Nov 30 2007
The Ferrari Mille Chili eco-concept - picture and details inside!
| UPDATE: We wanted to make sure that all of our readers are aware that this is just a concept. There is no chance that this vehicle is going to go into production. In fact, the concept is made of paper and wood… which is leaving many a sour taste in their mouths. I’ll be honest here… it doesn’t bother me at all. In fact, I think it is great. Hear me out… This concept proves that Ferrari, and all of the other high performance vehicle manufacturers know that they are going to need new technology to meet new stringent standards. They are not ready yet, but they are trying to get started. Remember… nobody owns a Tesla Roadster (with the Whitestar sedan just a twinkle in our collective eyes) or Chevy Volt yet either… I’ll be sure to do a Devils Advocate post on this one too. That one will be easy! |
This morning we brought news that Ferrari was going to unveil an eco-conscious supercar concept, but no details or pictures were yet available. Now, we can officially rectify that problem. To my eye, the vehicle looks like a mini Enzo, which is pretty much what the guys from CAR online think too. Presumably, that would be because the Enzo already featured excellent aerodynamics, plus, it is instantly recognizable as a Ferrari. The Mille Chili concept ups the ante a bit further with it’s active aerodynamics - openings in the underbody of the vehicle which can change in size or shape in order to improve airflow or reduce the speed of the vehicle. The powertrain apparently showcases a new type of hybrid powertrain. The main purpose of the system mimics that which is in plans for F1 cars. An electric motor provides small bursts of power, 60kW worth (over 60 horsepower), which is used while the vehicle’s gearbox is being shifted. The more important figure would be torque, because that is really what an electric motor is great for, but that is not yet known. While it does not seem that the vehicle would be capable of powering itself for any length of time on electricity alone, a noteworthy increase in efficiency could be realized with a system such as this one, which is also capable of recapturing energy which would normally be lost to friction and heat. 
News comes from Maranello this morning that Ferrari has announced a new concept which promises to take the iconic Italian automaker down greener pastures. The FXX Millechili is supposed to be eco-friendly. No word yet on what exactly that means, but I am sure that as soon as more is known about the concept vehicle, we will let you know. Perhaps you remember the name Millechili from a previous concept. Way back in ‘05 the concept was one of four winners of the Ferrari’s New Concepts of the Myth Contest. Click here for a bit of history on that. Ferrari has not made any official pictures of their new concept available as of yet, but perhaps it will bear a resemblance to the ‘05 version pictured above. The best news to fans of the marque is likely to be that the performance credentials of the vehicle are said to be intact. Wild guesses regarding the technology or performance figures are, of course, welcome. Ethanol? Hybrid? |
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