TFT dashboard for LaFerrari

MTA,a leader in electronic and electromechanical components for the OEM, has been selected by Ferrari as Supplier of the innovative reconfigurable digital dashboard for the new special limited series, LaFerrari, which was recently presented at the Geneva Motor Show.

The digital dashboard is a wide 12.3" TFT which requires the use of two powerful microprocessors. The first is used to process the information provided by the car; the second is used to manage the complex graphics.
The dashboard is inserted in a stylish carbon mask and allows the driver to choose between two different graphic layouts: one which is more in line with traditional dashboard, with the rpm dial in the centre, for road use, and a "Racing" mode with a typical streamline track style display. These two configurations are available to the driver whatever mode is set: this supercar has a lever on the steering wheel to select from 5 different mode settings for dynamic control: from the more tranquil "Wet" mode to the totally sporty "CST Off" mode, with 3 mid modes -"Sport", "Race" "CT Off". A digital tag at the top left of the dashboard will always indicate the currently selected vehicle mode, so the driver never takes his eyes off the road.
In "Traditional" mode, the rpm counter is displayed in the centre, while the side views can be set via the"satellite" feature assembled on the driver door; this allows him to monitor a number of different vehicle parameters such as speed, temperature of liquids, TPMS, parking sensors, trip data and much more. There are also innovative screens that show the status of the KERS system, what electronic control systems are activated for a given lever setting, or those relating to the general conditions of the vehicle in terms of the level of performance. Another interesting feature is the visualization of data generated by the GPS,processed by a remote unit dedicated to all infotainment functions, and fully compatible with the dashboard.
 
 
In "Racing" mode, on the other hand, the system focuses on vehicle information such as selected gears and engine speed and also the graphics immediately appear more dynamic, lending the entire dashboard a sleek "racy" look. Using the door satellite again, the driver can set the information displayed on the sides, including a telemetry module similar to the one assembled on racing cars, which works according to the same infotainment principle seen in the Traditional mode. The telemetry is in fact controlled by an external unit that collects the data and sends it via the video channel to the dashboard where they are then displayed, there by guaranteeing a unique and inimitable driving experience.