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Ferrari 499P wins on debut at 24 Hours of Le Mans

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Ferrari won the Centenary edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the 499P driven by Alessandro Pier Guidi, who shared the number 51 car with James Calado and Antonio Giovinazzi, covering 342 laps of the French track. Ferrari’s history at Le Mans now comprises 39 victories, including 29 class wins.

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Ferrari Confirms Upcoming Hybrid Version Of 599 Coupe

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During this week’s 2010 Ferrari Formula One presentation, Ferrari CEO Luca di Montezelmo announced that a prototype road-going hybrid Ferrari 599 will be displayed at the Geneva Motor Show in March, and that a hybrid iteration of the 599 coupe is scheduled for production. —Jack Rosebro.

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Ferrari unveils HY-KERS hybrid system in the limited series 950 hp LaFerrari

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Ferrari’s limited-series special hybrid (499 units) unveiled at the Geneva Motor SHow, the LaFerrari, introduces a hybrid system exploiting the experience of the Scuderia Ferrari’s F1 KERS. The LaFerrari is the first Ferrari to be powered by the HY-KERS system. LaFerrari on the stage. Powertrain. Architecture.

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Ferrari plans to launch its first BEV later this year

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Ferrari has announced plans to launch its first full battery-electric vehicle (BEV) in Italy later this year, slated to be one of six full electric models the company plans to unveil in the coming months. ” The launch is also aiming for the beginning of Q4, when Ferrari in the past has signaled that it would debut the BEV supercar.

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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing revises GR010 HYBRID for 2023 season

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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing has revealed a revised GR010 HYBRID Hypercar for the 2023 season, when it will defend its number one status against new competitors at the Le Mans 24 Hours and the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). Adjustments have been made to the high-performance Racing Hybrid powertrain, which consists of 520kW (707PS) 3.5-liter

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Ferrari Shows HY-KERS Hybrid Concept at Geneva; StopStart for the Production California

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Ferrari presented a hybrid experimental vehicle, the HY-KERS, based on the 599 GTB Fiorano at the Geneva Motor Show. The HY-KERS features a lightweight hybrid drivetrain, with all system components positioned below the center of gravity, and without impact to the interior and luggage space. Click to enlarge.

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The Ferrari LaFerrari Hybrid Can Run Only On Electricity: Video Proves It

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The Ferrari LaFerrari supercar may be a hybrid, but Ferrari claims it isn''t meant to be particularly green. The hybrid powertain was primarily designed to improve performance, which is why the Italian carmaker has been adamant that the LaFerrari doesn''t have an all-electric mode.

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