Ferrari 550 Barchetta

The 550 Barchetta Pininfarina was specifically designed to be reminiscent of legendary Ferrari road race stars of the likes of the 166 MM, the 250 GT California and the 365 GTS4 Daytona. The aim, in fact, was to create an open-top front-engined 12-cylinder with a retro feel to it. The 550 Barchetta Pininfarina was designed and developed to be a unique interpretation of Ferrari’s purest and most extreme sports cars. In fact, it was a deliberate and provocative departure from the rest of the current range. As such, it was made available only as a limited edition of just 448, all of which were built in Maranello in 2001. Each car was numbered and its number displayed on a special in-car plaque signed by Sergio Pininfarina.

The 550 Barchetta Pininfarina was the perfect new millennium interpretation of the classic, open-top front-engined V12 Ferrari sports car, complete with modern styling and technology. One of its signature styling cues was a traditional barchetta-style cut to the windscreen (around 100 mm lower than the 550 Maranello) with a body-coloured finish to the lower section of the surround. It was also, tellingly, a model aimed exclusively at open-air use, providing just a manual soft-top for emergency use. The functional and unadorned barchetta-type solution with a simple manual soft-top allowed Ferrari's engineers to offset the additional weight gained by reinforcing the chassis and additional safety features (rear roll-bars). Consequently the 550 Barchetta Pininfarina weighed the same as the 550 Maranello. The 550 Barchetta Pininfarina's exclusive design included other distinctive flourishes, such as Ferrari badges on the wheelarches, two-piece alloy wheels and an aluminium fuel cap. It was also available in any colour in the Ferrari range.

Engine

Type: front, longitudinal 65° V12

Bore/stroke: 88 x 75 mm

Unitary displacement: 456.16 cc

Total displacement: 5473.91 cc

Compression ratio: 10.8 : 1

Maximum power: 357 kW (485 hp) at 7000 rpm

Power per litre: 89 hp/l

Maximum torque: 569 Nm (58 kgm) at 5000 rpm

Valve actuation: twin overhead camshafts per bank, four valves per cylinder

Fuel feed: Bosch Motronic M5.2 electronic injection

Ignition: Bosch Motronic M5.2 static electronic, single spark plug per cylinder

Lubrication: dry sump

Clutch: single-plate

Chassis

Frame: tubular steel

Front suspension: independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over gas-filled telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar

Rear suspension: independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over gas-filled telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar

Brakes: discs

Transmission: 6-speed + reverse

Steering: rack-and-pinion

Fuel tank: capacity 114 litres

Front tyres: 255/40 ZR 18

Rear tyres: 295/35 ZR 18

Bodywork

Type: two-seater spider

Length: 4550 mm

Width: 1935 mm

Height: 1258 mm

Wheelbase: 2500 mm

Front track: 1632 mm

Rear track: 1586 mm

Weight: 1690 kg (kerb)

Performance

Top speed: 300 km/h

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.4 sec

0-400 m: 12.5 sec

0-1000 m: 22.6 sec

Ferrari 360 Spider

The 360 Spider was Ferrari’s 20th road-going convertible. It was also the best spider ever built at Maranello pre-2000 in terms of its technical content, styling and performance. In fact, this was the most technologically advanced spider in the world at the time of its launch thanks to the exclusive transfer of features derived directly from Ferrari’s experiences on the Formula 1 track. Despite its 400-hp V8 engine’s mid-position (five valves per cylinder), the Ferrari technicians still managed to design a hood that folded away automatically inside the engine bay and guaranteed its superb purity of line. This was further underscored by two fairings in the bodywork to the rear of the seats which evoke memories of Ferrari’s classic sports cars and the roll-bars that guaranteed a safe ride for driver and passenger.

