Fiat 695, A Dedication to Ferrari

Fiat presents a special car for Ferrari. Imagine, no, what kind of car? Because, we all know that Ferrari designs sophisticated and sporty. Meanwhile, Fiat had a class under the "prancing horse". Apparently, presented is a work of automotive mirrors Italy will be able to suck a lot of attention. That's for sure.

Fiat named the product of collaboration with Ferrari Ferrari Tributo a Fiat 695. Base of the Fiat 500. However, it looks a blend of urban culture from Fiat's stylish and powerful force that supported the brand bearing the Prancing Horse.

Cooperation from two manufacturers that produce the sensation of State Spaghetti new Fiat hatchback stretcher. One of the most striking, distinctive color Ferrari (Scuderia Red) covers the entire body of the car.

Performance improved by using a capacity of 1400 cc petrol engine turbochargers and capable poured power to 180 hp. To shift gears, put the transmission 6-speed F1-style racing car by shifting the lever behind the steering wheel.

Specially tuned suspension system to offset the great energy. Likewise, the rate freeze system from Brembo, hidden behind 17-inch alloy wheels, reflects the sporty impression that always stuck in a Ferrari.

Interior car gets a touch of carbon fiber materials are extra light, but strong and covered with black leather. Touch of red color is given to the steering wheel so as to produce a classy color combination.

There is no certainty of price and quantity of production of two brands that are still incorporated in a single company. Surely, one unit to be exhibited will be carried off in the event the Frankfurt Motor Show next week.

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Ferrari Select V-12 for Engine "Hybrid"

Since 2008, Ferrari have tested their cars are environmentally  friendly  technology. Only, the Italian manufacturer has not yet announced the  base engine is used. Well, during a press day "63th Frankfurt Motor Show 2009", on Tuesday (15 / 9),  Ferrari  boss, Amadeo Felisa, announced that the kitchen runway that is reliable for the hybrid V-12.

According to Amadeo Felisa, now the factory is producing the first hybrid carhas started early - years-usingthe V-12engine. Regarding when mass production begins, the "prancing horse" could not give certainty because there is still a small obstacle. It was particularly concerned about the batteries that have not been able to meet the desired electric power requirements Ferrari.

The plan, hybrid sports sedan that will be on display at the Los Angeles Motor Show 2009. Comments Amadeo ejected after the circulation of information about hybrid vehicles Ferrari four-wheel (4WD).

Long before this project there, the former Ferrari president Luca Cordero di Montezemolo has said that Ferrari plans to spend 599 model prototype to test his own hybrid technology. Only, now is the official car that is identical to the color red was trying to suppress cabainya fuel efficiency through early touches, such as engine stop-start, and direct fuel injection (direct-injection technology), which will be applied in his new car.

Car bearing the Prancing Horse brand was admitted, the reduction of CO2 will not affect the performance of the machine. However, it is a challenge that hard to do.

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Ferrari 599 GTB Appears Hybrid Next Year

Last July, Kompas.com been reported that  Ferrari  plans to  make hybrid cars. Only, at that time the vehicle base F430 Spider. But it was not that. From the headquarters of the manufacturer's  prancing  horse  leaked  if its base 599 GTB. The car will be on display at the exhibition  prestigious  Geneva  International  Motor  Show 2010, March.

Although figures have not seen the car, Ferrari leaked in the form of sketches. Later, he equipped V12 engine having a 4-wheel (4WD). This information is quoted Worldcarfans.com (25/12/2009). The electrical energy supplies, it relies on a motor vehicle that is placed on both "legs" back. The goal is to reduce weight by 35 percent and the pursuit of efficiency.

The level of fuel consumption can be reduced to 17 liters per 100 kilometers. In addition, a variety of economical and environmentally friendly technologies will certainly applied in this car. Call it, the features start / stop the engine and braking system A kers.

As is known, the more vigorous campaign of "green" in the automotive industry makes a sports car manufacturers could not stay silent. They must participate to make changes, even though the products have tended to promote the concept of not fuel efficient.

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Ferrari 458 Auctioned to Help Haiti

The amount of the impact of the earthquake  which  took place  in Haiti in January 2010  and then, make the whole world did not flinch. For social reasons, supersport car manufacturers  from Italy, donated one unit of the  Ferrari  458 to be auctioned, then the results  are donated to repair  Haiti.

From the auction action, Ferrari 458 successfully dilego with the highest price of U.S. $ 530,000 (approximately Rp 4, 9 billion), but the auctioneer conceal the name of the donor. The plan, the latest product from the Prancing Horse's new brand will be sold to the public market in June with a price of about U.S. $ 225,000 per unit, as quoted insidelane.com, ahead of the weekend.

In addition, on the night of fund raising was auctioned one original racing suit's Fernando Alonso is sold at a price of U.S. $ 31,000 (Rp 291, 4 million). Also, two tickets to be part of the Ferrari team in the face of the Gran Prix of Canada at Circuit Montreal, next June which collects the total funds of U.S. $ 20,000 and U.S. $ 21,000.

The charity event, attended by various actors, akrtis, as well as musicians kawakkan world, among others, Michael Bay (Transformers director), Patric Dempsey, and American singer John Mayer even appear willing to pay for entertaining without invitation.

