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Rumors: Industry Report–Ferrari’s Faster And Greener Future
A recent report at Autocar indicates that future Ferraris could use more electric and “green” technology than ever before while maintaining the staggering performance levels we’ve come to expect.
List: Ten Great 12 Hours Of Sebring Winners
Last weekend was the 62nd running of the 12 Hours Of Sebring, one America’s most famous endurance race. Traditionally looked at as a tune-up for the 24 Hours Of Le Mans that takes place in June, Sebring has played host to some of the world’s greatest drivers, cars, and teams over the course of six decades of racing. It’s been a major race in three distinct championship series (World Sportscar Championship, IMSA, and the American Le Mans Series).
Geneva 2012: Auto Show Round Up
Day one of the 2012 Geneva Motor Show is pretty much over. There was quite a bit of new and exciting sheemetal crossing the stages today, and we made sure to cover as much as we could. This is your spot if you happened to miss any of today’s Swiss stories. We’ll be updating this list as more cars are debuted on day two. Also, look for a finalized version of this list soon.
First Look: 2012 Ferrari California
Ferrari has shown an updated version of its California retractable hardtop, a car that is lighter, quicker, and more agile than the already competent (very) outgoing model.
First Look: 2013 Ferrari F12berlinetta
Ferrari has announced a new V-12-powered car, the F12berlinetta, ahead of its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The Italian automaker is calling the F12berlinetta the “fastest Ferrari ever built.”
Rumors: Spy Shots—The Ferrari F620 GT Takes Shape
While the official reveal of the eagerly anticipated Ferrari F620 GT—the replacement for the 599—isn’t slated to hit until February 29, photos of the newest front-engine Prancing Horse were recently leaked on GTSpirit, showing the F620 in all its V-12 glory.
Secondhand Gems: Ferrari Dreams
There are cheaper, quicker, more reliable alternatives to owning a Ferrari. There are other machines that look positively stunning from all angles while still delivering pure motoring brilliance. There are other vehicles that motivate drivers with endless powerbands and delicious aural soundtracks, born from the act of converting gasoline into horsepower. There are cars that deliver all the above without the need for frequent service schedules that can top $10,000 per visit; in fact some of them can even reach 100,000 miles with just some oil changes and a few sets of tires. There are many sensible, logical reasons why an auto enthusiast shouldn’t purchase a Ferrari. But for many, that’s exactly the reason why they do.
Rumors: Teaser—New Details On The Ferrari F620 GT
As the Geneva Motor Show approaches, we get ever closer to the unveiling of Ferrari’s long-awaited successor to the 599 GTB Fiorano.
Rumors: Industry Report—Pininfarnia Set To Change Hands
Famed Italian design house Pininfarina is on the brink of changing owners; shedding the family that has owned the company since its inception in 1930
List: Our Ten Favorite Zagatos
With Aston Martin’s debut of the 2013 V12 Zagato, the editors got to thinking about their favorite cars from the famed Italian coachbuilder were. Here, we’ve selected ten of the finest, ranging from a 1934 open-topped racer to a one-off V-12 Berlinetta. Be sure to tell us about your favorite Zagato down in the comments.
Rumors: Auto Show—Ferrari’s 599 Successor Gets A Name
It’s not often that Ferrari releases a new car but when they do, it’s always something special. The 599 GTB Fiorano, the company’s long distance GT car that’s been on the road since 2006, is due for a replacement and we finally know what the new car’s name will be—the F620.
Base Versus Loaded: 2012 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2
There aren’t a lot of supercar manufacturers that will openly publicize how much a car costs while using an online configurator. Try and get a price on that pretty, new Ferrari FF you just built, and you’ll be disappointed. It’s worse at Lamborghini, which doesn’t even offer an online configurator. Thankfully, Audi also builds cars that the a large percentage of the 99 percent can afford, which means we can build über-equipped R8 Spyders that cost as much as your house did 10 years ago.
Video: Nissan Juke-R Battles Exotics In Dubai
We’ve been aching to see the Nissan Juke-R, Godzilla’s maniacal, crossover cousin in action for quite a while, and now that footage has arrived. This is the Juke-R, battling a Ferrari 458 Italia, a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, and a Lamborghini Gallardo on the streets of Dubai.
List: Ten Cars To Be Excited For In 2012
2012 is right around the corner, and by most accounts, it looks like it’s going to be a great year for the automotive industry, with a new wave of Greenformance cars, the revival of some classic nameplates, and a raft of performance autos from legendary marques. Countdown with us as we get ready for the cars of 2012.
List: Top Ten Racecars Of 2011
Being an automotive journalist is a pretty cool job. We drive sweet cars, do a lot of traveling, and generally get to be car guys for 40 hours a week. That being said, if you asked any of the staffers at Winding Road if there’s another job they’d rather have, odds are racecar driver would be pretty high up on the list. That’s right, we’re all big race fans, and 2011 has been a great year for new race cars. Why list our favorites? Because racecar.
First Look: 2013 Ford Shelby GT500
We like this modern Muscle Car War that’s been going on. As if Chevrolet’s upcoming Camaro ZL1 wasn’t attractive enough with its 580-horsepower 6.2-liter supercharged V-8, Ford has now announced a 650-horsepower (!) GT500. Let’s put that number in perspective. It’s 12 more horsepower than a Corvette ZR1, 30 more than a Porsche 911 GT2 RS, and it’s about equal to the Ferrari FF. Yes, there’s more to life than just horsepower, but a 650-horsepower Mustang that comes with a factory warranty is enough to inspire jaw-on-the-floor stares.
List: The Ten Greatest Movie Cars
We like movies. More importantly, we like movies that feature cars as integral parts of the story. So we’ve put together a list of ten of the most influential, important, and downright entertaining vehicles in cinema history. Quite simply, these cars made the movies as much as any flesh-and-blood actor. Of course, there will be disputes about just whether we should have included Mad Max’s Ford Falcon, James Bond’s Toyota 2000GT, or Herbie (wait, there probably won’t be any arguments about that last one). We’re pretty confident with our choices though. So without further ado, read on for our list of the ten greatest cars from the movies.
Ferrari 458 Spyder To Start At $257,000
Automotive New Europe has broken the pricing story on the hot looking Ferrari 458 Spyder. The droptop version of the two-seat supercar will retail for $257,000 when it finally hits US shores. That price is only a 15-percent increase on the hardtop, which is actually in line with the rest of the industry when it comes to convertible premiums (for example, the Mustang GT only sees a 14-percent increase for a droptop).
Ferrari FF Offers First JBL Quantum Logic Audio System
We’re enamored with the Ferrari FF because of the brand heritage, its bold styling, the interesting use of all-wheel drive, and of course its 669-horsepower V-12 engine. Our sister publication, AVguide, has found yet another reason to love the car: its 15-speaker JBL Quantum Logic surround sound system. Here’s what AVguide has to say about the FF and its audio system on display at the 2011 Cedia Expo:
Frankfurt 2011: Frankfurt Auto Show Wrap-Up
As quickly as it began, the first media day of the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show is over. This year’s show featured no shortage of concept cars, including one designed by a racecar driver. As for production metal, there seemed to be something for everyone: exotics, hybrids, station wagons, SUVs, GTs, and sports cars were all well represented at this years show.
First Look: 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider
It’s safe to say that everyone in the Winding Road offices likes the Ferrari 458 Italia quite a lot. When we drove it last year, more than one staffer came back to the office with a slack-jawed look of awe on their face. Now Ferrari has gone and made the 458 even better. By taking a can-opener to the roof, and slotting in a retractable tin-top, the crew from Maranello have created the 458 Spider.
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