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Showing posts with label Ferrari. Show all posts

Ferrari F40

The Ferrari F40 is a mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, two-door coupé sports car produced by Ferrari from 1987 to 1992 as the almsman to the Ferrari 288 GTO. From 1987 to 1989 it was Ferrari's fastest, best powerful, and best big-ticket car. The car had no absorption control, and was one of the few to advance turbochargers. car free insurance online quote

The car debuted with a branch appropriate retail amount of about US$400,000,[citation needed] although some buyers were appear to accept paid as abundant as US$1.6 million. A absolute of 1,315 F40s were produced.

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Ferrari must be one of the most popular supercar manufacturers around the world with top models such as the Ferrari Daytona and the Ferrari Enzo from yesteryear, and the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano and the Ferrari California from more recent times. Ferrari cars have always been popular attractions at the top car shows around the globe. Whether it be a manufacturer support car show, like the Frankfurt Car show, or a tuner car show like the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, you will always find the latest Ferrari supercars on display. In some instances you may even find custom and modified Ferrari cars in attendance!

Ferrari 275

The Ferrari 275 was a 2-seat front-engined Gran Turismo sports car produced by Ferrari amid 1964 and 1968. It acclimated a 3.3 L (3286 cc) Colombo 60° V12 agent and produced 280-300 hp. The Pininfarina-designed anatomy was a adroit change of the car's predecessor, the 250, and acerb assorted with its replacement, the Daytona. The 275 alien Ferrari's "transaxle" concept, area the manual and rear arbor are integrated.

Motor Trend Classic called the 275 GTB/GTS as cardinal three in their account of the ten "Greatest Ferraris of all time".

Ferrari 288 GTO

The Ferrari GTO (often referred to as Ferrari 288 GTO) is an alien homologation of the Ferrari 308 GTB produced from 1984 through 1986, appointed GT for Gran Turismo and O for Omologato (homologation in Italian).

The Ferrari GTO sports car was the first to attempt in the fresh Group B Race alternation and a minimum of 200 cars were appropriate for homologation. However as alone Ferrari and Porsche, with their 959, entered, the alternation was anon alone abrogation aloof Group B Rally championship. The Porsche 959 (as the Porsche 961) alone raced three times in Group B, but the 288 GTO never raced and all 272 cars congenital remained absolutely alley cars.

Ferrari Mythos

The Ferrari Mythos was a mid-engine, rear caster drive sports car advised by Pininfarina and produced by Ferrari in 1989. The abolitionist architecture was implemented on the belvedere of the Ferrari Testarossa, which dictated the car's block appearance and ample air assimilation advanced of the rear wheels. Although not advised to be awash to associates of the public, the accepted Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, is accepted to own two, although it is cryptic which cars in the Sultan's collections accord to which ancestors associates as bright annal do not exist. It is able of 290 km/h (180 mph).

Ferrari 360 Modena

Based on the 360 Modena sports car the 360MC (Modena Challenge) as the branch alleged it was an abundantly reworked clue day alone (non alley legal) car destined to complete in Ferrari's one authoritative antagonism alternation alleged the 'Ferrari Challenge'. It was alone accessible in F1 automatic gearbox alternative and no chiral H-gated challenges area anytime produced by the factory. At the time of barrage Ferrari claimed the 360MC accelerated from 0 to 62 mph in 3.9 seconds.

Unlike the antecedent Challenge sports car alternation which activated a ahead registered F355 Alley car with a 'challenge upgrade' kit applied, the 360 MC was a absolutely branch congenital activity which afforded the engineers the adventitious to absolutely go to boondocks on the weight abridgement converting the alley car into a applicable ambit antagonism machine. A huge bulk of absorption to detail ensured that the car was acutely bald of accidental weight over its alley activity brother and adapted assurance accessories incorporated. This led to a absolutely altered feel to its administration and ambiance, with a absolutely bald out autogenous and bald carbon account ensuring the car absolutely did feel a apple abroad from its alley activity brother. The added active characteristics (handling, braking, f1 about-face speeds, etc.) and of advance abundant weight abridgement meant the car could calmly out accomplish the alley cars alike admitting ability from the 3.6 agent was claimed to be broadly similar.

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE, 2010

 
 
 
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE, 2010

When it first debuted, the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano set a new standard in terms of performance that remains a benchmark for new sports car development to this day. Now Ferrari is introducing the new Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE (Handling Gran Turismo Evoluzione) package for the model to further underscore its sportiness and handling.

The package includes a modified set-up with stiffer springs and rear anti-roll bar as well as new calibration settings for the magnetorheological shock absorbers when the manettino is at its sportier settings. The ride height has also been lowered which in turn lowers the car's centre of gravity. This combined with the new set-up helps improve body control. The package also includes specifically optimised tyres featuring a compound that offers even better grip.

The car's electronics have also evolved to ensure even more prompt response to driver commands. The F1 gearbox's shifts are now even faster in high-performance settings, while a new engine software strategy has improved accelerator response.

The exhaust silencer has also been modified with the result producing an even more marked and thrilling sound under hard usage whilst still delivering just the right comfort levels at cruising speed.

The 20" split-rim wheels are new with a special diamond-cut and matte silver finish. The rear diffuser is finished in matte black to underscore the car's new set-up and highlight the chromed tail pipes. The cabin is sportier too thanks to a sophisticated mix of full-grain leather, black Alcantara and carbon-fibre trim.

The new seats are trimmed in a new two-tone combination of leather with black Alcantara inserts, and the seat backs are trimmed entirely in carbon-fibre. Embroidered in contrasting stitching on the headrest are a Prancing Horse and the words "Handling GTE".



