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Ferrari Superamerica Ferrari has issued the following press release: The Pininfarina-designed Ferrari Superamerica combines Ferrari 12-cylinder berlinetta performance with a highly original, innovative take on the convertible concept. The Superamerica is the first production car to adopt an innovative rotating roof movement in combination with electrochromic technology developed exclusively for glass surfaces of these dimensions, with Saint Gobain. The Fioravanti-patented rotating roof concept allows the Superamerica driver to electrically drop the top in 10 seconds flat, making it the world

I was watching F1 today and realised that Shumi slammed into Christian Klein's Jaguar and retired him with a broken suspension. No action was taken .... Till later when Coultard and Ralf Shumacher came together at the exact same chicane .... it was announced that Car 4 and 5 is under investigation. Why the double standards ah ?? From Imola (the last GP before China), someone wrote to F1 Planet Forum :- Marshals Favour Ferrari? I have to say I was not impressed by the attitudes of the Italian marshals. Fernando was clearly in a dangerous place, more hazardous than Schumi in 2003 at the Nurburgring, and I'm not a fan of either of the drivers. If there was a small bit of water on turn 2, he could very well have ended up being joined by one of the other 17 runners as well as putting the marshals' lives at terrible risk. There has to be a decision, either cars can be pushed out of gravel, or they can't. ...One more incident which shows the inconsistencies of the FIA & its favouritism towards Michael Schumacher! Nothing happened out of it, none of the race marshals were asked why they didn't push Alonso out when the situation that he was in, was clearly more 'dangerous'. Remember how Sshumi was pushed off to continue his race at the German GP last year after a spin ? The rules state that should any car receive outside assistance ... its would be immediately disqualified. Also, Schumacher overtook someone (don't recollect who) during yellow flags... one would have been not watching F1 long enough if he/she thought that Michael Schumacher would be penalised for the breach of rule! But that's F1, that's the FIA! Vikram Gaware ...The most important image (from the race) will still be that of Alonso stranded on the gravel, desperate for a push, and not getting one. Funny, when Schumacher spun in Germany last year, he got one, even though he wasn't in a more "dangerous" position. I am sure if it was Schumacher stranded today, he would have been pushed. Tulio I didnt quite think of the remarks above it until I saw today's GP

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Ferrari F430 Ferrari has issued the following press release: The F430 signals the arrival of a brand new generation of Ferrari 8-cylinder models. This new car takes Ferrari

Michael Schumacher has won 11 of the 12 Grands Prix so far this season - and the Ferrari driver will have an improved car for the rest of the season. Technical director Ross Brawn said the world champion will have better tyres for the remaining races of the season. But the German will have to wait until next year for other changes to his car. Brawn explained: "In Hungary we should have another step on the tyres but the chassis is probably frozen now for the rest of the season. "There are small bits on the engine but most of the performance gain for the rest of the year will come from the work we are doing with the tyres. Guess Uncle Foo will need "silver rods" instead of needles to take MS out liaoz!!

was at S-eleven orchard last nite...as usual the souped up civics were around..but this time round..saw a ferrari(should be the latest 360 modena) doing rounding...1st time i c it..it's racing with a maserati...the roar of the ferrari engine is really unique...after which the ferrari is back again...this time racing at high speed with an evo8 .... aniwae tot s11 was a gathering of riceboys..din expect an italian to show u SOLID ENGINE ROAR

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>>>Ferrari has signed a three-year licensing agreement with Lego, the world famous Danish producer of toy building blocks. The deal includes development of the Lego Racers line and includes Ferrari single-seater models and a full Formula 1 set up that includes the pit area and podium. The 'Lego Racers' line will be distributed to toyshops during 2004 and was announced yesterday at the Toy Fair in Numberg. The presentation of the new line included a life-size Ferrari single-seater constructed from 146,000 Lego bricks and fitted with original Bridgestone tires. "A market niche with the highest growth potential for the development of the Ferrari brand is that of children's toys", declared Alberto Crippa, Director of Ferrari Licensing and Merchandising. "This new and significant collaboration with Lego is an important move in this direction, as, like Ferrari, Lego has been able to expand and yet maintain its identity as market leader, thanks to its competence and creative capacity." The BMW-Williams Team has had a licensing agreement with Lego for the past two years that offers the 'Williams F1 Team Racer' which has been a successful product line for Lego.>>> With that, here's a top secret, sneak peek at Ferrari's 2005 F1 machine... [inline "lego 680.jpg"]

