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Next Ferrari Enzo will be hybrid
September 9th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
When it comes to the successor for the Ferrari Enzo we’ve heard all kinds of rumors. However, we can now clear some of those up as Ferrari S.p.A. Chairman, Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, himself not only talks about the future car, but also about the company’s future.
The next Enzo will be revealed in 2012 and it “will incorporate the state of the art of our knowledge in terms of increasing performances while reducing fuel consumption and emissions. It will then influence all Ferraris that appear after it.” Under the hood there will be the same gasoline-hybrid technology that is found in the Vettura Laboratorio HY-KERS concept that was unveiled in March at the Geneva Auto Show. As for the car’s design language, it was previewed in 2007 by the Millechili concept.
Luca Cordero di Montezemolo also confirmed that Ferrari will be about “fast cars and fast trains – and no politics”, and that despite his 63 years of experience in life, he will continue working for Ferrari: “I want to shape the next product cycle at Ferrari to assure a bright future at a company that has been inextricably intertwined with my life.”
Next Ferrari Enzo will be hybrid originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 9 September 2010 11:00 EST.
One-of-five Ferrari 550 GTZ Zagatos for sale
September 8th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
One of the rarest Ferraris on the face of the planet is up for sale, and those interested in buying it will have to fork over all of their appendages for the chance to bring home this ultra-exclusive Prancing Horse roadster.
The car is the Ferrari 550 GTZ Zagato, one of only five cars to have ever been made and, in the case of this particular model, it’s the only model to have been made as a right hand drive. Based on the Ferrari 550 Barchetta, the car was given a full bodykit courtesy of Zagato and comes with a sticker price of – wait for it – £1 million. Yep, that’s around $1.5 million by current exchange rates.
So, in the remote chance that you’re interested in buying this five-of-a-kind automotive jewel, check out this video of the 550 GTZ Zagato being given a full walk-around, just enough to entice anyone with finances to make such a purchase.
One-of-five Ferrari 550 GTZ Zagatos for sale originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 8 September 2010 02:00 EST.
Ferrari and Shell: More Than Just Partners
September 7th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
Ferrari has been involved in motor racing for as long as anybody can remember and throughout those years, the Maranello-based outfit has relied on a partnership that has lasted the test of time and technology.
It’s not a coincidence that every Ferrari race car that has participated in any kind of race since time immemorial has had one distinct logo stickered to it apart from the Prancing Horse. That logo belongs to Shell.
When Enzo Ferrari decided to create a racing team, he knew exactly the kind of technical partner he would want on-board with him. Since Ferrari and Shell formed their alliance – that’s somewhere around 450 races – the two companies are still together, each finding a common purpose and passion with the other that has enabled the two companies to stand side-by-side through every challenge, tribulation, and of course, through all the champagne-soaked victories.
Check out this four-minute video of the heart of Ferrari that is Shell.
Ferrari and Shell: More Than Just Partners originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 7 September 2010 14:00 EST.
Ferrari to unveil "green" California in Paris?
September 7th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
There are rumblings within the auto industry that Ferrari may have a surprise vehicle that the company is planning to unveil at the upcoming Paris Motor Show.
A report coming out of OmniAuto has suggested that a “green” Ferrari California could be headed to Paris to make its world debut. Nothing has been made official yet, but the word is that, contrary to the ‘green’ tag it’s being described in, the car isn’t being classified as a hybrid. The description used for this vehicle claims it to be something along the lines of a sports car that will come with a number of features similar to the Vettura Laboratorio HY-KERS concept that was unveiled earlier this year.
There’s no denying that a ‘green’ approach is something that Ferrari has long spurned on, but even Ferrari President Luca di Montezomolo has admitted that due to the implementation of stricter government standards, the Italian-based company is beginning to adhere to the new regulations by improving fuel efficiency by 30% while, at the same time, cutting down on emissions by 40%.
With these new regulation requirements on the back of everybody’s mind these days, the idea of seeing a “green” Ferrari out on the streets has turned from highly improbable to a distinct possibility.
Ferrari to unveil "green" California in Paris? originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 7 September 2010 12:00 EST.
Video: Ferrari Enzo vs CF 18 Jet
September 7th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
The first ones who have put face to face a supercar and a jet fighter were the guys from Top Gear. And since then this kind of race become a fashion. The last one is a race between a Ferrari Enzo and a CF 18 Jet. And not any kind of Enzo, but one tuned by Edo Competition!
