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Ferrari Unveils LaFerrari-based 1000+ HP Track Monster, the FXX K
Not content to let McLaren and the P1 GTR hog all the hyper track-car headlines, Ferrari has just pulled back the curtain on the FXX K, a track-focused beast based on the LaFerrari that gets more power, less weight, and a whole lot of aero dynamic tweaks. As part of the FXX program, the FXX K will be strictly for track use, and it’s worth noting that it doesn’t qualify for any race series currently running. But anyone who’s fortunate enough to get behind the wheel of an FXX K probably won’t be very concerned with that after they drop the hammer in the latest and greatest offering from Maranello.
Classic: Ferrari 330 P
It is no secret that Ford tried to buy Ferrari in 1963. Company founder Enzo Ferrari was initially in favor of the deal but he eventually grew tired of negotiating with Ford and canceled the tie-up altogether. Furious, Henry Ford II vowed to develop a car capable of beating Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
WR TV: 2015 Ferrari California T
For 2015, Ferrari’s best-selling vehicle becomes the first turbocharged road car from Maranello in 25 years. Perhaps seen as a concession to tightening emissions and fuel economy standards, any notion of the California’s reduced displacement and newfound forced induction as a drawback goes right out the window when you see and hear what it’s now capable of.
Ferrari Brings Exclusive Limited-Quantity Roadster to the US with the F60 America
Honoring the 60th anniversary of Ferrari’s North American presence, the Italian automaker has decided to celebrate the occasion by producing a very limited quantity of new open top V12 powered, front engine supercars which will be known as the F60 America. Clad in an appropriately patriotic red, white and blue color scheme, the F60 America will pay homage to another great tradition: Just ten examples are scheduled to be built, as was the case with the 1967 275 GTS4 NART Spider, which car importer Luigi Chinetti specifically requested from Enzo Ferrari for his US clients.
WR TV: 2014 Ferrari FF
Today we’re fortunate enough to be behind the wheel of another one of Maranello’s finest, the FF. The first all-wheel-drive vehicle in the company’s history, the FF replaces the 612 Scaglietti in Ferrari’s lineup. The shooting brake design of the FF is said to recall the shape of the Ferrari 250 GT SWB Drogo race car and also draws some inspiration from stable mates like the 458 Italia and the 599 GTB Fiorano. The FF is powered by a 6.3-liter naturally aspirated V12 making 651 horsepower and 504 pound-feet of torque, which is connected to a seven speed dual clutch transmission similar to the unit found on the F12 Berlinetta. Ferrari’s own patented 4RM all-wheel-drive system then routes the power to each of the four wheels as needed, leaving the car most often in a traditional rear drive layout.
WR TV: 2012 Ferrari California
This week we’re taking full advantage of the summer weather by spending it behind the wheel of an open top Ferrari. Yes, it’s a tough job, but somebody’s got to do it.
Track Decal of the Week: Road America
As auto racing was beginning to gain popularity in the United States in the 1940s and early 1950s, most events were held on public streets. Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin’s open road course was among many across the country that played host to numerous SCCA events throughout the era. After legislation brought a ban to racing on public roads due to safety concerns brought on by a crash at Watkins Glen in 1952, a man by the name of Clif Tufte brought together members of the Chicago Region of the Sports Car Club of America to develop plans to build a permanent private road course in Elkhart Lake.
Update: Ferrari LaFerrari Driven on Street and Track
With the battle already well underway between the Porsche 918 Spyder and the McLaren P1, many have been wondering when Ferrari would finally unleash its own hybrid powered hypercar so we could find out how it stacks up against the competition. That day has finally come.
Palatov Delivers First D2 to Customer
Today Palatov Motorsport announced that D2 chassis 001 is finally ready for delivery, nearly three years to day of the customer’s initial deposit. Currently on display at Cantrell Motorsports in Bellevue, Washington, we now have a much clearer picture of how the D2 will be equipped and what it will cost.
