Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE 2010

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

From a styling point of view, the package also includes some distinctively sporty exterior and interior features with carbon-fibre widely used in the latter 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 Fiorano HGTE 2010

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE 2010

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE 2010

Ferrari 599XX model year 2010

Ferrari 599XX model year 2010 Ferrari 599XX while based on the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano with the same transaxle layout and engine type is an extreme track car. Ferrari's engineers have carried out extensive work on the engine's combustion chambers and inlet and exhaust tracts These modifications combined with the fact that internal attrition has been reduced and the maximum revs have been boosted to 9,000 rpm helped achieve the target power output of 700 hp at 9,000 rpm Particular attention was also paid to cutting the weight of the engine unit components This was achieved both by optimising forms  as in the new crankshaft  and adopting exclusive materials as in the carbon fibre used for the intake plenums A new gearbox shift strategy cuts overall gearchange times to 60 ms

The Ferrari 599XX is characterised by an innovative electronic concept called the  High Performance Dynamic Concept which has been designed to get the maximum performance from the car by managing the combination of the car's mechanical limits with the potential of its electronic controls The mechanical and electronic systems work together to get the maximum performance from the car under extreme high performance driving for consistent lap times The sporty handling has been improved thanks to the adoption of second generation SCM suspension system Track usage is also made easier thanks to the new  virtual car engineer a screen in the car that provides a real time indication of the vehicle's efficiency

The Ferrari 599XX's aerodynamics were honed in numerous wind tunnel test sessions with the result that the car now boasts 280 kg of downforce at 200 km/h  630 kg at 300 km/h The front underside of the body is completely faired-in and the vents that channel hot air from the engine bay have been moved to the bonnet

The  ActiflowT system increases downforce and or cuts drag depending on the car's trim cornering conditions courtesy of the use of a porous material in the diffuser and two fans in the boot which channel the air flow from under the car out through two grilles next to the tail lights  Winglets have been added to the rear buttresses to increase downforce. while synthetic jets have also been incorporated into the rear of the car to control and smooth the air flow and to reduce drag

Ferrari's engineers have also used F1-derived  doughnuts which partly cover the brake discs and wheel rim These have the dual function of improving both aerodynamics and brake cooling

In terms of the bodywork composites and carbon fibre have been widely used and the engineers drew on their experience in working with aluminium to reach the weight target The development of increasingly high performance materials has also benefited the carbon ceramic material braking system The brake pads are now made from carbon fibre which means that the calipers are smaller whilst guaranteeing the same efficiency The new racing carbon ceramic braking system also delivers shorter braking distances and is generally more efficient due to the weight saving

The Ferrari 599XX comes with slick tyres  29/67 R19 Front and 31/71 R19 Rear specifically developed to maximise stability in cornering and increase lateral acceleration They are fitted to 19 x 11J wheel rims at the front and 19 x 12J at the rear

 Ferrari 599XX model year 2010

 Ferrari 599XX model year 2010

Ferrari 599XX model year 2010

Ferrari 599 SA Aperta model year 2011

Ferrari 599 SA Aperta model year 2011 Ferrari is delighted to announce the presentation of the Ferrari 599 SA Aperta at the 2010 Paris International Motor Show  This is a special series model of which a strictly limited number of just 80 will be built  All have already been sold. Ferrari chose to build 80 SA Apertas in celebration of Pininfarina's 80th anniversary The SA nomenclature also pays homage to both Sergio and Andrea Pininfarina whose company and work have been linked to the most successful road going cars ever built at Maranello

The Ferrari 599 SA Aperta is a true roadster which allows its occupants to enjoy the superlative emotions afforded by our signature front-engined V12 architecture in a completely open top setting. In fact, it has just a light soft top designed to be resorted to only if the weather gets particularly bad  A low-slung windscreen and the fact that it crouches lower to the ground than our other models lend the SA Aperta an exceptionally aerodynamic sleekness  Its profile arches back from the A-post to two aerodynamic fins beautifully integrating the two roll-bars which themselves cleverly mimic the outline of the seats

The chassis has been redesigned to deliver a standard of stiffness comparable to that of a closed berlinetta and there is a negligible weight difference also  thanks to work done on the chassis structure

Thanks to the 670 CV engine beneath its bonnet, the SA Aperta beautifully embodies the sporty spirit of the Ferrari 599  incorporating Ferrari's most advanced technology to deliver absolutely benchmark performance and superb driving pleasure. Its interior too is stylishly sporty with particularly sophisticated materials  trim and colours used throughout. The virtually endless combinations available guarantee that each and every SA Aperta is absolutely unique

  Ferrari 599 SA Aperta model year 2011

from the interior  Ferrari 599 SA Aperta model year 2011

Ferrari 599 GTO model year 2011

Ferrari 599 GTO model year 2011 The new Ferrari 599 GTO is an extreme V12 berlinetta developed to a specific performance-oriented brief The Ferrari 599 GTO is in fact the company's fastest ever road car. It is an exclusive limited edition special which in true Ferrari tradition is a completely new concept albeit inspired by a production car In fact the Ferrari 599 GTO is based on the 599XX the advanced experimental track car and can be considered almost a road-going version

