The Ferrari Alto has a radical, modern design that could make it the perfect electric GT for the brand
by Brad Anderson
1 hour ago
Ferrari is hard at work preparing its first battery electric car for production in 2025. At this point, little is known about the car but these sketches show one design direction Ferrari could take if it decides to make its first electric car a high-performance luxury car.
This creation is the work of designers Alban Lariller and Alexandre Bernini, both fifth-year design students in Italy. Called the Ferrari Alto, the car looks to offer more emotion than battery-electric cars, making it a better fit for the Prancing Horse badge.
Perhaps the most interesting element of the car is located in the front. Under the grille is a unique cover around the electric motor that essentially turns the car into an aerodynamic tool depending on how fast it's moving. This may not be quite as evocative as the all-singing-and-dancing V12 but it certainly sounds interesting.
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Visually, the Alto has little in common with any of Ferrari's current models. The front fascia is very sharp with a clear divider and an LED lighting strip that runs along the entire width of the fascia. The dramatic bodywork continues along the sides of the car with striking front quarter panels and curved door caps completely devoid of traditional side mirrors.
We're particularly impressed by the rear where you'll notice an LED light bar, single LED taillights and an F1-inspired third brake light just above the bold diffuser.
Ferrari is still keeping mum about its first electric car, and will likely continue to do so until it's ready to reveal it to the world. Late last year, the company's CEO, Benedetto Vigna, revealed that he had already driven a prototype of the electric car. In 2023, it was also revealed that Ferrari had filed a patent for an interesting sound 'cloning' device that could amplify the sound of the electric powertrain and send it from a speaker near the rear axle.
Note: The design study in this story is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ferrari.
