Apr 232010
 
Ferrari-California2010

Ferrari is going to launch three new model cars by next three years which includes new Enzo and a hardcore version of the 458.

The plans are part of a restructuring instigated by Fiat, and will see a new, range-topping version of the 612 Scaglietti join the Ferrari line-up next year.
According to Autocar, an open-top 458 will also arrive in 2011, followed by the god-like Enzo’s replacement in 2012. A 599 GTB has also been confirmed for 2012, with a Californuia facelift and a 458 Scuderia coming later in 2013.
Other than confirming their schedule Ferrari did not release any further details of the new models. It is not even certain that the hardcore 458 will take the Scuderia name used by its predecessor, although this does seems likely.
However, despite this flood of new models from the Italian manufacturer the announcement confirmed that Ferrari will not make more than four production cars at the same time – the 458 and 599 supercars, and the 612 and California cruisers. The Enzo is, quite rightly, considered to be a special case and is not included in these plans and will be made as a ‘halo’ model.

 Posted by at 6:10 am
Dec 212009
 

After a horrifying season in Formula One in 2009, all the Ferraristi joined CEO and President Luca di Montezemolo for the traditional Christmas lunch.

People came to Maranello with their families, and had a little surprise in store. Alongside Di Montezemolo and Ferrari’s team principal Stefano Domenicali, they were �to see three rather special Father Christmases, namely Felipe Massa, Luca Badoer and Marc Gene.�

Felipe Massa Dressed Up As Santa

Felipe Massa Dressed Up As Santa

Felipe Massa was not present not present in the F1 team during the second half of the season, due to his head injuries in the Hunagrian Grand Prix accident. Badoer took over the F1 seat for a couple of races, while afterwards returning to his test/reserve driver role next to Marc Gene.

Besides the fact that he really escaped death during the Hungaroring incident, when a piece of Rubens Barrichello’s car hit his helmet at over 120 mph � Massa had many to be thankful for throughout 2009. Most prominently, he became father a few weeks ago, when his wife gave birth to baby boy name Felipinho.

Addressing each person in the Gestione Sportiva last weekend, he took the opportunity to be grateful to the team for their massive support after the Hungaroring accident.

�What happened to me this year was unbelievable and I took so much strength from you to recover as quickly as possible. The heartfelt warmth I felt from Ferrari is something I will never ever forget as long as I live. I assure you that my determination to get back on track and to win has never been this strong!� said Massa.

As for his Christmas party, Massa admitted �it�s the first time I�ve dressed up as Father Christmas. It�s nice to be here with so many children. I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone peace, health and goodwill and for those of us who work for Ferrari, obviously, my wish is that we get back to our winning ways so that we can fight for the world championship.�

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 Posted by at 1:03 am
Oct 222009
 

Ferrari 458 made its debut at the 63rd IAA Frankfurt motor show

The Ferrari 458 Italia is the successor to the Ferrari F430 which was one of Ferrari�s most successful models to date.
The design of the car was undertaken by Pininfarina who used the Enzo Ferrari which they also designed as inspiration.
Unlike the F430, which evolved from the 1999-2003 360 Modena, the 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia rides an all-new platform. It�s another unitized engine-behind-cockpit affair made largely of aluminum, but should also be stronger.
The Ferrari 458 Italia is available to order now from dealerships with deliveries beginning next year.

Basic Design specifications:
Vehicle Type: premium sporty/performance car
Engine: 4.5-liter V8
Torque: 398 lb-ft
Horsepower: 570
Drive wheels: rear

Performance
0-60 mph in 3.3sec
Top Speed 202 mph
Fuel-Economy: 13.3 l/100km � 18 mpg combined (U.S.).

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