Banned F1 Tech in the LaF

The La Ferrari's engine not only has F1 inspired KERS and hybrid system it also features tech that has now since been banned from F1. That technology is Continuously Variable Length Intake Tracks. Certainly todays engines in our everyday cars employ all sorts of mechanisms to generate more power and fewer emissions but that is typically found in the camshaft, throttle control systems and valve timing. The design and technology used to continuously alter the length of intake tracks provides engineers with an engine that performs at its peak power output at all engine speeds. It does this by providing the engine with the perfect mix of air and fuel to provide an efficient combustion.

Altering the length of the intakes can also induce a supercharge effect. At low RPMs the intake runners extend to create a longer path for the air to take into the engine. At high RPMs the intakes contract to reduce the length the air takes into the engine creating less resistance and letting air flow more freely.

In the end Ferrari managed to pull 800hp out of its 6.3L V12 that redlines at a glorious 9,250rpm. @cartales