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DMC Ferrari F12 SPIA Middle East Special Edition

New exciting project of the luxury tuners at DMC has just shown up. This time they have worked not on a Lamborghini but instead on Ferrari. The project is called DMC Ferrari F12 SPIA Middle East Special Edition.

The production Berlinetta generates 740 hp (544 kW), but this wasn’t enough for the professionals from Duesseldorf. This was the reason of the development of a performance package that enhances the power output of the sportscar up to 766 hp (563 kW) mark. The top speed after the tuning is nearly 354 km/h.

This new power is mainly achieved thanks to the new Titanium Exhaust System. An ECU refinement added also additional power for F12.

Of course, DMC couldn’t resist not improving the exterior stance of the car. They have equipped it with new set of forged Rims and Sport Springs. A combination of 21″ at the front and 22″ at the rear was used.

An effect of this step is that the overall handling of the vehicle was improved,. The sport springs on the other hand round-off the new appearance by supporting the new weight-ratio and handling. The new wheels were matched with Pirelli Sport Tyres in dimensions of 255/30 for the front and 335/25 for the rear.

In addition, DMC stayed true to its tradition and gave a carbon fiber body kit to this Ferrari, which adds aggressive new look and improved aerodynamics. To be more precise, the front diffuser is substituted with a prominent new lip splitter. The latter extends the car and includes own centric sword, which enhances the road stability.

Furthermore, the front hood is also replaced this time with a carbon fiber version. There is also an optional roof scoop. The extended side skirts use a pair of diffuser plates and stand out with flaps that match the ones that are also found on the front diffuser. Next, the trunk now has 599XX esque spoiler wing, which goes well along with the newly designed rear diffuser.

At last, what finalize the package are the interior refinements included. For example, inside the car there is an extensive use of Italian fine leathers and carbon fiber. In addition, there are also plenty of new buttons and trims and redesigned steering wheel.

Source: DMC

August 9, 2013

Ferrari F12 Berlinetta – Options List

Ferrari cars are not for everyone, because they are too expensive to buy and to maintain. This is especially true for the F12 Berlinetta, which is the newest and most powerful Ferrari, ever. The starting price is $315,888, but the optional extras are insanely expensive.

This particular order form for such car shows, how the price easily increase to over $380k just for several additional extras. As the author of the picture showed one of the most ridiculous options is the carbon fiber cup holder for whopping $3,533 – this is too much even for billionaires. There are also other unnecessary extras like carbon fiber dash inserts for $7,227, carbon fiber bridge for $3,051 and grey-painted brake calipers for $1,445.

Everybody admits that the F12 Berlinetta is one of the best sports cars in the world, but these prices just can ruin the whole idea!

Source: Carbon Mccoy

July 26, 2013

Top 10 Naturally Aspirated Engines

Let’s check out the highest specific engine output or in other words power / unit displacement. Of course, we will take a closer look only for series production cars powered by naturally aspirated engines.

10^th Place: Audi R8 GT – 5.2 liter V10 FSI – 560HP (412 kW) and 540Nm (400 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 12.3 seconds and a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 108HP / liter.

9^th Place: Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera – 5.2 liter V10 – 570HP (419 kW) and 540Nm (400 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 12.0 seconds and top speed of 324 km/h (201 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 110HP / liter.

8^th Place: Ferrari 599 GTO – 6.0 liter V12 – 670HP (493 kW) and 620Nm (459 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 335 km/h (208 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 112HP / liter.

7^th Place: Lexus LFA – 4.8 liter V10 – 560HP (412 kW) and 480Nm (356 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 117HP / liter.

6^th Place: Porsche 911 GT3 RS – 3.8 liter flat-six – 450HP (331 kW). 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 13.3 seconds. Top speed 310 km/h (193 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 118HP / liter.

5^th Place: Ferrari F12 Berlinetta – a 6.3 liter V12 engine – 740HP (544 kW) and 690Nm (509 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h – 3.1 seconds and 0-200 km/h in 8.5 seconds. The top speed is over 340 km/h (211 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 123HP / liter.

3^rd Place: Pagani Zonda R – 6.0 liter V12 – 750HP (551kW) and 710Nm (526 lb-ft).0-100km/h in 2.7 seconds and the top speed is over 350km/h (218 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 125HP / liter.

