Ultraluxury and racing brands are at a historic crossroads. They are jettisoning their thirsty V-8 and V-12 engines as they cruise toward an emissions-free future.
That track can be tricky for iconic automakers, such as Ferrari and Porsche, as they strive to trim their carbon footprint without sacrificing the driving performance that justifies their nose-bleed sticker prices.
To achieve some balance, hypercar brands McLaren and Lamborghini are dipping their toes into electrification with plug-in hybrids.