Land Rover Range e Concept 2013

Land Rover's on-going commitment to building vehicles that are more fuel and emissions-efficient reaches another milestone at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show with the first presentation of Land Rover Range_e. This development model is equipped with an advanced plug-in hybrid diesel-electric powertrain that Land Rover expects to make available in future production models, following the scheduled launch of its diesel-electric hybrid in 2013.

Land Rover Range_e is based on the Range Rover Sport and uses the current 245PS 3.0-litre TDV6 diesel engine, working with an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission and a 69kW electric motor. Using a parallel hybrid system, with a 14.2kW/h lithium-ion battery that can be recharged from an external 240V power source, Land Rover Range_e can be driven on electric power alone for more than 20 miles, with zero harmful tailpipe emissions.

A full recharge from a standard domestic power supply can be accomplished in around four hours. Typically the majority of European car drivers cover less than 25 miles a day and therefore the EV range offered by this technology will support the majority of short urban journeys, where fuel economy and emissions are of prime concern. However, for longer journeys the diesel hybrid drivetrain will engage and continually optimise CO2 emissions.

Overall CO2 emissions are just 89g/km, yet Land Rover Range_e has a maximum system output of 339PS and a top speed of around 120mph, delivering a fuel economy of 85mpg. Improved fuel efficiency from the hybrid system makes 690 miles possible on a full tank of fuel

Land Rover Range_e is also engineered with the same full 4WD capability as the standard Range Rover Sport, with high and low range in the transmission, front and rear differentials and a mechanical locking centre differential. Dependant on the driver demand, the car's intelligent system decides the most efficient method to deliver the power required, whether this is by electric, diesel or both. The Range_e also features regenerative braking to capture energy usually wasted in heat energy via the brakes. This energy can then be redeployed to drive the vehicle, further reducing fossil fuel consumption.

John Edwards, Land Rover Global Brand Director, said: "This system is the first example of a premium plug-in hybrid that also provides the full four-wheel-drive capability that you would expect from a Land Rover. It is an evolution of the production intent diesel-electric hybrid technology which will be launched in our next generation of SUVs and will be available for customers within the next two years."

Land Rover in Partnership with CABLED

The Land Rover Range_e is one of a number of Land Rover projects supported by the UK Government's Technology Strategy Board and five prototype models are currently engaged in a test programme with Land Rover's fellow members of the CABLED - Coventry and Birmingham Low Emissions Demonstrators - consortium. Land Rover anticipates its plug-in hybrid system will be brought to market in the near future, following on from the debut of its first standard diesel-electric hybrid models from 2013.

Pete Richings, Chief Engineer Hybrids, said: "We started the Range_e fleet trial in December 2010 and we have so far covered 12,000 miles on the trial between the five test vehicles. We are gathering invaluable real world data that will enable us to refine the technology ahead of introducing a production vehicle."
Land Rover continues to recognise the need to work on all aspects of our CO2 footprint such as reducing weight, reducing mechanical losses and increasing powertrain efficiency and our hybrid technology represents one part of the research and development journey.

Jaguar Land Rover is committed to spending 800 million on environmental technologies and has targeted a 25 per cent reduction in its fleet average CO2 emissions between 2008 and 2012.

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2013 Ferrari F12berlinetta, Review, Priece, Specification

F12berlinetta Ferrari - The Ferrari F12berlinetta unofficially called the F12 or F12 Berlinetta is a front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive grand tourer produced by Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari. Ferrari F12berlinetta, was introduced to the public in 2012, the Geneva Motor Show, Ferrari replaced the 599 series grand tourers.Specifications Ferrari F12berlinetta
The F12berlinetta Ferrari engine
The Ferrari F12berlinetta or use machines F12berlinetta 6262 cc (382 cu in), naturally aspirated V12 engine with 65 � with the Ferrari FF, produces 740 PS (544 kW; 730 hp) at 8500 rpm and 690 N � m (509 pounds � ft) of torque at 6000 rpm, making it the most powerful to date. This allows F12berlinetta to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h (62 mph) in just 3.1 seconds, 0 to 200 km / h (120 mph) in 8.5 seconds with a top speed of over 340 km / h ( 210 mph).
F12berlinetta Ferrari engine has been designed to be more efficient than the 599 series, as well as more powerful. The engine management system is equipped with Hele Ferrari for the start-stop system reduces fuel consumption at idle. Ferrari Ferrari F12berlinetta reports that can achieve 18 mpg-imp (15.7 L/100 km; 15.0 mpg-US) - an increase of 30% above the 599 series - and produces CO 2 emissions of 350 g / km.
Transmission Ferrari F12berlinetta
In general, a series of California, 458 Italia and FF, Ferrari F12berlinetta transmits power through a 7-speed automatic dual-clutch semi-automatic gearbox which is operated by the driver using the 'paddle' behind the wheel. Compared with the same model, F12berlinetta using shortened gear ratios to match the power of the machine.
 
