Evolved Ferrari HY-KERS concept revealed in Beijing [video]

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Ferrari revealed today at the Beijing Motor Show the latest evolution of their HY-KERS concept. First revealed back in 2010 at the Geneva Motor Show, the HY-KERS (hybrid kinetic energy recovery system) was designed to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emmission by 40 percent while increasing power output. Featuring an electric motor/generator coupled to the dual-clutch 7-speed, the HY-KERS system was fitted to a 599 GTB with its front mid-engined V12 layout.For this latest evolution of HY-KERS revealed in Beijing, the HY-KERS has been adapted to a mid-rear V12 engine layout, most likely to be applied for the first time in the Ferrari Enzo supercar successor. A second electric motor has also been added in front of the V12 to power auxiliary systems. The two electric motors are connected to the batteries which can be positioned in various locations depending on the available space and final configuration.Ferrari says the experimental phase of the HY-KERS system has ended and now moves on to the development phase which will begin in the coming months.

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Ferrari Enzo II will hit 0-200km/h 3-seconds faster with HY-KERS

In speaking with Ferrari CEO Amedeo Felisa, Automotive News Europe has revealed new details regarding the Enzo successor's performance and powertrain.
Confirmed to be revealed in 2013, the Enzo successor will indeed be equipped with the F1 derived HY-KERS petrol-electric hybrid system which recently debuted for the Beijing Motor Show. The system dramatically reduces fuel consumption by 40 percent while increasing performance.

Despite the added weight of the system, approximately 120kg (265lbs), an unnamed Ferrari model with HY-KERS will be able to accelerate from 0-200km/h (124mph) 3 seconds faster than a vehicle without the hybrid system. Ferrari will compensate by removing weight from the chassis and powertrain. The lithium-ion cells will be provided by Samsung Electronics in which Ferrari will assemble them into its own battery packs.

Felisa also divulged that the Enzo successor's chassis will be made of the same grade of carbon fiber used in Ferrari's F1 race cars. This carbon fiber is lighter and more durable compared to the grade used in the Enzo's and F50's chassis and body.
Source: autonews.com