Ferrari’s first fully electric car, Elettrica, represents an important moment in the brand’s history. After decades of worshiping the internal combustion engine, Maranello has introduced a four-seat, four-engine grand tourer that aims to preserve everything that makes Ferrari exciting, without gasoline. When Ferrari introduced the vehicle’s chassis and powertrain in October, it promised that Elettrica would offer the brand’s signature performance in a new electric version. A month later, more details emerged. Ferrari confirmed that the model will use an 880-volt electrical system developed entirely in-house and four permanent magnet motors, two on each axle. Together, these engines produce more than 1,000 horsepower, and the latest technical documentation shows that maximum power can reach 1,128 horsepower. Ferrari states that the Elettrica will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in approximately 2.5 seconds, which will coincide with the acceleration of the SF90 Stradale hybrid model. The top speed is expected to exceed 310 km/h. Looking at pure numbers, it is easily among the fastest electric cars in the world. However, engineers emphasize that the main goal is the feeling, not the numbers. One of the most interesting details is the sound. Ferrari engineers installed accelerometers at the rear axle to detect engine vibrations, which were then amplified and adjusted through a special acoustic channel. According to those who operated the prototypes, the result was not the roar of a V12 engine, but a dynamic “mechanical sound” that rose and fell as the accelerator pedal was pressed. Ferrari’s CEO, Benedetto Vigna, said at the launch in October that the brand “will continue to create not only mobility, but also emotions.” This statement makes more sense now. Rather than silence, Elettrica offers carefully selected music based on the physics of its engines.
Automobile Magazine – English