Ferrari Chassis F12berlinetta
The F12berlinetta built include aluminum space frame chassis and developed together with the Scaglietti. Chassis includes 12 different aluminum alloys and increase structural rigidity by 20% in the 599 series, as well as reducing weight by 70 kg (150 lb). The center of gravity has been lowered by about 25 mm (0.98 in). The F12berlinetta weight distribution is 46% front, 54% rear.
Similarly to other contemporary Ferrari models, using third-generation Ferrari F12berlinetta CCM3 carbon ceramic disc brakes with ABS, SCM-E magnetorheological suspension, an electronic limited slip differential, ESP stability control premium and F1-Trac traction control. Car Stability and traction control, suspension and other settings are controlled by buttons mounted manettino on the steering wheel.
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The F12berlinetta fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport tires Holiday, code 255/35ZR20 tires in front and 315/35ZR20 in the rear.
Aerodynamics Ferrari F12berlinetta
The F12berlinetta utilize aerodynamic technique based on the Ferrari 599XX and Formula One program, developed by CFD and wind tunnel testing. An important feature is the bridge Aero, air duct that runs from the hood, through the pelvis and along the sides of the vehicle, creating the effect that increases downforce. Another feature is the drain Active Brake Cooling, which is open to direct cooling air only when the brake heat, keep them closed at other times to reduce aerodynamic drag. The F12berlinetta produce 123 kg (270 lb) of downforce at 200 km / h (120 mph) - an increase of 76% above the 599 GTB - and has a drag coefficient of 0.299
Performance Ferrari F12berlinetta
Ferrari reported that F12berlinetta able to pass a series of tests Fiorano in 1 minute, 23 seconds, 1.0 seconds faster than the 599 GTO, 1.9 seconds faster than the Ferrari Enzo, 2.0 seconds faster than 458 Italia and 3.5 seconds faster than the 599 GTB.

 

Ferrari Design F12berlinettaF12berlinetta body designed by Pininfarina and the Ferrari Styling Centre, and share some styling elements with the other Ferrari models recently. This includes the front grill and headlights similar to FF with FF and 458 Italia series. Interior, based on the FF, new features seat "Frau leather" with aluminum and carbon fiber trim, and trunk space has been widened so that more extensive than the series 599.Ferrari F12berkinetta in Indonesia
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta which is the strongest and fastest car Ferrari, has now officially entered Indonesia. And incredibly, Indonesia was the first country to acquire the car in the Asia Pacific region.
Maketh Indonesia as the first country to get the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta in the Asia Pacific region is not without reason. Since 2001, Ferrari has officially entered in Indonesia and its growth rate reached in the range of 10-15 per cent annually. Therefore, Indonesia will be one of the biggest markets in the world.
Although for the moment Ferrari more marketable in Jakarta, but the fact is that Ferrari have loved in other major cities such as Surabaya, Bali, Sulawesi, Borneo, Sumatra.
Currently it has more than 16 customers who ordered Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. It is remarkable. Though the price of a Ferrari car F12Berlinetta no less than 10 billion.Depending F12Berlinetta Ferrari Price Orders
Ferrari F12Berniletta prices may vary per unit. This price depends on the needs of the consumer.
Price Ferrari F12Berniletta depending on demand customized by the consumer. So the price varies from one to the other units.
Ferrari F12Berlinetta has two variants, namely Standard Customized and Tailor-made Customized. The price is customized depending on consumer demand after meeting with the designer.
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Italian manufacturer Ferrari soon spawned new F12 Berlinetta car this afternoon. But the appearance of the car has appeared some time ago, while unloading at Soekarno Hatta Jakarta. Visible display section contained in F12 Berlinetta body off the plane. Contained bright red color on his body, instantly making anyone not berpalingkan advance. Do not stop there, allegedly Ferrari F12 Berlinetta prices will reach Rp 10 billion. As you know the car is the successor to the 599 GTB Fiorano is Ferrari's fastest and most powerful car ever produced by Ferrari. For the engine, never doubt the power of this Italian manufacturer. By holding a V12 6.3-liter engine with 730 bhp power and 690 Nm of torque. This car is able to travel 0-100 km per hour in 3.1 seconds, with a maximum speed of 340 km per hour.
When the session test drive around the Fiorano circuit, this car can do in 1 minute 23 seconds. Faster than any Ferrari, including the Enzo. F12 Berlinetta also has a lightweight chassis. While the body is made of aluminum, so it weighs only 1525 kg. New Ferrari GT Fuel consumption is also recognized 15 liters to reach a distance of 100 km, and emissions of 350 grams per kilometer.

