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  • 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.

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

    LaFerrari Limited Series Special
    LaFerrari Limited Series Special
    LaFerrari Limited Series Special
    LaFerrari Limited Series Special
    LaFerrari Limited Series Special
    LaFerrari Limited Series Special
    LaFerrari Limited Series Special
    LaFerrari Limited Series Special
    LaFerrari Limited Series Special
    LaFerrari Limited Series Special

    Source: Ferrari

  • Ferrari 458 Speciale at Fiorano Circuit [video]

    Ferrari 458 Speciale was tested by Raffaele De Simone at the Fiorano race circuit. The test driver had the opportunity to enjoy the most powerful Ferrari V8 engine. He explained some the highlights, while driving at decent speeds.

    The 458 Speciale is powered by an upgraded 4.5 liter naturally aspirated V8 engine – 605HP (445 kW) and 540Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque. This is an increase of 35HP over the normal version. The engine is mated to an improved dual-clutch transmission. 0-100 km/h in 3.0 seconds and a top speed of over 330 km/h (205 mph). A lap around Fiorano in 1 minute and 23.5 seconds.

    Enjoy!

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-GxPnoBR64

    Ferrari 458 Speciale
    Ferrari 458 Speciale
    Ferrari 458 Speciale
    Ferrari 458 Speciale
    Ferrari 458 Speciale
    Ferrari 458 Speciale
    Ferrari 458 Speciale

    Source: Ferrari via Youtube

  • Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano F1 by Kahn Design

    Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano F1 is probably the best GT car in the world. It is powered by an enormous naturally aspirated V12 in the front, rear wheel drive and perfect weight distribution. All this combined with the unmatched style and beauty of Ferrari.

    However, Afzal Kahn reworked a lot of elements of this “perfect” vehicle.

    The exterior boasts nice Nero Daytona paint and a complete aerodynamics package including new front and rear bumpers, wing shields and yellow brake calipers. There are also other upgrades like ceramic brakes and upgraded F1 gearbox delivering better performance.

    The interior is also stunning – nero Daytona leather electric sports seats and fully customized inside elements.

    The tuned 599 GTB Fiorano F1 stands on a set of 9J x 21” at the front and 12J x 22” Monza forged wheels finished in the colour of your choice.

    Dedicated to the creation of luxury bespoke vehicles, we redesign the ordered monotony of mass produced vehicles and rebuild them into individually tailored creations.

    This particular car is available for £88,875.

    Source: Kahn Design

  • Ferrari 599XX Evolution

    The Ferrari 599XX Evolution was exhibited at 2011 Bologna Motor Show. The special Evolution package for the big Ferrari 599XX includes performance and aerodynamics upgrades.

    The performance is improved by adding a new side exhaust pipes delivering additional 20PS (15 kW). The overall power is staggering 750 PS (552 kW) at 9000RPM and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque. Furthermore, the vehicle is also 35 kg lighter than its predecessor meaning that is a lot faster.

    The aerodynamics are improved by a revised rear wing, a modified front splitter and a new rear diffuser featuring a larger surface area with redesigned fences and foot-plates.

    The improved 599XX Evo also comes with new compound Pirelli P-Zero slicks for maximum grip.

    The new 599XX Evolution can lap the Fiorano racetrack in 1 minute and 15 seconds.

    Ferrari 599XX Evolution
    Ferrari 599XX Evolution

    Source: Ferrari

  • NOVITEC ROSSO RACE 848

    NOVITEC ROSSO RACE 848 – this name stands for an absolutely unique high-performance sports car. Only three of these automotive masterpieces will be built. The two-seater car is based on the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano and celebrates its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2010.

    Underneath the striking aluminum skin that sports the unusual color combination of matte white and grey beats an extremely powerful heart: The NOVITEC ROSSO RACE 848 twelve-cylinder twin compressor engine produces 848 hp / 624 kW of power and has a peak torque of 842 Nm. Powered by this engine the car sprints from rest to 100 km/h in less than 3.4 seconds, to 300 km/h in just 23.7 seconds, and reaches a top speed in excess of 345 km/h. This exclusive special model also features an aerodynamic-enhancement kit developed in the wind tunnel, three-piece 21-inch wheels with matching sports suspension, a high-performance brake system and exclusive interior options. (more…)

  • Ferrari presents P540 Superfast Aperta restyled by Pininfarina

    At Fiorano, as a part of new Special Projects programme, the world renowned supercar brand Ferrari unveiled the unique P540 Superfast Aperta, an exclusive one-of-a-kind vehicle built specially for Edward Walson, son of John Walson, the inventor of cable TV. (more…)

  • Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano China Limited Edition

    The limited edition of 599 GTB Fiorano will be auctioned on the 3rd of November at a special Gala Auction Event hosted by Ferrari in Beijing.

    The exterior of Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano China Limited Edition is inspired from Ge Kiln porcelain of the Song Dynasty. The Chinese artist Lu Hao used a “cracked” glaze pattern, which is elegantly coloured. This pattern symbolizes the qualities of a true gentleman. (more…)

  • Three Uk Debuts For Ferrari At The Goodwood Festival Of Speed

    Ferrari will be showcasing three exciting new models during the Sunday Times Supercar Run at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed: the California, the Scuderia Spider 16M and the 599 GTB Fiorano with HGTE package.

