Hybrids aren't just for fuel economy any more. Ferrari and McLaren
both on Tuesday unveiled sleek hybrid supercars sculpted from carbon
fiber at the Geneva Motor Show. LaFerrari is the name of the new special
edition Ferrari, meant to be the definitive. "Owners say they have a
Ferrari," Chairman Luca di Montezemolo said. "This is THE Ferrari."
Montezemolo said the electric engine has a performance appeal that is
proving a draw to Ferrari owners.
Only 499 of the models will be built - and some 700 people, many
of them Ferrari owners already, have registered interest meaning a tough
selection process. It has a top speed in excess of 350 kilometers per
hour (217.4 mph). The price tag: €1 million ($1.3 million).
Designer Flavio Manzoni said the engineering and design teams worked together from the start to ensure maximum performance.
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