The Hybrid Hypercar Trilogy: A Game-Changing Development in the World of Supercars

It's been a thrilling time in the world of supercars, with each manufacturer showcasing its latest creations. Porsche was among the first to unveil its latest hypercar, but it was soon trumped by McLaren, which left everyone waiting for Ferrari's turn. The Italian marque has finally revealed its latest hypercar, and it's clear that they've gone all out to create something truly special.

The Porsche and McLaren Hybrids: A Tale of Two Supercars

Porsche showcased its latest hybrid supercar earlier this year, but it was soon surpassed by McLaren, which unveiled its own electric-powered marvel. While both cars are impressive in their own right, there's a significant difference between them. Ferrari has chosen to focus on the traditional route, opting not to run in electric-only mode. This approach allows them to create a car that truly embodies the spirit of a Ferrari supercar.

The Technology Behind the Ferrari Hypercar

So, what sets the Ferrari hypercar apart from its competitors? The answer lies in its innovative use of batteries. Rather than running solely on electric power, Ferrari has chosen to integrate batteries into their engine design. This allows the battery to charge and discharge as needed, providing a boost to performance that would be impossible with traditional gasoline engines. The result is a car that delivers exceptional acceleration and responsiveness, making it an absolute joy to drive.

A Traditional Approach with a Twist

Ferrari's decision not to use electric-only power was met with some skepticism, but it's clear that they knew exactly what they were doing. By integrating batteries into their engine design, they've created a car that delivers top-end performance while also addressing a key area where the traditional gasoline-powered cars lag behind. The end result is a car that feels like a traditional Ferrari supercar, with the added benefit of augmented torque delivery.

A Unique Driving Experience

One of the most striking features of the Ferrari hypercar is its driving experience. With the batteries working in tandem with the engine to provide maximum performance, it's clear that this car is designed for speed and agility. The result is a car that feels both angry and exhilarating at the same time – it's a truly unique sensation that sets it apart from other supercars on the market.

Brakes: A Match for McLaren

Another key area where Ferrari has excelled is in the development of its brakes. With regenerative braking, they've managed to create a pedal feel that's both consistent and precise. This is particularly impressive when compared to Porsche's regen technology, which can sometimes feel less refined. The Ferrari hypercar's brakes are, in fact, a match for McLaren's offerings, providing a level of performance and consistency that's hard to beat.

The Cockpit: A True Driver's Car

One of the most striking features of the Ferrari hypercar is its cockpit design. Ferrari has worked tirelessly to create a driving environment that's both functional and immersive. The bubble canopy provides an unobstructed view, while the fixed seat and pedals create a sense of intimacy with the car. It's clear that Ferrari has put a huge amount of thought into creating a driving experience that's both exhilarating and connective.

A Unique Driving Experience

Working our Asses Off to Get Them Together: The Three Hypercars Take on the Track