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2013 Ferrari 458 Spider, Review, Priece, Specification

Ferrari 458 Spider is the new Ferrari car output that is expected to rival the opponent of the British McLaren MP4-12C. Ferrari 458 Spider is a successor of the previous Ferrari, F355, F360 and F430.Seeing background Ferrari 458 Spider, an entrepreneur Afzal Kahn and the British designer has revealed a typical creation Ferrari 458 Spider on the model that has been modified.Covered exciting couture silver, Afzal Kahn touch comes with the front and rear, ceramic brakes, wing shields, improved F1 gearbox and yellow brake calipers ensures powerful presence on the road.Convertible model is the right choice to beautify the look of the Italian supercar.This vehicle has been fitted with an electric sport leather seats. However, Afzal Kahn provide our customers with the opportunity to express one's individuality.The aftermarket specialists are able to follow your wishes, such as making your supercar display with matching interior and exterior appearance to your liking.Using Monza Forged wheels measuring 9 � 21 on the front wheels and 12 � 22 rear wheels Forged Monza.Kahn Design is for the individual who will not submit to the life of uniformity and who will only accept perfection. Dedicated to the creation of luxury bespoke vehicles, we redesign the ordered monotony of mass produced vehicles and rebuild them into individually tailored creations

Ferrari 458 Spider joins the 458 Italia to expand the ranks of Ferrari V8-engined cars. 458 Spider equipped with a naturally aspirated 4.5-liter V8-powered 570 hp and 540 Nm torque.The maximum speed of 320 km / h. Acceleration 0-100 km / h in under 3.4 seconds completed. While gasoline consumption 8.47 km / liter. CO2 emissions are 275 g / km.Your driving pleasure is supported transmission dual clutch paddle-shift typical F1 via E-Diff complex. This feature is itself integrated with the F1-Trac traction control and ABS brakes berperformas high.Roofing aluminum roof claimed better than traditional software. The roof is 25 kg lighter and faster inflate - just 14 seconds.There is a wind stop can be set to slow and spread the air in the cockpit, allowing you to chat with your loved one when the car drove over 200 km / hFerrari will display two variants, the 458 Spider and the latest generation of the Ferrari California at Goodwood Festival of Speed ??event in the UK. This event was held on June 29 through July 1.Ferrari 458 Spider Ferrari as a variant of the most impressive, will be priced under 200 thousand pounds in the UK. However, the most anticipated is the presence of the latest generation of the Ferrari California.
 In addition to these two models, the manufacturer based in Maranello will also bring four-seat variant with all-wheel drive system, Ferrari FF. Total, Ferrari will carry three models at Goodwood Festival of Speed ??event.
 Ferrari 458 Spider was first introduced to the public late last year, at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2012. The car is equipped with a V8 engine capacity of 4.5 liters, which is capable of spraying power reached 570 horsepower at 9,000 rpm.
 Reaches a maximum torque of 398 lb-ft available at 6,000 rpm. The unit is combined with a transmission engine cars F1 dual-clutch seven perceparan. Acceleration from 0-100 km / h of 3.4 seconds, with top speed reaches 319 km / h.
 The price offered for this Ferrari 458 Spider in the U.S. totaled USD257 thousand or Rp2, 42 billion.Ferrari 458 Spider comes with an electric wind deflector that can increase vehicle aerodynamic systems. In addition, it can reduce noise inside the cabin, while browsing speed of 200 km / h. This system can be made supercar convertible car with the roof as usual.
Engine performance is coupled with a 7 speed automatic transmission system owned by Formula 1 racing cars that also double berkopling. Consequently, the Ferrari 458 Spider able to accelerate from 0-100 km / h in just 3.4 seconds. While the top speed is 318 km / h or slower than the Ferrari 458 Italia which reached 325 km / h. This is due to the increased weight due to the convertible roof systems.As for the Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale supercar will be priced at USD 3.5 billion. "People buy Meserati to feel comfortable while having elements of a race car," said Chief Executive Officer of Maserati Indonesia, Irvino Edwardly.Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale GranTurismo is family. Supercar who also came from Italy, the strengthened 4691 cc engine that has a compression ratio low enough for a sports car that is only 11:1, but the value is fixed compression requires Pertamax plus fuel manifold.Of the cardiac pacemaker, an exotic supercar design is capable of producing power of 450 hp at 7,000 rpm rotation, with torque reaching 510 Nm at 4,750 rpm rotation. Acceleration 0-100km / h takes just 4.6 seconds before touching a peak speed of 301 km / h.At the Frankfurt Auto Show 2011, Ferrari introduced the Ferrari 458 Italia Spider version. The main difference is most visible with its predecessor (Ferrari 458 Italia) is the Spider is equipped with a retractable roof (convertible). Other things like general body design and engine specifications do not seem significant difference. Still carrying the 4.5 liters V8 engine that can generate power of up to 570 hp @ 9000 rpm with a torque of 400 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm mated to a dual clutch F1 gearbox 7 speed.The maximum speed that can be achieved is 320 km / h with acceleration from a position of 0-100 km / h in just 3.4 secondsSo as not to compete, British manufacturer McLaren was eventually introduced the McLaren MP4-12C Spyder as the challenger 458 Italia Spider.

