Showing posts with label Ferrari. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ferrari. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Ferrari 750 Monza


Production 1954
Predecessor Ferrari 735 S
Successor Ferrari 857 S
Class WSC racer
Engine 3.0 L (3000 cc) Lampredi I4

the 750 Monza introduction on 1954 as a new four cylinder sports racer. Sporting a three litre version of the 500 Mondial's engine, the Monza was much more powerful, with 250 hp (186 kW) available, but barely heavier at 760 kg (1675 lb). The new-style body was penned by Pinin Farina and presaged the droop-nose look of the famed 250 GTO, but it was Scaglietti's 750 Monza, with its faired-in headrest suggesting the flowing Testa Rossa that drew attention.

Mike Hawthorn and Umberto Maglioli piloted their 750 Monza to victory at Monza on its very first race, giving the car its name. Although they were strong on the track, the Monza was unable to hold off the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR in 1955, allowing the Germans to seize the sports car championship that Ferrari claimed in 1954.

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Ferrari TR or 250 Testa Rossa

The Ferrari TR, or 250 Testa Rossa, is a race car model built by Ferrari in the 1950s and 60s. These cars dominated their arenas, with variations winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1958, 1960, and 1961. They were closely related to the rest of the Ferrari 250 line, especially the legendary 250 GTO.

In all, thirty-four 250 Testa Rossas were built, from 1956 through 1961. The phrase "Testa Rossa" means "red head." The most well known, the 250TR, was produced from 1957 to 1958; only 2 factory cars and 19 customer cars were built. After the 250 GTO, the 250 Testa Rossa is the second most valuable Ferrari model, often valued at more than US$8,000,000. A 1957 250 Testa Rossa sold on May 17, 2009 for $12,100,000, a new world record price for a car.

250 Testa Rossa
Named for the red valve covers, the original 250 TR had unorthodox bodywork by Scaglietti. The front fenders are visually separated from the central "nacelle" body, a design inspired Formula One racers, with air ducting across the front brakes and out through the open area behind the wheels, this model is often called the "Pontoon" TR. Olivier Gendebien and Phil Hill won the 24 Hours of Le Mans with this car in 1958.

# Ferrari TR or 250 Testa Rossa also the one of 12 List of Fastest Cars in The World

Friday, June 17, 2011

Ferrari 288 GTO


Manufacturer Ferrari
Production 1984–1985
272 produced
Predecessor Ferrari 250 GTO
Successor Ferrari F40
Class Sports car
Body style Berlinetta (coupe)
Layout RMR layout
Engine 2.9 L turbocharged V8
Related Ferrari 308 GTB


The Ferrari GTO (often referred to as Ferrari 288 GTO) is an exotic homologation of the Ferrari 308 GTB produced from 1984 through 1986, designated GT for Gran Turismo and O for Omologato (homologation in Italian).

The Ferrari GTO was built to compete in the new Group B Race series and a minimum of 200 cars were required for homologation. However as only Ferrari and Porsche, with their 959, entered, the series was soon abandoned leaving just Group B Rally championship. The Porsche 959 (as the Porsche 961) only raced three times in Group B, but the 288 GTO never raced and all 272 cars built remained purely road cars.

Some of the 288 GTO's styling features were first displayed on a 308 GTB design exercise by Pininfarina shown at the 1977 Geneva Salon. This included the deep front spoiler, fender flares, rear lip spoiler, front lid radiator cooling louvers and quadruple driving lights.

Ferrari 288 GTO also the one of 12 List of Fastest Cars in The World 

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Ferrari F430 Novitec Tunero

This is exellent car in the world. it’s the F430. It is the Novitec Tunero F430, a modified Ferrari F430 in matte black color shown by Novitec at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2007. They have changed the name to Tunero. Tunero boasts 2 race inter cooled supercharged with new intake system, fuel injectors and oil coolers. The engine produces 707horsepower at 8,350 rpm and 525 lb/ft of torque at 6300 rpm. It boosts from 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds and achieve a top speed of 216 mph. More pictures after the jump.



Supercharged_Ferrari F430

This a high technology from ferrari. Tuner Novitec has built a supercharged Ferrari F430 with twin supercharges that push output to 636 horsepower. It has a top speed of 218mph with 0-62phm spring in just 3.7 seconds. It has an adjustable suspension with lowered ride height and a widened track. This Ferrari F430 comes with a custom 19″ or 20-inch center-lock wheels conceal the upgraded Brembo ceramic brakes. Maximum torque of 638Nm is achieved at 6250 rpm. It takes couple of months before it hits the market. Pictures after the jump.



