Tag: Ferrari Spider

  • Ferrari with a touch of MEC Design Magic: a rather satisfactory result!

    2016 MEC Design Ferrari 488 Spider We all love Ferrari vehicles and we all love fine-tuned Ferrari vehicles, do not we? And because of our unconditional love we will tell you about a special 488 Spider model. So, sit down, relax and enjoy!

    As you might know, the latest 488 Spider made its debut some years agosince then is one of Ferrari’s proudest moments. But, there are some people who still want more and know that can push the boundaries even further. Indeed MEC Design team decided to take a closer look to the vehicle and tweak it a bit.

    The Berlin-based studio has just rolled out a special styling and technical program for owners that look for something more than stock power and visuals. There a lot of exclusive tweakable features and tons of improvements, but the design team makes it clear of one thing: to keep the looks and performance as close as the original without changing the nature of the 488 Spider too much.

    So, what did they do?

    2016 MEC Design Ferrari 488 Spider

    First of all, there is a three-piece “Scossa Rossa” body kit with new spoiler lip, dive planes on the corners, side sill panels and multiple-section rear diffuser with under-run protection. Also, there is a matt-black theme that covers the air intakers, grille and other body components.

    This stylish black theme leaves its presense on the rear light cluster and door lock and then finally covers the darkest of hues. At the same time the in-house meCCon CCd5 alloys contribute to the visual styling with sweet five-spoke design in matte black. Cool.

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    In terms of performance and drivetrain system, MEC Design team adds sporty suspension kit that lowers the overall ride height by 60mm and further improves handling. The engine itself hasn’t undergone any notable changes, but on the other hand, MEC Design offers a special sport exhaust system, named “Apocalypse”. Badass.

    2016 MEC Design Ferrari 488 Spider

    The interior is dominated by exclusive leather and some MEC Design-exclusive components: there is a whole carbon-fiber interior package fitted in that brings carbon-fiber inserts for the doors, dashboard and central console, including heater control panel. Also, there are sweet MEC Design floor mats and LED lightning set.

    So, what do you think?

    Source: MEC Design

  • 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider

    The new 458 Spider joins the 458 Italia, widening the range of Ferrari’s mid-rear engined V8s and offering the same uncompromising technological solutions, handling and performance in a refined open-top configuration. It is equipped with a Ferrari patented, fully retractable hard top, a world first for a sports car with this lay-out.

    The 458 Spider is powered by Ferrari’s naturally-aspirated, direct-injection 4.5 litre V8 which was nominated as the 2011 International Engine of the Year for its engineering excellence in terms of driveability, performance, economy and refinement. The power is transferred to the road by Ferrari’s class-leading dual-clutch F1 paddle-shift transmission through the sophisticated E-Diff, itself integrated with the F1-Trac traction control and high-performance ABS for maximum handling dynamics.

    Certain features, such as its accelerator pedal mapping and the damping of the multilink suspension, have been calibrated to guarantee maximum sportiness and absolute driving pleasure with the top down, in line with Maranello’s exclusive spider tradition. Even the engine soundtrack has been honed to ensure that the car’s occupants are completely captivated by the drop-top driving experience.

    2012 Ferrari 458 Spider
    2012 Ferrari 458 Spider

    Entirely in aluminium, the hard-top solution adopted for the 458 Spider offers a number of advantages over the traditional folding soft-top, including a reduction of 25 kg in weight and a deployment time of just 14 seconds. Fully integrated into the styling of the car, the hard-top was engineered to fit neatly ahead of the engine bay without compromising aerodynamics or the performance of the car. The small space needed to house the roof enables the designers to include a generous rear bench for luggage behind the seats.

    The rear of the car is characterised by innovative forms with the buttresses designed to optimise the flow of air to the engine intakes and the clutch and gearbox oil radiators. For maximum comfort whilst driving top down the 458 Spider features a generously-sized adjustable electric wind stop. The design was perfected to slow and diffuse the air in the cockpit, enabling normal conversation to be held even at speeds over 200 km/h.

    New technical solutions adopted for the chassis guarantee identical levels of structural rigidity with the roof up or down. The result is a car that is truly exciting to drive, blending extreme performance with the responsiveness that has always characterised Ferrari’s open-top berlinettas.

    458 Spider technical specifications

    Dimensions
    Length 4527 mm (178.2 in.)
    Width 1937 mm (76.3 in.)
    Height 1211 mm (47.7 in.)
    Wheelbase 2650 mm (104.3 in.)
    Dry weight 1430 kg (3153 lbs)*
    Weight/power ratio 2.51 kg/CV (7.42 lbs/kW)
    Weight distribution fr/r 42%/58%
    Engine
    Type 90° V8
    Displacement 4499 cc (274.5 cu in.)
    Maximum power 570 CV (425 kW)** @ 9000 rpm
    Maximum torque 540 Nm (398 lbs/ft) @ 6000 rpm
    Specific power output 127 CV/l
    Compression ratio 12.5:1
    Tyres
    Front 235/35 ZR20 8.5”
    Rear 295/35 ZR20 10.5”
    Performance
    Maximum speed >320 km/h (>198 mph)
    0-100 km/h <3.4 s
    Fuel consumption + emissions
    Fuel consumption*** 11.8 l/100 km
    Emissions*** 275 g CO2/km
    Gearbox
    Dual-clutch, 7-speed F1
    Electronics
    E-Diff3, F1-Trac, high-performance ABS

    * With forged wheels and Racing seats

    ** Including 5 CV of ram effect

    *** Combined cycle with HELE system (ECE+EUDC)

    Source: Ferrari

  • Olympic Champion Usain Bolt Behind The Wheel Of F430 Spider

    Usain Bolt, 100 and 200m Olympic Champion at Beijing 2008, fulfilled his dream driving a F430 Spider at Monte Carlo, on a section of the Formula One city circuit. (more…)