Ferrari is working on the future of its models, but not necessarily only on future engines, as one might think. While the Purosangue SUV will no doubt be the best-seller in the entire lineup when its hybrid version is released, the Prancing Horse company does not forget about the appeal of convertibles.

And even better, as CarBuzz journalists report, Maranello engineers are working on new solutions to make convertibles even more comfortable and practical.

And that’s why Ferrari has just filed two new patents with the USPTO, US Patent Office. The first patent is undoubtedly the most interesting, as it quickly converts a four-seater convertible into a two-seater.

Change in appearance and even aerodynamics

In practice, Ferrari abandoned the classic convertible spoiler (often bulky and impractical to install or store in the trunk), using the rear seats themselves as an aerodynamic component.

The seats can be “closed” when not in use, thanks to a complex mechanism of laces and actuators. When closed, the seats are angled towards the front cushions and thus create an (almost) flat surface that minimizes aerodynamic drag while giving the car a completely different look.

The advantages of this configuration are many. First of all, in terms of weight, since the entire structure does not need a deflector. In addition, Ferrari’s idea will improve aerodynamic efficiency by reducing wind flow and noise. It will also benefit electric models through improved range.

More versatile Ferrari convertibles?

In addition, Ferrari filed a second patent. This one shows a mechanism that allows you to load large objects into the cabin when traveling with the roof open and the spoiler installed.

Looking at the drawings, you can imagine that the objects are covered by the spoiler itself and the central part of the rear seats, but the practical application today is objectively difficult to imagine.

Even if patents were filed, it’s hard to say if they’ll ever be integrated. In any case, similar systems could be applied to future Ferrari convertibles, and we should definitely find them as a replacement for the Ferrari Portofino M.