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1965 Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale – On Sale

A 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale will be auctioned on August 16^th during the RM Auctions Monterey event. The super-rare sports car is expected to be the most expensive Ferrari ever sold.

The previous most expensive Ferrari in the history was the 275 GTB/4 NART Spider that was sold for €20 million (around $27 million). However, the 275 GTB/C Speciale is expected to go up to whopping €25 million (around $34 million).

There are only three units from this model and this particular Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale has a chassis number: 06701 (the first one from the series). It is designed to go against the legendary Ford GT40 and Shelby Cobra Daytona at Le Mans in 1965. Still, this one never hit the track, but one of the other two units finished 3^rd in the overall standing at the 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans.

1965 Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale is powered by a 3.3 liter V12 engine with six carburetors – 320HP (235 kW), which is 70HP more than the original 275 GTB. The Speciale also comes with lightweight aluminum bodywork and a chassis as well as an independent rear suspension. All this technology was simply astonishing back then.

Stay tuned!

Source: RM Auctions

July 23, 2014

Edo Competition Ferrari 458 Italia Niki Lauda – Price €285,000

Edo Competition is now offering a unique Ferrari 458 Italia Niki Lauda Edition specially prepared by the company’s Tailor Made personalization program. The special model is dedicated to one of the best F1 pilots in the history of motorsport – Niki Lauda. The sports car received a few styling changes including a new livery.

Some of the highlights include white roof and a longitudinal Italian flag. There is also a set of gold alloy wheels fitted with performance tires. The interior boasts Italian flag motif on the seats and center tunnel. Other highlights include red stitching on the instrument panel, dashboard, seats and steering wheel.

The engine is the well-known 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 under 3.4 seconds a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph).

The one-off Ferrari 458 Italia Niki Lauda Edition is currently available on sale through mobile.de with a price tag of €285,000. The price is may be a little too much, but considering the exclusivity of the model, it will be an investment, especially with just 5 km on the odometer. Practically, the 458 Italia Niki Lauda is not used at all, instead for pictures, of course.

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Source: Edo Competition via mobile.de

July 16, 2014

Novitec Rosso Ferrari 458 Speciale – 636HP and 572Nm

Novitec Rosso has revealed their latest tuning program for the powerful Ferrari 458 Speciale. The tuning company has already unveiled their version of 458 Italia and now it is turn to the most powerful version of the Italian supercar. The tuning package includes styling and performance upgrades as well as optimized aerodynamics.

The exterior boasts a complete body kit including a new spoiler and splitter for the front bumper, modified rocker panels and carbon-fiber moldings with gill-shaped profile for the rear side windows. There is also a new rear wing and a carbon fiber diffusor as well as new moldings for the exterior mirrors and the door triangles. All components are manufactured from carbon fiber, which guarantees high durability and low weight. Special air deflectors for the left and right air inlets on the rear side components were developed as part of the innovative aerodynamic-enhancement concept. To complete the striking exterior look, NOVITEC also offers additional carbon-fiber applications such as vent grilles or the fog lamp surround, roof skin and the hood also made of carbon fiber.

Other highlights include as black tail lights, black turn signals and black auxiliary LED brake light. A set of enormous 21” Novitec Rosso NF4 forged rims are specially developed and fitted to the tuned 458 Speciale. They are fitted with high-performance Pirelli PZero tires of sizes 255/30 ZR 21 and 325/25 ZR 21.

One of the most powerful naturally-aspirated engines in the world – the 4.5 liter V8 powering the 458 Speciale is boosted to spectacular 636HP (458 kW) at 9,250RPM and 572Nm (422 lb-ft) of torque at 5,550RPM. No words about acceleration 0-100 km/h, but it is under 3.0 seconds. The top speed is over 330 km/h (205 mph).

Another nice feature is the hydraulic suspension system for the 458 Speciale. The front of the car can be raised by 40 mm at the push of a button in the cockpit to be able to drive over a curb or navigate a parking garage ramp. The front reverts to its original position at a second push of the button or automatically upon reaching a speed of 80 km/h. In addition, Novitec Rosso sport springs lower the ride height of the Spider by some 30 mm. Novitec Rosso sport stabilizer bars can deliver even more direct handling.

