AUTOMOBILE WORLD – CAR NEWS, CAR REVIEWS, CAR INTRODUCTIONS, ALL ABOUT CARS » Ferrari http://mycarblog.org Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:36:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Ferrari 360 Spider http://mycarblog.org/2012/02/03/ferrari-360-spider/ http://mycarblog.org/2012/02/03/ferrari-360-spider/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:05:28 +0000 Jack http://mycarblog.org/?p=28403
The Ferrari 360 Spider is the twentieth road-going convertible version that was first introduced in 1999 and was produced till the year 2005. It is available with a 3.6 liter V8 engine that is capable of producing about 400 hp and 275lb-ftof torque along with a 6-Speed Manual/Tiptronic transmission. The car is capable of reaching 0-60 mph in about 4.5 seconds along with a top speed of around 180 mph. It also has a fully automatic roof which can be activated using a button to make the roof disappear. The Ferrari 360 Spider has a wheelbase of 2,600 mm, length of 4,477 mm, width of 1,922 mm, height of 1,235 mm and it also weighs about 3,197 lb. The interior is very much similar to the coupe version which features including 3-spoke steering wheel with a full-size airbag, 12 different Connolly leather trim options, electrically operated strongbox set, two storage nets, aluminum kick panel and more. The car also has variable geometry intake system,  titanium con rods, 5-main bearing crankshaft along with counter-balanced 180 crank throws, Bosch ME 7.3 electronic engine management system and Controlled Area Network which supports the injection system to send and receive data from ignition. The clutch of the car is automatically activated through the electronic control unit in the gearbox and ti also engages when the engine revs are perfect. The Ferrari 360 Spider also has a very food road dynamics due to electronic control, suspension geometry and wide front track.

]]> http://mycarblog.org/2012/02/03/ferrari-360-spider/feed/ 0 DC Design Avanti (Ferrari) http://mycarblog.org/2012/01/25/dc-design-avanti-ferrari/ http://mycarblog.org/2012/01/25/dc-design-avanti-ferrari/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:24:18 +0000 nicu http://mycarblog.org/?p=27484 2012_DC_Design_Avanti_01 dc-design-avanti-6274-2 dc-design-avanti-india-0 dc-design-avanti-india-1 dc-design-avanti-india-2 dc-design-avanti-india-3 dc-design-avanti-india-4 dc-design-avanti-india-6 DC-Design-Avanti-India-supercar officiel-dc-design-avanti-vue-arriere-o-10877

After becoming known for Tata Nano, the cheapest car in the world, the Indians will come here in Olympus with exotic sports cars, with the new supercar: the DC Design Avanti. How do you find it?

DC Avanti design was presented recently at the Auto Expo in New Delhi, aiming to be a true symbol for the potential auto industry in India. A mission that promises to be quite difficult in creating the new DC Design Avanti, a very strange mix of styles, without a clear identity, but with controversial ideas and somehow, the car inspires action from the movie “made in Bollywood”. Most likely, many will indicate that the front end is inspired from Audi R8.
As for the mechanical design Avanti DC does not come with anything new or from its own. The space frame chassis type is, promising a light weight car and the engine is placed in the middle of car with two seats. The engine offered in a very modest first step is to claim the supercar field: it is a turbo EcoBoost from Ford, a 2.0 liters engine which develops 240 horsepower, which can be modified to remain consistent even with Euro 6.

With a 6 speed manual gearbox or optional an automatic one with PowerShift and double-clutch, all the original from Ford obviously weighs 1.5 tons on the Avanti Design DC chassis, promising good performance, especially in terms of the basic price of about 56.000 USD (43 000 euro).
DC Design Avanti will be produced in a cadence of 300 copies annually since 2013 and adapting a Honda V6 engine, which, thanks to the turbocharger, will reach 400 hp.