The new F2004 he F2004 is the fiftieth car built by Ferrari to compete in the Formula 1 World Championship. The project, which goes by the code number 655, represents a further evolution of the concepts already seen in the F2003-GA. However, every element of the car has been completely redesigned in an attempt to create the best environment to get the most out of the new 053 engine and the Bridgestone tyres. The aerodynamic configuration has been fine tuned in the light of changes to the technical regulations, improving the efficiency of the package. Furthermore the car boasts a lower centre of gravity, while weight distribution has been improved as regards the chassis and the engine. The chassis is new, both in terms of design and construction. Its weight has been reduced and it has an improved structure when compared with the F2003-GA. The bodywork, exhausts and the rear end have been redesigned, producing an improvement in aerodynamic performance. The front and rear suspension has been revised in order to improve the vehicle's dynamic handling which leads to a greater efficiency in terms of getting the most out of the Bridgestone tyres, while also optimising the performance of the aerodynamic package. New materials have been used in the engine and transmission in order to reduce its size and weight. Modifications to the sporting regulations regarding the number of engines that can be used in the course of a Grand Prix weekend set new targets for the 053 engine design project: achieving the optimum reliability level, even though engine life now has to be double that in the past, while striving to improve performance. Once again the engine is a stressed member and is mounted longitudinally. Shell has played an important role in the research and design of the 053 and in terms of reaching the performance and reliability targets, coming up with new fuel and lubricants. The transmission is once again mounted longitudinally to maintain the same layout as on the F2003-GA. It is a completely new design, providing a reduction in size and weight. The titanium gearbox has seven speeds (plus reverse) and, because of changes to the technical regulations, is operated directly by the driver. In keeping with a trend initiated by Ferrari back in 1997, which is now standard Formula 1 practice, the car features high-level exhausts, but compared with previous versions, they are mounted nearer the car's centre line. The F2004 represents a further step forward in the history of Ferrari's single seaters. A great deal of time and attention was paid to making the most of the new materials and to optimising the various design stages as well as the quality control methods, all aimed at improving overall reliability and performance while making the car as safe as possible.

Celebrating 50 years of Ferrari in North America, the Italian marque showed its newest sports car for the first time worldwide. A new sports car from Ferrari is always a treat, and the Italian automaker typically debuts its new models on the European show circuit. However, it seemed appropriate, given this anniversary, that the all-new 612 Scaglietti be shown for the first time in Detroit. A genuine 4-seat Ferrari, the 612 Scaglietti replaces the aging but still elegant 456M. This new model is the latest in a long line of 12-cylinder 2+2 coupes, dating back to the 1948 166 Inter. Ferrari

The 2003 Bologna Motor Show featured several Ferrari cars including the debut of the 360 GTC. This model, with a dry weight of 1100 kilos, was developed by the Corse Clienti Department in Maranello, in collaboration with Michelotto Automobili to compete in the N-GT class. It makes use of recent evolutions successfully race tested on the 360 GT, with a sequential six speed gearchange and a further improved Magneti Marelli electronics package. The aerodynamics are substantially different to the 360 GT, given that the 360 GTC has been newly homologated by FIA/ACO from the Challenge Stradale, taking up from its basic elements: front bumper, side skirts, engine cover and double rear end. Wind tunnel research has led to a new system for the rear wing, with a notable improvement in vertical downforce. The performance of the 90 degree V8 3586.2cc engine has been improved in terms of consumption and power, putting out 445 horsepower at 8750 rpm.

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Ferrari - Working in Modena right at the start of Enzo Ferrari's great adventure, Sergio Scaglietti bodied some of the most beautiful cars ever to emerge from Maranello. Scaglietti wasn't a man who relied on pencil and paper to create his magnificent designs: he worked like a sculptor, fashioning their forms from aluminium. And now Luca di Montezemolo has dedicated the understated yet historically important all-aluminium 612 to the memory of that great designer . The 612 Scaglietti is the perfect marriage of sporty thoroughbred Ferrari berlinetta performance and excellent onboard comfort for four occupants. The replacement for the highly successful 456M, the new model

The 612 Scaglietti, the new 12-cylinder Ferrari - Working in Modena right at the start of Enzo Ferrari's great adventure, Sergio Scaglietti bodied some of the most beautiful cars ever to emerge from Maranello. Scaglietti wasn't a man who relied on pencil and paper to create his magnificent designs: he worked like a sculptor, fashioning their forms from aluminium. And now Luca di Montezemolo has dedicated the understated yet historically important all-aluminium 612 to the memory of that great designer . The 612 Scaglietti is the perfect marriage of sporty thoroughbred Ferrari berlinetta performance and excellent onboard comfort for four occupants. The replacement for the highly successful 456M, the new model

