Ferrari sets sights on future

Only 400 of Ferrari's 'Enzo' replacement are expected to be built. Photo / Supplied

The Prancing Horse is galloping into the future with a raft of new models, including a new range-topping replacement for the Enzo and a 458 Scuderia.

As part of parent Fiat's plans, the supercar maker will launch at least one new model every year, between now and 2013.

A replacement for the 612 Scaglietti - currently codenamed F151 - and an open-top version of the 458, which will carry the Spider tag, are due next year.

The 612 replacement is likely to be the first Ferrari to use the hybrid technology debuted by the 599 HY-KERS concept car.

In 2012, there will be a fresh 599 GTB - codenamed F152 - and the new Enzo.

The top-shelf Enzo is again expected to emerge with V12 power, although there is talk that Ferrari is testing a twin-turbocharged V8.

Either way, both powerplants, combined with a lightweight carbon chassis, will be capable of leaving rivals like the Bugatti Veyron trailing. The Enzo will be limited to 400 examples and remain left-hand-drive only, for Europe and the US.

The new range comes as Ferrari unveiled its fastest ever road car, the 599GTO, in Beijing, and prepared for the opening of its first theme park, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi.

Described as a multi-sensory experience, the park pays tribute to Ferrari's passion, performance and technical innovation.

Its iconic sleek red roof is directly inspired by the classic double curve side profile of the Ferrari GT body, spanning 200,000sq m and carrying the largest Ferrari logo ever created.

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will host a number of attractions, including rides for children of all ages, providing the complete Ferrari experience: more than 20 state-of-the-art attractions, each designed to bring to life a different part of the Ferrari story, including the world's fastest rollercoaster, travelling at speeds exceeding 200km/h and emulating the thrilling sensation of being in a Ferrari F1 car, or the G-force experience taking passengers on an adrenalin-pumping ride up over 6m, through the roof and back down again.

The Park is located on Yas Island on the northeast side of Abu Dhabi's mainland. Abu Dhabi, at the crossroads between Europe, Asia and Africa, was chosen as the ideal location to build the Ferrari theme park, since motor sports are extremely popular in the United Arab Emirates.

What's coming:

* 612 replacement first half 2011

* 458 Spider second half 2011

* Enzo replacement 2012

* 599 replacement 2012

* California facelift 2013

* 458 Scuderia 2013

* 612 hybrid 2015