Ferrari has displayed the composite carbon fibre chassis of its yet-to-be-released hybrid sportscar the F70 at the Paris Motor Show. The chassis has been constructed using Ferrari F1 technology and the expertise of Rory Byrne, one of the key faces behind Michael Schumacher’s string of F1 titles between 2000 and 2004.
Employing non-conventional methods in the construction process has resulted in the carbon fibre chassis being 20 per cent lighter and 27 per cent stiffer. However, due to the hybrid drive train, the car is not expected to be lighter than the original Enzo. Ferrari has also used Kevlar, used in bullet proof vests, to build the under tray.
The limited production vehicle will be powered by a 7.3-litre V12 engine coupled with an electric motor. This combination is expected to produce over 900bhp and will push the car to a top speed in excess of 340kmph. The spiritual successor to the legendary Ferrari Enzo, we can expect to get a glimpse of this machine in March 2013 at the Geneva Motor Show.
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