Ferrari shocked the whole automotive world at the Geneva Auto Show with its announcement that it wants to offer a hybrid version of all its existing models within the next three to four years. The announcement followed Ferrari’s introduction of its first hybrid model the 599 GTB Fiorano hybrid coupe.

At the announcement Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo said that the auto brand has already begun its move towards offering a complete lineup of hybrid high performance sports cars.

“This is the first step of a long project and we want within three years, maximum four, to have a hybrid Ferrari car ready for every single product of our range. This is our goal,” said Montezemolo.

Ferrari’s first hybrid car meanwhile makes use of a hybrid system called HY-KERS, a combination of traditional combustion system and a KERS device. At the heart of the HY-KERS is an electric motor weighing in at 88 pounds. Attached to the rear of the 599’s seven-speed F1 transmission, power from the electric motor is applied flawlessly via either of the gearbox’s two clutches. The electric motor is good for another 100 horsepower over the V12’s standard output.

Electric power is stored in a lithium-ion battery pack, mounted low in the 599’s chassis to keep the car’s center of gravity low. A regenerative brake system recharges the on board batteries, with an engine-mounted generator taking care of ancillary duties, such as power steering, power-assisted brakes and air conditioning.

Typical performance specs associated with sports cars has not been disclosed by Ferrari, but it did say that the KY-KERS 599 GTB Fiorano has 35 percent reduced emissions compared to the standard model.