Ferrari Filed Patent for Triple-Charged Engine Design
The new design aims to boost engine power and response using a combination of electric compressors and a turbocharger.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Performance Vehicles
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Ferrari has officially filed a patent for a novel triple-charged engine design that uses a mix of electric power and exhaust pressure to improve performance. This configuration could appear in future vehicles to enhance throttle response while increasing power output.
Why it matters
This patent reflects an effort to maintain high-performance engine characteristics while potentially integrating more sophisticated electrical systems into future luxury vehicles. The design aims to solve the classic trade-off between raw power and immediate throttle response.
The engine architecture incorporates one exhaust-driven turbocharger and two electric-powered compressors, likely requiring a 48V electrical system or higher for operation. This design follows previous industry attempts at multi-charging, such as the N57S diesel engine from BMW.
The players
Ferrari
An Italian manufacturer of luxury high-performance sports cars known for its engineering focus on engine power and vehicle responsiveness.
BMW
A German automotive manufacturer that previously utilized a three-turbocharger design in its N57S diesel engine.
The details
The design uses two electric-powered compressors to feed air to the engine when it is running at low RPM, eliminating common lag associated with traditional systems. As engine revolutions increase, the system switches to an exhaust-driven turbocharger to sustain power delivery. The engine computer actively monitors RPM to engage the electric compressors whenever the boost needs to be maintained, ensuring consistent throttle response across the power band.
Timeline
September 2026 marks the date CarBuzz reported on the new Ferrari patent.
The Home Front
This development highlights a continued shift toward complex, high-voltage electrical integration in high-performance automotive engineering. It follows a historical trend of manufacturers adopting multi-stage charging to balance power output with modern engine efficiency requirements.
While this patent does not currently affect your garage, it signals that future luxury vehicles may require specialized maintenance related to advanced 48V electrical systems. Owners of future performance models should prepare for higher service requirements associated with these complex, multi-component induction systems.
The takeaway
Ferrari is looking to enhance engine power and responsiveness by blending electric and exhaust-driven charging technologies. As these systems move toward production, owners should keep an eye on manufacturer service bulletins regarding future high-voltage performance cooling and electrical maintenance.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CarBuzz.
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