Ferrari has built a new test track next to its hallowed Fiorano proving ground as part of a plan to take its prototypes off public roads.
Dubbed the E-Vortex and revealed in the same week that Ferrari will give the first official details of its debut electric car, the 1887-metre track is designed for "precise and repeatable testing in compliance with the highest safety standards".
Ferrari built the entire circuit in less than four months, it says, on a 37,000-square-metre site adjacent to its private Fiorano race track, which will remain in operation.
E-Vortex is divided into several sectors that are designed to evaluate different attributes of Ferrari test cars: there are two wide, banked curves, a 600-metre central straight and a series of bends of various sharpness and width.
The track is finished in a bespoke surfacing "developed using Ferrari's experience and expertise" for the in-depth analysis of comfort and performance.
A 1000-metre workshop has also been built on site for static tests and "certain work on the cars".
Ferrari says the new track "will enable testing activities to be gradually transferred from the road to the track", hinting that the company one day plans to move all its prototype evaluation processes behind closed doors - potentially signalling the end of the Ferrari 'spy shot'.
Spy photographs from the streets of Maranello often give the first look at an upcoming Ferrari model as it leaves the factory. The long-awaited Ferrari EV was spotted on the roads of Modena just last week, for example, but other models including the Amalfi, 12Cilindri and 296 Speciale have each also been spotted first in camouflaged prototype form.
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This is fantastic news! Reducing public road testing for Ferrari's is a win for everyone. The E-Vortex sounds meticulously planned for objective evaluation. It makes you wonder if they'll offer a Retro Bowl - esque driving experience for select clients. Just imagine! This will definitely improve the safety and efficiency of development. I wonder how much of their electric powertrain this test track will help improve?
This is fantastic news! Reducing public road testing for Ferrari's is a win for everyone. The E-Vortex sounds meticulously planned for objective evaluation. It makes you wonder if they'll offer a Retro Bowl - esque driving experience for select clients. Just imagine! This will definitely improve the safety and efficiency of development. I wonder how much of their electric powertrain this test track will help improve?
Ferrari, not the first brand mentioned these days in Supercar circles Bugatti,Rimac, Lamborghini then Porsche ,Mercedes even Aston Martin,Ferrari heritage isn't that important to new 21st century buyers and at the moment other brands are in the limelight,im not saying Ferrari aren't good cars but they are not the last word in cars like I mentioned .