1956 Fangio Ferrari 290

On 10 December 2015, RM Sotheby’s will offer one of the most original and significant 1950s Ferrari sports-racing cars at its ‘Driven by Disruption’ sale – an ex-Works 290 MM built for Juan Manuel Fangio for the 1956 Mille Miglia…

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Ferrari 458 Speciale

A Ferrari Speciale for special emotions.

It’s called the 458 Speciale: it’s Ferrari’s new sportscar, the fruits of the innovation and extreme technological research that have gone into a car as outstanding as the 458 Italia.

The aerodynamic efficiency (an E index of 1.5), a more powerful aspirated V8 engine (605 cv) and the highest power density (135 cv/l) in the history of Ferrari road cars, an extraordinary weight/power ratio (2.13 kg/cv), electronic control of the slip angle (SSC): these are some – but not all – of the characteristics that make this car truly Speciale and that are destined to become standard for the Ferraris of the future. The aptness of the car’s name is easily shown by its performance figures: accelerating from 0-100km/h in 3s (or 9.1s for 0-200km/h) and a best lap time round Fiorano of 1m 23.5s.

The new 8-cylinder mid-engine berlinetta, which will be launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 10, was designed with the target of raising performance and driving emotion to the highest levels, while still guaranteeing ease of control in every situation.

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Ferrari F12berlinetta

The F12berlinetta not only ushers in a whole new generation of Prancing Horse 12-cylinders but is also the most powerful and high performance Ferrari ever built.

The F12berlinetta’s 200-bar, direct-injection 6262 cc 65° V12 delivers absolutely unprecedented performance for a naturally aspirated 12-cylinder engine in terms of both power and revs. It has a maximum power output of 740 CV at 8250 rpm, while its specific power output is 118 CV/l, a record for this kind of engine. Responsiveness and strong pick-up are assured by maximum torque of 690 Nm, 80 per cent of which is already on tap at 2500 rpm.

Exceptional strides have also been made with regard to fuel consumption and emissions both of which have been slashed by 30% to 15l/100 km and 350 g/km of CO2, making the F12berlinetta a benchmark for its reference segment.

Its wheelbase is also shorter, the engine and driver seat have been lowered and the rear in more compact thanks to the new suspension and gearbox layout. It is a shorter, lower and narrower car than the previous V12 coupé. Weight distribution is ideal too (54% at the rear) while the centre of gravity is lower and has been moved rearwards in the chassis.

Engine
Type: 65° V12
Bore/stroke: 3.7 x 2.96 in
Total capacity: 382.13 cu in
Compression ratio: 13.5:1
Maximum power **: 545 kW (740 CV) at 8250 rpm
Specific power output: 88 KW/ cu in
Maximum torque: 690 Nm at 6000 rpm
Maximum revs: 8700 rpm

Dimensions
Length: 181,8 in
Width: 76,5 in
Height: 50,1 in
Wheelbase: 107,1 in
Front track: 65,6 in
Rear track: 63,7 in
Dry weight*: 3362,0 lb
Kerb weight*: 3593,5 lb
Weight distribution: 46% front, 54% rear
Fuel tank: 24.3 US gal (20.2 UK/gal)
Front Tyres and rims: 255/35 ZR 20 9.5J
Rear Tyres and rims: 315/35 ZR 20 11.5J
CCM 3 brakes Front: 15,7 x 8,8 x 1,5 inch
CCM 3 brakes Rear: 14,2 x 9,2 x 1,3 inch
Gearbox: F1 dual-clutch 7-speed

Performances
Maximum speed: over 211 mph
0-100 km/h: 3.1 sec
0-200 km/h: 8.5 sec
Fuel consumption: Combined 15l/100 km
CO2 emissions: Combined 350 g/km

Note
* With lightweight options
** Engine power is expressed in kW, in accordance with
the International System of Units (SI) and in CV (1KW= 1.3596216 CV). With dynamic overboost

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R.I.P. Sergio, we will miss you.

Cars enthousiast are mourning Sergio Pininfarina, born in september 1926 in Turin, as he died monday night, at the age 85.

Pininfarina's firm, founded in 1930 by his father, Battista "Pinin" Farina, who later changed the family name to Pininfarina, and based in Turin (Italy, Europe), was responsible for the Ferrari 250 and 500, the Dino, the Daytona, and a lot of other successful other brands cars (Alfa Romeo, Cadillac, Fiat, Lancia, Peugeot, Rolls-Royce, Volvo and more).

Sergio Pininfarina was named an Italian senator for life.

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Ferrari SA APERTA

SA APERTA: an exclusive Ferrari V12 to celebrate Pininfarina's 80th anniversary

Ferrari is delighted to announce the presentation of the SA APERTA at the Paris International Motor Show 2010. 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.

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Vandenbrink Design GTO

Vandenbrink Design s'associe à la renaissance de la carrosserie spéciale en présentant la conception de la GTO, un hommage à la Ferrari 250 GTO 1962. La GTO est conçue pour être construite sur les superbe châssis et transmissions de la Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. En coopération avec l'expert en enginering de course Edo Competition Motorsport deux versions sont proposées: -- La 599 GTO (5998 cc / 650 ch / 630 Nm) -- La haute performance 630 GTO (6300 cc / 750 ch / 680 Nm) Visitez ma liste de liens auto

Vandenbrink Design joins the revival of Special Coachbuilding by presenting the design of the GTO, a tribute to the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. The GTO is designed to be built on the superb Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano chassis and drivetrain. In cooperation with Race engineering expert Edo Competition Motorsport two versions are offered: - the 599 GTO ( 5998 cc / 650 hp / 630 Nm ) - the high performance 630 GTO ( 6300 cc / 750 hp / 680 Nm ) Check my car links

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"Salon Automobile de Lyon" (France)

Voici quelques unes des images que j'ai réalisées durant le "Salon Automobile de Lyon". Mon but n'était pas de faire un "reportage photo", mais plustôt de montrer la vision que j'en ai eu... Visitez également à l'article ne montrant que la Gumpert Apollo lors du même évennement ! Visitez ma liste de liens auto

Here are some of the shots I made during the "Salon Automobile de Lyon" (France). My goal was not to make a photo-report of the event, but more to show my vision of it... Please also check the post showing only the Gumpert Apollo during the same event ! Check my car links

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