Finally, the sports exhaust system consisting of two high-performance exhaust manifolds, sports catalysts and a rear muffler, not only deliver sensational sound, but a lot additional power. The system features two matte black-coated tailpipes with a diameter of 100 mm. The sports exhaust will be also available as a stand-alone option with a version with electronic sound management.

Source: Novitec

July 9, 2014

JMB Optimering Ferrari LaFerrari – 1,050HP

JMB Optimering boosted LaFerrari to the whopping 1,050HP (772 kW). The model is produced in a limited series of just 499 units, so getting one for modifying is extremely difficult.2013 Ferrari LaFerrari is powered by a 6.3 liter V12 with 800HP (588 kW) at 9,250RPM an 700Nm (519 lb-ft) at 6,750RPM. With the help of HY-KERS, the overall power is whopping 963HP and over 900Nm of torque. 0-100 km/h in under 3 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 7 seconds and 0-300 in breath-taking 15 seconds. A lap around Fiorano race circuit takes just 1 minute and 20 seconds – 5 seconds faster than the Enzo and over 3 seconds faster than the F12berlinetta.So, the tuning specialists from JMB squeezed another 90HP from the mighty twelve cylinder engine. It is interesting that the overall output matches that of the rumored track-only LaFerrari XX expected to hit the market next year.LaFerrari XX will be limited to just 30 units. Since the “normal” LaFerrari is priced at €1.3 million, we expect the XX version to be something close to €2.0 million, which is sensational.There is no doubt that the manufacturer spends a lot to produce such supercar, but to ask that kind of money for a track-only car is just ridiculous.

July 7, 2014

Ferrari FXX Evoluzione on Sale

Miller Motorcars now offer an extremely rare Ferrari FXX Evoluzione. The hyper car does not have a price tag, but we expect seven figures, because only the optional Evo kit was priced at $300,000.

The Italian manufacturer has initiated the FXX program back in 2005 as a race-spec evolution of the Enzo. Two years later, the car was fitted with an Evoluzione package boosting the 6.3 liter naturally aspirated V12 engine from 800HP (588 kW) to 860HP (630 kW). The engine is connected to a 6-speed Semi-automatic transmission. 0-100 km/h in less than 2.4 seconds and a top speed of over 400 km/h (250 mph).

Some of the special features include a carbon fiber body over carbon fibre tub with rear alloy subframe. The brake system comes from Brembo – CCM (carbon-ceramic) discs with 6-piston calipers at the front and carbon-ceramic discs with 4-piston calipers at the rear.

Ferrari produced 30 units of the FXX and only a few received the optional Evo kit. The model features a different livery and an updated rear wing. The gearbox is also updated to shift in just 60 milliseconds. Ferrari also altered the suspension and brakes together with the traction control which came with nine user-selectable settings.

This particular car has only 322 km (200 miles) on the clock!

Source: millermotorcars.com

July 2, 2014

Ferrari at 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Ferrari has made an impressive introduction at the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Italian manufacturer exhibited a number of iconic sports cars including 250 LM, 250 GT LWB, 275 GTB, 333 SP, 156 Sharknose, 166M Barchetta and 512S Coda Lunga. Also present were the epic 458 Italia Speciale, California T, LaFerrari and F12 Berlinetta.

Most of these cars tackled the Hillclimb, one of which Pedro de la Rosa was particularly intrigued with: a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB. The owner of the car was honoured to share the history of his historic Endurance Racer with the F1 driver, who clearly appreciates the importance that such iconic cars have had in creating the Ferrari myth that it is today.

Atty Lennox, Lord March’s daughter drove a 458 Italia Speciale. She was truly impressed by Ferrari’s latest mid-engined supercar.

“It’s an incredibly powerful car, yet so beautiful and smooth: it totally blew my mind.”, she said.

“It has a different vibe every year with the different cars that come, but it’s the same familiar faces that are the motorsport family of Goodwood. It’s a really magical place.”, Lennox added.