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Ferrari 599 GTO, Fastest Road Car

New Ferrari 599 GTO is a car cylinder 12 in the configuration V (V12), a limited special edition, which promises to be the fastest road car that made ​​Ferrari. Highway cars car which developed from the experimental  tracks, 599XX, cars for highway use, 599 GTO, could be driven up to a maximum speed of 333 kilometers per hour. The car that weighs 1495 kilograms of  it to reach speeds of 100 kilometers  per hour from the stop position  in just  3.35 seconds.

Ferrari confident that the control (handling) the car was amazing and promised the car completely free understeer (when the rear wheel cornering car tends to slip out of the path that should be passed).

599 GTO will be equipped with carbon ceramic brakes latest, new aerodynamic innovations, such as special wheels that improve aerodynamics and brake cooling. And, supersport tires made ​​by Michelin to increase penapakan (traction) on the surface of the road. While the virtual race engineer (VRE) driver interface instantly provide information about the performance of the car.

Photos, videos, and interviews about the car can be found in www.ferrari.com, but the world must wait until the Beijing Motor Show 2010, which will be held at the end of next April, to watch the 599 GTO of metal

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Got 6 New Model Ferrari through 2013

Ferrari is preparing several new models to plan the next three years. At least, there are six brand-new model will rotate its release. Similarly phrased Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne and Chrysler, as quoted worldcarfans.com, two days ago.

Italian luxury car manufacturer will introduce New 458 Spider, Enzo Special Series, and 4 other new models, said Marchionne. For the former, he leaked the 458 Spider that was launched first, followed all the variants that use the 612 Scaglietti V12 engine. In addition, the hybrid version will also be shown him.

Marchionne also said, for a special model of the new Enzo Series, will equal the project with the new 599 GTB Fiorano (aka F152). Both will enter the market in 2012 along with the model of the Ferrari California Facelift called "California M".

Ferrari and Maserati often make each model different. Maserati are also expected to announce two new models, including the GranTurismo, ahead of 2015.

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Ferrari F430 sold out engulfed in flames

Ferrari F430 Spider runs out engulfed in  flames. It happened so fast in one of the  main streets  in Singapore, 28 April, ahead of a noon (local time).

Detailed information is very limited. However, a report written Worldcarfans site says, if a sports sedan production of the Italian car manufacturer such as issuing an explosion. Cash appears the fire spent almost all of the "Prancing Horse"is.

Singapore's rapid fire pemadan Office handles the event by sending a special unit of firefighters and the Red Rhino (small ATV) equipped with water pumps.

Although the officer was moving fast, the car will not be saved and destroyed, ranging from the A pillar to the rear.

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Novitec Rosso Ferrari 430 scented

In Indonesia there are Novitec Rosso Ferrari. You would just heard. Is it the latest model from the manufacturer of "Horse Jingkrak"? Not! Sport sedan that looks this is the Ferrari F430 2008 production. However, as the owner was inserted device Novitec Rosso.

Novitec Rosso is a tuner from Stetten, Germany, whose work is synonymous with Ferrari. Hence, it provides nearly all the needs of performance and styling products Scuderia Ferrari with a charming design.

That includes option F430 car configurator that provides flexibility for the owner in arranging personalized F430 Novitec Rosso device according to taste owners. Starting from the wheels, body kit, up to small accessories can be adopted virtually.

Mr X, the owner of this F430, select the middle option because that option is already almost touching all sectors. Call it the wheels, aero kit, the lights, until the package has helped the performance of the engine via the exhaust system. Meanwhile, the aero kit consists of two options, namely the front bumper is replaced entirely or just add a lip on the original bumper. Mr X also chose the last option because they want to maintain the characteristics of F430.

However, not so with the stern. Mr X replace the diffuser-design is almost no different than the version of the F430, just put together the same color by adding a lip-body (heckdiffusor) that covers some of bottom diffuser.

For the legs, the suspension has not changed. Only, Novitec NF3 wheels replaced with appropriate lip Rosso with the body color. The size is 20 x (8.5 + 11.5) inches and wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup, 245/30ZR20 (front) and 315/25ZR20 (rear).

In the 4300 cc V8 engine sector, there was no significant change. There was only the addition of Novitec exhaust system. With catalyst technology and flap actuators, exhaust channel is able to provide additional power 20 HP. When gassed, shrill voice like F1. Pedal is pressed feels light and solid power.

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Whew, Indian-made Ferrari 430

Ferrari must have annoyed when I saw this F430 model. Because the original sport sedan  but it's not homemade replica of a company executive Modcar Trendz (EMT) from the land of Bollywood. Disgrace and companies that make the horse jump (maybe) a little annoyed, related to the engine.

Ferrari 430 in childbirth, the body uses glass fiber material that weighs 20% lighter than a disposable aluminum. The process initially, EMT drawing sketches and then converted into digital platforms. From here, the body then redrawn for exactly the same as the original curve, then made ​​a clay version using CNC milling machine.

Similar steps are also done for the interior, beginning with sketch, moved kedigital and shaped with the clay. Result, the F430 looks like a toy.

It is less neat finish, the roar of a typical 4.3-liter V8 engine Prancing Horse inaudible. Because, EMT membekalinya with the Toyota Corolla 1794 cc engine 4 cylinder VVT-i with 125PS maximum power at 6,000 rpm and 158 Nm of torque at 4200 rpm.

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