The Ferrari 599 GTO is reserved for just 599 clients who seek the maximum expression of high-performance driving. The Ferrari 599 GTO benefits directly from the technological transfer from racing and set a record lap time at Fiorano in 1'24

The Fiorano lap time provides just one indication of the potential of this car Just as significant are the technical specifications - 670 hp in a 1495kg car represents a weight-to-power ratio of just 2.23 kg/hp and ensures a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 3.35 as well as a top speed of over 335 km/h

Fundamental to the GTO's performance is the innovative approach to chassis development which for the first time on a production car saw the integration between a handling set-up tuned for a level of responsiveness that is close to the limit and highly sophisticated electronic controls The result is the almost complete absence of understeer and a truly communicative chassis

As is Ferrari's policy every new Ferrari features new solutions for a road car Thus the Ferrari 599 GTO is equipped with the latest, second-generation carbon-ceramic brakes which are lighter and offer better performance new aerodynamic innovations such as the wheel doughnuts which increase aerodynamic efficiency as well as improve brake cooling and the Supersport tyres developed by Michelin include a wider front tyre for greater roadholding The driver car interface is also new with the adoption of the Virtual Race Engineer  VRE which provides the driver with instantaneous information on performance.

The Ferrari 599 GTO's more aggressive character is also apparent in a number of styling elements that recall the 599XX and from the powerful sound of the V12

The GTO  Gran Turismo Omologata moniker instantly calls to mind two Ferraris that have entered the collective imagination as symbols of performance. After the 1962 250 GTO, which swept the boards in GT racing categories in the 1960s and is now a highly prized collector's car came the iconic 1984 GTO which basically invented the entire modern supercar genre

The web special includes photos videos and interviews on the new car while an exclusive preview for a small number of Ferrari clients will be held on April 14th at the Military Academy in Modena. The public debut of the Ferrari 599 GTO will instead be at the Beijing International Motor Show at the end of April

ENGINE AND GEARBOX

The Ferrari 599 GTO's engine is directly derived from the 599XX unit implementing  however, the necessary modifications for road-going homologation It thus complies with Euro 5 and LEV 2 standards The 5999 cc 65-degree V12 engine punches out 670 CV at 8250 rpm with maximum torque of 620 Nm at 6500 rpm and there is a smooth  constant rush of power all the way to the redline with no loss of flexibility even at medium and low revs This result was obtained by working on the fluid-dynamics and components to reduce internal friction and by adopting, amongst other things, the 599XX's redesigned crankshaft The car also has a racing-type intake system with a new manifold with diffuser type intake geometry and short inlet tracts designed to improve power delivery at high revs and reduce losses To maximise volumetric efficiency per cylinder a connection between the two plenums at the front compensates for variations in the volume. This is how the engineers managed to achieve maximum performance at high engine speeds The engine sound inside the car is carefully controlled to balance the intake sound with the exhaust which features a 599XX-derived 6-into-1 manifold

The Ferrari 599 GTO features the same, lower 60 ms shift times and the possibility to make multiple downshifts as on the 599XX

VEHICLE DYNAMICS

One of the most significant innovations on the Ferrari 599 GTO is the close correlation between the chassis set-up which is close to the handling limit and the input from the electronic controls which are developed to increase overall levels of performance

Since the very earliest states of the two cars development Maranello's engineers worked to ensure that these two areas of the car would be seamlessly integrated thus pushing responsiveness to the limit The result is of course superlative driving involvement as well as faster lap times Apart from new springs and a stiffer rear anti-roll bar, the car also features a second generation magnetorheological suspension control system  SCM2 The suspension works in tandem with the VDC  Vehicle Dynamic Control) and latest F1-Trac traction control This makes the car extremely responsive to driver inputs - thanks in part to the adoption of a very direct steering ratio  but also very stable under braking sharper on turn-in more precise in cornering and quicker out of corners

WEIGHT REDUCTION

The Ferrari 599 GTO inherits much of the development work  using the same principles as employed in F1  that went into making the 599XX such an extreme performance car Reducing weight was a vital objective and the result was the widespread use of composites and components manufactured with technologies more akin to racing specifications The areas involved include the bodywork and greenhouse  with thinner gauge aluminium and thinner glass the brakes  transmission and exhaust system The result is a dry weight of 1495 kg and a weight-to-power ratio of just 2.23 kg/hp a very significant figure that underlines the GTO's performance potential

AERODYNAMICS

The Ferrari 599 GTO's aerodynamics have benefited significantly from Ferrari engineers experience in F1 and with the 599XX which allowed downforce to be greatly increased without impacting on drag. Thanks to solutions transferred from the track car to the road going version, the GTO generates downforce of 144 kg at 200 km/h  The entire car was honed including the front the sides, the flat underbody and cooling flows In the latter instance the GTO can count on improved ducting to the brake discs and pads and the adoption of wheel doughnuts  a disc positioned outside the brake disc that ensure that hot air exiting the wheelarch stays as close to the body of the car as possible to reduce drag

