Primarily uses steering input from electric power steering system. Steering was rack and pinion with standard hydraulic power steering. Fuel economy was further increased by the use of electric power steering. This was the first generation to have power steering. It also had a power steering option. The increase was attributed to the new electric power steering (EPS) system. Features such as electric windows and power steering were still optional extras. Steering was recirculating ball system, with power steering optional. This is not to be confused with Electric Power Steering. Electric power steering replaced the conventional hydraulic version. Also standard were power steering and power brakes. It came with power steering as an option. The 812 Superfast is the first Ferrari equipped with EPS (Electronic Power Steering). The 3700 also came as standard with front disc brakes and power steering. The electrical energy was used only to drive accessories such as power steering.