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Ferrari 458 Spider

Ferrari 458 Spider is actually the twin brother of Ferrari 458 Italy. The difference is, when the 458 Italy shaped coupe, 458 Spider has a little more sporty look with retractable roof in just 14 seconds. Behind the body of 458 Italy and 458 Spider, are hidden v8 engine with a capacity of 4.5 Liters. The machine is capable of spewing out power to 462 bhp at 9,000 rpm with torque reaching 540 Nm which is distributed by the transmission of dual-clutch seven-speed F1 paddle shift.

But the system of opening and closing the roof of the 458 Spider was to make the weight by 50 pounds heavier than 458 Italian. The result, the ability of this car was slightly reduced. Acceleration from rest to 100 km per hour can be achieved in 3.4 seconds. While the speed down from 325 km per hour to 318.6 km per hour due to the addition of weight. However, although a little slower, 458 Spider was immediately become one of today's fastest convertible.

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The earthquake that hit Italy some time ago to leave the wound. In addition to many historic buildings destroyed, dozens of people were also reportedly died in thousands of homes were damaged. Seeing this, Ferrari was driven to move. Car manufacturers are adept at making sports cars that will soon be doing an international online auction that they are doing to raise money for families affected by the earthquake that shook the region Emilia-Romagna from the date of May 20 last.

At the auction to be conducted next week in the www.ferraristore.com, Ferrari will auction dedicate a significant contribution relief for those families who have lost loved ones. This auction will include rare and important items, such as the Ferrari 599 XX Evo is one of the rarest cars Ferrari's commercial value is estimated to have reached 1.3 million euros.

As is known, the Ferrari 599 XX Evo is a sporty car that combines the spirit of the Ferrari brand is combined with a lot of technology from their research results in Formula 1 arena. In addition there will be a variety of memorabilia from the F1 track, such as Ferrari's V8 engine to racing outfit and helmet donated by the Scuderia drivers, Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa.

Besides all matters relating to the vehicle, there are Ferrari watches to be auctioned. Seeing the number of items to be auctioned, the Ferrari enthusiast and collectors around the world reported to have started targeting. Moreover Ferrari said that soon after the news about the earthquake out, Ferrari clients and collectors from around the world to spontaneously contact the Ferrari headquarters in Maranello to offer their contribution.

Ferrari steps that help the victims of this disaster is not the first they did. In recent years they recorded also have contributed to the reconstruction after the earthquake in Abruzzo, and the construction of two schools in Ishinomaki, Japan after the disaster last year at a cost of more than 80 million Japanese yen.

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Had eroded due to flooding late last year, Thailand automotive market began to recover in early 2012. Thailand intends to be taken into account vehicle manufacturers in Asia. White Elephant country wants to be the Detroit of Asia. "We want to be the Detroit of Asia," said Advisor Ministry of Industry Thailand Nattachai Srirungsukpinij, Wednesday (21/03/2012).

This was disclosed by Nattachai at the launch of All-New Chevrolet Trailblazer at the IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand. Nattachai said Thailand automotive industry began to rise again after suffering a setback last year. "Right now the demand began to increase," he said.

Nattachai states, the production of All-New Chevrolet Trailblazer conducted in Thailand showed that the country has the skill and expertise. During two months of 2012, auto sales in Thailand reached 166 707 units. This is supported by high sales in February reached 90 461 units. Record highs in Thailand for the monthly sales figures. Compare with last year, when floods lashed with sales of around 25000-40000 units.

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So far, hybrid cars become the stepchild because the performance is still considered ugly, but that notion seems to have started to wear out. Hybrid cars is now one of the most popular car in the world. Reported by Automotive News, is a conventional gasoline cars like the Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus into two best-selling car in the first quarter of 2012, but tucked away in third place Toyota Prius.

During the first quarter of 2012, the Prius sold 247 230 units worldwide, the Ford Focus trail 277.0000 units sold and the number one legendary Corolla car entrenched as much as 300 800 units. The Prius is now increasingly sought after new models are launched many Toyota, call it Aqua or Prius c, Prius v (Prius MPV), and a Prius that can plug into the electrical named plug-in hybrid Prius.

"This proves that hybrid cars like the Prius was not occur by chance, there is the hybrid car market share to prove themselves," said the president of Car Lab automotive consultant, Eric Noble.

Hybrid increasingly popular in Japan and the U.S. especially after the government in both countries give a discount. Prius sold in Japan about 2.5 million yen while in the U.S. about U.S. $ 25,000.

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You enjoy using clothes made ​​of denim jeans? If your users Ferrari car, maybe you can remove all interior materials and replace them with the basic ingredients of jeans. As reported by The Sydney Morning Herald, Thursday (12/08/2011) from the Italian super car manufacturer is now developing a Ferrari Tailor Made program. With this program Ferrari buyers can choose the interior and exterior, including the use of jeans in his cabin.