Finally, it's worth noting that the world of hypercars is about to get a whole lot more interesting. With Porsche, McLaren, and Ferrari all pushing the boundaries of what's possible in terms of performance and technology, we can expect some truly spectacular racing action in the coming months. As we work tirelessly to bring these three cars together for a test drive, it's clear that there's something truly special on offer – a world of supercars like never before, where the lines between tradition and innovation are constantly blurred.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enthe battle of the hypercars was always going to come down to this a flying visit to Italy and an audience with La Ferrari using hybrid technology solely to maximize performance and taking technology directly from the Grand Prix team it's everything Ferrari knows about rod and race cars in one extraordinary package at its heart is a 789 hor power V12 that screams to 92,000 RPM combined with an electric motor that's constantly on cool your right foot never has less than 950 horsepower and 715 ftlb at its command active aerodynamics continuously manage the air flow above and beneath the car while the shrink wrap bubble canopy creates minimal drag and a sensational driving environment on this day of days we first head for the hills above Marinello where the roads twist and tumble and the v12s manic shriek shatters the silence for miles around however to truly understand La Ferrari we need a test track so with sweaty palms and a pounding heart we return to Marinello and the sacred timea Fano where at last we're free to drive laf Ferrari as fast as we dare okay so I think this is probably the day we thought might never come we finally get the chance to drive laf Ferrari we're at Fano the Sun's shining it's about the special as days get and this now is the third and final part of the hybrid hyper car Trilogy really it's um it's been quite a poker game hasn't it with Porsche showing its hand and then McLaren trumping them and then really I think everyone's been waiting for this car to see just how good it can be and the competition is pretty fierce but from driving the car earlier today and this is the first time we've been on the circuit it's a really immediately super impressive car the nuts and bolts of it you're probably aware of but the fundamental differences between this car and say a P1 is that Ferrari have chosen for this not to run in electric only mode so it's not bothered with any of that all the batteries exist for is to improve and intensify the performance of this car to a point where the batteries are always doing something they're always either being charged or discharging and they're always discharging when you've got your foot on the throttle so you know you never get less than its maximum performance and that translates into something that's absolutely appropriate for Ferrari they kind of crinkled their noses up a bit when I asked them about electric only and I really don't think they had much appetite for that and you kind of understand exactly why when you drive this thing it's so angry and it's got so much Tech technology in it and yet already you can feel it just feels like a traditional Ferrari super car you've got to all intents and purposes the ultimate naturally aspirated V12 because all the batteries do is fill in what Ferrari claims to be a gap in its torque delivery they've tailored the petrol engine so it delivers top end and they' filled in the Gap below that with the batteries which is very clever so you get immediate throttle response but way more it's like super augmented by the batteries which is a totally different experience I think to the McLaren which feels turbocharged anyway and then you get the thump of power from the batteries so I'm going to try CST off now is quite intimidating I can tell you it actually feels bizarrely it just feels like a a big 458 big badass brother really in in the way it happens and that's in no way an insult to this car that's absolutely mon before I get too carried away the other thing that's worth discussing are the brakes because they have regen and they also have regen during a s Intervention which is a step on from What Porsche have done that was third gear by the way and the big beer as ever with regen is the consistency of the pedal and this is so much better than the portion I'm sorry guys it sh up but you have real precision and real feel I would say they're a match for the McLaren which has no regen at all you do at very low speed get ever such a slight hint of more than one thing that was on the break my God it's a totally different experience to a P1 which I think is brilliant because the P1 is Sensational in its own way and exactly what you would hope McLaren would come out with and this is exactly what you want the Ferrari hyper car to me it's angry and it's exuberant and it's oh it's it's a challenge but it's much more friendly than you would ever imagine something like this to me right we'll do one cooling down LP now just to try and soak that in really um bloody hell in a lot of resp if you lucky enough to been in any modern Ferrari so 458 F12 it's reminiscent of those in a lot of respect uh gear shift steering feel is there's real agility still but the steering is slightly calmer I think it's easier to place and and not quite so hyper but there's something more there's something about the driving environment they work really hard on the cockpit packaging to reduce the the frontal area to reduce drag so the the bubble canopy is very tight if you look at some of the detail shots the mirrors are way out on on supports from the car and it gives you a sense that the car is really wide but it's not it's just that the cockpit glass is much narrower the seat is fixed the cushions fixed to the tub and the wheel comes toward towards you and the pedals come towards you and that's it's a different ritual when you get in the car because you're there you're fixed you're feels like you're literally bolted into the car and everything comes to you and I think that intensifies the driving experience and your sense of connection just like the other two hyper cars it just makes you feel totally exhilarated and