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Category: Ferrari

All Ferrari cars since 1929 including the notable Enzo Ferrari, 550 Maranello, 599 Fiorano, F430, 458 Italia, 599 GTO, and more.

  • Ferrari F12 Berlinetta unveiled: Fastest Ferrari to date

    Ferrari F12 Berlinetta
    Waiting for a supercar to be revealed is always like watching a strip show. We have been waiting for it since morning when we saw Ferrari’s official website reminding their fans that the new Ferrari will make its debut at 01:00 pm CET. And now, the cover is removed from the car, the cloths are off the strippers! This is it, this is the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta that will replace the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano.
    Ferrari F12 Berlinetta
    You probably have seen this before through some leaked photo in the internet. But you are not sure whether the previous photos are real, and we can tell you what you are seeing is real! Previously many car enthusiasts thought it is going to be named F620 GT but it turned out as F12 Berlinetta. The new Prancing Horse features a 6.3-liter 65-degree V12 engine that pumps a maximum of 740 CV at 8500 rpm and 690 Nm of torque at 6000 rpm. The wheelbase is shorter than the 599. Thanks to the new aluminium-intensive spaceframe, the weight of the F12 is 3,362lbs which is lighter than the aging 599.
    Ferrari F12 Berlinetta rear view
    For anyone who can’t take roller coaster, don’t buy this car because you will not enjoy the 3.1 seconds it takes from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph). Coming just days before the Geneva Motor Show, the F12 boost a bloody fast top speed of 340 km/h (211 mph), making it the fastest Ferrari ever built. It also takes a mere 8.5 seconds from 0 to 200 km/h (124 mph). Besides, the F12 Berlinetta has a lower and more rearward center of gravity with a redesigned suspension and gearbox. With all these reasons, this supercar goes very fast, and really REALLY fast.
    Ferrari F12 Berlinetta interior
    Two days ago, we had just put our hands on the Ferrari 458 Italia and we hope we will be putting our hands on the F12 at the coming Geneva Motor Show. Here is the official rendering photos and the official technical specifications.

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

    Engine
    Type: 65-degree V12
    Total displacement: 6262 cc
    Maximum power output: 740 CV at 8500 rpm
    Maximum torque: 690 Nm at 6000 rpm

    Dimensions and weight
    Length: 4618 mm
    Width: 1942 mm
    Height: 1273 mm
    Dry weight: 1525 kg*
    Weight distribution: 46% front, 54% rear
    Weight-power ratio: 2,1 kg/CV

    Performance
    Maximum speed: over 340 km/h
    0-100 km/h: 3.1 seconds

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  • Ferrari 458 Italia sitting calmly

    Ferrari 458 Italia

    If we were to rate the most beautiful sports car born in 2009, we will definitely vote for the Ferrari 458 Italia, the successor to the Ferrari F430. The Ferrari 458 Italia in automobile world is like Angelina Jolie to entertainment world, sexy, powerful, and beautiful. We have shouted a BIG “WOW!” during its first debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. Today, we shouted twice “WOW and WOW!” while we spotted a sexy red 458 Italia sitting silently and calmly in Pavilion. We were given the chance to take a few shots of this super exotic sports car and good things should be shared.

    Ferrari 458 Italia

    The 458 Italia features a direct-injected 4.5 L V8 engine that delivers 562 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque at 9,000 rpm. At 9,000 rpm, it is unquestionably will make the driver scream and shout non-stop in the car. 80% of the torque is available at 3,250 rpm. What about the speed from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph)? It takes only 3.4 seconds. Most people are unable to wear a pant in that amount of time.

    Ferrari 458 Italia side view

    It was sitting there without a sound, but it attracted a bit crowd to look at it, capture its picture, and enjoy looking at it. How many people actually know it is capable of reaching 325km/h when it starts to talk?

    Ferrari 458 Italia

    The black winglet you can see from the picture above can be deformed at high speeds to create more downforce and also to direct more air towards the air intake. The faster the car goes the more air it gets. Together with the seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, the fuel consumption of the car is recorded at 17.1 mpg (7.3 km/l). Again, this is a Ferrari!

    Ferrari 458 Italia rear view
    Look at that muffler, it fits nicely to the car.

    Ferrari 458 Italia’s competitor or similar cars: Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Nissan GT-R, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, BMW 1-Series M, Ford Mustang BOSS 302, Porsche 911 GT3, Audi R8 GT, Lexus LFA, Lotus Evora S, and Porsche Cayman R.

    Ferrari 458 Italia engine

    Who else were spotted to have an affair with this car? Akon is no longer “lonely” with his white Ferrari 458 Italia; Football superstars Cristiano Ronaldo, Gordon Ramsay, Gucci Mane, and Lapo Elkann’s customized military theme 458 Italia.

    Ferrari 458 Italia rear view
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