The Goodwood Festival of Speed continues with Kimi Räikkönen making an appearance as a special guest at the celebrations for the 50^th anniversary of John Surtees’ F1 World title.

Source: Ferrari

June 30, 2014

Ferrari Marks 15 million Facebook Fans with LaFerrari On-board Google Glass Video at Fiorano

Ferrari has published an impressive video clip featuring Raffaele De Simone, Head of Development Ferrari Test Driver behind the steering wheel of the sensational LaFerrari. The on-board video was taken with Google Glass, so don’t expect an ordinary clip.

The footage was recorded to celebrate reaching 15 million Facebook fans. Only 499 units of Ferrari LaFerrari were produced and each of them is priced at $1.7 million (€1.3 million). A track-only FXX version is also expected, which will be limited to just 30 cars. It will be boosted to the epic 1,050HP (772 kW). The range will be also joined by a road-legal LaFerrari Spider expected to cost twice as much as the car in this video. The Spider model will be also built in limited series of just 50 units.

2013 Ferrari LaFerrari is powered by a 6.3 liter V12 with 800HP (588 kW) at 9,250RPM an 700Nm (519 lb-ft) at 6,750RPM. With the help of HY-KERS, the overall power is whopping 963HP and over 900Nm of torque. 0-100 km/h in under 3 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 7 seconds and 0-300 in breath-taking 15 seconds. The engine’s bore and stroke is 94 x 75.2 mm with a compression ratio of 13.5:1 and a specific power output of 128HP / liter. It is connected to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and the car has RWD (rear-wheel drive) configuration.

A lap time at Fiorano race track takes 1 minute and 20 seconds – 5 seconds faster than the Enzo and over 3 seconds faster than the F12berlinetta.

Other Special features include a carbon-ceramic Brembo brake system with enormous 398 mm discs up front and 380 mm at the rear axle. They are fitted behind ultra-lightweight wheels with tires measuring 265/30 R19 and 345/30 R20, respectively.

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Source: Ferrari

June 27, 2014

Ferrari F12 TRS – Officially Unveiled

Ferrari has officially unveiled the one-off F12 Berlinetta TRS. The open-top supercar is created through the company’s Special Projects division. Like all one-off Ferraris, the F12 TRS is the product of Ferrari’s now-classic approach of creating a truly integrated design. It thus has the same exceptional performance figures as the F12 Berlinetta.

The TRS model comes with an aggressive body kit and a minimalistic appearance for the interior. It features a lot less buttons and knobs as well as the controls for the audio system. The glove compartment, mats and holders have all been removed. Still, the interior comes with a nice combination of Alcantara, leather and black matte carbon fiber.

Ferrari F12 Berlinetta TRS is powered by the well-known 6.3 liter 65° naturally aspirated 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 curb weight is a bit less than 1,525 kg (3,362 lbs). We are a bit disappointed to find out that the TRS doesn’t have a KERS system.

Although inspired by the traditional Rosso Corsa, the new bodywork colour was developed using multi-layer and micalised paint technologies.

Ferrari didn’t unveil an official price tag, but a rumor says that the customer paid close to $4.2 million for the one-off F12 Berlinetta TRS.

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Source: Ferrari

June 23, 2014

Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Polo and FF Dressage Editions

Ferrari has presented two new special editions of the F12 Berlinetta – Polo and FF Dressage. Both are prepared to celebrate the opening of Ferrari’s first Tailor-Made Center in the Asia Pacific region. The brand-new centre is located on West Beijing Road, one of the most prosperous areas in Shanghai, with world-class facilities and provide the best services to create bespoke Ferraris through unique combinations of the many options available.

Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Polo comes with a Bianco Italia Opaco paint finish with navy blue racing stripes on the bonnet, demonstrating the authentic Ferrari’s racing DNA in typical Italian style. The interior also boasts racing lines on the high-quality leather upholstery. Carbon fibre elements are well interpreted for the sports sense of this F12 Berlinetta.

