Ferrari’s new patent auto‑brakes your supercar before you scrape the front bumper

A new Ferrari patent describes an auto-braking system designed to stop a car before its front splitter scrapes a curb, driveway, or speed bump.

The filing explains that sensors measure the height of obstacles in relation to the car’s ride height.

If contact is likely, the system alerts the driver and then applies the brakes if the warning is ignored.

It offers a look at supercar technology aimed at the routine hazards of everyday driving.

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Ferrari patent aims to save splitters

The Ferrari patent addresses one of the most frequent issues for performance cars: front splitter damage.

Splitters improve aerodynamics and stability, but their low design makes them prone to scraping in ordinary traffic.

Many manufacturers use axle-lift systems to raise the car, sometimes paired with GPS to recognize known obstacles.

Ferrari’s system takes another path, stopping the car before the splitter can strike.

According to the patent filing, the auto-braking system will use sensors to scan the road and calculate clearance.

If the car cannot pass safely, it will give the driver a warning.

If they continue forward, the system will engage the brakes to prevent damage.

According to the Ferrari patent, velocity is calculated in real time by measuring changing distances, avoiding reliance on stored data.

The filing also notes that warnings could appear on the car’s display or a connected phone, providing an added layer of notice before the brakes intervene.

Whether or not the feature reaches production, the Ferrari patent presents a different approach to splitter protection within supercar technology.

Supercar technology in daily use

Repairing a front splitter can be costly, and even minor damage affects value.

An auto-braking system could reduce those expenses while avoiding the weight of lift mechanisms.

It may appeal to drivers who want protection without additional hardware.

The Ferrari patent adds to the range of ideas being tested to make supercar technology more usable in daily conditions.

Other manufacturers may pursue similar systems to protect delicate aerodynamic parts from everyday obstacles.

Even if it remains a patent only, the work shows how Ferrari is examining practical solutions alongside its performance-focused engineering.

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