Gallery: 1959 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series I by Pinin Farina
The Pinin Farina-bodied cabriolet that Ferrari introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1957 was not only heralded as a triumph in design for its elegant rear haunches, covered headlamps, and long, shapely hood, but it was also the car that marked a new chapter in Maranello history as the company’s first series-produced open-top model.
Gallery: 10 Intriguing Formula One Cutaways
Our friends at Motorsport Retro bring us another set of very cool cutaway images, this time chronicling Formula One engineering throughout the years. There’s something truly fascinating about getting a peek underneath the skin of some of the most technologically advanced machines of their day. The level of detail is incredible from both artistic and engineering perspective – it’s hard to imagine how they managed to pack everything into such a small amount of space.
Video: Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, The Destroyer of Tires
Chris Harris of Drive and EVO fame is perhaps best known for the elegance and effortlessness in which he’s able to put fast cars sideways around corners. When Chris asked Ferrari for a go in the 740 horsepower F12, the folks in Maranello said yes – and wisely sent along 4 extra sets of tires. What happened next is a thing of carnal beauty.
Novitec Rosso N-Largo Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Widebody
Novitec Rosso has created a widebody version of the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. Called N-Largo, the car it tuned to 774 horsepower, with a top speed over 214 miles per hour.
Video: LaFerrari Spied At The Nurburgring
Some people have lamented the name. Others dislike the thought of a hybrid Prancing Horse. Say what you will about the LaFerrari, but after seeing it flogged during testing at the Nurburgring, there’s no denying that it is a serious competitor.
Frankrurt 2013: Ferrari 458 Speciale (With Video)
Since teasing the 458 Speciale with a video, a few photos, and some details, Ferrari has debuted the car at the Frankfurt motor show with more information and some new images.
Video: Ferrari Teases 458 Speciale
Ferrari is teasing its 458 Speciale ahead of its Frankfurt debut in September. Upgrades to the powertrain, aerodynamics, and other aspects of the car take its performance beyond that of the standard 458 Italia.
Video: Supercar Convoy Sounds Amazing
This month saw the fifth annual Wilton House Classic and Supercar Show in England, in which over 200 supercars converge on the grounds of Wilton House, home of the Earl and Countess of Pembroke.
Winding Road Video: 2005 Ferrari F430
A helpful owner was kind enough to allow Multimedia Editor Chris Amos access to this menacing 2005 Ferrari F430 to make these video.
Video: Krohn Racing Ferrari 458 Crashes Hard, Red Flags Le Mans Practice
The highlight of today was the four-hour free practice session, which featured solid action until it ended in early and dramatic fashion, as Tracy Krohn slammed his Ferrari 458 Italia into the wall. Coming out of the right-hander after the Dunlop Bridge, Krohn appeared to lose the 458’s tail, spinning out onto the damp grass and gravel and spearing into a tire wall. The damage to the wall was so severe that the session was red flagged and eventually ended altogether.
Pagani Zonda Revolucion Unveiled
The Zonda Revolucion generates 800 horsepower from the same AMG-derived, 6.0-liter V-12 found in the Zonda R racecar. Not one to pack on the extra fat, Pagani has trimmed this Zonda’s weight to just 2354 pounds. Yes, this 800-horsepower, V-12-powered car weighs about the same as a Mazda2 while developing eight times the horsepower. That works out to a weight-to-power ratio of just 2.94 pounds for every horsepower.
Rumors: Ferrari 458 Scuderia To Appear At Frankfurt?
According to a report from Car And Driver, we could see a higher-performance Ferrari 458 Scuderia at this year’s Frankfurt auto show. The brand’s V-8-powered, mid-engined model has been on sale long enough to spawn a dedicated competition variant, called the 458 Challenge. As with the previous 430 Scuderia, the 458 Scud will likely draw a lot of inspiration from the racing car.
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