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Ferrari-Flavored Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Handed Over to Massa and Alonso

After Fiat, it's the Chrysler Group's turn to make use of the biggest asset in the alliance, which is none other than the Ferrari brand. You may remember that in 2010, Fiat promoted its 500 city car by giving an Abarth 695 Tributo to each of Ferrari's F1 drivers, Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso.
This year, the Fiat-Chrysler group is handing over the keys of two specially-prepped versions of the new Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 to the Scuderia Ferrari drivers.
The two models are based on the regular Grand Cherokee SRT8, which sports a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 delivering 465HP and 630 Nm (465 lb-ft) of torque for a zero to 60mph (96km/h) time of 4.8 seconds and a maximum top speed of 160 mph (257 km/h).

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Ferrari Debuts 458 Challenge Track Racer

The new 458 Challenge that is destined to race in the onemake 2011 Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli series was revealed today during an annual dealer meeting in Maranello, Italy. Based off the road-going 458 Italia, the Challenge has received a number of competition-spec modifications to adapt it for use on the track.

While the direct injection 4.5-liter V8 with an output of 570-horsepower at 9,000 rpm remains stock, Ferrari's engineers went ahead and made changes to the gear ratios and calibration of the dual-clutch F1 gearbox to improve torque at lower revs.

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Ouch... Ferrari 458 Italia Lights Up in Paris

The owner of this Ferrari 458 Italia was in for a nasty surprise when his 570-horsepower Italian supercar started sending smoke signals from the engine compartment while he was driving on the streets of Paris. The cause of the fire remains a mystery but you can see the results in the photo gallery that was posted by a member of the Autogespot forums after the break.

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The Ferrari California

The Ferrari California made its official debut at the 2008 Paris Show after a series of special previews on the web and during two dedicated events staged in Maranello and Los Angeles at which it received a hugely enthusiastic reception.

The Ferrari California is an exceptionally innovative car whose philosophy takes its inspiration from the spirit and emotions of one of the great Ferraris of the past, the 1957 250 California, a superbly elegant open top car designed for the track, which has, over the years, come to symbolise not only superior sportiness and performance but also exclusivity, craftsmanship and faultless sophistication

This new car joins Ferrari's 8-cylinder range which is made up mostly of very high performance models. It also flanks the 12-cylinder flagship Ferrari 612 Scaglietti in the Grand Tourer category. The Ferrari California is a car with the track in its DNA. It is enormously innovative and will more than fulfil the expectations of even

 our most discerning clients, offering breathtaking driving pleasure and fun behind the wheel as well as extreme versatility of use and in-car comfort. It is available exclusively as a convertible with retractable folding hard top in either a two-seater version with a traditional rear bench or in the 2+ version which sees the rear bench equipped with seating for one to two passengers

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2011 Ferrari 458

The Ferrari 458 Challenge has made its world premiere debut in Maranello during the Annual Dealer Meeting, a traditional event that brings together the representatives of Ferrari's international sales network.
The new berlinetta, which will flank the F430 Challenge in the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli in the 2011 season, is the fifth model used by Ferrari in its one-make championship which, next year, will be extended to include a new Asia-Pacific series.