The Enzo XX Evolution is powered by a 6.3 Liter V12 that makes an earth shattering 860 HP and 575 lb-ft of torque. Weight has been reduced by 220 pounds and the Enzo can now sprint from 0 to 60 MPH in just 3.2 seconds and reach a top speed in excess of 242 MPH. On the other hand, the CF18 jet can hit a top speed of 1127 mph, but it has a slower sprint. The winner? Who cares, just enjoy the video!
Video: Ferrari Enzo vs CF 18 Jet originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 7 September 2010 01:00 EST.
Ferrari 430 crashes after making a bee-line towards a tree
September 6th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
If you’re one of those lucky few that calls themselves a Ferrari owner, the past few months have been marked with a number of horrific crashes and unceremonious fires to a number of Ferrari models, most notably that of the fire crisis the 458 Italia has found itself in.
Unfortunately, the total number of Ferrari crashes continues to increase, with the most recent one occurring in Zagreb, Croatia over the weekend. From what we’ve gathered, the accident occurred sometime Sunday evening after the driver of this Ferrari 430 lost control of his car before driving it straight into a tree. As you can see by the photos, the crash left very little of the 430’s hood intact, prompting us to wonder whether this car can still be salvageable.
The only good news to come out of this crash was that the driver of the car escaped the accident without any injuries. And given the extent of damage sustained by his car, that dude should be counting his blessings.
Ferrari 430 crashes after making a bee-line towards a tree originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 6 September 2010 23:00 EST.
Ferrari works on four-door coupe?
September 6th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
Remember a while ago Ferrari CEO Amedeo Felisa said in an interview: “As Enzo (Ferrari) would say, we will never do four doors. And we will keep this tradition.” But today rumors suggest that Ferrari has plans to expand its line-up with a new model that will take on models like Aston Martin Rapide and the future Lamborghini Estoque. Apparently Pininfarina has already imagined a future four-door coupe and Ferrari will make a final decision soon. Until then, the Italian company will unveil a surprise at the upcoming Paris Auto Show.
If built, the future four-door coupe will be based on the replacement of the 612 Scaglietti, scheduled for 2012. It seems that the 612 is offering enough interior room for a second row of doors. Same rumors suggest that the future model will be built in limited numbers and will offer wealthy customers an alternative for the other four-door coupe models on the market.
Ferrari works on four-door coupe? originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 6 September 2010 19:00 EST.
Video: Ferrari 458 Italia by Oakley Design
September 3rd, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
Remember a while ago when the guys from Oakley Design brought forth a tuning kit for the Ferrari 458 Italia? We thought nothing would make the Ferrari any better than it already was (that was, of course, before they started randomly spitting fire). Turns out, Oakley Design did create a better 458 Italia and the lucky guys from Performance Direct Motoring News had the chance to test drive one of the five souped up units! Not only did they get a chance to ride around in the exquisite sports car, but they also had the opportunity to pin it up against a Ducati 1198 ’Carbon Edition’. Some guys have all the luck!
As a reminder, the Ferrari 458 Italia offers a carbon-fiber front spoiler lip, carbon-fiber inserts on the radiator air exit ducts, wider side sills, a lighter carbon-fiber rear diffuser, a new rear spoiler and carbon-fiber roof panel, mirror covers, and an engine cover insert. The engine’s output was increased by 10%, obtaining a total of 627bhp and a peak torque of 567Nm. The sprint from 0 to 60 mph is made in 3.0 seconds, while top speed is 205 mph.
We could only come up with one conclusion after watching this video; OMG! That car can fly!
Video: Ferrari 458 Italia by Oakley Design originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 3 September 2010 20:00 EST.
TopSpeed’s 10 Fastest Production Cars
September 3rd, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
The holy grail of speed has always been the production car speed record. Car companies shoot for this record – if they can – in hopes that they can put their names in the history books. Some of them have succeeded and some have failed, but either way, these machines are fantastic.
Most of the cars on the list are very expensive and only built in limited numbers. You would be hard pressed to find any one of the top ten machines on normal streets. Hell, you would be hard pressed to find these cars on local tracks.
In order to get on the list, the car must be street legal, so no Formula One cars or land speed machines. The laws for getting on the list are also very tough, as there are no set rules. Nonetheless, the current fastest production car hit a speed of 267 miles per hour. Can you guess which car that was?
Hit the jump to find out.