Searched as:]]> http://mycarblog.org/2012/01/25/dc-design-avanti-ferrari/feed/ 0 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica http://mycarblog.org/2012/01/24/1955-ferrari-410-superamerica/ http://mycarblog.org/2012/01/24/1955-ferrari-410-superamerica/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:43:34 +0000 Jack http://mycarblog.org/?p=27448
The Ferrari 410 Superamerica was introduced at the Paris Motor Show in the year 1955 and it was produced till 1959 where about 34-35 units were developed during this period. The car was available with a 5.0 liter V12 engine that was capable of producing about 400 hp at @ 6200 rpm and 340 lb-ft of torque at 4700 RPM along with a 4-speed manual transmission. It was able to reach 0 – 60 mph in about 6.0 seconds along with a top speed of around 150 mph. The Ferrari 410 Superamerica also had custom bodywork and the price was also very high which almost double the price of Mercedes-Benz. The car has a wheelbase of 2800 mm, width of 1455 mm, length of 1450 mm and it also weighed about 3200 lbs. The car was also offered with highest levels of sophistication, performance and exclusivity from the company at that time. The interior was designed with leather along with other good features such as leather trimmed glove boxes. It was upgraded many times during its short production period with features including ladder-type frames, stronger bracing, front coil springs, relocated spark plugs and more. The Ferrari 410 Superamerica is known to be a heavy weight and luxurious car which was able to perform impressively due to its enormously powerful engine. The car was later replaced by Ferrari 400 Superamerica which was available with the same design, but with a much smaller engine.

]]> http://mycarblog.org/2012/01/24/1955-ferrari-410-superamerica/feed/ 0 1964 Ferrari 500 Superfast http://mycarblog.org/2012/01/12/1964-ferrari-500-superfast/ http://mycarblog.org/2012/01/12/1964-ferrari-500-superfast/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:54:58 +0000 Jack http://mycarblog.org/?p=26223
The Ferrari 500 Superfast is a coupe model that was a predecessor of the 400 SuperAmerica and it was produced from 1964 till the year 1966. The car was available with a 5 liters V12 engine that is capable of producing about 400 bhp and the engine features bore centers of 108 mm that was previously seen in the Lampredi long block engine. During the introduction, it has a 4-speed, all synchromesh gearbox including electronically operated overdrive fifth gear and a 5-speed, all synchromesh gearbox was available in the later models. The car is capable of reaching 0-60 mph in about 6 seconds along with a top speed of around 170 mph. The Ferrari 500 Superfast was the last version in the line of luxury GT and only 37 units were produced during the production period. The car also featured a a large and shallow oval radiator grille opening including standard open headlights in the deep wing recesses. There was a long sweeping bonnet that extended into the airy cabin section along with slim roof pillars and rear screen entered into the boot line. The Superfast had tail lights with horizontal bullet-shaped assemblies including 3 different circular lenses for each unit. There were also chrome-plated quarter bumpers on the fitted at the front and rear of the car. The car had a 2650 mm wheel base chassis that was inspired on the contemporary 330 GT 2+2 and the bodywork was developed by the Pininfarina.

]]> http://mycarblog.org/2012/01/12/1964-ferrari-500-superfast/feed/ 0 Ferrari FF http://mycarblog.org/2012/01/05/ferrari-ff/ http://mycarblog.org/2012/01/05/ferrari-ff/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:06:30 +0000 nicu http://mycarblog.org/?p=25390 ferrari-ff-snow-05 110001-car 110002-car 110003-car detalle-ff detalle-ff2 ferrari ferrari-ff-2 ferrari-ff-14 ferrari-ff-gris

In free translation Ferrari FF, in means Ferrari Four, or Ferrari Ferrari Four.
Italians probably have worked immensely to this new model and when it came the time to baptize it had a moment of collapse in terms of inspiration. Well, enough with the critics and all the bad arguments. It is a four-seat coupe with a four-wheel drive system. A exotic combination in premiere for the first time for the Italian manufacturer. A GT - Grand Tourismo true from Maranello.
For the new model, Ferrari is not an evolution as a revolution. The body lines revives the elegant shooting breaks. The front is inspired by the 459 Italy while the back is an evolution of the 599 GTB. Seen in profile, the car can remember you about BMW Z3 M Coupe.
Under the hood is a new engine, a 6262 cc V12 that develops 660 hp at 8,000 rpm and 683 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm. The dual-clutch gearbox is located on the rear axle for optimum distribution of the masses. The new model boasts a ratio of 2.7 kg / hp, the best in the segment. In terms of performance Italians announced a 0-100 km / h in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 335 km / h.
The absolute novelty is the four-wheel drive. The system is called 4RM, was developed by Ferrari and offers the advantage of reduced weight, about 50% lighter than a conventional system. The system transmits 53% of power to the rear axle.
Practically, FF comes with a new trunk, whose volume has about 450 liters and can be extended up to 800 liters. The model will be unveiled in premiere in Geneva.