Work on the nose of the car was aimed at reducing the width of the wake generated by the front and thus reduce drag The front spoiler incorporates a separate lower wing that increases downforce at the front of the car and increases the flow of cooling air to the oil radiator. On the flanks there's a new sill design with a more pronounced leading edge that improves the efficiency of the central section of the underbody The underbody itself incorporates a new lower front section with diffusers ahead of the front wheels to optimise downforce and a new double curve rear diffuser

WHEEL RIMS AND TYRES

Here the difference in size between the front and rear tyres has been changed The GTO's front tyres are now 285/30 on a 9.5 channel with 315/35 on an 11.5" channel at the rear The Ferrari 599 GTO has 20 rims Roll rigidity is greater at the rear to minimise understeer These solutions guarantee improved lateral grip and quicker turn in

BRAKES

The new CCM2 braking system is lighter and even more consistent in high performance situations. Its consistent coefficient of attrition meant that the ABS could be calibrated to a particularly high performance level, further reducing lap times  thanks to improved deceleration and shorter stopping distances. In fact the Ferrari 599 GTO boasts an excellent 100 to 0 km/h braking distance of just 32.5 metres As well as their role in improving aerodynamics the Formula 1 derived wheel doughnuts also improve braking efficiency by optimising brake cooling

CAR-DRIVER INTERFACE

The car driver interface was designed to maximise car and driver performance with a layout of the main commands that ensures absolute efficiency and minimum distraction The Racing manettino also puts the emphasis firmly on sporty, track specific driving settings by offering the driver full choice with regard to the electronic control parameters The ICE position on the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano has been replaced by CT-Off  traction control off The GTO is also fitted with bespoke longer carbon-fibre F1 paddles for easier use in high-speed driving. In addition the GTO also features the Virtual Race Engineer a system that monitors the status of the car and gives the driver immediate visibility of vehicle performance

Ferrari 599 GTO technical specifications

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Length: 4710 mm  185.4 in
Width: 1962 mm  77.2 in
Height: 1326 mm  52.2 in
Wheelbase: 2750 mm  108.3 in
Front track: 1701 mm  67.0 in
Rear track: 1618 mm  63.7 in
Dry weight: 1495 kg  3296 lbs
Kerb weight: 1605 kg  3538 lbs
Weight distribution: 47% front - 53% rear
Fuel tank capacity: 105 litres  27.7 US gal/23.1 UK/gal
Boot volume: 320 litres  11.3 cu ft
Type: V12 - 65°
Bore & stroke : 92 x 75.2 mm  3.62 x 2.96 in
Unitary displacement: 499.9 cc  30.51 cu in
Total displacement: 5999 cc  366.08 cu in
Compression ratio: 11.2:1
Maximum power 500 kW  670 CV at 8250 rpm
GEARBOX
F1 6-speed + reverse
SUSPENSION
SCM2  Magnetorheological Supension Control
TYRES
Front 285/30 ZR20
Rear 315/35 ZR20
CARBON-CERAMIC BRAKES
Front: 398 x 38 mm  15.7 x 1.5 in
Rear 360 x 32 mm  14.2 x 1.3 in
ELECTRONIC CONTROLS
CST with F1-Trac Traction and stability control
TPTMS Tyre pressure and temperature monitoring system
PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed over 335 km/h  over 208 mph
0-100 km/h  0-62 mph 3.35 sec
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Combined cycle  ECE 17.5 l/100 km
CO2 EMISSIONS

Combined cycle  ECE 411 g/km

Ferrari 599 GTO model year 2011    

Ferrari 599 GTO model year 2011 from the interior    

Ferrari 458 Italia model year 2011

Ferrari 458 Italia model year 2011 While it's true that every Ferrari is innovative by definition, it's equally true that in the course of the Prancing Horse's history, certain cars have marked a genuine departure from the current range. This is very much the case with the Ferrari 458 Italia, which is a massive leap forward from the company's previous mid-rear engined sports cars.

The new model is a synthesis of style, creative flair, passion and cutting-edge technology, characteristics for which Italy as a nation is well-known. For this reason Ferrari chose to add the name of its homeland to the traditional figure representing the displacement and number of cylinders.

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.

A two-seater berlinetta, the Ferrari 458 Italia, as is now traditional for all Ferrari's road-going cars, benefits hugely from the company's Formula 1 experience. This is particularly evident in the speed and precision with which the car responds to driver inputs and in the attention focused on reducing internal friction in the engine for lower fuel consumption than the Ferrari F430, despite the fact that both overall displacement and power have increased. However, Ferrari's track experience makes its presence felt in the Ferrari 458 Italia not only in terms of pure technological transfer but also on a more emotional level, because of the strong emphasis on creating an almost symbiotic relationship between driver and car. The Ferrari 458 Italia features an innovative driving environment with a new kind of steering wheel and dashboard that is the direct result of racing practice. Once again input from Michael Schumacher - who was involved from the very start of the Ferrari 458 Italia project - played an invaluable part.

