Clunky disguise can't hide new Ferrari's aggressive, low-slung presence

The successor to Ferrari’s 12-cylinder Enzo supercar, known internally as the F150, has been spotted wearing heavy camo gear near the marque’s home, Maranello.

These spy photos are exciting on one level (showing that Ferrari is well into the testing phase of the vehicle – analysing engine and chassis dynamics) but frustrating too. The camouflage is so extensive and bulky, it’s hard to tell where the real car starts and disguise ends.

Hopefully the gaping fish-mouth front end design on this mule doesn’t make it to the production vehicle, which should be officially unveiled at the 2013 Geneva motor show. From what we can tell of the official teaser images released by Ferrar in late 2012, it’s a safe bet the supercar will have a more sophisticated visage.

Ferrari has codenamed the development car F150, but is likely to take the name F70 when it’s launched. Motive force for the supercar is expected to come from a mid-mounted 6.3-litre V12 engine rated at around 550kW. The engine will be backed up by a HY-KERS hybrid electric system which could add up to another 80kW.

The inclusion of the HY-KERS system is also expected to improve fuel economy, while a special dual-clutch sequential gearbox will feature.

The F150/F70 is expected to lap the Nurburbring in the low seven minute region, similar to the Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid hypercar.

The new Ferrari will be built on a lightweight, super stiff carbon fibre platform said to weigh as little as 70kg. The car will also make use of F1-derived aerodynamics, some of them likely to be ‘intelligent’ to improve stability and handling at high speeds.

Potential owners of the new Fezza can also expect to be very comfortable in the new speed demon, with drivers’ seats to be custom moulded to owners — another tip of the hat to F1 production techniques.

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