Ferrari boss outlines future

Having successfully launched the V8-powered 458 Italia and California in the last year, Ferrari is turning its attention to its V12 line-up. Speaking to British publication CAR Ferrari CEO Amedeo Felisa (pictured) outlined the Italian firm's plan of attack over the next six years.

First up will be the 458 Spider in early 2011 which will remain despite the addition of the California. To differentiate it further from its front-engined sibling the 458 drop-top is expected to retain the folding fabric roof, instead of taking the metal roof from the California.

But the big news is that Felisa confirmed that the replacement for the Enzo supercar should arrive in 2012. However, Felisa gave away no details on the new car despite plenty of speculation and conjecture surrounding it.

There has been talk of twin-turbo V8, twin-turbo V12 or naturally aspirated V12 filling the engine bay depending on the source. What is likely is that Ferrari will put the Enzo follow-up on a diet (just like the Mille Chili concept, also pictured) not only in search of more performance but also lower emissions.

One important detail Felisa did give away was that the Ferrari's hybrid technology is still four years away from being production ready. That means it won't be available in time to help the new Enzo.

But it could be available on the replacements for the 612 Scaglietti and 599 Fiorano which are due sometime before 2015. Given that it has been on the market since 2004, expect the updated 612 to arrive sooner rather than later; possibly even around the same time as the new Enzo.

Having just added the HGTE update package to the 599 it is likely to live on until 2015 before it gets a newer version; most likely with a hybrid option.

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