The Ferrari 458 Italia's Pininfarina design provides further evidence of the complete departure from the past that this new car hails. The Ferrari 458 Italia has a compact, aerodynamic shape, underscoring the concepts of simplicity, efficiency and lightness that inspired the project. As with every Ferrari, the car's styling has been very heavily influenced by the requirements for aerodynamic efficiency, as can be seen from the downforce of 140 kg at 200km/h generated by the new model. The front features a single opening for the front grille and side air intakes, with aerodynamic sections and profiles designed to direct air to the coolant radiators and the new flat underbody. The nose also sports small aeroelastic winglets which generate downforce and, as speed rises, deform to reduce the section of the radiator inlets and cut drag.

The new 4499 cc V8 is the first Ferrari direct injection engine to be mid-rear mounted. It has a very low piston compression height typical of racing engines which contributed to achieving its compression ratio of 12.5:1. Equipped with the traditional flat-plane crankshaft, the engine delivers 570 CV at 9000 rpm and, with an outstanding power output of 127 CV/litre, sets a new benchmark not only for the whole Ferrari range and the history of company, but also for the entire market segment. Maximum torque is 540 Nm at 6000 rpm, over 80 per cent of which is available from 3250 rpm. Specific torque is a record 120 Nm/litre. However, what is truly extraordinary is the amount of torque available while still maintaining high levels of power at low revs.

The car's soundtrack is also typical Ferrari, with an exciting, powerful growl emerging from the engine before it channels through to the exhaust's three rear tailpipes.

The Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission which increases performance whilst providing very smooth shifts even at full throttle. The engineers have developed specific, sportier gear ratios to match the power and torque curves of the new V8, guaranteeing high torque even at lower engine speeds and allowing the car to reach its maximum speed in top gear.

This new Ferrari is also a major leap forward when it comes to cutting emissions. Despite the fact that the new engine is significantly more powerful than the V8s that preceded it, the Ferrari 458 Italia produces just 320 g/km of CO2 and fuel consumption is 13.7 l/100 km (combined cycle), the best in the entire segment.

The engineers also focused on weight reduction during the design phase for similar reasons. Consequently, the Ferrari 458 Italia has a dry weight of 1380 kg with a power-to-weight ratio of 2.42 kg/CV. Weight distribution is also optimal with 58 per cent over the rear axle. The result of the engineers' endeavours can be summed up in to two simple statistics which together perfectly encapsulate the Ferrari 458 Italia's exceptional performance: 0-100 km/h acceleration in under 3.4 seconds and a maximum speed in excess of 325 km/h.

For the new chassis, once more in aluminium, Maranello's engineers incorporated various types of advanced alloys along with aerospace industry-derived manufacturing and bonding techniques.

With regard to vehicle dynamics, the Ferrari 458 Italia's suspension features twin wishbones at the front and a multi-link set-up at the rear tuned for maximum roadholding and superlative handling. Along with a more direct steering ratio, the Ferrari 458 Italia thus offers extremely rapid turn-in and body control whilst maintaining superior ride comfort.

The integration of the E-Diff and F1-Trac (now controlled by the same ECU) and their respective mappings is even greater, resulting in a 32 per cent increase in longitudinal acceleration out of corners compared to previous models. The evolution of the control logic, with even faster and more accurate calculation of levels of grip, ensures even greater roadholding, better handling and ease of control on the limit.

The same ECU also governs the high-performance ABS, providing even more precise control over the logic threshold and greater efficiency. The brakes also feature a prefill function whereby the pistons in the callipers move the pads into contact with the discs on lift off to minimise delay in the brakes being applied. This combined with the ABS has cut the 100-0 km/h braking distance to a mere 32.5 metres.

The Ferrari 458 Italia's interior is another area of the car that exalts its sporty personality. The driver is welcomed by a new layout and a revolutionary ergonomic interface where the main controls are all clustered on the steering wheel.

With the Ferrari 458 Italia, Maranello has brought a highly distinctive new car to its 8-cylinder range. The company now offers two models that share a common, race-derived DNA, both exceptionally sporty and fun to drive in true Ferrari tradition, but aimed at two very different kinds of client. While the Ferrari California was created for owners requiring a more versatile sports car with a practical edge, the Ferrari 458 Italia is designed for owners for whom the priority is uncompromising on-road performance with occasional track day capability, but who still demand a car that is useable in day-to-day driving like all Ferrari's recent models.

Ferrari 458 Italia Technical specifications

Dimensions
Length: 4527 mm (178.2 in
Width: 1937 mm (76.3 in
Height: 1213 mm (47.8 in
Wheelbase: 2650 mm (104.3 in
Dry weight: 1380 kg (3042 lbs
Weight/power ratio: 2,42 kg/CV (7.16 lbs/kW
Weight distribution (front/rear): 42%/58%
Engine
Type: V8 - 90°
Displacement: 4499 cc (274.5 cu in
Maximum power: 570 CV (425 kW) @ 9000 rpm
Maximum torque: 540 Nm (398 lbs/ft) @ 6000 rpm
Specific power output: 127 CV/l
Compression ratio: 12.5:1
Tyres
Front: 235/35 ZR20 8.5
Rear: 295/35 ZR20 10.5
Performance
Maximum speed: >325 km/h (>202 mph
0-100 km/h: <3.4 s
Fuel consumption + emissions
Fuel consumption: 13.7 l/100 km
Emissions: 320 g CO2/km
Gearbox
Dual-clutch, 7-speed F1
Electronics
E-Diff3, F1-Trac, high-performance ABS

 Ferrari 458 Italia model year 2011

 Ferrari 458 Italia model year 2011

 Ferrari 458 Italia model year 2011

Ferrari 458 Challenge model year 2011

Ferrari 458 Challenge model year 2011 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.