Coming just a few months after the 2010 Frankfurt Motor Show unveiling of the Ferrari 458 Italia on which it is based, the Ferrari 458 Challenge introduces a number of important modifications to adapt it for competition use.The direct injection 4497 cc V8 remains strictly in production tune, with an output of 570 hp at 9,000

rpm. That said, modifications have been made to the gear ratios and calibration of its dual-clutch F1 gearbox to guarantee higher torque at lower revs. The Ferrari 458 Challenge is also equipped with the E-Diff electronic differential already employed on the road-going version, a first for Ferrari's track-only cars.

Significant work has also gone into cutting the car's weight. This focused on both the exterior and interior with Ferrari's engineers concentrating in particular on reducing the thickness of the bodyshell panels and on using lightweight materials, such as carbon-fibre and Lexan.
The new Ferrari 458 Challenge also has a specific suspension set-up with solid aluminium bushings, stiffer

springs, single-rate dampers, centre-nut 19" racing rims, larger dimension Pirelli slicks and a ride height lowered by 30mm all round. It is also equipped with the new generation Brembo CCM2 brakes which debuted on the 599XX, Ferrari's extreme experimental laboratory car, and which are integrated with an ABS system that features two configurations - low grip and high performance for dry surfaces.

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Ferrari FF

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2012 Ferrari 458 Italia Grand Am

The Ferrari 458 Grand Am is built to match the American regulations and is therefore different to the European car,
















especially in that it develops 500 horsepower and has less efficient aerodynamics than the GT version. It is also fitted with a 48 mm restrictor and maximum revs are 8000. Significant modifications have been made to the braking system, as the car has neither ABS nor traction control. Other differences to the GT3 include the roll-over bar which gives greater lateral protection to increase safety in a series in which collisions are rather

more frequent. The car is fitted with tyres from Continental, the sole supplier to the series, featuring a very hard compound, again to conform with the series regulations. On its shakedown today, it completed a good number of trouble-free laps, 45 to be precise in the hands of Maurizio Mediani and Jaime Melo, as they took turns at the wheel

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The Ferrari F430 already is a brilliant, clear vehicle. The "look" as able-bodied as engineering technology presents abounding similarities to motor sports racing. In the closing instance, best cartage actuality affection a addictive acrylic accomplishment in "warrior look". Hamann Motorsport now offers the mid-engine Ferrari a appropriate outstanding architecture that appropriately provides a antagonism car attending continuing out from the crowd. It's alleged "Black Miracle" and will be amenable for abundant accord of angry heads.

An Individual Access Thanks to Atramentous Miracle Design

Hamann's "Black Miracle" advised atramentous car anatomy via a antithesis suggests the actualization of a primary abject covering against a ready-finished lacquered vehicle. It leaves an consequence as if the complete car anatomy is covered in velvet. Actuality as well, comes an abstraction anon from motor sports antagonism arena area motor covers are generally accomplished in atramentous matt to abettor drivers with blaze reduction. The "Black Miracle" architecture by Hamann acts agnate to a atramentous aperture arresting all light. For the "light at the end of the tunnel" Hamann provides added genitalia afterward chump preferences in ablaze red, orange or chicken finish. The adverse amid atramentous matt and anniversary "luminizing" accession is absolutely anesthetic abnormally for endless admirers at Ferrari meetings. Such an abundant F430 access has never been apparent before! The highlight of the "Black Miracle" designs: back the atramentous matt blush doesn't assume adorable anymore, the antithesis can be calmly removed.

The acclaimed Hamann aerodynamic kit for the Ferrari F430 in admirable colors grasps abounding elements anon out of motor sports. Advanced impressions of the F430 "Black Miracle" through Hamann's advanced addle-brain accommodate a audible antagonism sports face and abbreviate advanced arbor buoyancy. The advanced rocker console wings accord a blurred impression. Further chestnut of sports antagonism awakens at the rear end through the Hamann diffuser and a able rear accession which provides added downthrust on the rear axle. Hamann air dams for the downforce breeding Venturi Tunnel boosts the effect.