http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=2004_ferrari_575gtc-1.jpg http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=2004_ferrari_575gtc-2.jpg http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=2004_ferrari_575gtc-3.jpg Following on from the success of privately-entered 550 Maranellos in international GT racing, including a historic class win in the 2003 Le Mans 24 Hours, Ferrari has developed its own in-house evolution of the new 575M Maranello, the 575 GTC (where the C stands for Competizione). Developed specifically for the FIA GT and GrandAm championships, the 575 GTC berlinetta features considerable modifications, starting with an increase in displacement from the production car's 5,748 cc to 5,997 cc with a slightly longer stroke. Specific cam timing and Marelli engine management with the FIA regulation 31.8mm restrictors see power increase to 600 bhp which, when matched by the longest gearing of the optional final drives available, ensures a theoretical top speed of 335 km/h (208 mph). The gearing for Monza allows an effective top speed of 288 km/h (179 mph) and that for Estoril 270 km/h (168 mph). Front and rear track have both been increased while the car's dry weight has been drastically reduced to just over the minimum allowed weight of 1150 kg (2,530 lbs) thanks to the use of a specific tubular spaceframe chassis with composite body panels. Lengthy wind tunnel testing has gone into developing the 575 GTC's aerodynamics and the car sports a flat underbody with rear diffuser to FIA/ACO regulations, and an adjustable front spoiler together with a split rear wing with Gurney flap. All-round double wishbone suspension features adjustable damping, and adjustable anti-roll bar and anti-dive geometry at the front. Braking is by courtesy of Brembo with 6-pot callipers at the front and 4-pot callipers at the rear. Story by Ferrari S.p.A.

Ferrari - In the new 575 GTC, developed by the Ferrari Client Racing Division, the original 575M Maranello

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Current issue of Car and Driver has a pretty good review of the Ferrari Enzo (F1 car). http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?se...4&page_number=1 Be sure to click on multimedia and browse through the interior pictures. SUMMARY: Highs: Perfect steering, perfect brakes, perfect handling, perfect power. (Did we mention that it

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http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=2003_ferrari_360_challenge_stradale-1.jpg http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=2003_ferrari_360_challenge_stradale-2.jpg http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=2003_ferrari_360_challenge_stradale-3.jpg The new Ferrari, which will be unveiled at the Geneva Motorshow in March, will be called the 'Challenge Stradale'. It joins the 360 Modena and the 360 Spider in the Ferrari 8 cylinder range of road cars. The Challenge Stradale derives from the latest interpretation of the pure Ferrari tradition of making road cars directly derived from the race cars. With the Challenge Stradale the racing expertise comes from the Ferrari Challenge International Championships and the FIA GT races, where the 360 Challenge and 360 GT models are top protagonists, both in Europe and in the United States. The cars strong racing bloodline is plain to see in the considerable weight reduction it boasts, with an all-aluminium chassis and body, carbon discs and an F1-style gearbox. Other weight-saving measures included a strictly racing kit and significant work on the aerodynamics, set-up and braking. The Ferrari Challenge Stradales 3,586 cc V8 engine boasts five valves per cylinder and titanium rods. It punches out a massive 425 bhp too, 25 more than the 360 Modena and the Spider. The colours of the two cars unveiled at Geneva are the new Rosso Scuderia used for the Formula 1 single--seater with paintwork inspired by the client racing cars of the past, and Blue Tour de France which embodies not only of the new models racing heart but also its elegance. Story by Ferrari S.p.A

http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=1951_ferrari_212_export_vignale_spyder-1.jpg http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=1951_ferrari_212_export_vignale_spyder-3.jpg In 1951, many different chassis were manufactured by Ferrari including the 195 and its replacement, the 212. While the top of the range was represented by the 4.1-litre, 340 America, Ferrari also sold the 212 chassis as a customer racecar. It offically sold as the 212 Export and was produced alongside the 212 Inter, which was aimed towards the touring customer. During the early fifties the 212 became Ferrari's best selling product. Chassis & Engine All of the Ferraris sold in 1951 shared the same basic structure having a similar tubular-frame chassis. The frame itself was an updated version of the Tipo 166 unit but was wider and more rigid. Across the range, the front wheels on the V12 Ferraris were located by double wishbones, while the rear used a live axle with transverse leaf springs. Hydraulic, drum brakes were used at all four corners. A little over eighty 212 chassis were manufactured by Ferrari. Of these, around 27 received the Export racing specification, including a large capacity fuel tank and special tuning for the engine. Various carburetion could be ordered on the engine which as standard came with a single Weber 36 DCF. As an option, some of the 212 Exports came with the triple Weber 32 DCF setup as on the 340 America. This boosted the power from 150 to 170 horsepower. 212 Coachwork At the time, it was typical for Ferrari to sell their product as a rolling chassis and leave the customer to choose a carrozzeria to produce the body and interior. This varied the image of 212 Ferrari, with several cars having distinct bodywork. Most 212s featured elegant Vignale or Touring designs with a few unique examples having Fontana or Motto bodies. Only three Vignale spyders were ever manufactured. The first two, chassis #0076E and #0090E, featured similar bodywork, with #0090E having a two tone paint scheme. The colors were separated by an elegant chromed beading which was the one of the only ornaments on #0090E. Having no door handles, windows or windscreen wiper, the Vignale Spyder was a clean and elegant design. Conclusion For the sporting customer, Ferrari offered the 212 Export as a competitive race car. With today's standards, the performance may have seemed modest, but in the early fifties, the 212 export offered unparalleled performance. Such performance helped Ferrari establish it's early roots in motor sport.