Another first for a Ferrari Challenge model is the adoption of the F1-Trac traction control system, the most sophisticated of its kind. Developed in-house by Ferrari, the F1-Trac system constantly monitors levels of grip for maximum high-performance road-holding. Two specific track-biased calibrations - wet and dry - have been developed for this application, with control logic and strategies derived from Ferrari's extensive racing experience in the F1 and GT championships. The F1-Trac is completely integrated with the E-Diff to guarantee maximum acceleration out of corners.

The required ABS, F1-Trac and E-Diff calibration settings are selected via the manettino on the steering wheel, the first time this solution has been adopted on a model developed for the Ferrari Challenge series. The driver can thus either chose from the WET or DRY configurations. In high grip conditions it is also possible to select CT-OFF to de-activate the F1-Trac traction control.

In the course of the intensive development sessions involved in honing the Ferrari 458 Challenge for the track, the engineers also managed to improve the car's lap time at Fiorano by two seconds over that of its predecessor, resulting in a new record of just 1'16.5". Equally impressive is the amount of lateral grip the new car generates - up to 1.6G.

With the new 458 Challenge, Ferrari is offering its sportier clients - professional and gentlemen drivers alike - a car that is extremely responsive, with great performance and superb handling. This mid-rear V8-engined berlinetta will allow Ferrari Challenge participants to enjoy to the full the exhilarating cut and thrust of the race weekends on the world's leading circuits, as well as the passion that has always been an integral part of Ferrari's one-make championship

Ferrari 458 Challenge model year 2011

Ferrari 458 Challenge model year 2011 from the interior

Ferrari SP12 EC model year 2012

Ferrari SP12 EC model year 2012 For a Ferrari enthusiast and great musician like Eric Clapton a one-off car just had to be produced. Designed by the Centro Stile Ferrari in collaboration with Pininfarina and the engineers from Maranello, the Ferrari SP12 EC was created as homage to Clapton's career and his long lasting experience as a Ferrari owner.

The world-famous guitar player has been attached to one particular Ferrari model: the 512 BB, of which he has owned three over the years. So his desire was to drive a car inspired by this model, with influences from the multi-award winning 458 Italia. Exclusively in the latest issue of the Ferrari Official Magazine Eric Clapton talks about his passion and how the idea of a one-off car was born.

Meticulous attention in terms of style and technology was paid to the proportions and architecture of the SP12 EC - which is part of Ferrari's One-Off Programme - making this exceptional car even more significant. Just like music is created, applying the right notes in the right places to build a musical score, so was the creative process behind the Ferrari SP12 EC.

For Eric Clapton, following the project through from what was, essentially, a blank canvas, was 'one of the most satisfying things I've ever done Unique and irreproducible like the final car

Ferrari SP12 EC 2012 

Ferrari SP12 EC 2012 from the interior

Ferrari FF Silver model year 2012

The Ferrari FF is a whole new interpretation of the sporty Grand Tourer concept. It is not only the very first four-wheel drive Ferrari but, more significantly, hails a major break with the past by reconciling extreme performance with the usability and versatility of an authentic GT and a highly innovative design.

The Ferrari FF features innovations throughout, starting with the fact that it is fitted with Ferrari's first direct injection V12 which and is the first V12 coupled with the seven-speed Dual Clutch gearbox. The new engine punches out 660 hp at 8,000 rpm and delivers maximum torque of 683 Nm at 6,000 rpm, 500 Nm of which are available at 1,000 rpm. The Ferrari FF boasts the blistering performance of an extreme sports car too: 0-100 kmh acceleration in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 335 kmh. It also delivers excellent results in terms of efficiency with fuel consumption cut to just 15.4 litres per 100 km and CO2 emissions to 360 g/km, a 25% reduction on the previous V12s. These achievements come in part thanks to the HELE (High Emotions-Low Emissions) system which also incorporates Stop&Start technology.

The Ferrari FF also guarantees this exceptional performance on terrain with very low grip coefficients, thanks to Ferrari's own patented 4RM four-wheel drive system. Torque is still delivered by the rear wheels, but the PTU (Power Transfer Unit) ensures that as much as is required is also transferred to the front wheels when necessary on low grip surfaces. The Ferrari FF intelligently distributes torque to each of the four wheels individually, thanks to the fact that all of the dynamic vehicle controls (E-Diff, F1-Trac and PTU) have been integrated into a single CPU.

