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For those who relish gas engines packing as many cylinders as twelve months in a year, there’s good news: Ferrari intends to keep the V12 engine alive. The renowned Italian supercar manufacturer made a social media post on Thursday celebrating the V12 and hinting at what is likely a successor to the 812 Superfast. This comes shortly after Aston Martin’s revelation that they plan to *verifies notes* produce a new V12 in 2024.
In contrast to nearly every carmaker proclaiming their complete shift to electrification by some upcoming year, witnessing the recent reversals has been quite fascinating. The re-commitment to the roaring, fuel-thirsty V12 engine at the pinnacle of the exotic car pyramid is undeniably a delightful surprise.
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Amidst this V12 extravaganza, a thought crossed my mind: What if, half a century from now, the only remaining internal combustion engines are indeed V12s? Initially a joke, the idea has grown on me, hinting at a plausible scenario.
Once electric vehicles firmly establish themselves and gain traction—it may take longer than anticipated and not unfold as swiftly as policymakers and manufacturers suggest, but I believe it will be inevitable—the only petrol engines people will desire are the exhilarating ones. Nobody will trade instant, noiseless electric torque for the nostalgic thrill of a Nissan Rogue’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder.
An element that electric power cannot replicate is the uncompromising romance of a supercharged American V8, a howling V10, or, indeed, a 12-cylinder Ferrari or Aston Martin. As internal combustion engines evolve into a rare indulgence, I envision a trend akin to the resurgence of manual transmissions or vinyl records. Toyota has phased out manual Camrys as they no longer attract buyers. However, they continue to offer manual Supras because of its appeal.
See you in 2068, where the sole gas-powered cars in production are, humorously enough, V12s.
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