Ferrari: 'we will continue to offer our V6, V8 and V12 engines'

In a funk after learning all about the new Ferrari Elettrica? Worried that Ferrari is about to abandon the combustion engine altogether? Fear not! At its annual Capital Markets Day (a chance for Ferrari to reassure twitchy investors and paint a rosy picture of what the next five years might look like, pictured below) it has reaffirmed its commitment to burning fuel and making noise.

“We will continue to offer and innovate our V6, V8 and V12 combustion engines, in line with new global regulations, focusing on increasing specific power output and ensuring compatibility with alternative fuels,” Ferrari said, leaving the door wide open for carbon-neutral synthetic fuels to save the petrol engine’s bacon. It also confirmed a target powertrain mix by 2030 of 40 per cent ICE, 40 per cent hybrid and 20 per cent electric.

And the pace of launches shows no sign of letting up – 14 new Ferraris have arrived since 2022 and the commitment is “an average of four new car launches per year planned between 2026 and 2030, to capture the opportunity to target new segments or new client’s needs". Clearly, the first pure-electric Ferrari is the most notable extension of the range, but it will continue to play with all powertrain options, plus coupe, spider and four-door bodystyles and a mix of carbon-tubbed and aluminium-chassis models.

Beyond the technologies above, Ferrari noted that “in the longer term, further opportunities may arise from adaptive aerodynamic materials and the use of superconductors in electric engines". The former refers to components designed to deform in a controlled way to airflow, downforce, and cooling, the latter to materials that conduct electricity with zero resistance.

The big boss, Benedetto Vigna, said: “Ferrari’s unique positioning lies at the crossroads of heritage, technology and racing. Our founder’s teachings, his visionary spirit, his drive to audaciously redefine the limits of possible, and his deeply rooted passion for motorsport all continue to define who we are today and guide our ambitions for the decade ahead. These ambitions are reflected in each of the company’s souls and will be realised through the dedication of our people and the trust of all our stakeholders.”

Nothing particularly new there then. What is new is the sheer scale of the Ferrari line-up these days, and the palpable urgency to continue growing. A slide is flashed up showing the current Ferrari line-up – 15 separate road cars from 296 GTB to F80, five track cars including the FXX-K Evo, F1 Clienti and 499P Modificata, and the two most recent client one offs.

Ferrari said it will “continue to preserve exclusivity, staying true to our founder’s belief to sell one car less than the market demands", but with the diversification of powertrain technologies and bodystyles this feels like a tipping point. How long until exclusivity takes a back seat to growth at all costs?