Ferrari FF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

    Engine
        Type: 65° V12
        Total displacement: 6262 cc
        Bore/stroke: 94 mm x 75,2 mm
        Maximum power: 660 CV @ 8000 rpm
        Maximum torque: 683 Nm @ 6000 rpm
        Specific power: 77 kW/litre - 105 CV/litre
        Maximum revs: 8000 rpm
        Compression ratio: 12,3:1
    Dimensions and weight
        Length: 4907 mm
        Width: 1953 mm
        Height: 1379 mm
        Wheelbase: 2990 mm
        Front track: 1676 mm
        Rear track: 1660 mm
        Dry weight: 1790 kg
        Kerb weight: 1880 kg
        Weight distribution: 47% front, 53% rear
        Boot volume: 450 litres
        Fuel tank capacity: 91 litres
    Wheels and tyres
        Front: 245/35 ZR 20 8,5 J x 20"
        Rear: 295/35 ZR 20 10,5 J x 20"
        Rear (winter tyres): 285/35 ZR20 10,5 J x 20"
    Brakes
        Front: 398 mm x 38 mm
        Wheel: 360 mm x 32 mm
    Transmission and gearbox
        4RM (four-wheel drive) and 7-speed dual-clutch transmission
    Electronic controls
        4RM control (full integration of all controls: F1-Trac, E-Diff and PTU); ABS/EBD; ESC
    Suspension
        SCM3
    Performance
        Top speed: 335 km/h
        0-100 km/h: 3,7 sec
        0-200 km/h: 11 sec
        100-0 km/h: 35 m
        Weight/power ratio: 2,7 kg/CV
        Consumption and emissions (ECE + EUDC combined cycle)
        Consumption: 15,4 l/100 km
        CO2 emissions: 360 gr/km

 Ferrari FF Silver model year 2012 from the interior

Ferrari FF model year 2012

The 81st Geneva International Motor Show played host to the unveiling of two major new Prancing Horse innovations: the revolutionary Ferrari FF, a four-wheel drive four-seater with a mid-front V12 that is the most powerful and versatile car Ferrari has ever built, and the 458 Italia sporting the HELE (High Emotions Low Emissions) System which cuts CO2 to just 275 g/km.

The Ferrari FF makes its eagerly-waited debut at Geneva after the huge build-up of expectation and interest created by the client premiere at Maranello broadcast online by www.ferrari.com.

The revolutionary Ferrari FF offers a completely new take on the sporting Grand Tourer theme. It is not only the first Ferrari with four-wheel drive, but, more significantly, a model that hails a major break with the past, effortlessly melding extreme sports car performance with the versatility and usability of a genuine GT and boasting an extremely innovative design.

Every single area of the Ferrari FF brims with innovation, not least its engine, the first GDI V12 to be coupled with the seven-speed F1 dual-clutch gearbox. The V12 unleashes a massive 660 CV at 8,000 rpm, and maximum torque of 683 Nm at 6,000 rpm with 500 Nm already available at just 1,000 rpm. This ensures the performance figures of an extreme sports car, with the 0-100 km/h sprint covered in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 335 km/h. Efficiency has been significantly boosted too, with fuel consumption now standing at just 15.4 litres per 100 km, and CO2 emissions at 360 g/km, a 25 per cent reduction compared to the previous V12s, thanks in part to the HELE (High Emotions- Low Emissions) System which incorporates Stop&Start technology

Uniquely, the Ferrari FF also guarantees this exceptional performance on terrain with very low grip coefficients, thanks to Ferrari's own patented 4RM four-wheel drive system. Torque is still delivered by the rear wheels, but the PTU (Power Transfer Unit) ensures that as much as is required is also transferred to the front wheels when necessary on low grip surfaces. The Ferrari FF intelligently distributes torque to each of the four wheels individually, thanks to the fact that all of the dynamic vehicle controls (E-Diff, F1-Trac and PTU) have been integrated into a single CPU.

Exceptional sporty driving is guaranteed by the Ferrari FF's transaxle architecture (mid-front engine with gearbox over the rear axle) and the positioning of 53% of weight to the rear of the car. Meticulous attention has been taken in lightening the engine (new castings), bodyshell (new aluminium alloys and production processes) and a host of other components. The interior has also been optimised through the use of high-tech materials such as magnesium for the seats. Third generation Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes are now lighter and longer-lasting, with virtually negligible wear during normal use on the road. All of these innovations have combined to produce an absolutely exceptional weight-power ratio of 2.7 kg/CV, a new benchmark for this kind of car.

Styled by Pininfarina, the Ferrari FF's lines effortlessly reflect its signature uncompromising balance of sportiness and versatility. It can comfortably accommodate four in its bodyhugging seats and spacious cabin. Its 450 litre boot can also be extended to 800 litres as the rear seats fold down independently. This means that the Ferrari FF offers more luggage space not only than any other car in its category, but also many four-door saloons, too.

Everything aboard the Ferrari FF is tailored specifically to the needs and tastes of its driver with a choice of six exclusive colours and the finest Frau aniline leathers specially treated to enhance their natural softness. The Ferrari FF's exceptional specification enhances in-car enjoyment for all four occupants. Features include a new rear-seat infotainment system with two screens for watching TV and DVD and a 1,280 Watt, 16-channel stereo system with Dolby Surround Sound.