The FF Dressage special edition is finished in a nice Black Piano Nero paint and has a bespoke interior with saddle brown leather upholstery and “Year of the Horse” logos on the steering wheel and center console. The grid-pattern sewing style in the front seats makes it more comfortable and composing during the ride, which is essential for a versatile 4RM GT car.

“Each Ferrari is unique. Ferrari’s customization tradition began in 1950’s when the brand just started.” commented Mr. Edwin Fenech, President and CEO of Ferrari Greater China

“The Greater China is the second largest market for Ferrari, the Tailor-Made service will provide top-class services to our exclusive customers with unique luxurious experiences, perfectly meet the growing demands of more creative personalization among Chinese customers.”, he finished.

Source: Ferrari

June 23, 2014

Ferrari F12 Berlinetta TRS – Price $4,200,000

Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is simply astonishing vehicle. It features everything that a petrol head needs – impressive acceleration, power, agility, unique design and mind-blowing sound… and of course more power! However, there is even more spectacular version of the hyper car – F12 TRS.

Ferrari’s Special Projects division has already prepared the SP12 EC, SP America, SP FFX and now it is turn to the F12 TRS. There are not many details about the project, but it features a targa design and aggressive styling elements.

The one-off Ferrari F12 TRS was prepared for a wealthy customer, who paid $4.2 million. Besides the impressive vision and the new modifications, the special model comes with an F1-inspired KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) like the famous LaFerrari. This means, that the hyper car will have even more power.

As a reminder, the F12 Berlinetta is a sensational sports car. It is powered by a 6.3 liter 65° naturally aspirated 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 curb weight is just 1,525 kg (3,362 lbs).

Source: jalopnik.com

June 16, 2014

DMC Ferrari 458 Italia MCC Edition

DMC has unveiled their latest project based on Ferrari 458 Italia Monte Carlo. The sports car has received a carbon fiber package and the project is named DMC 458 MCC Edition.

The aerodynamics package includes a new front fascia, a carbon fiber front lip and a side located bumper diffusers. Every bit and piece that can be exposed has been turned into carbon fiber. As the tuning company promises, current 458 owners will love the product. If they don’t want the extreme look of DMC 458 Estremo and the DMC 458 Elegante is too aftermarket, the 458 MCC Edition will be the perfect choice.

DMC Ferrari 458 MCC Edition is powered by a naturally aspirated 4.5 liter V8 engine, which develops 570HP (419 kW) at 9,000RPM and 540Nm (399 lb-ft) at 6,000RPM. We are actually wondering whether the car will deliver better acceleration time due to the aerodynamic and consequently weight enhancements. The standard accelerations time for the 458 Italia from 0 to 100 km/h is 3.4 seconds, and the top speed is 325 km/h (202 mph).

Although the 458 Italia is one of the best looking cars of all times, the tuning package from DMC is really spectacular and can be considered by a lot of owners.

Source: DMC

June 6, 2014

2014 Ferrari California T – Test [video]

Autocar has published a video test with the 2014 Ferrari California T, which was recently presented at the Geneva Motor Show. Besides the styling changes, the convertible comes with an all-new and impressive turbocharged engine. The newly developed power unit marks the returning to turbocharging era of Ferrari since the F40, which was cut out in 1992.

The all-new engine is a 3.9 liter turbocharged V8 – 560HP (412 kW) at 7,500RPM and 755Nm (556 lb-ft) of torque at 4,750RPM. 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 11.2 seconds and a top speed of 316 km/h (196 mph). The engine is connected to a 7-speed dual clutch automatic gearbox. The California T Facelift has 15% improved fuel consumption and 20% less CO2 emissions – 10.5 liters / 100 km (26.9 mpg UK) and CO2 250 g/km.

Other specs include uprated suspension featuring new springs and dampers, along with a better F1-Trac traction control system and reworked carbon ceramic brakes.

The interior boasts leather Frau sport seats and a new center console. There is also a 6.5” touchscreen display featuring an updated infotainment system. An extremely powerful 1,280 WATT JBL Professional sound system with 12 speakers and a 16-channel amplifier is available upon request.

Last, but not least, the folding hard-top can be opened or closed in just 14 seconds at speeds of up to 50 km/h (35 mph).

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