Showing posts with label Ferrari. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ferrari. Show all posts

Ferrari is preparing a "budget" model

The legendary Italian car maker Ferrari decided to keep up with the latest trends in the world of sports cars: the model of the "input level" from McLaren Italians are planning to answer to the new offers of sports car with a similar price range and with similar characteristics.
The car will be produces in 2019 and will follow the changing vector of development of Ferrari: the novelty will get the turbo engine. The V-shaped "top six" with two turbines, but its size and power are not known yet. Before this production the most affordable model in the Ferrari family was California, which is equipped with a V-shaped bi-turbo eight volume engine with 3.8 liters capacity and 560 horsepower.

Ferrari will show new supercar 488 GTB in Geneva

The company Ferrari is planning to present to the public the new model Ferrari 488 GTB at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, which will take place in March,2015. With identified characteristics the car accelerates up to 100 km/h in three seconds and its top speed is 330 kilometers per hour. 
Of course, the hallmark of 488 GTB is the exterior design: the original air intakes, divided into two horizontal splitter. The car had improved aerodynamic performance: reduced air resistance and serious down force. The driver of the Italian "missiles" will be able to enjoy a multi-functional steering wheel, satellite navigation system, as well as very comfortable sport seats.

Ferrari FF will get 700 hp engine

It is expected that Ferrari company will transfer  FF model's roof and aerodynamic elements. 6.3-liter V12 will remain in place, but its capacity will increase up to 700 HP. It will moderate with a new 8-speed automatic and an upgraded four-wheel drive system.
Ferrari currently develops new turbo engine with the electric compressor. By its volume, it will be less than the current atmospheric CO2 emissions, but the V12 will be definitely below, that it is very important for Ferrari-environmental restrictions. A new turbo engine will be used for a range of models of the Italian company such as: M458-T Italia, FF, F12, California, as well as a new entry-level model. Ferrari will present per new model per year. At the same time special versions, very exclusive ones will be produced too.

Ferrari declassified 1050-strong super hybrid

The company officially unveiled the Ferrari track membrane modification of hybrid supercar LaFerrari-FXX k. The novelty pushes up to 1050 horsepower power plant and has the recovery system KERS kinetic energy. The hybrid powerplant was forced from 800 to 860 horsepower 6.3-twelve cylinder engine and electric motor, the impact of which was increased from 163 to 190 horsepower. Total torque units reaches 900 Nm, of which 750 Nm falls on the ICE. Transmission is seven level robot with two clutch. The track version of the supercar was 194 mm longer and wider than the usual LaFerrari mm 59 (4896and 2051 millimeter respectively), while retaining the same height (1116 mm) and wheelbase (2650 mm). Brakes are carbon-ceramic Brembo with 398 mm discs at the front and 380 mm at the rear.