Listen to Ferrari EV Prototype’s Fake V8 Sound

Ferrari’s system may work by amplifying the sound of electric motors, according to a 2023 patent

With widespread electrification well underway in the automotive industry, it was only a matter of time before one of the world’s most famous brands launched an electric vehicle. . Yes, the brand synonymous with roaring V12 engines and pure Italian performance is officially developing its first electric vehicle (EV), and spy footage has surfaced capturing one of its test mules in action, complete with fake engine sound.

A Ferrari electric car currently codenamed F222 is being tested under a crossover coupe body, and many fans are concerned that the iconic Italian brand is developing another model similar to the Purosangue, albeit slightly smaller.

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While Ferrari’s first electric car might look a bit like this, it’s worth pointing out that many of this mule’s parts are borrowed from existing Ferrari and Maserati models. Ferrari hasn’t confirmed what body style its first electric car will have, so it could be a crossover like this or evolve into a more traditional sports car or supercar. Regardless of how it looks, Ferrari appears to have taken inspiration from the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N to develop a fake exhaust sound system for the car.

We got to play with the system in September, and this new clip captures the sound as well. As the EV drove past spy photographers at low speeds, it could be heard emitting an undeniable bass that sounded very different from the brand’s ICE models. Since Ferrari is still developing the system, it’s unclear how it will sound in a production model. However, considering it comes from a brand like Ferrari, it’s likely to receive a similar lukewarm response to Dodge’s Fratzonic fake exhaust in the new electric Charger.

Ferrari’s system may work slightly differently. About two years ago, Ferrari filed for a patent for a “sound reproduction device” that amplifies the sound of an electric motor and spits it out the back of the vehicle. It should be quiet while the driver cruises around, then start working as the “rpm” increases and the driver tilts the throttle.

The exotic new electric car is expected to debut later this year and could reportedly cost as much as $500,000.

Baldolf