Additionally included in the "Black Miracle" architecture are accomplished aerodynamic genitalia in red, orange or chicken as able-bodied as atramentous ancillary mirrors and anchor calipers, brave rear lights, a atramentous agent awning framing, aphotic brave windows (including advanced window), bi-colored covering accoutrement (any best of blush combinations), Hamann logos aural the arch rests as able-bodied as the auto accomplished in the blush of the aerodynamic apparatus and with absolutely covered atramentous matt rim flange.

The Finest Detail Through Accession Doors

The complete appearance admiration aftereffect with the clear "Black Miracle" colour in aggregate to the car anatomy is accomplished with the accession of Hamann complete accession doors. This action is completed after accommodation as Hamann offers a absolutely abounding car anatomy affiliation through affirmed technology bare that attending of absolutely actuality built-in. In added words, this agent looks as if it aloof formed anon off the accumulation line.

Performance Jump

Through new motronic programming including a new rear silencer additional a adventurous high-performance attack and action animate catalyst, the F430 in Hamann "Black Miracle" appearance has a achievement access of 50 bhp which is artlessly a additional for agent performance.

Even added active amusement is promised with a distinctively advised set of abeyance springs. Through the Hamann springs, not alone does the F430 lurk lower to the ground, it additionally moves acutely with added agility.

The F430 "Black Miracle" comes able from Hamann with a 3-pieced, artificial ablaze weight caster "Edition Race" in 20-inch. Available for the advanced arbor in admeasurement 8,5 x 20 (tires 235/30 R20) and for the rear arbor in admeasurement 12,75 x 20 (tires 325/25 R20).

One archetype of the ultra failing auto with ambit of 12,75 x 20 accept an alarming weight of alone 34 lbs! As ahead indicated, aural the "Black Miracle" amalgamation Hamann finishes a caster spider in the blush of the aerodynamic apparatus and rim border analogous to the car anatomy in atramentous matt.

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Ferrari 458

The Ferrari 458 Italia is a completely new car from every point of view: engine,
 design, aerodynamics, handling, instrumentation and ergonomics, just to name a few

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Ferrari F450

Ferrari F450 � an entirely new sport car, in style. It has a sharp and aggressive appearance. The F450 will be significantly lighter than the F430, aiding not only speeding up and handling, but also fuel economy.The engine

will be mated to a higher-performance version of the 7-speed twin-clutch gearbox. The Italian manufacturer will replace the current 4.3 liter V8 engine (of the F430 model) with a larger 4.5 liter V8. This is what will drive the name change from F430 to F450. The larger engine is expected to have a minimum of 500 horsepower. The Italian sports and racing car manufacturer is planning on increasing the fuel efficiency and lowering the carbon emissions of the new model.

The extra possibility of this new model is turbocharging. Ferrari brass have recently admitted that smaller-displacement, direct-injection turbocharged engines will be the future models.With the launching of new Ferrari 450 model, the company will not wholly change its commercial corporate color from Red to Green. Still, it will be interesting to see how Ferrari integrates some of the ecology-friendly technology into the new model while delivering more power to stay ahead of the market competition.

The new Ferrari F450 is expected to unveil at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September and planning to go on sale in the US in the middle of 2010. The F450 will be the replacement for the F430. So much excitement! But now reports coming out of Maranello suggest that the car�s unveiling is pushed back until December, in Los Angeles Autoshow

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Ferrari 248 F1

The Ferrari 248 F1 takes its name from its V8 Configuration. The capacity in deciliters is twenty four, while eight is its number of cylinders. The name of the automobile represents a definitive break with the F200x system that was employed between the years of 2001 and 2005. It effectively returns to a system that had been used before

in the �50s and �60s by Ferrari.
The Ferrari 248 F1 was driven by Felipe Massa and Michael Schumacher. The Ferrari 248 F1 was the first Ferrari since the Ferrari F1 2000 that did not wear the Number One to denote that the driver was the current world champion. The vehicle also sported new sponsor decals, such as Martini. The Ferrari 248 F1 was intended to be an update of the Ferrari F2005, which had been released the previous year. While the V8 Configuration utilized on the Ferrari 248 F1 was a lot shorter than the V10 used on the Ferrari F2005, both vehicles sport the same wheelbase

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Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale

Three different vehicles manufactured by Italian auto stalwarts Ferrari boasted the Ferrari 360 name. They were the Ferrari 306 Spider, a two door convertible; the Ferrari 360 Modena, which was an enclosed two door coupe model, and the Ferrari Challenge Stradale, which was the bare bones version of the Ferrari 360 Modena.
All three of the vehicles come with aluminum chassis and eight cylinder Configurations. The Ferrari 360 was later replaced by the 2004 vehicle known as the Ferrari F430. The Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale was launched in the year 2003 at the Geneva International Motor Show. The vehicle went in to production shortly after that. It has the distinction of being a model of stripped down performance rather than luxury, making it distinct from the other Ferrari 360 models The Ferrari 360 was well received all around. There were some critics, however, who objected to its handling as twitchy. 

