This is the 2010 Ferrari 599 HY-KERS Vettura Laboratorio (experimental vehicle). During the 80th edition of the Geneva Motor Show in 2010, Ferrari unveiled a unique looking concept car based on the 599 GTB Fiorano, however, the mouth-watering 6.0 L (5,999 cc) F140 C/CE V12 engine was given around 100hp extra with the addition of a newly developed advanced hybrid powertrain. This unique model comes after an announcement in 2007 of a five-year plan to reduce fuel consumption and emissions across the range. The 599 HY-KERS represents Ferrari’s goal creating the perfect combination of hybrid technology and high-performance sports cars. Also worth noting is that this was the first ever hybrid concept vehicle shown by Ferrari in the companies history. HY is short for ‘Hybrid’, while KERS is short for ‘Kinetic Energy Recovery System’. The HY-KERS system uses two electric motors plus regenerative breaking to provide more power and less CO2 emissions overall. The 599 HY-KERS uses a variation of the system that was used in Ferrari’s 2009 Formula One program, and was designed to be optimized for road-use in this unprecedented concept car. The high-voltage electric motor is linked to the rear of the 599’s dual-clutch 7-speed F1 transmission, and although for this model it was only used as a test mule/lab project, the HY-KERS system would later be utilized in the first full hybrid vehicle produced by Ferrari, the LaFerrari, project name F150. The electric drive unit shown in this concept acts as a generator that uses kinetic energy from the negative torque to recharge the lithium-ion batteries are positioned below the floorpan. Ultimately, all of the engineering and technology that went into this project resulted in CO2 emissions on the ECE+EUDC cycle (also known as the MVEG-A cycle) emission certification by up to 35%.
How many made? 1
Engine: 5,999cc (6.0L) F140 C/CE V12 - 612hp + a tri-phase, high-voltage electric motor electric motor that develops over 100hp & regenerative breaking - 700+hp
Debut: 2010 Geneva Motor Show
Top Speed: n/a
0-60mph: n/a
Photo Credit: @mkierse
Research: @rarecarsonly