    The Ferrari California is the Prancing Horse’s first front-engined V8 which has been classically styled to echo one of the greatest designs from Ferrari’s history, the 250 GT California. The new California, however, is packed with the latest technology and includes Ferrari’s first dual-clutch 7-speed gearbox, a direct injection 4.3 V8 engine with 460hp, the latest F1-Trac traction control system, a new multi-link rear suspension, and, of course, an innovative retractable folding hardtop that opens or closes in only 14 seconds. The California has already received the critical acclaim of the automotive press around the world, with Top Gear claiming it is a “proper God’s honest, marrow-deep Ferrari”, and Autocar describing it as “absolutely bloody marvellous!”. (more…)

  • NOVITEC ROSSO: A Maximum Performance for Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

    A maximum rated power output of 808 hp / 594 kW, a peak torque of 823 Nm and a top speed of more than 340 km/h, all the result of a high-tech twin compressor conversion: NOVITEC ROSSO endows the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano with even more superlatives through professional tuning. (more…)

  • Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE And The World Premiere Of The 599xx

    The 79th Geneva International Motor Show provides the venue for Ferrari to announce two new pieces of good news: the arrival of the Handling GT Evoluzione (HGTE) package for the 599 GTB Fiorano and the world debut of the 599XX which is aimed at a select group of clients. The latter new car incorporates the most advanced technologies resulting from Ferrari’s road-going and F1 research. Many of the technological solutions it carries are being used for the first time and have been developed exclusively for this special car. (more…)

  • Hamann Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

    Hamann Ferrari 599 GTB FioranoFerrari and HAMANN –” a combination to set the pulse racing of all fans of Italian sports cars. The vehicle tuning specialist from Laupheim, Germany, has various new details and a power boost up its sleeve for the latest model from the Maranello stable.

    The power is produced by fitting an HAMANN high-performance sports header (export only), including racing catalytic converters, to generate an extra 39 kW/53 bhp. This takes the peak power output of this 6 l V12 engine, already familiar to us from the Ferrari Enzo, up to a majestic 673 bhp. You will rarely encounter more power than this on the open road. As a result, HAMANN has reduced the power-to-weight ratio from 2.5 to 2.3 kg per bhp.

    To ensure that everyone knows that the King of the Road is about to arrive, HAMANN fits a sports rear muffler (export only) with 90 mm tailpipes both right and left. Needless to say, the rear silencer is made from corrosion-resistant stainless steel and generates an even more awe-inspiring sound than its series production counterpart.

    Hamann Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
    Hamann Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
    Hamann Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
    Hamann Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
    Hamann Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
    Hamann Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
    Hamann Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
    Hamann Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
    Hamann Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
    Hamann Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
    Hamann Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
    Hamann Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

    In the series production version, the twelve-cylinder Berlinetta already sports a captivatingly and delicately swung body. HAMANN adds a few new touches of its own to this body designed by star designer Pininfarina. For instance, HAMANN styles the “face” of this front mid-engined sports car with a spoiler, which generates greater downforce on the front axle. To match this perfectly fitting component, which blends harmoniously into the vehicle styling, HAMANN also offers side sill panels, lending the 599 GTB a significantly more muscular appearance.

    The roof is adorned with a further spoiler, which in turn guides the air to an extravagantly designed rear wing. The latter generates downforce on the rear axle and stabilizes the Ferrari at high speeds. Since the 599 GTB is conceptually a race car for the road, HAMANN decided to equip the rear end of this Italian muscle car with a three-piece diffuser that matches the rest of the technology. In conjunction with the rear wing, and true to the principle of “a beautiful rear can also endear”, the HAMANN aerodynamics tuning suite shows its best side. In fact, the 599 GTB tuned and styled the HAMANN way is truly a sight to behold from all sides.

    HAMANN lands a perfect hit with the aerodynamics, which do nothing to disrupt the original design, but lend added impact to a number of details in striking style. Batman would certainly choose the HAMANN Ferrari 599 GTB as the car he drives to work in. All aerodynamic components are available in fiber glass or Carbon-Kevlar.

    HAMANN has opted for its own creation for the rims, called “Edition Race”. This three-piece, ultra-light, forged rim in a cross-spoke design and a black spider is notable for its nine main branching spokes each of which splits into two further spokes. In addition to the exciting design, the titanium wheel bolts are a particularly eye-catching feature. The stylish appearance is topped off by the mirror-finished rim flange. Needless to say, HAMANN also offers the wheels as complete sets.

    Typical wheel/tire combination: front 9.0 J x 21 / rear 12.0 J x 21 – 245/30 ZR 21 / 345/25 ZR21

    On the inside, an exclusive set of floor mats in black lend the cockpit of this Ferrari a cozier touch. And of course HAMANN will gladly customize any 599 GTB to suit a customer’s own individual needs. Extravagant leather upholsteries in various colors are available, as are extensive multimedia conversions featuring a DVD player, TV reception and a PlayStation.