The three FFs on the stand in Geneva are joined by a 458 Italia, the 599 GTB Fiorano with the sporting HGTE package, and a Ferrari California in an elegant Blu Tour De France finish. The Ferrari California is enjoying incredible sales success and is also the model subject to the widest range of personalisation requests in Ferrari's line-up. The V8- engined convertible is, in fact, very popular in the special two-tone and three-layer paint option finishes, with additional original interior combinations of materials, colours and trim solutions. The extraordinary success of the Ferrari California testifies to its enduring and sophisticated appeal.

Ferrari FF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

    Engine
        Type: 65° V12
        Total displacement: 6262 cc
        Bore/stroke: 94 mm x 75,2 mm
        Maximum power: 660 CV @ 8000 rpm
        Maximum torque: 683 Nm @ 6000 rpm
        Specific power: 77 kW/litre - 105 CV/litre
        Maximum revs: 8000 rpm
        Compression ratio: 12,3:1
    Dimensions and weight
        Length: 4907 mm
        Width: 1953 mm
        Height: 1379 mm
        Wheelbase: 2990 mm
        Front track: 1676 mm
        Rear track: 1660 mm
        Dry weight: 1790 kg
        Kerb weight: 1880 kg
        Weight distribution: 47% front, 53% rear
        Boot volume: 450 litres
        Fuel tank capacity: 91 litres
    Wheels and tyres
        Front: 245/35 ZR 20 8,5 J x 20"
        Rear: 295/35 ZR 20 10,5 J x 20"
        Rear (winter tyres): 285/35 ZR20 10,5 J x 20"
    Brakes
        Front: 398 mm x 38 mm
        Wheel: 360 mm x 32 mm
    Transmission and gearbox
        4RM (four-wheel drive) and 7-speed dual-clutch transmission
    Electronic controls
        4RM control (full integration of all controls: F1-Trac, E-Diff and PTU); ABS/EBD; ESC
    Suspension
        SCM3
    Performance
        Top speed: 335 km/h
        0-100 km/h: 3,7 sec
        0-200 km/h: 11 sec
        100-0 km/h: 35 m
        Weight/power ratio: 2,7 kg/CV
        Consumption and emissions (ECE + EUDC combined cycle)
        Consumption: 15,4 l/100 km       

 CO2 emissions: 360 gr/km

 from the interior Ferrari FF model year 2012

Ferrari 458 Italia Grand Am model year 2013

Ferrari 458 Italia Grand Am 2013 After making its track debut at home in Fiorano, the Ferrari 458 Italia Grand Am will be back in action on 26 and 27 July, 2011 for a private test session at Florida's Daytona International Speedway. Taking turns at the wheel will be the tried and tested duo of Jaime Melo and Toni Vilander who can pride themselves of having an extensive list of wins to their name in Ferraris. They will continue development work on the Ferrari 458 Italia Grand Am in preparation for its participation in the 2012 American championship.

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.

Daytona recalls many memories of past Ferrari victories in the famous 24 Hour race, the company having close links with this important event. In fact, Ferrari has taken part in 47 of these endurance races, winning five of them outright as well as taking 15 class wins.

Standing out in that list was an amazing clean sweep of the podium in 1967 for the two Ferrari 330 P4 and a 412 N.A.R.T., while back in 1962, Phil Hill and Ricardo Rodriguez won in a Dino 246 SP. That year, no less than four Ferraris finished in the top ten while in 1972, Mario Andretti and Jacky Ickx won in a 312 PB

 Ferrari 458 Italia Grand Am model year 2013 From the inside 

Ferrari Sergio Concept model year 2013

Ferrari Sergio Concept model year 2013 Pininfarina is presenting a concept car that renews the spirit and values of the extraordinary achievements obtained under the leadership of Sergio Pininfarina, projecting them into the future in the name of exclusivity, innovation and passion. A concept car in line with the approach that has allowed Pininfarina to generate a wealth of creations that have become car legends: the ability to combine passion, creativity, intelligence, technology and elegance in the continuity of the brand's genetic code. A mixture of aesthetic balance and elegant simplicity that last over time and make all Pininfarina models long-lived and resistant to changes in taste and fashion.

The new Pininfarina concept car could only be called Sergio. It is an exercise that Pininfarina decided to undertake on a brand that more than any other has marked the history of Pininfarina: Ferrari. The name of Sergio Pininfarina is inextricably linked to that union conceived 60 years ago: the Sergio, therefore, will also celebrate the importance of Pininfarina's contribution to the history of Prancing Horse design. A tribute that was immediately morally supported by Luca Montezemolo and Ferrari as a whole.

The two-seater barchetta of the future

With the Sergio you enter the fascinating and exciting realm of the two-seater barchetta as a unique and extreme object. Sportsmanship in the truest sense of the joy of driving, the passion of those who view cars as an unequalled source of excitement, the pleasure of admiring the essentiality of a one-off car by Pininfarina

 Ferrari Sergio Concept model year 2013

From the inside Ferrari Sergio Concept model year 2013 

Ferrari F12 berlinetta model year 2013

Ferrari F12berlinetta 2013 The Ferrari F12berlinetta ushers in a new generation of Ferrari 12-cylinders in the form of a car that delivers unprecedented performance from an exceptional new engine, unparalleled handling and innovative design and aerodynamics.

