Ferrari Elettrica, the Prancing Horse's 1000hp answer to the Chinese: "They go fast in a straight line, but they're elephants in a bend".

The Ferrari Elettrica reveals its technical specifications. Highlights: 4 doors, 4 engines and over 1,000 hp. The wait is (almost) over. In a few months' time, we'll be seeing the lines of the Ferrari Elettrica, the brand's first electric vehicle. But Maranello has now unveiled the technical specifications of the chassis and power train that will drive this model. And this is in response to recent projects by Mercedes-AMG, Xiaomi and Yangwang.

"We want to offer something unique," Ferrari boss Benedetto Vigna told us. For this unprecedented platform, Ferrari will rely on four permanent magnet synchronous machines (PSM) developing a total of over 1,000 hp in boost mode, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds.

The rotors will climb to 30,000 rpm at the front and 25,500 rpm at the rear. These record levels will enable the Elettrica to reach 310 km/h. These ultra-compact engines nevertheless maintain a radial-flow architecture: AMG will soon be launching a model with axial-flow machines.

The battery will have a gross capacity of 122 kWh, enough to offer a range of "over 530 kilometers", according to the figures provided by the Prancing Horse. The cells are grouped into 15 modules, 13 of which are located under the floor (the remainder will be placed behind the rear seat). They will be assembled in Maranello's new e-building.

The decision to use modules, which are more complex from an industrial point of view than the standardized "blade" batteries from Yangwang (BYD), is explained by Ferrari's desire to ensure the longevity of its vehicles. "We want to make sure that replacement will be possible in a few decades' time", explained Elena Ligabue, who is responsible for batteries on this project.

The electrical system will operate with a nominal voltage of 800 volts, enabling better thermal management and accelerating performance at the terminal. Ferrari promises a peak recharging power of 350 kW. One of the highest figures in the world.

"Some electric cars go fast in a straight line but are elephants in corners," said Gianmaria Fulgenzi, the brand's development boss. Ferrari promises that this will not be the case with this Elettrica. The presence of the four machines will enable the brand to offer torque vectoring, distributing torque individually to each wheel without using a mechanical differential.

The running gear has also been improved, with an evolution based on the active suspensions of the Purosangue and F80. The rear wheels swivel by up to 2.5 degrees, helping the car to enter corners. This should compensate for the car's high weight (approx. 2,300 kg).

The steering wheel will continue to feature two paddles. The one on the left will be used to adjust brake regeneration. The one on the right will allow the driver to navigate between five torque levels. "I can't give you an answer yet," said Gianmaria Fulgenzi with a smile when asked how the system would work in practice.

Ferrari is also counting on... sound. "We didn't want to reproduce the sound of a combustion-powered vehicle," explains Antonio Palermo, who is in charge of the matter at Maranello. Instead, the brand has placed an accelerometer in the casing of the rear engines. It will be broadcast "live" into the cabin "like an electric guitar", he explained during our visit to the factory.

The vehicle's final silhouette, however, remains unclear. "It will have four seats, four doors and a steering wheel," Ferrari boss Benedetto Vigna told journalists. In terms of aesthetics, Ferrari has called on LoveFrom, the company founded by ex-Apple designer Jony Ive. The company's in-house design department, headed by Flavio Manzoni, has been working for a number of years to develop new ideas. The Elettrica (we don't know if this is the final name) will focus on interior space and comfort. It should, for example, follow in the footsteps of the Ferrari GTC4 Lusso, but with a more advanced interior. But to find out more, we'll have to wait a few more months.