3^rd Place: Honda S2000 – 2.0 liter I4 – 250HP () and 218Nm (161 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds and a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 125HP / liter.

2^nd Place: Ferrari 458 Italia – 4.5 liter V8 – 570HP (419 kW) and 540Nm (399 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 127HP / liter.

1^st Place: Caparo T1 – 3.5 liter V8 – 575HP (423 kW) and 420Nm (311 lb-ft).0-100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 164HP / liter.

July 25, 2013

DMC Transforms Ferrari 458 Italia Spider

DMC are known for their tunings on Lamborghini. We have seen recently however, that they had a great success on their modification on the F12 Ferrari. Now, their latest work is on the 458 Italia Spider which includes a DMC 458 Performance Package and Forged Rims.

The standard power that this Ferrari model produces is estimated at 570 hp (420 kW). This wasn;t enough for the tuners from the German brand, hence they have developed a performance package that makes the car generate 608 hp (447) and 568 Nm (420 lb-ft) of torque. The newly gained power is mainly due to the remapped engine management system for maximized ignition and injection, and the Stainless Steel Exhaust.

Adding to this is the new set of forged Rims and Sport Springs. They were created in order to enhance the OEM wheels. Having this in mind DMC decided to give the supercar a combination of 21″ wheels at the front and 22″ ones at the rear. This results not only in the better on-road presence of the car, but also enhances the overall handling.

Furthermore, the sport springs finalize the new appearance of the Ferrari in terms of supporting the new weight-ratio and handling. The rims were matched with Pirelli Sport Tyres in size of 255/30 for the front, and 335/25 for the rear.

The Body Kit on the other hand includes new aggressive look, which is put together by a complete aerodynamic package. For instance, at the front one can see a new lip splitter extends the car and at the same time enhances the overall road stability.

The front hood is completely replaced with a vented version. The extended side skirts deliver better road stability via a pair of diffuser plates, and also stand out with flaps that perfectly go with the ones that are also found on the front splitter.

Next, the trunk has received a new blade wing, which serves in terms of suiting the aerodynamic flow on top as well as under it. Carbon Fiber mirrors, front wings, rear diffusers and fog light covers are the additional highlights which have to be mentioned.

At last, the interior has received treatment as well. Throughout the cabin were utilized the finest leathers and carbon fiber. Plenty of buttons and trims are available as well as a redesigned steering wheel.

Source: DMC

July 17, 2013

Eleven Supercars Auctioned for €3.1 million

A really lucky buyer got eleven supercars for only €3,100,000 (around $4 million) from an auction. The fleet includes two Bugatti Veyrons, a Ferrari Enzo, Porsche Carrera GT, Maserati MC12, Ferrari 599GTO, a Rolls-Royce, an Aston Martin, a Maybach and two Bentleys.

All these cars were owned by Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue who is the son of Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.

During an investigation back in 2011, the vehicles were seized by French authorities after an alleged theft of public funds at home in the African nation. All eleven supercars were seized at the president’s incredible 101-room mansion, which is located near Champs Elysees.

Some of the supercars were barely driven or not at all, so the value is several times that buyer paid. A second hand Veyron starts from €800,000, an Enzo costs at least €1 million and the Carrera GT is around €300,000, if the buyer decides to sell all of them he will make fast several million €.

The 11 vehicles were part of a more extensive 26-supercar fleet which was shipped from United States to France in 2009. We wonder what happened to other 15?

July 17, 2013

Vorsteiner Ferrari 458-V Coupe and Spyder

Vorsteiner has announced their latest tuning project based on one of the most stunning and fast super cars in the world – the Ferrari 458 Italia. The name of the project is Vorsteiner 458-V and it features only styling modifications.

The exterior boasts a new carbon fiber front spoiler enhancing the performance of the vehicle. There is also a new rear spoiler and a new diffuser with taller aero fins and an additional vent to cool the triple sports exhaust system. Last, but not least is the carbon fiber decklid spoiler generating more downforce.

On request, there are different sets of 20” or 21” forged aluminum wheels fitted with performance tires.

The 458 Italia is powered by a naturally aspirated 4.5 liter V8 with 570HP (419 kW) at 9,000RPM and 540Nm (399 lb-ft) at 6,000RPM. 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph).

