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Rumor: Ferrari 458 To Get Turbocharged V8 For 2015
As automakers search for ways to meet the ever-increasing emissions and fuel efficiency standards, moving away from large displacement motors in favor of smaller, turbocharged alternatives is becoming an increasingly popular engineering trend, and the shift can be seen across the range, from economy vehicles and pickup trucks all the way to luxury sedans and supercars. CAR reports that, much like treatment given to the California T, which saw Ferrari ditch the California’s naturally aspirated 4.3-liter, 482 horsepower V8 in favor a biturbocharged, 553hp 3.9-liter V8, so too will the 458 Italia receive a smaller, boosted V8 for its 2015 mid-cycle refresh.
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.
Video: Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Vetted At Nürburgring
Chevrolet has published a video of the 2014 Camaro Z/28 lapping the infamous Nürburgring in 7:37.40 as part of 10 hours and 1000 miles of testing over the course of a week. That’s faster than the Lexus LFA, Ferrari 430 Scuderia, and Chevy’s own C6 Corvette ZR1. And this was in semi-wet conditions.
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: 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.
Photo Shoot: 2010 Porsche 911 GT3
If you peruse the back issues of Winding Road as frequently as we do, then you’ll probably be familiar with our last supercar issue (hint, it’s Issue 63). During that exceptionally fun month of driving and writing, we tested the then-new Ferrari 458 Italia, the Ariel Atom V-8, the Aston Martin Rapide, and a pair of very cool Porsche 911s.
Brand New Classic: 1992 Ferrari 348 TB
That’s why we think it’s great that a new range of Ferraris are becoming classics. In particular, we have this ultra-clean 1992 348 TB. According to Ferrari nomenclature, the 348 badging represents a 3.4-liter, V-8 engine, while the TB means this is a hardtopped Berlinetta.
List: Involvement Index Giant Killers For Under $30,000
In particular, the middle of our index is populated with some extremely affordable performance machinery, which can be every bit as involving as cars that cost double or even triple the price. Perhaps the most exciting thing about this list is how it’s set to grown in the coming months. With cars like the Scion FR-S/Subaru BR-Z, Ford Focus ST, and Hyundai Veloster Turbo all set to arrive before the end of 2012, there should be no shortage of affordable involvement options.
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.
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.
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.
Blog: Road Tripping In A Transit Van
Driving a Transit Connect is an interesting experience. For a start, you need to get used to the amount of visibility. I almost felt like I was driving a convertible at some points, as the super-tall windshield and windows grant an extremely airy feeling to the large cabin. Sightlines are excellent, with the only downside being the bar that bisects the rear window. You really can’t see too much out of the back end.
Secondhand Gems: Lottery Win Cars
It has been a long, brutal winter. Spring thus far hasn’t been much better, with most folks still dealing with cold, or wicked storms, or record flooding, or a combination of all three. This might be a good time to look at good secondhand off-roaders, machines that can chase storms and cross swollen rivers without giving up the fight. Or perhaps we should examine bulletproof German sedans, the ones with tank-like body structures and bank vault solidity that can weather winddriven debris while massaging your backside. And with fuel at an all-time high, this might be a good time to talk the finer points of good used hybrids.
Ferrari Unveils Stunning FF
Ferrari has given us a preview of its latest production model on this fine winter morning. Called the FF (four seats and four-wheel drive), it represents a significant departure from Ferrari’s past GT cars.
Underground Racing Boosts Ferrari 458 Italia With Twin Turbos
We don’t know many of the details, but a gallery of photos on Underground Racing’s website, found through Automotorblog, offers up a visual preview of the tuner’s biturbocharged version of the already sublime Ferrari 458 Italia.
Photo Shoot: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
Here is another set of quality photos from photographer Chris Amos, featuring the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe we reviewed in Issue 62 of Winding Road.
Photo Shoot: 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon
Recently, in our Supercar Issue, we brought you our review of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon, featuring photography by Chris Amos. As we have now done with the Ferrari 458 Italia and Porsche 911 Turbo, we thought we’d show you some more of the photos from that rainy shoot, since they didn’t all make it into the magazine.
Photo Shoot: 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo
After showing off the full complement of Ferrari 458 Italia pictures and getting a positive response, we thought we’d offer up another photo set that came out of our recent Supercar Issue. Another Chris Amos joint, the subject of this shoot was one extremely menacing Porsche 911 Turbo. Despite some rainy conditions later in the day, a good time was had by all during the driving and the photographing of Porsche’s turbocharged beast.
Photo Shoot: 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
During the natural course of putting together a monthly automotive magazine, we take an awful lot of pictures of cars. That might sound pretty obvious, but it occurred to us recently that too many of these images end up in the digital trash heap. There are only so many images that can be used when laying out a drive feature for Winding Road, meaning dozens, sometimes hundreds of pictures go unused, and unseen by the car-loving public—that’s you guys.
Winding Road Issue 63 Is Now Available!
In this issue of Winding Road, we go supercar crazy when we get behind the wheel of the stunning Ferrari 458 Italia.
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