Heat plays a massive role in automotive performance. Some things, like brake fluid and coolant, work best when they’re not overheated, while others, like tires, tend to work better the warmer they get. A recent patent from Ferrari suggests the automaker is working on a way to turn excess temperatures into forward momentum by harnessing exhaust temperatures and turning them into thrust by using a heat exchanger and nozzle. As if the Italian company’s cars weren’t already advanced enough, a future version of the F80 or 296 GTB could include literal jet engine tech.
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