The Ferrari 360 was seen in a variety of different video games, including Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2, Forza Motorsport 2, Deus Ex, OutRun 2, Forza Motorsport, Project Gotham Racing, Project Gotham Racing 2, and Project Gotham Racing 3.
Cameron Diaz drove a Ferrari 360 in the 2000 film version of Charlie�s Angels.

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2012 ferrari spider engines

Ferrari 458 Spider, 458 Scuderia, 2012 Enzo, 2012 612, 2012 599 . Ferrari 458 Spider, 458 Scuderia, 2012 Enzo, 2012 612, 2012 599 and . its plans for a new 2012 Ferrari Enzo which is set to go on sale next year. The engine of the 2012 . Perhaps one of the prettiest cars to ever come out of the Ferrari factory was the Dino 206

and 246. Introduced in 1967 and produced until 1974 the car sold over 3,900 units which was a new record for 2012 Ferrari Enzo special series announced, five new models by 2013 2012 Ferrari Enzo special series announced, five . Over the next three years, Ferrari will introduce a new 458 Spider, Ferrari . an all-new 612 Scaglietti with a V12 engine

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ferrari enzo 2012

Over the next three years, Ferrari will introduce a new 458 Spider, Ferrari Enzo "special series", and four other new models.  The cars have been announced by Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne at a press conference earlier today.  

The 458 drop-top and an all-new 612 Scaglietti with a V12 engine are scheduled for next year.  Referred to internally as the F151, the 612 Scaglietti may also be shown off as a hybrid model.

Marchionne also announced a "new special series Enzo" would join the all-new 599 GTB Fiorano (a.k.a. the F152) on the 2012 marketplace.  This will be followed up with a significant California Facelift, or as it is called inside the company, the "California M."  Also due for 2013 is a suped-up 458 Scuderia.

Look for both Ferrari and Maserati to make each of their models rather distinct, practically creating sub-brands within the two companies.  Sister automaker Maserati is also expected to release two new models, slotted below the GranTurismo, before 2015.

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D'oh! Ferrari 458 Italia Driver Starts Drag Race with Dodge Viper in�Reverse!

Before you watch the following video, take a minute to ponder this: You are sitting behind the steering wheel of an exotic, brand new Italian supercar, getting ready to drag race a V10-powered Dodge Viper on the quarter mile strip in front of a crowd of 100, or perhaps even more people. But when the race begins you start rolling backwards�
Oh yes, that�s right; the owner of the Ferrari 458 Italia that you�re about to see in the clip and who was pitted against a Dodge Viper at the ICAR motorsports complex situated just outside of Montreal in Canada, paddle shifted his car�s dual clutch auto transmission into reverse!

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Ferrari Says No to Plans for Limited Production New Stratos

�Despite Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo�s excellent assessment of the New Stratos after his test drive at Fiorano, Ferrari does not consent to construction of the planned limited run by either Pininfarina or any other Ferrari-dependent suppliers.�
And with the above short statement, Ferrari announced to Michael Stoschek, the man behind the 21st century interpretation of the famous Lancia Stratos of the �70s, that it won�t let him use its chassis, engines nor allow any of its suppliers to participate in the build.

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Black Card Holders Just as Likely to own a Hyundai as a Bentley or an Audi

If you are one of American Express� very special customers, and have US$16.3 million in assets and an annual household income of around US$1.3 million, you may be granted the privilege of one of their black Centurion Cards.
Simon Cowell has one, as does Kanye West, Denzel Washington and Lindsay Lohan. Interestingly, and of more concern to readers of this blog, you might also be the proud owner of a Hyundai.

During the course of a presentation at the South Korean automaker�s Ann Arbor engineering and research centre, Hyundai�s U.S. Chief John Krafcik revealed that some 6% of �Black Card� holders own a Hyundai � a percentage shared with those who own Bentleys and Audis.

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