totally elated what it's going to be like we will be working our asses off to get these three cars together and it will be I think we could all die very happy people if we manag to make that test happen because seriously there's nothing like this generation of cars it's just a spectacular thing mythe battle of the hypercars was always going to come down to this a flying visit to Italy and an audience with La Ferrari using hybrid technology solely to maximize performance and taking technology directly from the Grand Prix team it's everything Ferrari knows about rod and race cars in one extraordinary package at its heart is a 789 hor power V12 that screams to 92,000 RPM combined with an electric motor that's constantly on cool your right foot never has less than 950 horsepower and 715 ftlb at its command active aerodynamics continuously manage the air flow above and beneath the car while the shrink wrap bubble canopy creates minimal drag and a sensational driving environment on this day of days we first head for the hills above Marinello where the roads twist and tumble and the v12s manic shriek shatters the silence for miles around however to truly understand La Ferrari we need a test track so with sweaty palms and a pounding heart we return to Marinello and the sacred timea Fano where at last we're free to drive laf Ferrari as fast as we dare okay so I think this is probably the day we thought might never come we finally get the chance to drive laf Ferrari we're at Fano the Sun's shining it's about the special as days get and this now is the third and final part of the hybrid hyper car Trilogy really it's um it's been quite a poker game hasn't it with Porsche showing its hand and then McLaren trumping them and then really I think everyone's been waiting for this car to see just how good it can be and the competition is pretty fierce but from driving the car earlier today and this is the first time we've been on the circuit it's a really immediately super impressive car the nuts and bolts of it you're probably aware of but the fundamental differences between this car and say a P1 is that Ferrari have chosen for this not to run in electric only mode so it's not bothered with any of that all the batteries exist for is to improve and intensify the performance of this car to a point where the batteries are always doing something they're always either being charged or discharging and they're always discharging when you've got your foot on the throttle so you know you never get less than its maximum performance and that translates into something that's absolutely appropriate for Ferrari they kind of crinkled their noses up a bit when I asked them about electric only and I really don't think they had much appetite for that and you kind of understand exactly why when you drive this thing it's so angry and it's got so much Tech technology in it and yet already you can feel it just feels like a traditional Ferrari super car you've got to all intents and purposes the ultimate naturally aspirated V12 because all the batteries do is fill in what Ferrari claims to be a gap in its torque delivery they've tailored the petrol engine so it delivers top end and they' filled in the Gap below that with the batteries which is very clever so you get immediate throttle response but way more it's like super augmented by the batteries which is a totally different experience I think to the McLaren which feels turbocharged anyway and then you get the thump of power from the batteries so I'm going to try CST off now is quite intimidating I can tell you it actually feels bizarrely it just feels like a a big 458 big badass brother really in in the way it happens and that's in no way an insult to this car that's absolutely mon before I get too carried away the other thing that's worth discussing are the brakes because they have regen and they also have regen during a s Intervention which is a step on from What Porsche have done that was third gear by the way and the big beer as ever with regen is the consistency of the pedal and this is so much better than the portion I'm sorry guys it sh up but you have real precision and real feel I would say they're a match for the McLaren which has no regen at all you do at very low speed get ever such a slight hint of more than one thing that was on the break my God it's a totally different experience to a P1 which I think is brilliant because the P1 is Sensational in its own way and exactly what you would hope McLaren would come out with and this is exactly what you want the Ferrari hyper car to me it's angry and it's exuberant and it's oh it's it's a challenge but it's much more friendly than you would ever imagine something like this to me right we'll do one cooling down LP now just to try and soak that in really um bloody hell in a lot of resp if you lucky enough to been in any modern Ferrari so 458 F12 it's reminiscent of those in a lot of respect uh gear shift steering feel is there's real agility still but the steering is slightly calmer I think it's easier to place and and not quite so hyper but there's something more there's something about the driving environment they work really hard on the cockpit packaging to reduce the the frontal area to reduce drag so the the bubble canopy is very tight if you look at some of the detail shots the mirrors are way out on on supports from the car and it gives you a sense that the car is really wide but it's not it's just that the cockpit glass is much narrower the seat is fixed the cushions fixed to the tub and the wheel comes toward towards you and the pedals come towards you and that's it's a different ritual when you get in the car because you're there you're fixed you're feels like you're literally bolted into the car and everything comes to you and I think that intensifies the driving experience and your sense of connection just like the other two hyper cars it just makes you feel totally exhilarated and totally elated what it's going to be like we will be working our asses off to get these three cars together and it will be I think we could all die very happy people if we manag to make that test happen because seriously there's nothing like this generation of cars it's just a spectacular thing my\n"