Ferrari 360 Spider

The work done on the chassis focused on delivering maximum static and dynamic rigidity. The sills were reinforced too, the front part of the floor pan was stiffened, and the windshield structure redesigned. The rear bulkhead too was stiffened to dampen engine noise. The 360 Spider’s structural prowess and dynamic response set a whole new chassis-bodywork benchmark for drop-top cars, in fact. The 360 Spider’s lucky occupants were enclosed in a very strong protective crash cage completed by two tubular steel roll bars which were an actually part of the drop-top system. Together with the strengthened windscreen frame, these guaranteed significant protection in case of a roll-over. The 360 Spider had the same suspension as the coupé (double wishbone suspension front and rear) with the same antidive and antisquat geometries. Rolling and pitching were reduced to an absolute minimum and the 360 Spider proved extraordinarily precise entering corners.
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Ferrari 612 Sessanta

Ferrari 612 Sessanta

612 Sessanta is produced on the body of the 612 Scaglietti introduced during the Geneva Motor-Show 2007, and thus comes with the full enhancement package used for the latter.
It is available only with F1 gearbox and provides the following features.
Special contents:

Exterior coloursThe sixty cars shall be available alternatively in the following exterior colours:
• Two-colour special style:
o Grigio scuro (Colori Classici ’50-’60) / Nero with grigio scuro side line.
o Rubino Micalizzato / Nero Daytona with Rubino Micalizzato side line.
The following special colour features are added as well:
• Special colour of underbody black in technical black
• Colour treatment of the front headlight and rear bumper details in silver.
Exterior contents
• Electro-chromic panoramic roof panel with three transparency positions
• New monolithic and forged 19”/19” wheel rims
• Specific wheel cups
• Radiator grill with specific painted frame
• Chromium-plated rear grids with black chromed special exhaust pipes
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Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

The 612 Scaglietti is the result of an avant-garde design that continues the great Ferrari 2+2 tradition in fabulous style. Penned by Pininfarina, the 612 Scaglietti is named in honour of Sergio Scaglietti, the legendary Modenese stylist and coachbuilder responsible for bodying some of the most beautiful Ferraris of the 1950s and 60s.

The 612 Scaglietti epitomises Ferrari's talent for innovation and design. This thrillingly nimble, beautifully balanced sporty front-engined rear-wheel drive berlinetta offers a cabin capable of accommodating four occupants in unprecedented comfort, thanks to a host of accessories and a fantastic specification.

The 612 Scaglietti isn't just another 2+2 but a sumptuous, roomy two-door four-seater that's a pleasure to be aboard regardless of driving conditions.

Dimensions and Weight

Overall length 193.0 in

Overall width 77.0 in

Height 52.9 in

Wheelbase 116.1 in

Front track 66.5 in

Rear track 64.6 in

Dry weight 3880 lb*

Kerb weight 4134 lb*

Fuel tank capacity 24 UK gal (29 US gal)

Brakes

Front 15 x 1.34 in

Rear 14.2 x 1.26 in

Engine

Type 65° V12

Bore/stroke 3.50 x 3.03 in

Unit displacement 29.2 cu in

Total displacement 350.8 cu in

Compression ratio 11.2:1

Maximum power 397 kW (540 CV) at 7250 rpm

Maximum torque 588 Nm (434 lbft) at 5250 rpm

Gearbox

Gearbox F1A 6-gears+Reverse

Tyres

Front 245/40 ZR 19”

Rear 285/40 ZR 19”

Performance

Maximum speed 199 mph

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 4 s

Fuel Consumption

Combined 20.5 l/100 km

CO2 Emissions

Combined 470 g/km

Ferrari 599 SA APERTA

Ferrari is delighted to announce the presentation of the SA APERTA at the Paris International Motor Show 2010. This is a special series model of which a strictly limited number of just 80 will be built. All have already been sold. Ferrari chose to build 80 SA APERTAs in celebration of Pininfarina's 80th anniversary. The SA nomenclature also pays homage to both Sergio and Andrea Pininfarina whose company and work have been linked to the most successful road-going cars ever built at Maranello.

The SA APERTA is a true roadster which allows its occupants to enjoy the superlative emotions afforded by our signature front-engined V12 architecture in a completely open-top setting. In fact, it has just a light soft top designed to be resorted to only if the weather gets particularly bad. A low-slung windscreen and the fact that it crouches lower to the ground than our other models lend the SA APERTA an exceptionally aerodynamic sleekness. Its profile arches back from the A-post to two aerodynamic fins beautifully integrating the two roll-bars which themselves cleverly mimic the outline of the seats.

The chassis has been redesigned to deliver a standard of stiffness comparable to that of a closed berlinetta and there is a negligible weight difference also, thanks to work done on the chassis structure.

Thanks to the 670 CV engine beneath its bonnet, the SA APERTA beautifully embodies the sporty spirit of the 599, incorporating Ferrari's most advanced technology to deliver absolutely benchmark performance and superb driving pleasure. Its interior too is stylishly sporty with particularly sophisticated materials, trim and colours used throughout. The virtually endless combinations available guarantee that each and every SA APERTA is absolutely unique.