In addition to jeans, Ferrari also said that you can choose another fabric on the interior of the car to match the clothes you wear over the years. Well how much is it? Ferrari spokesman Edward Rowe said the package price depends on the material chosen car buyers.

"It is difficult to determine how much, because this program offers buyers a complete personalization. Whether it's just one type or the hundreds of species," he said.

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Believe it or not, a more powerful Ferrari FF when using bioethanol with 85 percent alcohol content (E85). V12 engine capable of 650 bhp catapult power increased dramatically to 875 bhp when using bioethanol. A researcher in Europe succeeded in creating a more powerful Ferrari engine though use of alternative energy produced from plants, although the Ferrari denies FF Ferrari engines will not be as much as that when using bioethanol.

To achieve these results, the researchers changed the entire fuel intake kit with a pin converter to the engine. Funds needed for EURO 1500. Not only that, as reported by carsuk, Thursday (18/01/2012) researchers claim Ferrari FF flue gas after the use of bioethanol 80 percent cleaner than using fossil fuels with RON 92/95.

In addition, other advantages are the Ferrari FF (bioethanol) has a lower exhaust gas, ie below 100 g / km, and the results are quite stunning, even more environmentally friendly than cars that are not configured V12. Unfortunately, not yet proven whether the car is running much faster when using bioethanol. Because, with power 650 bhp Ferrari FF standard can reach 0-100 km / h in 3.7 seconds with a count-wheel drive 4WD.

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Judging from a series of sports cars ever built by Ferrari, Enzo Ferrari's name is regarded by many as a masterpiece among this Italian manufacturer. And it seems, to revive the spirit of this car is so great. Even Enzo Ferrari reportedly the successor will have a power up to 920 hp.

Research and development team Ferrari as reported by automobilemag, currently known to the middle of doing the finishing touches on Ferrari 599 successor. The car has a V12 power that has the power of 700 hp. But after the car is released next month, Ferrari is rumored to be the focus for the immediate delivery of the Ferrari Enzo successor.

Machine used is a 7.3 liter engine with maximum output to 800 hp. That is just pure power from the engine. Because in addition to 800 hp power, there will be an injection of power to 120 hp from the electric motor technology with the addition of kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) that benefit has been proven in Formula 1 racing car.

Be classified as a car that is targeted to be super car has a light weight with a carbon-fiber applications in the body. The target is the weight of this car is going to be in a number of about 1134 kg or lighter than its predecessor which has a weight of 1365 kg.

F70's name is expected to be pinned in this car, although not yet known whether this official name or just a code name. But clearly, with great power earlier, is targeted as the Ferrari F70 Ferrari's fastest car and was expected to beat the Bugatti Veyron is powered 1001 hp and is currently the fastest production car in the world.

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Sports car manufacturer Ferrari released their latest cars that Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. This car is a Ferrari car with quick acceleration like a rocket. Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is the latest supercar to replace the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. This car had mentioned would use the name of the F 620 GT, but Ferrari chose another name. From the front, this car looks like a Ferrari FF, but with a more aerodynamic body.

F12 Berlinetta 6300 cc V12 engine carries. Large machines that can catapult a power of 740 PS at 8500 RPM. With a maximum speed reaches 340 km per hour. This figure is better than its predecessor 599 GTB Fiorano which reached 329 miles per hour. Acceleration from 0-100 km per hour was achieved within 3.1 seconds. 0.6 seconds faster than 599 GTB Fiorano.

"This is the fastest car we have ever made," Ferrari said in a statement. F12 Berlinetta has a lightweight chassis. While its body is made of aluminum, so it weighs only 1525 kg. Fuel consumption is of New Ferrari GT to reach out to a distance of 100 km, and exhaust emissions of 350 grams per kilometer. Ferrari will introduce this car at the Geneva Motor Show starting March 8, 2012.

Here are the specifications Ferrari F12 Barlinetta:

• Engine type 65-degree V12
• Total displacement 6.262 cc
• Maximum power 740 s at 8500 rpm
• Maximum torque 690 Nm at 6000 rpm
• Length 4.618 mm
• Wide 1.942 mm
• Height 1.273 mm
• Maximum speed 340 Km/h

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China has become a haven for luxury cars. Ferrari do not forget to use the car for China. One of them passed the Ferrari 458 Italia with a layer of gold. As reported by Inside Line on Wednesday (04/11/2012). This Ferrari 458 which gives a unique element of China. The red color is contained in the whole body split with black paint.

On the hood looks golden dragon emblazoned in its center. Ferrari golden dragon is also combined with gold finishing on alloy wheels. In the interior, Ferrari 458 Italy is also wrapped gold embroidery. Do not stop there, the difference was also seen on the start-stop button to start the engine using the Chinese language. Likewise on the dashboard, specially embroidered with the words "20th Anniversary Special Edition".

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