TopSpeed’s 10 Fastest Production Cars originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 3 September 2010 08:00 EST.
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Video: Ferrari Virtual Academy – Official Trailer
September 2nd, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
Want to drive like some of the hottest Scuderia Ferrari drivers? Here’s your chance! Ferrari has unveiled the official trailer for their Virtual Academy – an online simulation racing game. With the Ferrari Virtual Academy, Ferrari fans from all over the world can hop into their computer chair and take the same laps as Felipe Massa, Fernando Alonso, and Giancarlo Fisichella, while also being privy to their racing line and driving technique secrets! Drive the fastest amongst all of the fellow Ferrari fans in the worldwide online tournament and you could be one of the weekly winners that will be awarded official Ferrari products. Better yet, if at the end of the Trofeo, you are within the top five fastest drivers, then you will be headed to the heart of Ferrari! That’s right, Ferrari will be sending you to Maranello to walk through the gates in Fiorano and participate in the exclusive Ferrari Driver Academy course with exceptional tutors from the Scuderia.
Drive around in some of the most famous tracks like the Fiorano, Mugello, and Nurburgring that have been digitally recreated with Laser Scan and Motion Capture. Master the laps and increase your speed because you may be one of the lucky five that will get the chance of a lifetime!
The game will be available for download starting September 9th.
Video: Ferrari Virtual Academy – Official Trailer originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 2 September 2010 21:00 EST.
Ferrari officially recalls the 458 Italia
September 1st, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
Ferrari has finally issued a safety recall of the 458 Italia. Yes, finally.
After a disastrous few months that featured no less than five 458s inexplicably catching fire, the Italian supercar maker has finally conceded that there may, in fact, be something wrong with their new pride and joy.
Ferrari finally issued the recall after discovering that a certain adhesive material they used to attach a heat shield under the car’s rear fender has the potential to catch fire when subjected to high temperatures, which, in turn, could lead to a fire in the car’s engine. From all the photos we’ve seen of the burning 458s, each one of them looks to have taken place in the rear end of the car, which could indeed point to the adhesive as the main culprit behind the 458 barbecue fest.
To fix the problem, Ferrari has designed a new heat shield material that can replace the use of the defective adhesive by attaching it with rivets thereby completely removing the adhesive material that has caused all of these fires. So, if you happen to own a still-to-catch-fire 458 Italia, it’s absolutely a-must to contact your dealer as soon as possible and have this egregious problem fixed. You never know; if you don’t act quickly, that fire just might catch up to you and your beloved supercar.
Ferrari officially recalls the 458 Italia originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 1 September 2010 20:00 EST.
Next Ferrari 612 Scaglietti confirmed; it will go hybrid
September 1st, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
Ferrari boss, Luca di Montezemolo, already informed us all of Ferrari’s intentions to go hybrid with the next Enzo, 599, and Scaglietti back in June during an interview with British magazine, Auto Express. And while, at the time, details were a little sketchy on what type of combination engine the Scaglietti would receive, things can be seen a lot clearer today.
The successor for the current 612 Scaglietti will be unveiled in March 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show and will come with a twelve-cylinder front engine that delivers a total of 550 HP with a 100-HP electric motor at the rear. The result will be a fuel consumption reduction of 35%.
On the exterior, the next 612 will be heavily inspired by the 458 Italia and the Vettura Laboratorio HY-KERS. The sports car will get a strong front, curved hood, and wider wheelbase. The Vettura Laboratorio concept combined a V12 engine with an 100 HP electric engine and a dual-clutch 7-speed F1 transmission.
Sales will begin in the summer of 2011, and prices are expected to be in the 300,000 euro area.
Next Ferrari 612 Scaglietti confirmed; it will go hybrid originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 1 September 2010 16:00 EST.
Is the Ferrari 458 Italia recall coming soon?
September 1st, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
There appears to be rumblings coming out of Maranello that Ferrari is finally doing something about all those burning 458s, and they’re doing it really soon.
Two members of FerrariChat seem to have been given the heads-up by a Ferrari dealer, saying that Ferrari will officially begin recalling all 458 Italia models by today.
Again, Ferrari has yet to make the announcement official, but according to one of the posters, Superquant, the recall is finally happening. In his post, he said: “My dealer just informed me that as of 1 minute ago he learned that Ferrari has issued a recall on ALL 458s due to the fire situation.
