Ferrari F430 Bio Fuel NAIAS
The F430 bio-fuel powered prototype is on the stand at Detroit in recognition of the growing interest in the U.S. for alternate fuels. The V-8 is designed to run on E85 or gasoline. The concept has a modified fuel system and engine control computer in order to handle the corrosive and energy density properties of the higher mix of ethanol. All current production Ferrari’s can run on 10 percent ethanol. Peak horsepower is up 10 at the same rpm, and torque is slightly better. So the Maranello driving experience is unchanged. Ferrari estimates a 5 percent reduction on carbon dioxide emissions. Ferrari claims that experience in Formula One racing helped where gasoline is blended with 5.75 percent biomass fuel. Last June during Ferrari’s 60th anniversary celebration, the company announced a number of projects to lower fuel consumption and emissions levels. The goal is a 40 percent reduction in emissions by 2012. – Ken Zino
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