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[extract] Many consider the Ferrari Enzo to be one of the ultimate supercars. A carbon fibre body, F1 style electro-hydraulic shift transmission, a naturally aspirated 6.0-litre V12 engine that churns out 651hp and 657Nm of torque and a stunning design. It would be hard for its successor to follow-up on the Enzo
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At the recent 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Ferrari launched its most powerful model ever, the F12 Berlinetta. The F12 heralds a new generation of V12 engines from Maranello. However, impending stricter CO2 emission standard has cast doubts over the future of these engines. But fear not, Ferrari has confirmed that the future of its V12 engine is safe, thanks to the usage of F1-derived kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) to help them in achieving the CO2 targets. KERS is a form of regenerative breaking system used in Formula 1. The KERS system converts a moving vehicle's kinetic energy when braking into either a mechanical or kinetic enerygy. This energy is stored in a reservoir like a flywheel or batteries for later use to aid acceleration. Besides being useful, it its heavy. The KERS system used in Formula 1 cars can weigh up to 25kg. Ferrari CEO, Amedeo Felisa commented:
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Back in 2007, Ferrari released the 599 GTB Fiorano as their flagship two-seater model. With a V12 6.0 litre engine and producing 612bhp, making it the most powerful Ferrari production car. It is one of those few cars whose engine output exceeds 100bhp per litre. Rumours have it that Ferrari is set to replace the 599 with a much lighter and more powerful grand tourer. Ferrari will unveil a replacement for the 599 GTB Fiorano during the Geneva Motor Show this coming March. Codenamed F152, the car will have a new engine and transmission, developed from the FF model. The new car will feature an even more powerful version of the FF