Monday, January 3, 2011

Ferrari F60

Ferrari F60
Ferrari F60
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INTRODUCTION:The F60 is the fifty fifth single-seater built by Ferrari specifically to compete in the Formula 1 World Championship. The name of the car was chosen to celebrate the Scuderia's participation in all 60 editions of the Formula 1 World Championship since 1950 to date.

HIGHLIGHTS:The car was originally scheduled to be track debuted at nearby Fiorano, but Felipe Massa instead took to the cockpit of the F60 for the first time at Ferrari's other circuit, Mugello, after the launch. Massa said he was pleasantly surprised about the appearance of the F60.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Chassis
Carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Ferrari longitudinal garbo Limited-slip differential
Semiautomatic sequential electronically controlled garbo - quick shift
Number of gears 7 + Reverse
Brembo ventilated carbon-fibre disc brakes
Independent suspension, push-rod activated torsion springs front and rear
Weight (with water, lubricant and driver) 605 kg
BBS Wheels (front and rear) 13"
Kinetic energy recovery system by Ferrari in cooperation with Magneti Marelli

Engine
Type 056
Number of cylinders 8
Cilinder block in cast aluminium V 90°
Number of valves 32
Pneumatic distribution
Total displacement 2398 cm3
Piston bore 98 mm
Weight > 95 kg
Magneti Marelli digital electronic injection
Magneti Marelli static electronic ignition
Fuel Shell V-Power ULG-66L/2
Lubricant Shell

DESIGN:The design also takes into account two other significant changes in the 2009 regulations: the possibility of using a kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) and the reintroduction of "slick" tyres. The KERS on the F60 was designed by Ferrari in collaboration with Magneti Marelli and is centrally mounted on the engine under the rear part of the chassis; its management has involved all departments of the Gestione Sportiva. The return to tyres with no grooves is another element which is down to the work of the OWG, as is the introduction of a flap on the front wing that can be adjusted by the driver when the car is moving.

CONCLUSION:The F60 also sees a return of slick tires, as well as the use of the optional Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS). Ferrari’s KERS has been designed jointly with Magneti Marelli and is centrally mounted on the engine under the rear part of the chassis. Other details include a seven-speed transmission and a redesigned Type 056 V8 engine that must last three races in accordance with the new regulations. Max rpm has also been reduced from 19,000 to 18,000 revs.

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Ferrari F40 Limousines Version


Tokyo - Ferrari F40 is a sports car as the car was teratat most expensive, most powerful and most expensive-owned Ferrari. So if there is certainly more powerful version of the limousine right?

Make no mistake, it's just a modified version of the origin country modifiers Sakura, Japan.

The modifier terinpirasi of the Ferrari F40. Ferrari F40 Best of replication was similar to the original. It's just that much longer.

Foreign accent, one example of a headlamp. The concept of using a lamp headlamp Ferrari F40. So is the stylish 19-inch rim bars laburan Ferarri red and decorated with Prancing Horse logo.

To the stern, deliberately constructed that mimic the style spoiler with mufler Ferrari F40 in the middle. And for the interior, the luxury MPV imitating pembesut with captain seat concept.

Unfortunately the kitchen pacunya not applied a big machine, it is estimated that the engine is under the veil of F40 is a machine
capacity of 1600 cc that can only be paired with Accord and Toyota Corolla.

But for its features are complete enough. That is the power steering and power windows, keyless entry, sunroof, ABS and anti-theft system (anti-theft) is also embedded. There are also complementary, such as CD players and of course AC.

And even more strange, this car was quoted as saying the site Goo-net only sold just 580 yen or USD $ 62,000 only. Wow what a car is this?

Saturday, October 16, 2010

2010 Ferrari SA Aperta 599 Roadster

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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 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 599, incorporating Ferrari's most advanced technology to deliver absolutely benchmark performance and superb driving pleasure.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

ferrari mondial t

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ferrari mondial T
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ferrari mondial T
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The final Mondial evolution was 1989's Mondial t. It was a substantially changed model, "spearhead of a new generation of V8 Ferraris", according to Road & Track magazine. The "t" called attention to the car's new engine/transmission layout: though the previously-transverse engine was now mounted longitudinally, the gearbox remained transverse, forming a "t". This configuration was used by Ferrari's Formula 1 cars of the 1980s, and would be the standard for the marque's future mid-engined V8 cars, beginning with the 348, introduced later in the year.

That transverse gearbox was a dual-clutch design with beveled gears driving the axles. The engine was up to 3.4 L (3405 cc) and 300 hp. The Mondial's chassis would underpin a new generation of 2-seat Ferraris, right up to today's 360, but the 2+2 Mondial would end production just four years later in 1993. The company has not produced a mid-engined 2+2 car since, leaving the front-engined V12 456 as the company's only 4-seat car.