Every time Ferrari has unveiled a new 12-cylinder sports car since 1947, something magical has happened. Perhaps this has to do with the fact that our very first car, the 125 S, was itself a 12-cylinder or maybe it's because purists see the 12-cylinder as the engine size par excellence. Be that as it may, every time a Prancing Horse car of this kind makes its debut, it hails the start of a new era. There have been several 12-cylinder models built here at Maranello that have gone down in the annals of automotive history because of their technological prowess and the results they've delivered. The 1953 375 America, for instance, had an engine derived directly from the F1 single-seater of the day, while the 250 GTO in the 1960s was the perfect melding of styling and performance. That list must also include, of course, the 1969 365 GTB4, better known simply as the Daytona, which, thanks to its brilliantly balanced architecture delivered absolutely unique driving emotions. All of these engines and cars are now eagerly sought after by collectors the world over and each one represented major generational leap forward when it debuted. This story continues today with the Ferrari F12berlinetta which is not merely our latest mid-front 12-cylinder model but the first in a whole new generation of this kind of car. In fact, it is the most high performance Ferrari ever built yet it still effortlessly marries extreme performance with benchmark efficiency, delivering fuel consumption and emissions levels that are 30% lower than the previous generation. The challenge for our engineers and technicians this time was to create a front-engined car with blistering performance that was still able to offer the same driving pleasure and involvement at lower speeds. A difficult task because it meant improving on the design of the 599 GTB Fiorano, deemed the most beautiful Ferrari ever. However, their commitment and determination has produced a car sporting an exceptional new 740 hp mid-front V12 engine that delivers 690 Nm of torque. Ferrari F12 berlinetta

  Ferrari F12 berlinetta model year 2013 From the inside 

Ferrari 458 Spider model year 2013

The new Ferrari 458 Spider joins the 458 Italia, widening the range of Ferrari's mid-rear engined V8s and offering the same uncompromising technological solutions, handling and performance in a refined open-top configuration. It is equipped with a Ferrari patented, fully retractable hard top, a world first for a sports car with this lay-out.

The Ferrari 458 Spider is powered by Ferrari's 570 CV 4,499 cc V8 which was named International Engine of the Year 2011. The power is transferred to the road by Ferrari's class-leading dual-clutch F1 paddle-shift transmission through the sophisticated E-Diff, itself integrated with the F1-Trac traction control and high-performance ABS for maximum handling dynamics. The car delivers 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in under 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 320 km/h.

Certain features, such as its accelerator pedal mapping and the damping of the multilink suspension, have been calibrated to guarantee maximum sportiness and absolute driving pleasure with the top down, in line with Maranello's exclusive spider tradition. Even the engine soundtrack has been honed to ensure that the car's occupants are completely captivated by the drop-top driving experience.

Entirely in aluminium, the hard-top solution adopted for the Ferrari 458 Spider offers a number of advantages over the traditional folding soft-top, including a reduction of 25 kg in weight compared to Ferrari F430 Spider and a deployment time of just 14 seconds. Fully integrated into the styling of the car, the hard-top was engineered to fit neatly ahead of the engine bay without compromising aerodynamics or the performance of the car. The small space needed to house the roof enables the designers to include a generous rear bench for luggage behind the seats.

The rear of the car is characterised by innovative forms with the buttresses designed to optimise the flow of air to the engine intakes and the clutch and gearbox oil radiators. For maximum comfort whilst driving top down the Ferrari 458 Spider features a generously-sized adjustable electric wind stop. The design was perfected to slow and diffuse the air in the cockpit, enabling normal conversation to be held even at speeds over 200 km/h.

New technical solutions adopted for the chassis guarantee identical levels of structural rigidity with the roof up or down. The result is a car that is truly exciting to drive, blending extreme performance with the responsiveness that has always characterised Ferrari's open-top berlinettas.

Its category-topping performance aside, the new car also boasts class-leading fuel consumption and emissions levels. Thanks to the HELE (High Emotion Low Emission) system, in fact, fuel consumption on the combined urban cycle stands at 11.8 l/100 km with CO2 emissions of 275 g/km

2013  interior Ferrari 458 Spider 

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Ferrari 458 Spider model year 2013 - Technical Specification
    Engine
        Longitudinal mid-rear V8
        Bore/stroke: 94 x 81 mm
        Displacement: 4499 cc
        Maximum power: 570 CV (562 hp) @ 9000 rpm
        Maximum torque: 540 Nm @ 6000 rpm
        Maximum revs: 9000 rpm
        Compression ratio: 12.5:1
        Specific power: 127 CV (125 hp) per litre
        Weight/power ratio: 2.51 kg/CV
        Direct injection
        Dry sump lubrication
    Performance
        0-100 km/h: 3.4 s
        0-200 km/h: 10.8 s
        100-0 km/h: 32.8 m
        Top speed: 320 km/h
    Price: €226,800 (Italy - OTR)