General specifications

Country of origin    Italy

Numbers built         N/A

Produced in            2010

Introduced at          2010 Paris Motor Show

Predecessor           Ferrari 575M SuperAmerica

Body design           Pininfarina

Engine

Configuration         65º V 12

Location                 Front, longitudinally mounted

Construction          aluminium block and head

Displacement          5.999 liter / 366.1 cu in

Bore / Stroke         92.0 mm (3.6 in) / 75.2 mm (3 in)

Compression          11.2:1

Valvetrain              4 valves / cylinder, DOHC

Fuel feed                Fuel Injection

Aspiration              Naturally Aspirated

Drivetrain

Gearbox                 Paddle Operated 6 speed Semi-Automatic

Drive                     Rear wheel drive

Performance figures

Power                   670 bhp / 500 KW @ 8250 rpm

Torque                  620 Nm / 457 ft lbs @ 6500 rpm

BHP/Liter             112 bhp / liter

Ferrari 458 Italia

The Ferrari 458 Italia, launched at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show 2009, is an 8-cylinder two-seater berlinetta with a mid-rear mounted engine, and represents a genuine break with the past in terms of Maranello's previous high-performance sports cars.

Designed to fulfil the expectations and ambitions of our most passionate clients, the 458 Italia continues the Ferrari tradition of putting the thrill into driving as a result of track-derived technological innovations.

Maranello's racing experience can be felt not only in terms of pure technological transfer but also on a more emotional level, because of the strong emphasis on creating an almost symbiotic relationship between driver and car.

Dimensions and Weight

Overall length 4527 mm (178.2 in.)

Overall width 1937 mm (76.3 in.)

Height 1213 mm (47.8 in.)

Wheelbase 2650 mm (104.3 in.)

Dry weight 1380 kg (3042 lbs)*

Weight/power ratio 2,42 kg/CV (7.16 lbs/kW)

Weight distribution fr/r 42%/58%

Engine

Type V8 – 90°

Total displacement 4499 cc (274.5 cu in.)

Maximum power 570 CV (425 kW)** @ 9000 rpm

Maximum torque 540 Nm (398 lbs/ft) @ 6000 rpm

Specific power output 127 CV/l

Compression ratio 12.5:1

Tyres

Front 235/35 ZR20 8.5”

Rear 295/35 ZR20 10.5”

Performance

Maximum speed >325 km/h (>202 mph)

0-100 km/h <3.4 s

Fuel Consumption + Emissions

Fuel consumption*** 13.3/100 km

Emissions*** 307 g CO2/km

Gearbox

Gearbox Dual-clutch, 7-speed F1

Electronics

Electronics E-Diff3, F1-Trac, high-performance ABS

Ferrari 599 GTO

Dimensions and weight
Overall length 185,4 in
Overall width 77.2 in
Height 52,2 in
Wheelbase 108,3 in
Front track 67,0 in
Rear track 63,7 in
Dry weight* 3295,9 lb
Kerb weight* 3538,4 lb
Weight distribution 47% Front - 53% Rear
Fuel tank capacity 27.7 US gal (23.1 UK/gal)
Boot (trunk) capacity 11,3 cu ft
Tyres
Front 285/30 ZR20"
Rear 315/35 ZR20"
Front (winter) 255/35 R20"
Rear (winter, can be used w/ chain) 305/35 ZR20"
CCM 2 brakes
Front 15.7 x 1.5 in
Rear 14.2 x 1.3 in
Electronics
CST with F1-Trac system: Control for stability and traction
TPTMS (Tyres Pressure and Temperature Monitoring System)

Engine
Type 65° V12
Bore and stroke 3.62 x 2.96 in
Unit displacement 30.51 cu in
Total displacement 366.08 cu in
Compression ratio 11.9:1
Maximum power** 493 kW (670 CV) at 8250 giri/min
Maximum torque 620 Nm (457 lbft) at 6500 rpm
Performance
Maximum speed over 208 mph
0-62 mph 3.35 sec
0-124 mph 9.8 sec
Gearbox
Gearbox F1; 6 gears + Reverse
Suspensions
Suspensions SCM 2 Magnetoreological damping Control
Fuel consumption
Combined ECE* 17,5 l/100 km
CO2 Emissions
Combined ECE* 411 g/km