Posts Tagged ‘Ferrari’

The F430 Scuderia

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

the-f430-scuderiaThe F430 Scuderia is absolutely a supercar to be preferred for but is it worth the extra 50k more than the standard f430?Ferrari also declare that it is as fast as an enzo round their track in Italy and that it is much easier to drive. The F430 scuderia dish up as the successor to the challenge stradale. The f430 scuderia was first exposed by Micheal Schumacher at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show. The F430 Scuderia is expected to compete with lightweight cars such as the Lamborghini Gallardo superrleggera and the Porsche RS models. It was also tested against this lamborghini by top gear.

The F430 Scuderia is lighter (by 100 kg/220 lb) and more powerful (515 PS (379 kW; 508 hp) at 8500 rpm) than the standard F430. Most of the power in the Scuderia arrives from a changed intake, scuderia exhaust and an ion-sensing knock-detection system that allows for a higher compression ratio. Therefore the weight-to-power ratio in the f430 scuderia is reduced from 2.96 kg/hp to 2.5 kg/hp.

As well to the weight saving measures, the f430 Scuderias semi-automatic transmission gains improved “Superfast”, known as “Superfast2″, software for faster 60 millisecond shift-times. A new traction control system combines the F1-Trac traction and stability control with the E-Diff electronic differential. The Ferrari 430 Scuderia does 0-60 miles per hour in 3.1 s and 0-100 km/h in less than 3.6 seconds, with a top speed of 198 miles per hour.

The Ferrari 458 Italia

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

ferrari-458-italiaThere are things you immediately notice when you go up in and start Ferrari 458 Italia up as well. Firstly, it is much more distinguished when you start the engine up. The engine catches and then quickly settles into a gentle tick over. The thing that is noticeable about the Ferrari 458 Italia when you first catch a glimpse of one is that it is a much bolder, different design over the F430 than the F430 was over the 360 Modena.

The stroke has been increased to give 4.5 litres instead of 4.3 and it is now good for 9000 revs and 562 bhp. That’s 125 bhp per litre. The Ferrari 458 Italia shares some things with the Ferrari California. The Italia’s is the same gearbox that is in the California, being a 7 speed dual clutch system which makes the car much easier to drive, especially in traffic. It seems though that these gearboxes are getting so good, it will be the only gearbox option on the 458 Italia. That means that the new Ferrari 458 Italia will hit the same top speed as a Lamborghini Gallardo, it is quicker by 0.3 seconds to 60 and you will go 2 extra miles on a tank of fuel. Move over Lambo, the king is back.

Which Ferrari Best For You?

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

ferrari-enzo-fxxWith over 20 car companies and various models, it’s definitely not a space in the market. Ferrari however, has an enormous automobile history. Ferraris are wholesome emotion. They aren’t most dependable, one of the cheapest or feasible. But every Ferrari driver perhaps agrees that they are the best cars in the earth. Here are the best of 5 ferraris maybe the best for you.

Ferrari Enzo (FXX) A car is really good if Ferrari names it after its founder Enzo Ferrari. The Enzo FXX is a project still going, with the car getting updates still. The Enzo FXX is sold only when you’re chosen by Ferrari and changes owner for about EUR1,300,0000. Maintenance is huge, about EUR40,000 per year.
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti has an engine providing 533HP, a maximum speed of 315 km/h. It’s still not a family car though, it will cost you EUR300,000 to purchase and if used as an everyday car about EUR10,000 per year to maintain. Ferrari California Central front engine with maximum speed of 310 km/h. First Ferrari car with dual clutch and most recent Ferrari released. The California is the most aerodynamic Ferrari yet. It costs EUR140.000 and average maintenance costs are unknown.

Ferrari F430 is Ferrari’s new race car, replaced the 360 in 2005. Remarkable is that it’s the official car of the Ferrari race classes and the car is rumored to be replaced soon. Ferrari 550 Maranello has an front V12 engine with an maximum speed of 323 km/h. Beautiful curves and nice a beautiful interior. Because it costs EUR70,000 if you search right, and maintenance average is lower than the 612. Biggest maintenance post is that the car eats tyres for breakfast.