However, it won’t get electric support.
V12s are becoming increasingly rare in today’s automobile market. Even though Mercedes-Benz , BMW, and HTML3_ BMW HTML3_ are moving to end their largest powertrains, supercar manufacturers are there to save the day by promising to keep the V12 alive for as long as possible. Ferrari also reiterated its support for the 12-cylinder engine after Lamborghini.
The Prancing Horse, through Michael Leiters, its technical director, has stated that it will continue to fight for the V12, making it more efficient and environmentally friendly in order meet the most stringent emission standards.
Leiters stated recently that a naturally aspirated V12 engine was not a smaller engine and it didn’t make any sense to him as a hybrid. We will fight for V12, of course. It is a core part of our brand and we will do all that we can to protect it. But is it a true hybridization of V12? It’s not something I see.”
Ferrari seems to believe that hybridization and large displacement engines are not compatible. Maranello-based Ferrari will be focusing on electrified powertrains that are smaller and more efficient for its future products. The V12 will still play an important role but smaller units will get hybrid support.
“An electrified powertrain can only be maximized if you do not downsize. LaFerrari was hybridization to improve performance. Leiters explained that we will have to examine emissions in the future and downsize if you want the CO2 benefits to be truly utilized.”
Lamborghini will keep V12 engines on sale for as long as is economically and environmentally feasible. The company claims that the V12 engine’s current generation can be made green enough to comply with Euro 6 standards. However, the situation could change if stricter restrictions are placed.