Funky Cars > Patent drawings shed light on Ferrari's hybrid plans

[Leftlane - news, reviews, and info for the auto-industry] Like all traditional Ferraris, an internal combustion engine would drive the vehicle’s rear wheels while electric power would drive the car’s front wheels. This setup would allow Ferrari to keep its rear-wheel drive driving dynamics while adding the sure footedness of all-wheel drive and the added efficiency of a hybrid system.

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