, the Electtrica will be making 986 bhp from the four electric motors, and the 122 kWh battery will have 329 miles of WLTP range. It will have a 0-100 kph in just 2.5 seconds and will have a top speed of 310 kph. With this, Ferrari will carry on with their development path of using sophisticated hardware and software for total control over their vehicle dynamics. The four motors will allow for better handling.
Ferrari have claimed that the rear-motor setup will be able to deliver 8,000 Nm of torque to the wheels and rev up to 25,500 rpm. Further, a high-pressure sensor catches vibrations from the powertrain and then amplifies them as the car’s sound.
The Elettrica’s motors work together for torque vectoring and better handling. For better efficiency, the front axle can be disconnected fully, making the car a rear-wheel drive. There is a new disconnect system, which is 70 per cent lighter, engages and disengages the front motors in matters of 500 milliseconds and can switch easily between the two and all-wheel drive modes.
There is also the chassis that comes with short overhangs with a larger wheelbase in order to allow for maximum space for the battery pack. The chassis, in fact, acts as a frame within which the battery will be placed.
The new four-door, four-seater electric vehicle is said to be far more like a GT model, and it will borrow the active suspension tech that has been used in the SUV Ferrari Purogangue and F80 hypercar.
At the front, there is a brand-new suspension system, front electric motors, and an inverter installed. The battery is placed in the middle, with an air gap left for safety in the event of an impact. For a low centre of gravity, the battery is also positioned as low as it can be placed. For the first time for Ferrari, the rear subframe is specifically made for a quiet ride.