Raring To Go – Ferrari’s New 458 Italia
August 13, 2009
After five years in production, Ferrari are preparing to retire their F430 line, replacing it with their all-new mid-engined model – the 458 Italia. Set to be officially unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September, the latest model to roll out of Maranello packs the same high performance into a fresh, head-turning design.
The two-seater berlinetta has benefitted from the expertise of the best and the brightest in the industry, with its Pininfarina-designed aerodynamic aluminum chassis, the latest technological innovations from the Formula One track, and input from race legend Michael Schumacher himself.
With its 4.5-liter V8 pushing out 570 bhp, the 458 Italia sprints to 60 mph (100 km/h) in under 3.4 seconds, with a top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h), making it the first Ferrari V8 to break the 200 mph speed barrier. Other improvements over its predecessor include a more direct steering ratio, more advanced traction control and ABS, and reduced emissions and fuel consumption.
Ferrari Storms the Nürburgring with First Store
July 23, 2009
With Ferrari’s name so intricately tied to Formula One racing, you would have expected Germany’s infamous Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit to already sport one of the Prancing Horse’s souvenir shops.
But just last weekend, Ferrari drivers Felipe Massa and Kimi Räikkönen took some time off Sunday’s Grand Prix to officiate Ferrari’s first-ever store in Germany, overlooking Nordschleife.
The 240 sq m Ferrari store is developed by Studio Iosa Ghini, and is a shrine to all things Ferrari. And the store is just a piece of the jigsaw to expand the Nürburgring complex into a Ferrari wonderland, with hotels, shopping centers, lounges and even conference and events centers in the pipeline.
Plans are also afoot to bring the number of Ferrari stores to more than 40 over the next three years, with several lined up for China and Southeast Asia.
Limited Edition Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M
November 23, 2008
Ferrari celebrated its victory at the 16th Formula One Constructor’s World Championship at its Mugello circuit by unveiling a limited edition open-top version of the F430 Scuderia, called the Scuderia Spider 16M. Read more
2009 Ferrari California Model Update
October 8, 2008
Already sold out through 2010, legendary car-maker Ferrari steps it up a notch for their all-new California model. Only batches of 2,000 per year will go into production and instead of replacing an existing platform, the Italian company pushes out a V8 to compliment the F430. Read more
Limited Edition Ferrari Segway PT-I2 ($10,000)
September 26, 2008
It all started when staff at Ferrari’s Maranello plant fell in love with the Segway and started using them to get around the facility. Next thing you know, BAM!, Limited Edition Ferrari Segway PT-I2 ($10,000). Read more
Ferrari FXX Programme Extended
May 16, 2008
The past 28th October 2007 Scuderia Ferrari published that the FXX Programme is being extended another year. SF took this decision because in the past two years, with help of the seven times Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher, the car has improved constantly.
The biggest changes are in the aerodynamics and in the gearbox; changes that make the car a whopping 3 seconds faster around the Fiorano Race Track. Read more
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
April 8, 2008
Those expecting to see a new entry-level Ferrari at Geneva, possibly called the Dino, were disappointed. But we do hear such a car may be possible at the Paris show later this year. In the meantime, Ferrari unveiled an updated version of its 2+2, the 612 Scaglietti.
Although the exterior appearance remains largely the same, many of the updates are beneath the car’s sexy skin. Read more
Monstrous Ferrari F430 Scuderia
April 3, 2008
This is the monstrous F430 Scuderia.
Taking on the recent fashion of picking a mind-boggingly fast car, scraping off a couple hundred kilograms and giving it a fancy surname, Read more
Ferrari Limo – company not happy
March 21, 2008
The owner of the world’s fastest limousine — a Ferrari that can travel at speeds of up to 166mph — is facing legal action for infringing the Ferrari trademark. Read more
Ferrari Dino, pretty cool!!
March 5, 2008
Ferrari Deputy Managing Director Amedo Felisa and CEO Luca Cordero di Montezemolo have both denied plans for a new low-end model, but rumors continue to circulate from within the Italian automaker the a new car is most definitely in the works.
The car will reportedly arrive in 2009, and share a platform with the upcoming replacement to the Maserati GT coupe. Like the forthcoming Alfa Romeo 8C, the new Dino will make use of carbon fiber and aluminum to keep weight low. Power will come from a 400 horsepower V8, and annual volume is expected around 4,000 units.
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