Ferrari has determined the cause of the 458’s that have caught on fire was from an adhesive that attached the heat shield under the rear fenders.?The heat shields were attached with an adhesive and became flammable under high temps. The new shield will be attached rivets, not any type of adhesive. Every 458 produced will get this new part so call your dealer now and set up your appointment which of course is free of charge.”
If this man is right in saying this, then that should be good news for all owners of the 458 Italia that have become weary of bringing their cars out of their garages over fears that they might get barbecued out on the road.
But as is the case with rumors like this, we’re going to hold back on announcements until we hear it straight from the (prancing) horse’s mouth.
Is the Ferrari 458 Italia recall coming soon? originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 1 September 2010 13:00 EST.
Ferrari 599 Roadster made an appearance at Pebble Beach?
September 1st, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
In the middle of all the hoopla that comes with the Pebble Beach Concours, one car, that nobody saw, supposedly made an appearance that now has the Internet abuzz.
From what we’ve heard, it looks like the Ferrari 599 Roadster made an appearance at Pebble Beach for a select group of owners, all of whom got a sneak peek at the new Ferrari supercar. Not much was made of the super-duper secret showing during the event, which pretty much explains why nobody even saw the car on the Pebble Beach grounds.
But with rumors circulating that the roadster was, in fact, present during the event, a poster from Luxury4Play uploaded what appears to be a scanned letter from Ferrari North American CEO and President Marco Mattiaci to a certain Nicolas Jimenez – we’re guessing he was one of the select owners that were invited for the sneak peek – where the former thanked the latter for his visit to “our Ferrari 599 presentation at Pebble Beach.”
Mattiaci then goes on and writes “the first feedback from the highly selected group of friends visiting us at Quial Meadows has been enthusiastic on this upcoming limited-edition product,” suggesting that Ferrari may have been asking for some input from its customers regarding the 599 Roadster.
It looks like Ferrari may have pulled a fast one on all of us by keeping this event so tightly guarded. But as is the case in the auto industry, you can’t keep a secret too long and, at some point, something’s going to get leaked out.
Ferrari 599 Roadster made an appearance at Pebble Beach? originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 1 September 2010 10:00 EST.
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Ferrari 458 Italia has another crash scare in Glasgow, Scotland
August 31st, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
With reports coming out that Ferrari is in the process of doing a recall for the 458 Italia over the unprecedented number of fire incidents the supercar has been involved in the past month, we’re crossing our fingers that this recall happens sooner rather than later.
And it’s not hard to figure out why, either. To date, there have been about 11 incidents involving Ferrari’s new supercar either getting involved in some accident or getting burned down to a smoking block of twisted metal. We don’t know exactly what the cause is of these incidents, but clearly, something needs to be done there. So it’s good to know that the Prancing Horse isn’t taking these incidents sitting down.
But before we start letting out a collective sigh of relief, we’re back with yet more somber news for those 458-loving people out there. Apparently, there’s been another incident with the supercar in Glasgow, Scotland.
Read the rest of the story after the jump.
Ferrari 458 Italia has another crash scare in Glasgow, Scotland originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 31 August 2010 15:00 EST.
TopSpeed’s 10 Best No-Limit Supercars
August 31st, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
When you get into this category, it’s hard to say if one is better than the other. Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, and McLaren are all wonderful products, but is one better than the other one in the real world? Probably not, but there are a few things we can look at to try and determine a solid list.
When you have this kind of money, performance is expected out of these machines and that is a key thing to remember. Every car on this list is fast enough for most people. Many will begin to point out numbers and statistics to prove that their car should be ranked higher up. What they fail to understand is that most of the people who buy these machines will never get close to those numbers. For them, it’s more about the car. With that in mind, we will look at styling, prestige, luxury, and the sensations that you get when you sit behind the wheel.
There is a never a right answer when comparing these machines. Everybody has their own opinion and everybody will think they’re correct. We really had to think about this one long and hard because, well, we had no idea how to rank most of these machines. The top ten supercars for 2010 is just one of life’s great mysteries.
Nonetheless, we persevered on your behalf to try and rank today’s best supercars. We would also like to point out price was not considered in this ranking. If you can afford any one of these cars, most of the time price isn’t going to be a big deal.
Hit the jump to see the list.
TopSpeed’s 10 Best No-Limit Supercars originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 31 August 2010 08:00 EST.
