In a recent interview with the BBC, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna emphasized the importance of the internal combustion engine (ICE) as part of the company’s heritage. Vigna believes that the iconic sound produced by the high-performance V8 and V12 engines is a vital characteristic of all Ferrari vehicles. He further stated that the choice between an ICE, a hybrid, or an electric car should ultimately be left to the customer, and Ferrari should not impose its preferences on them.

Ferrari has recently introduced its latest road-legal hybrid supercars, which mark the debut of the automaker’s XX program: the SF90 XX Stradale coupe and spider. These models are equipped with a twin-turbocharged V8 engine, three electric motors, and a 7.9 kWh plug-in hybrid battery. With a staggering 1,015 horsepower, they can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in just 2.3 seconds and offer an electric-only range of 15 miles.

Despite speculations that the Daytona SP3 might be the last V12-powered Ferrari, the company is embracing synthetic e-fuel and hybrid technology to ensure the preservation of its lineage in the age of electrification.