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“We don’t want an autonomous red car”

The CEO of Maranello Benedetto Vigna photographs a second quarter of 2022 to be framed, awaiting the debut of the Purosangue SUV. “Ferrari continues a phase of strong growth, but we do not want cars where a PC is driving”.

The Cavallino knows no crisis, on the contrary it is projecting itself into a solid future both from a financial and an industrial point of view. Ferrari announced its preliminary consolidated results for the second quarter, with total deliveries of 3,455 units, up 28.7% compared to the second quarter of 2021, but also net revenues of 1,291 million, up 24.9%. Revenues from the sale of cars and spare parts amounted to 1,100 million euros, up 25%, thanks to the increase in volumes and the contribution of customizations. On the other hand, the contraction in engine revenues reflects the decrease in deliveries to Maserati, as the contract expires in 2023. The increase in revenues from sponsorships, commercial revenues and related to the brand amounted to 117 million, + 29.5% . In the second quarter of 2022, the cars delivered reached 3,455 units, an increase of 770 units or 28.7% compared to the previous year. The quarter’s product portfolio included seven internal combustion engine models and three hybrid engine models, accounting for 83% and 17% of deliveries respectively. The increase during the quarter was driven by the Portofino M and the F8 family, while those of the 296 GTB began and were increased for the 812 Competizione.

Future as protagonists

“The best second quarter ever in terms of operating performance before tax” – Benedetto Vigna, CEO of Ferrari, underlines to analysts – “with net order taking which reached a new record level in the period”. prospect of the start of production of the Daytona SP3 and the Purosangue, whose deliveries will start in 2023. By 2025 then the new appointment, on the road to electrification in the wake of the brand’s experience. “The first fully electric model will be a real Ferrari that will expand our range of products, a sports car like any Ferrari that offers a real Ferrari driving experience ‘, reiterated Benedetto Vigna, who recalled how the company already has “strong skills in sports software”, but does not intend to “pour money and human resources to create an operating system.” Vigna was therefore categorical: “We do not want an autonomous red car, where it is a PC to lead “.

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