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Ferrari 458 Italia GTS rendered
August 30th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
In the midst of all of these fiery stories we’ve scattered about in the past couple of weeks, we finally get to write something good about the Ferrari 458 Italia. The 458 range is set to be expanded with two new models: the GTS Spider version coming in the spring of 2011 and the Scuderia, the sportier version, shortly thereafter. Today we will focus on the GTS version.
Despite previous rumors suggesting the Spider version would be offered with a fabric roof, it seems that the future 458 Italia Spider model will actually be getting a glass roof that flips upright electrically and disappears behind the seats. This is being done to ensure the car will be even more comfortable.
Under the hood the 458 Spider will use the same 4.5 Liter V8 engine equipped with the traditional Ferrari flat crankshaft as the coupe version. The unit produces 570 HP at a rather high 9000 RPM and sprints the car from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds on its way to a top speed of 202 MPH.
We can only hope that Ferrari will solve the fire problem by next spring.
Ferrari 458 Italia GTS rendered originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 30 August 2010 19:00 EST.
Ferrari 458 Italia may be recalled due to fire risk
August 30th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
It hasn’t been a secret that the Ferrari 458 Italia seems to have been hexed as numerous reports have come in stating that the sports car has either been crashed or has suspiciously caught on fire. It’s the latter situation that peaked the curiosity of Ferrari. The Italian car manufacturer recently began investigating these sudden fires and, according to Jalopnik, may have started the fire ball rolling during production.
Jalopnik states: “We’ve heard from one owner tonight that they received a letter from Ferrari claiming a gas overflow tube and gas vapor system were placed too close to the engine, thus creating the possibility of a fire. The owner was told they can take their vehicle to their dealer to receive a fix. We’re currently trying to confirm this report and will update you as soon as we get it.”
This recall has yet to be confirmed, but it would definitely be a valid reason for these random fires sprouting all over the place.
It’s a shame. After waiting forever for the Ferrari 458 Italia to make its production debut, owners have to now deal with fixing this catastrophic error that has been killing 458s everywhere.
We’ll keep you posted when more details surface regarding this recall.
Ferrari 458 Italia may be recalled due to fire risk originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 30 August 2010 15:00 EST.
Video: Ferrari 458 Italia on the track
August 27th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
Finally, we get write a news piece about a Ferrari 458 Italia that’s not on fire! We kind of missed pieces like this, didn’t you? This time, we get to see the Ferrari 458 Italia at the right place: a race track. Let’s just hope that by the end of the video the engine doesn’t get set on fire.
The 458 Italia was put to the test by the British magazine, EVO, at the Bedford Aerodrome. The target was a time of 1:21:07 set by the Scuderia. So, what do you think, will they manage to smash it?
The sports car is powered by a 4.5 Liter V8 engine that produces 570 HP at a rather high 9000 RPM which gives the future super car a power output of 127 HP/Liter. Weighing in at only 3042 pounds, the new Ferrari will rocket from 0 to 60 MPH in just 3.4 seconds and won’t stop until it hits a top speed of 202 MPH.
Video: Ferrari 458 Italia on the track originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 27 August 2010 08:00 EST.
Ferrari investigating fire incidents with the 458 Italia
August 25th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
We’re not the least bit surprised that after having reported on an inordinate number of Ferraris catching fire under suspicious circumstances, we finally learn that Ferrari has been keeping tabs on all these incidences, and in response, is looking into the potential issues – and subsequent mess – they’ve found themselves in.
To date, at least 10 Ferrari 458 Italias have either crashed or burned down and the Prancing Horse is investigating on whether these incidents, specifically the fire-related ones, came as a result of driver’s error or whether it’s manufacturer-related.
According to a Ferrari spokesman who spoke to the Daily Telegraph, the company is taking the measures needed to learn more about these incidents and determine where the issues are. “We are taking all the reports very seriously and are looking into them but we are treating them all as separate incidents,” he said.
The spokesperson also noted, in an interview with ‘Just Auto’, that “it is important to differentiate between what is a vehicle fire and outside factors and I would include driver error. Six have been incidents where it potentially could be the driver or other factors.”
We can’t fault Ferrari for acting all defensive with this because it’s certainly something that should be taken seriously. We’re just hoping that whatever problems this otherwise beautiful car has can be resolved as quickly as possible.
Hit the jump to check out all of the Ferrari 458s that encountered some fiery deaths.
Ferrari investigating fire incidents with the 458 Italia originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 25 August 2010 12:00 EST.
