Category: Ferrari

NEW FERRARI LIMITED-EDITION V12: THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN

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The new model is the ultimate expression of Ferrari’s concept of an extreme front-engined berlinetta, honing the characteristics of the 812 Superfast to a level never seen before. The result is a car that encapsulates  the company’s 70-plus years of experience on the world’s circuits, drawing on its thoroughbred sports car DNA to deliver a perfect marriage of performance, form, and function. Aimed at Ferrari’s most passionate collectors and connoisseurs, it features numerous engineering solutions to guarantee peerless driving pleasure. As is the case with all Ferrari’s cars, the most…

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Ferrari Omologata: One-Off Creation

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A unique Ferrari was seen lapping Fiorano on 25 th September 2020, and although the V12 engine sounded very familiar, the car was actually an exclusive one-off Ferrari GT named the Omologata. With Rossa Magma finish and sophisticated racing livery this marque strikes a chord with the brands aficionados. Commissioned by a decerning European client the unique coach-built one-off model defines Ferraris relation to GT racing, a car equally at ease on the road as it is lapping the track in the hands of a true gentleman driver. The two-year project to create a futuristic design…

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Ferrari Portofino M(2020)

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Unveiled on 16 th September 2020 the new Ferrari Portofino M. The Prancing Horse GT 2+ Spider’s new technical content includes a 620 cv V8 turbo, 5-position Manettino with Race mode, and new 8-speed gearbox. The Portofino M is the first Ferrari to be presented in the wake of the company’s temporary closure due to the Covid-19 crisis, making it the symbol of a voyage of rediscovery. The M in the name “Portofino M” stands for “Modificata” which in Ferrari nomenclature refers to cars that have undergone an evolution that has boosted their performance. No shortage…

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Ferrari F8 Tributo: 0-100Km/h in 2.9seconds

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The Ferrari F8 Tributo makes its official debut at an exclusive private preview hosted by Scuderia South Africa, the official Ferrari dealer. The latest mid-rear-engined sports car that represents the highest expression of the Prancing Horse’s classic two-seater berlinetta. It is a car with unique characteristics and, as its name implies, is a homage to the most powerful V8 in Ferrari history. It makes the exhilarating performance of the best 8-cylinder in the world accessible to all drivers, with unprecedented handling and superior ride comfort. With a massive 720 cv…

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HUGE DIVERSITY OF CLASSICS MADE CONCOURS SOUTH AFRICA 2018 AN EVENT TO REMEMBER AT STEYN CITY THIS WEEKEND

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With cars ranging from a 1902 Curved Dash Oldsmobile, through humble Volkswagen Beetles and Ford Escorts, to the latest Ferrari supercars, Concours South Africa was an unforgettable experience at Steyn City this  past weekend, from 10-12 August. “A feature of this year’s event was the gratifying diversity of entries which embraced Concours South Africa 2018,” said organiser and co-founder Paul Kennard. “What made this event so special was also the intimacy provided by the unique Steyn City venue, which enabled visitors and exhibitors alike to mingle amongst the cars on the…

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LaFerrari now listed on carsales at an eye-watering price!

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There’s a new budget-breaking Ferrari listed for sale at carsales.com.au – coming just days after the publication of Tim Britten’s ‘From the Classifieds’ report of a 2004 Enzo Ferrari listed for $3.6 million or just over R50 million. A LaFerrari built in 2014 has been listed at an astonishing price of $5.5 million thats R76 million in SA. While the Enzo comes from the collection at the Gosford Classic Car Museum, the LaFerrari Aperta is being sold by a dealer, which is advertising the car as the only one of…

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11 Best Ways to Waste Money on an Exotic Car

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If you already own a newer exotic car, then you know that these hand built machines do not compromise on design. Whether it’s a Mclaren 720s, Mercedes AMG GT S, Ferrari 488, Porsche 911.2 GTS, Audi R8 V10 plus Coupe or Lamborghini, an exotic car is a new realm of art and luxury. These new cars offer a glimpse into the future of the exotic car industry, with fresh design elements and technology that’s making its way into mainstream dealerships. If you own an older model, and you are unhappy…

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Ferrari J50 might be ‘blueprint’ for brand’s future design

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Ferrari’s [NYSE:RACE] Special Projects division has built a bespoke supercar to mark the 50th anniversary of the Italian marque’s sales in Japan. You’ll recall Ferrari did something similar in 2014 to mark 60 years of sales in the United States. The Japanese special is the J50 which Ferrari has confirmed will be built in a limited run of just 10 examples. Last week the car made its debut at the Ferrari 50 Year in Japan Anniversary Finale held at Tokyo’s New National Art Museum. The J50, which is based on…

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There’s a new mystery Ferrari and it’s packing V-12 heat

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There’s a new special Ferrari that’s getting ready to set the world abuzz with high-revving fervor. This won’t be a V-8 buzz mind you, and it probably won’t be the sort of buzz that breathes through a pair of turbochargers. This is the sort of buzz that only twelve cylinders can create, especially when they’re packaged in a vehicle that looks to be about the size and shape of the Ferrari 458 or 488 GTB. According to our friends at Motor1, the mystery Ferrari popped up on the automotive radar…

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Prepare Your Checkbooks If You Want To Get The Final Production Ferrari LaFerrari

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Ferrari CEO Sergio Marchionne announced last September that the Italian automaker was building a 500th example of the Ferrari LaFerrari that would eventually be auctioned off to benefit the victims of the massive earthquake that devastated Central Italy. No details were given then on the when and where of the auction, but now, the information’s out. The 500th and last production Ferrari LaFerrari will auctioned off by RM Sotheby’s on December 3 during the Ferrari Finali Mondialia event at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The event is…

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Meet the world’s strangest Ferrari 458

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This will never be a standard Ferrari 458 Italia again. The wheel arches and wings are cut, bashed and pulled to accommodate the ultra-wide 20-inch wheels. It has a (very) wide arch body kit screwed on. Yep. Screwed on. There’s an aftermarket exhaust. Essentially, it’s been modified the same way da yoof customise 80,000-mile Golfs. But it’s a Ferrari 458 Italia. An Italian thoroughbred that cost someone £178,526 (assuming they didn’t get jiggy with the options list), gets from 0-62mph in 3.4 seconds, tops out at 202mph, and has a 4.5-litre V8…

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Watch the LaFerrari, Porsche 918, and McLaren P1 Battle Flat Out on Track

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After two teasers and months of anticipation, Chris Harris has finally released his near-hour-long comparison between a Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1, and Porsche 918. Here it is, the video enthusiasts have all been waiting for—a 52-minute celebration of the Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1, and the Porsche 918. We’ve already shown you the results from a couple match ups of these ridiculously-powerful hyper cars, but they were all quick and to the point. They wanted to know which one was the fastest, and that was it. Unfortunately, we haven’t gotten a chance to put…

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