The Mondial was home to other Ferrari firsts: It used power brakes for the first time, and had a 3-position electronically controlled suspension. It also had standard antilock brakes, though other Ferraris had this feature as wel

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Ferrari 328 GTB and GTS

Ferrari 328 GTB and GTS

Ferrari 328 GTB and GTS

Ferrari 328 GTB and GTS

Ferrari 328 GTB and GTS

Ferrari 328 GTB and GTS

Ferrari 328 GTB and GTS

The Ferrari 328 GTB and GTS were introduced in the late 1985 early 1986 years. Depending upon who you talk with this model is sometimes considered the last of the 308 series and sometimes a unique model of its own.

The major change from the 308 to the 328 was an increase in engine size from 3.0 to 3.2 which was the reason for the model name change. This increase gave the car 270 bph at 7,000 rpm. Like the earlier 308s the engine was mounted cross wise in a mid engine position.

From the outside the front and rear bumpers were now painted the same as the body color, rather than black as on the 308s. Initial tires were 205/55 front and 225/50 rears. This was identical to late model 308s for the American market. One unique problem with this tire arrangement was that the front spare tire compartment would only accommodate the 205/55 front tire. So if you had a flat in the rear, your spare tire was the wrong size. If you insisted in using it, your next problem was that you could not close the hood on the 225/50 rear tire as it was just too large to fit the cavity.

Top speed was claimed 158mph just as the QV before it. However, it was slightly faster in 0 to 60 mph by 2 tenths of a second. You could feel the extra horsepower and torque while driving the 328, even though the acceleration numbers did not suggest it.

In addition to the change in paint on the bumpers there were dozens and dozens of minor changes to the car. Towards the end of the run, ABS was introduced. One way of telling was the change in the wheels; however some late 328s had the later wheels but not ABS.

1,348 GTBs were produced and 6,068 GTSs from 1985 until 1989. The open top car was much more popular as can be seen from the production numbers. On the open market they also bring about $5,000 more for a used car. The interesting thing though is that the closed GTB was a little better handling, because of its extra stiffness. The downside was the GTB was also much warmer inside as the open top model allowed some of the heat from the radiator pipes to escapee.

The 328 was the last model Ferrari to use the cross engine location in the mid engine position. Its successor, the 348 had the engine switch to a longitudinal design. It has always been a slight controversy as to which engine position was better. One fact is true however, major engine work on the 308 and 328 series can be done with the engine remaining in the car. Later Ferrari cars had to have the engine removed.

Ferrari 288 GTO

Ferrari 288 GTO
Ferrari 288 GTO
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Ferrari 288 GTO
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Ferrari 288 GTO
Ferrari 288 GTO
The 288GTO, along with its arch-rival the Porsche 959, is a supercar milestone. For most of the ’70s and early ’80s ultimate road car power and performance figures had remained on a plateau. Brake horsepower in the mid/late 300s, 160-175mph and 0-60 in the low ‘fives’ were the benchmark. Then in 1982 the FIA introduced Group B, for 200-off race and rally machines, and the world went homologation-crazy. A new dawn was breaking and when Maranello’s protagonist finally appeared at the 1984 Geneva Show, the overblown ‘Testosterossa’, latest and lardiest in a series of imperious, range-topping 12-cylinder berlinettas, found its thunder nicked by this upstart V8 underling.

With 400bhp on tap (thanks to the emergent art of turbocharging), 60mph took under five seconds and 190-plus was a reality. These were magic figures 20 years ago, a quantum leap forward that continued exponentially as GTO begat F40, and F40 begat F50, and F50 begat Enzo, and…well, who knows? So what makes the iconic GTO special – and justifies its £185k value – even in the cosy, claustrophobic confines of Middle England?

Giorgetto Giugiaro once generously described Leonardo Fioravanti’s 308GTB as “the most perfect car I’ve ever seen” and the 288, if anything, improves on it, with its swollen arches and 110mm-longer wheelbase (to accommodate a longitudinal rather than transverse engine, for easier pit-lane servicing). Unlike the all-steel 308, the GTO’s bodywork is an exotic cocktail of GRP, Kevlar, Nomex, aluminium and steel, saving 140kg. The most beautiful of all Ferraris? It makes a good case for itself. Aside from the ravishing basic shape, detailing is superb. Look, for example, at the three inclined vents behind the rear wheelarches (a homage to the car’s legendary 250GTO forebear) – functional, simple, inspired. As is the interior. Like many low-slung exotics, a dignified, pain-free entry requires a sort of corkscrew action to ensure clearing both sills and roof. Inside, there’s lots of black velvety fabric trim, creating a purposeful, minimalist ambience that’s also light and airy, thanks to the generous fenestration. You sit a bit low in relation to the classic three-spoke wheel – no airbags here – but the leather seats are supportive and comfy (initially at least – after an hour or two my buttocks weren’t so sure).

