After recent F450 spy shots and rumours, this render of the future Ferrari F450 is probably the most representative of the F142 project so far. The development of the F430 continues, though the new model is said to have the technology of a Formula One.

The new technology features include an updated traction control based on the Scuderia, radiators in front of the wheels, double-clutch seven speed transmission, and understeer control software. Chassis rigidity will be improved on the F430 with a lightweight alluminium frame which will also reduce the overall weight.

The F450 will officially debut in September at the next Frankfurt show, while an F430 hybrid version will likely appear in December at the Los Angeles show. The F450 spider won’t appear before March 2011 to give the Ferrari California the time needed to consolidate its position in the market.

Despite the technology to be used, other features such as direct injection, Start&Stop, turbo engine and all-wheel will not be included, and will possibly appear way down the track (somewhere towards 2014). In terms of the F450, these are more likely to be marketing, rather than engineering, decisions. However, the F450 concept to appear at the Los Angeles show will feature the Kinetic Energy Recovery System (or KERS).

Source | Autocar

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