Ferrari 599 GTB HY-KERS Concept, 2010

 

Ferrari 599 GTB HY-KERS Concept, 2010

Ferrari at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show gives the public its first glimpse of the HY-KERS vettura laboratorio which can reduce CO2 emissions by 35 per cent on the combined cycle (ECE + EUDC). The HY-KERS is based on the 599 GTB Fiorano but importantly, the technology may one day be fitted to all future Ferraris, 8- and 12-cylinders alike, regardless of their engine position. Thanks to ongoing research combined with experience gained in Formula 1, the new technology developed at Maranello actually accentuates the cars' sporty character and driving involvement.

One of the principle objectives of the project is ensuring that Ferrari will be in a position to comply with future CO2 emissions standards, particularly in terms of the urban cycle. City driving is traditionally where sports cars are most penalised as their engines are designed for maximum efficiency and performance at high revs, whereas the urban cycle involves low revs and low engine loads.

There are many original aspects to the new Ferrari hybrid transmission, starting with its architecture. Firstly, weight distribution has not been altered. This is thanks to positioning the batteries below the floorpan of the car, and the use of a compact electric motor coupled to the rear of the F1 dual-clutch gearbox. Not only does this layout not affect dynamic performance, it actually improves it, by lowering the centre of gravity. Cockpit room and luggage space are also unaffected.

Maranello's engineers also employed Ferrari's track experience in the design, engineering and manufacture of this innovative electric motor which produces over 100 hp. The algorithms and control logics controlling the torque, traction and braking distribution functions are directly derived from Formula 1.

The solution adopted for the HY-KERS represents just one of the possible technologies for the future, but in the meantime Ferrari continues to evolve its models and increase their overall efficiency. Thus research continues into reducing drag, improving rolling resistance of tyres and lowering weight as well as working on reducing engine friction to increase efficiency.

Ferrari's research into reducing energy consumption has not been focused merely on its cars but also extends to the various production methods employed throughout the Maranello factory where the entire manufacturing process is carried out, from the foundry to the final assembly. In the course of 2010, Ferrari will cut CO2 emissions by 30,000 tons (-40 per cent) and Particulate Matter (PM) levels by 65 per cent. This will be achieved thanks to the company's photovoltaic system and Italy's largest trigeneration plant (which produces electricity, hot and cold water), making Ferrari entirely self-sufficient from an energy point of view. This reduction also means that Ferrari will meet the Kyoto protocol objectives a full 10 years ahead of schedule and with double the figure imposed on Europe.



Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano One-to-One, 2009

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano One-to-One, 2009

 

The Ferrari stand at the 2008 Paris Auto Show will host the official unveiling of the new Ferrari California, the stunning coupé-cabriolet that has created such expectation amongst both those in the industry and the public at large.

But this is not the only piece of good news to come from the Prancing Horse at the Paris Show as they will also be announcing the extension of the One To One Personalisation Programme, debuted in March 2008 solely for the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, to the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano.

Thanks to the success it has enjoyed over the last few months, the service is beeing extended to the most powerful 12-cylinder in the current range. Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano One-to-One clients will now be able to visit the dedicated Atelier in Maranello to create their own truly bespoke car. Not only will they have a vast range of special content to choose from but they will also be assisted by specially trained Ferrari consultants.

As at the 2008 Geneva Auto Show, Ferrari recreated the Atelier for its stand at the Paris Show too. This is an area to which clients can come to work out every last detail of their Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano on the basis of their own personal needs and tastes.

Dedicated Ferrari staff will be on hand to work with clients at each step of the way. Naturally, all of the various personalisation options on offer will ensure that the intrinsic character of the car is unchanged and will not in any way impinge upon the car's active or passive safety systems.

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano China, 2009

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano China, 2009

 
 

Ferrari announces the creation of a unique one-off Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano China Limited Edition, signed by Chinese artist Lu Hao, which will be auctioned on the 3rd of November, 2009 at a special Gala Auction Event hosted by Ferrari in Beijing. This exclusive car follows the announcement in September of a small series of specially-designed Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano China Limited Edition models which won wide acclaim.

The one-off incorporates a number of the features of the China Limited Edition cars, a very limited series of less than a dozen cars finished in two-tone Rosso Fuoco with silver roof and characterized by unique Chinese design elements.

This one-off model represents an even more exclusive version, thanks to a very special exterior finish which draws inspiration from Ge Kiln porcelain of the Song Dynasty. Lu Hao has blended traditional design elements with Ferrari's innovative styling to create a truly unique vehicle using a 'cracked' glaze pattern which is elegantly coloured, with clearly defined cracks etched at different depths.

Only a few hundred pieces of Ge Kiln porcelain exist today, all of which are priceless treasures. The "cracked" glaze pattern has the lustre of jade and is often used to symbolize the qualities of a true gentleman. Porcelain is one of China's most distinctive ancient arts which was brought to the West via the Silk Road thousands of years ago. Using Ge Kin porcelain as the inspiration for the one-off version is a perfect complement to Ferrari's China Limited Edition Model.

As one of China's most successful and influential contemporary artists, Lu Hao has exhibited his work in major museums and galleries around the world. For this project he drew inspiration from China's rich cultural heritage, and as a Ferrari owner, he has a particularly intimate connection with the brand.

The proceeds generated from the sale of this car will be used on an educational sponsor programme aimed to help young Chinese students in the automotive engineering field. Details of this programme will be released during the auction.
This is just the latest example of charitable events organized by Ferrari in China since Ferrari Maserati Cars International Trading - Shanghai Co. Ltd was s