The twin-turbo V8 is based on the 268C engine developed by Ferrari from the 308 for the Lancia LC2 Group C car, its 2,855cc capacity chosen to provide a nominal four litres under the FIA’s equivalency rule for turbo engines (multiply by 1.4).

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Ferrari 308 GT4 "Dino"

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308 GT4 "Dino"
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308 GT4 "Dino"
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308 GT4 "Dino"
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308 GT4 "Dino"
Ferrari 308 GT4
308 GT4 "Dino"
The 308 GT4 Dino was a radical departure for Ferrari, employing the design house Bertone as opposed to Pininfarina to produce a striking modern cutting edge shape to replace the 246 Dino.

Bertone were responsible for classic designs such as the Lamborghini Miura, the Alfa Romeo GT Junior and rally legend Lancia Stratos. The car is a two plus two so it is practical if you’ve got small kids or need to take some (small) mates out for a pose. In classic red, the Ferrari 308 GT4 Dino is a real show stopper and was bought from a classic car hire company who were updating their stock.
SPECIFICATIONS
  • The Dino brand of mid-engined, rear-drive sports cars was produced by Ferrari from 1968 to 1976
  • The car was an attempt by Ferrari to produce a relatively low cost sports car by using components from other vehicles
  • The Dino brand was reserved for cars with engines with fewer than 12 cylinders. This meant that the Ferrari name was kept for the V12 and flat 12 models
  • The Dino is named in honour of Enzo Ferrari’s son, Alfredo ‘Dino’ Ferrari. He and engineer Vittorio Jano influenced his father’s decision to produce a line of V6 and V8-engined racing cars in the 1950s. Dino died of muscular dystrophy on June 30, 1956 at the age of only 24
  • Initially branded as a ‘Dino’ model, the 308 GT4 was produced from 1973 to April 1980. It was Ferrari's first V8 production automobile
  • The 308 GT4 featured the Dino badge until May 1976. At that point, it began to display the Ferrari ‘Prancing Horse’ badge on the steering wheel, bonnet and wheels
  • The 308 has a wedge shaped, angular design, which makes it look very different from the 206/246 (from which it was derived). It was styled by Italian automobile company Bertone
  • The 308 GT4 V8 has a 90 degree, dual overhead camshaft, a 2927cc motor with four Weber carburetors, V-8 block and heads made of aluminum alloy, and weighs in at 2535 pounds

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Ferrari 246 GT "Dino"

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Ferrari 246 GT "Dino"
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Ferrari 246 GT "Dino"
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Ferrari 246 GT "Dino"
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Ferrari 246 GT "Dino"
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Ferrari introduced the 275 GTB, its first car with independent rear suspension. But however significant the 275 GTB was, most spectators were drawn to the dramatic Dino 206S Speciale show car, a mid-engined concept featuring a mock 2-liter V6 engine. The show car was created as a tribute to the late Alfredino "Dino" Ferrari, and as such had no Ferrari emblems on it whatsoever.

The Turin Auto show of 1966 featured a working prototype of the Dino called the Dino Berlinetta GT. Powered by a transversely mounted V6, the 206 Dino GT was not only Ferrari's first mid-engined production car, but was also a new Ferrari-based Dino brand. The 180-hp, 1,986-cc engine powering the Dino was largely built by Fiat. Even with Dino badges and a Fiat-built engine, the 206 GT's lineage was clearly Ferrari, thanks to the Pininfarina bodywork and the performance.

In 1969, the V6 was enlarged to 2,418-cc, the output increased to 195 horsepower, and the car was renamed the 246 GT. While Ferraris have always been about free revving high performance engines, the Dino 246 GTs have quick, responsive handling that immediately separates them from earlier front-engined Ferraris, and marks the shift that led directly to the present generation of Ferrari road cars. Historically significant, the Dino was the only production car that featured the dynamic advantages of a mid-mounted engine without the angular wedge shape designs that would characterize Ferraris from the mid-'70s well into the '90s.

The 1972 Ferrari 246 Dino GT presented here is a superb, highly original example finished in Fly Yellow with a black leather interior. Very well preserved and cared for by its previous owners, this Dino has documentation of ownership dating back to the mid-1970s, showing it as a Southern California car, and having last been offered publicly for sale at a Ferrari dealership in 1985.