]]> http://mycarblog.org/2012/01/05/ferrari-ff/feed/ 0 2012 Ferrari 599XX Evolution http://mycarblog.org/2012/01/02/2012-ferrari-599xx-evolution/ http://mycarblog.org/2012/01/02/2012-ferrari-599xx-evolution/#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:05:11 +0000 Jack http://mycarblog.org/?p=25137
The 2012 Ferrari 599XX Evolution is a special edition car that will be available with few aerodynamic features. It will also have a 6.3L V12 engine that will be able to produce about 750 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. The car will also have 77 lbs reduced weight along with an improved chassis dynamics which is included in the active aerodynamic package. The 2012 Ferrari 599XX Evolution has new Pirelli tires and electronic control systems. The active rear wing of the car will have two flaps, with profiles that is usually seen in the Formula 1 that will rotate electronically to adjust the down force.

Searched as:]]> http://mycarblog.org/2012/01/02/2012-ferrari-599xx-evolution/feed/ 0 1953 Ferrari 375 Plus http://mycarblog.org/2011/12/24/1953-ferrari-375-plus/ http://mycarblog.org/2011/12/24/1953-ferrari-375-plus/#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:53:01 +0000 Jack http://mycarblog.org/?p=24070
The Ferrari 375 Plus was first introduced in 1953 at the Paris Salon and was produced till the year 1955. It was available with a 4.5-liter V12 engine that was capable of producing about 300 hp along with a 4-speed manual gearbox. The car was capable of reaching 0- 60 mph in about 7 seconds along with a top speed of around 150 mph. The Ferrari 375 Plus also had drum brakes, leaf spring suspension at the front and Borrani wire wheels. The car was available only in limited numbers, but it was a wonderfully designed unique vehicle during its production period.

]]> http://mycarblog.org/2011/12/24/1953-ferrari-375-plus/feed/ 0 2011 Ferrari F430 Spider http://mycarblog.org/2011/12/06/2011-ferrari-f430-spider/ http://mycarblog.org/2011/12/06/2011-ferrari-f430-spider/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:30:26 +0000 Jack http://mycarblog.org/?p=23195
The 2011 Ferrari F430 Spider is available with new styling features along with a muscular stance. It also features a 4.3-litre V8 engine that is able to produce about 483 bhp and 465 Nm of torque along with a 6-speed F1 paddle-shift gearbox. The safety features are dual front airbags and electronic safety aids. The 2011 Ferrari F430 Spider also has two distinctive air intakes, flared wheel arches, rear diffuser, wing mirrors and multiple exhausts. The car has full-of-feel steering with extreme precision and astonishing amounts of grip. It also has more leg-room for both the driver and passenger which one of the best features in this car.

Searched as:]]> http://mycarblog.org/2011/12/06/2011-ferrari-f430-spider/feed/ 0 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider http://mycarblog.org/2011/11/27/2012-ferrari-458-spider/ http://mycarblog.org/2011/11/27/2012-ferrari-458-spider/#comments Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:11:09 +0000 Jack http://mycarblog.org/?p=22617
The 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider is a first hardtop convertible mid-engine supercar in the world. It features a 4.5 L DOHC 32-valve V-8 engine that is capable of producing 557 hp and 398-lb-ft of torque. The car is available with a 7-speed twin-clutch auto transmission and it is able to reach 0-60 mph in just 3.3 seconds. The 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider has an estimated fuel economy of 12 mpg in the city and 18 mpg in the highway. The car also has a wheelbase of 104.3 inch, length of 178.2 inch, width of 76.3 inch, height of 47.7 inch and it also weighs 3550 lb.

Searched as:]]> http://mycarblog.org/2011/11/27/2012-ferrari-458-spider/feed/ 0 1968 Ferrari Dino 206 GT http://mycarblog.org/2011/11/16/1968-ferrari-dino-206-gt/ http://mycarblog.org/2011/11/16/1968-ferrari-dino-206-gt/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:22:19 +0000 Jack http://mycarblog.org/?p=21971
The Ferrari Dino 206 GT was introduced in 1968 with soft edges and curving lines. It also features a 2.0 L V6 engine that was able to produce 160 hp and 138 pounds foot of torque. The car had a wheelbase of 2,290 mm and it was capable to reach a top speed of 146 mph. The Ferrari Dino 206 GT had an electronic ignition and Dinoplex C capacitive discharge ignition system. It was the first car to feature a direct rack-and-pinion steering from the company. Around 152 cars were developed during its production period of one year along with a left hand drive.

Searched as:]]> http://mycarblog.org/2011/11/16/1968-ferrari-dino-206-gt/feed/ 0