Source: Vorsteiner

July 1, 2013

Schmidt Revolution Enhances Ferrari F360 and 575M

Two Ferraris are being enhanced by the company SCHMIDT Revolution. They have equipped the models with new rims, which fit perfectly to the exquisite Italian models. They were designed especially for these vehicles according to the customer requirements.

The models which were improved are the Ferrari F360 and its „younger brother“ Ferrari 575M. The first vehicle is the iconic two-seater sports car, which was built by the Italian brand from 1999 to 2005. It is equipped with a mid-engine 3.6 litre V8 unit and has a rear wheel drive.

Its engine utilizes flat plane crankshaft, titanium connecting rods and produces 400 bhp (300 kW). The car runs from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.3 seconds. The next vehicle is again a two-seater, two-door grand tourer, which was launched in 2002.

It is equipped with a V12 engine mated to a semi-automatic electrohydraulic manual ‘F1’ gearbox. The displacement of the unit is 5.7 liters and can generate up to 508 hp (379 kW) and 588.6 N•m (434.1 lb•ft) of torque at 5,250 rpm. The acceleration time for this model for the sprint from standstill to 100 km/h is only 4.2 seconds on the way to a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph).

Both Ferrari F360 and 575M are equipped with a coil over and both vehicles were screwed to the optimum height. However, there can always happen an adjustment to the standard tires, therefore making possible an easy conversion back of both vehicles in absolute original condition.

Source: Miranda Media

June 21, 2013

CAM SHAFT Ferrari F12 Berlinetta

Cam Shaft has announced their latest project based on the super-powerful Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. The changes include only styling improvements, but they make the sports car really spectacular.

The exterior boasts complete foliation in Titanium Matt Metallic color. It costs €3,100 for the entire body, which means that everything will be carefully covered including door sills and visible edges, so the original paint colour will be no longer visible.

Other upgrade is the powder coating of the original rims in matt metallic gray. The price is 800, which include disassembly and assembly of the tires.

The engine is the well-known 6.3 liter naturally aspirated V12 with 740HP (544 kW) and 690Nm (509 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h – 3.1 seconds and 0-200 km/h in 8.5 seconds. The top speed is over 340 km/h (211 mph).

Source: CAM SHAFT

June 3, 2013

Japanese Debut For LaFerrari

LaFerrari is the first hybrid supercar built at Maranello by the iconic Italian brand. The latest member of the limited special edition series has just made its first appearance in Japan last night. It was shown to a group of selected owners and enthusiasts of the brand in an exclusive event in the centre of Tokyo.

The hybrid technology which is utilized in this project is called HY-KERS and it delivers a combination of maximum performance and lower emissions. To be more precise, this Ferrari emits only 330 g/km of CO2 without the use of the electric system. When it is “On”, the full-electric version of LaFerrari achieves just 220 g/km of CO2 emissions on the combined cycle.

To go even further into details, the engine of this vehicle is a 6.3 liter V12 and it generates 800 hp (588 kW) at 9,250RPM an 700Nm (519 lb-ft) at 6,750RPM. Thanks to the HY-KERS, the overall power becomes 963 hp (708 kW) and 900 Nm (664 lb-ft). These numbers simply result in an effortless acceleration time of less than 3 seconds for the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h.

In addition, the guests at the event enjoyed a special exhibition called “Supercar Chronicle” where supercars such as the 288 GTO, the F40, the F50 and the Enzo were presented. The LaFerrari was introduced in an elegant ceremony, which matched the exclusivity of a car of which only 499 examples will be built.

Source: Ferrari

June 3, 2013

Mansory Stallone Based On Ferrari F12

Mansory Stallone is an exclusive powerhouse based on the iconic Ferrari F12. The specialists from Germany have proved for another time that they have a really good “know-how” of refining Italian super sports cars.

In the refinement program is featured prominently carbon fiber. In addition, there is a significant enhancement done on the engine performance, as well as there were featured light-alloy rims that were exclusively made for the car. The interior is bespoke and features the finest leather in order to deliver luxury and class.