http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=1964_ferrari_250_gto_pininfarina_berlineta-1.jpg http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=1964_ferrari_250_gto_pininfarina_berlineta-2.jpg http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=1964_ferrari_250_gto_pininfarina_berlineta-3.jpg The first GTO was completed in 1962, having a body sculpted in-house and later revised by Scaglietti. In 1963 steps were made to improve the car, which included an all-new, Pininfarina-designed body. Sometimes referred to as the Series II or '64 GTO, only three examples originally received the new body. These were chassis #5571GT, 5573GT and #5575GT. Thier bodies were radically different from the previous GTOs, reflecting the style of the upcoming 250 LM. Chassis & Engine For the 1964 race season, Ferrari was prepared to use their mid-engined 250 LM in Division III of GT endurance racing. Unfortunately the FIA rejected homologation for the 250 LM, forcing Ferrari to revert to the GTO. Revisions were necessary to the car to keep it competitive. As homologation stated, the 1964 GTO chassis had to remain the same as the first design. So, mechanically speaking, the '64 GTO was very similar to the '62/'63 cars. The only chassis modification adopted by the FIA, was a wider track, brought forth by using wider wheels. The engine for the '64 GTO retained the familiar Tipo 168/62 V12. Slight modifications included different tuning for the Webber carburetors and smaller exhaust manifolds. Such modifications did not improve peak power, but widened the overall power band. Pininfarina's Body After being forced to use the GTO, Ferrari had the body reengineered by Pininfarina and produced by Scaglietti. The new Pininfarina design was both lower and wider than the original GTO. While this may have improved handling, the shortened frontal area caused more drag than the original GTO. As with the early GTOs, different devices made each '64 GTO unique. As an example chassis #5571GT had an airfoil atop its roof while all other '64 GTOs had a rounded edge. One especially interesting development was the use of rammed, cold air induction on chassis #5573GT and #5575GT for the 1964 LeMans. Previously, all other GTOs used unforced, warm air-induction. 1964 Race Season Stiff competition came in 1964 from Shebly with the Cobra Daytona Coupe and Jaguar with the Lightweight E-Type. Continually, Shelbly would hold the fastest lap times around various courses, but it was reliability that would plague the American team. Like the year before, Ferrari dominated the GT class in 1964, taking class wins at most of the 15 races during the season. Outright victories were taken by GTOs at Daytona and the SPA 500 kms. The 1964 LeMans saw an especially heated battle between Shebly and Ferrari for the GT class. Four GTOs entered the event, all aimed at beating Shebly's Daytona Coupe. The result was outstanding for Ferrari, taking the overall victory with their Ferrari 275P, but the GTOs were unable to beat the Cobras and missed the GT victory. Conclusion Shebly, with his Cobra, proved the GTO was reaching the end of its racing career in 1964. Ferrari unable to homologate the 250 LM, withdrew from GT racing. This left the '64 GTO to mark the end of the 250-series racing berlinettas which began in 1954. After ten years of complete dominance in the field, the 250 series left a string of serial success that will be hard to match for decades to come.

The Monza F1 has just completed over the weekend and both Williams/McLaren were whitewashed. Montoya - DNF (suspension failure), Ralf - DNF (Engine blew up on the 5th lap) and Kimi - DNF ( engine blew up). Coulthard - missed out on points by coming in 7th. It's a Ferrari 1-2 for the 3rd consecutive race followed by, look at this, Irvine's Jaguar! After the great start by Ralf and Montoya, I thought that Monza might be their race. All this talk about the BMW POWER, with engines that revs up to 19000 rpm! How Monza's supposed to suit Williams with it's fast straights. The result was still a big zero. Montoya is the qualifying king (7 pole position ) but with no wins to his name this year. And those Michelins that's good for qualifying but cannot last the whole race. Williams and Michelin better go back to the drawing room and come back with a more reliable machine and better suited tyres next year or they are gonna be whitewashed again next season! And that's not gonna be good for F1! McLaren is on a slow and stready decline................... If they are not careful, Renault may beat them next year!