Generative rendering created by AutoGuide StaffGenerative rendering created by AutoGuide StaffPeak horsepower might finally be hitting a ceiling, but the race for downforce is getting wild.A patent filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) reveals Ferrari's idea to turn standard exterior components-specifically light bars and taillights-into integrated, moveable aerodynamic devices.The technical drawings show a mid-engine hypercar concept featuring a dynamic rear architecture that transforms the vehicle into a high-speed coda lunga, throwing it all the way back to the Ferrari 512S Coda Lunga Le Mans cars from the '70s.Generative rendering created by AutoGuide StaffGenerative rendering created by AutoGuide StaffAdvertisementAdvertisementRather than relying on top-mounted wings, Maranello's design integrates an extendable LED light bar positioned directly beneath the primary wing assembly. Under hard acceleration or high-speed cruising, the lighting assembly shifts backward to extend the wing's effective surface area, delaying airflow separation and maximizing ground-effect suction from the massive underbody diffuser. Under braking, the structure reconfigures instantly to add vertical load.Some of the work was surely inspired by the Scuderia's work on the SF-26 it's campaigning in the 2026 Formula 1 season, which features active aero on both the front and rear wings, including the novel, rotating, macarena wing.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe intellectual property isn't reserved exclusively for low-slung hypercars. Secondary illustrations in the filing depict Ferrari's four-door Purosangue equipped with an adapted version of the technology.On the SUV platform, the rear light clusters are engineered to pivot downward on integrated actuators. By angling the light housing toward the ground during high-speed driving, the system redirects air slipping over the roofline, channeling flow across the rear lip spoiler to increase downforce.We all know patent filings don't guarantee immediate production, but the drawing highlights Ferrari's commitment to morphing formwork that maintains clean aesthetic lines until aerodynamic loading is explicitly asked for. Plus, you just know they're crazy enough to sell it.Become an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletterhere.
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