The high-quality body parts used in this Mansory vehicle are mainly from carbon fiber. The front fascia of the supersports car was entirely reworked, for instance reworked. The newly designed bonnet as well as a downforce-generating front spoiler cotribute to the afore mentioned fact.

The aggressive appearance of this Ferrari is additionally emphasized via the side skirts, which also serve in terms of calming down air flow between the axles. On the other hand, the newly designed rear end now features a discreet rear wing and the integrated diffuser. This results in perfectly shaped end and stabilization of the rear axle.

In terms of performance, the car has received optimization. Here the Mansory specialists have worked with Maranello to create a power kit comprising of a modified ECU together with a sports exhaust system. The effect is enhanced performance of the 6.0 litre twelve-cylinder engine from 740 to 775 hp (570kW). The torque adds an additional 35 Nm to the factory 690 Nm. Additionally, the stainless steel sports muffler with its impressive sound highlights the sporty appearance of the Stallone.

As mentioned already, for this car there have been developed light-alloy rims. The light forged wheels are in size 21 for the front and 22 for the rear. The utilization of ultra-light aluminium alloys and the resulting reduction of the unsprung mass, has improved the acceleration, the braking distance, and the handling. The alloy rims are matched with 255/30/21 and 355/25/22 tyres for the front and the rear respectively.

At last, to complete this beautiful and masterful project, Mansory team has used throughout the interior the finest materials. The leather used is durable but still extraordinarily soft. It is combined with the stylish stitching and the visible carbon fibre applications. The aluminium pedals, the illuminated door sill trim and the newly ergonomically-designed sport steering wheel deliver more optical highlights.

Source: Mansory

May 23, 2013

Petrolicious: Ferrari 512 BBi Is A Piece of Art [VIDEO]

Everyone gets always excited when they hear the word Ferrari. It carries some special magic in itself and makes us dreaming about the exquisite models of the Italian brand. Maybe you have heard about Holger Schubert and his office/garage.

In fact, he has made his living place an exhibition hall in which the pieces of art are vehicles. In this current Petrolicious video we are to see how one of his cars – namely the Ferrari 512 BBi is taking a central part in the interior of the house.

For Schubert, regarding architecture and design, his tastes are absolutely focused towards everything being as minimal as possible. For this reason he has chosen to put the Ferrari model in front of a white wall in his home, thus reminding the spectators of a blank white canvas with a piece of art in front of it.

As a matter of fact, he took his work-of-art BB 512i and built everything around it. As any showcased work of art deserves to be, Holger’s car is in the spotlight and on the pedestal that is the studio garage, which was designed and built for the specific purpose of working and living alongside the Ferrari.

To go even further into details, the BB 512i was produced in 1981 and the horsepower it delivers are 340 hp (254 kW) at 6000 rpm. The torque is estimated around 333 lb•ft (451 N•m) at 4200 rpm. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in only 5.4 seconds on its way to a maximum speed of 160 mph (260 km/h).

You can vide the video below and get your impressions from Holger’s story. He shares the details of his car and space, which is built with a special 16-foot driveway bridge, a ramp to roll the car outside to start, and some of the best views a vehicle can take in of the Pacific Ocean.

httpv://youtu.be/Dt7uQr0YiUs

Video Source: YouTube

Soure: Petrolicious

May 22, 2013

Ferrari F12 Berlinetta [video]

Autocar has released a video showing Steve Sutcliffe testing the awesome Ferrari F12 Berlinetta.

The F12 Berlinetta is a sensational sports car. It has a 6.3 liter 65° V12 engine with 740HP (544 kW) and 690Nm (509 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h – 3.1 seconds and 0-200 km/h in 8.5 seconds. The top speed is over 340 km/h (211 mph).

The curb weight is just 1,525 kg, so it is not only extremely fast on straight line, but in corners, too.A new suspension and gearbox layout helps reduce the car’s rear volume. The result is fantastic with a weight distribution 46:54 (front-rear axle).

The F12 Berlinetta is fitted with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres – 255/35 ZR20 at the front and 315/35 ZR20 at the rear.

The F12 Berlinetta was introduced at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show and named “The Supercar of the Year 2012″ by Top Gear (magazine).

The price for this “toy” is 239,317.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzzlsDhptoc

Source: Autocar.co.uk via Youtube

May 20, 2013

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