Graf Weckerle-Tuned Ferrari 458 Italia

It seems that there is a tune for just about everyone and everything these days, from subtle to extreme, and all points in between. We do not know where exactly this Ferrari 458 Italia from German tuning firm Graf Weckerle fits in that spectrum, but those odd-looking alloy wheels are sure to catch the attention of every passerby.
Featuring a design that would be more suitable in an antique fireplace screen, the so-called “fleur-de-lis” 21-inch alloy wheels are a trademark of Graf Weckerle and are hand-assembled out of 184 individual pieces. The tune also includes hand-painted stripes, a sports exhaust system and an engine upgrade that both help push output to 600-horsepower, and a lowered suspension.

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Ferrari FF North American Debut

Ferrari FF North American Debut. Ferrari's absence at North American autο shοws the past few years has meant that its newer vehicles have made their debuts at sοme less cοnventional venues. Last year, the 458 Italia's first U.S. appearance was at the Ferrari Challenge event at Miller Mοtοrsports Park.

This weekend, the Ferrari FF received a private shοwing at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca during the Ferrari Racing Days. In additiοn tο the new Ferrari four-seater itself, the display shοwcased the numerous interiοr options and a full set οf matching luggage. The car οn hand was a European versiοn, but retail sales οf the U.S.-spec FF should begin at either the end οf October οr the beginning οf November οf this year.

Only 40 cars will be available fοr the rest οf 2011. After that, Ferrari plans on selling apprοximately 200 cars yearly tο American buyers. You can see οur photos οf the Ferrari FF at Laguna Seca in the gallery belοw. Check back this week fοr more coverage οf the Ferrari Racing Days.

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2011 Ferrari Superamerica 45

Ferrari is once again showing off its coach-building capabilities with the release of its latest one-off special, the Superamerica 45, which will make its first public outing at this weekend’s Villa d’Este Concours d’Eleganza in Italy. It was built to order for New York billionaire, collector and former owner of the New York Post, Peter Kalikow, to celebrate the 45th anniversary of his Ferrari purchase in 1961.

Even though it was originally believed that the Superamerica would be designed by Pininfarina, the styling is the work of Ferrari Design with the engineering and manufacturing taking place in-house.

The Superamerica 45 is based on the Ferrari 599 and is distinguished by the custom bodywork and a rotating carbon-fiber roof. The latter incorporates a rear screen and works in a similar fashion to the one found in the older 575 Superamerica. Ferrari recently showed a limited edition drop top variant of the 599 called the Aperta, but this model featured a far more simple soft-top cover.

Other custom details include the double air vents on the front wing, a specific chromed front grille and burnished aluminium A-pillars, wing mirrors and door handles. The one-off Italian supercar is finished in an exclusive Blu Antille shade that matches the color of Kalikow’s 1961 Ferrari 400 Superamerica cabriolet nr. 2331SA. The vehicle’s alloy wheels are colored in the same hue while the roof and other carbon-fiber elements such as the front splitter, side skirts and rear diffuser are executed in a darker blue shade.

We don’t have any photos of the interior yet but Ferrari says the blue theme is carried over inside to the dashboard combined with Cuoio leather trim and Blu Scuro carbon fibre details.

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2011 Ferrari F458 GT3

Ever since the Ferrari 458 Italia’s official launch, there have been plenty of racing teams interested in grabbing the sports car by its bubbly wheel arches and transforming it into a real winner. One such team goes by the name of STP, a racing team that hasn’t stepped foot on the European racing grounds since Ronnie Petersen succeeded in a second place finish with the STP March 711 in the 1971 Formula 1 World Championship 40 years ago.

This year, the team is back with an AF Corse Ferrari F458 Italia GT3 that, like with all the other Ferrari 458 Italia race cars, has been specially prepared for the race with many aerodynamic and safety features. The sports car was given a new front bumper, larger air vents for better engine cooling, new side skirts, and a huge rear wing for improved aerodynamics. The interior got splashed with carbon fiber components and a roll cage was added for increased driver safety.

The AF Corse Ferrari F458 Italia GT3’s first race will be held on May 8, 2011 at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal. It will be driven by the all-British line-up and the Championship’s youngest driver duo of Daniel Brown (19) and Glynn Geddie (20).

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Ferrari's new package

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2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta

2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta were first introduced in the Salon de l'Automobile in Paris. This is a special series model of which is a strictly limited number of only 80 built. The sporty interior is particularly sophisticated materials, designs and colors used throughout. The Ferrari 599 SA Aperta with the architecture of the V12 engine. A windshield lowered lurks closer to the ground than to give our other models of SA Aperta an exceptionally aerodynamic sleekness.

2012 Ferrari FF

2012 Ferrari FF will make its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2011, with four seats ever versatile and powerful V12 engine combines an unprecedented level extremely sporty high performance with incredible versatility.

With the new 6262 cc V12 engine with direct injection develops 660 hp at 8,000 rpm, figures Ferrari FF specifications amazing acceleration (0-100 km / h in 3.7 sec.). There are six specific models exterior colors and sumptuous interior trim incorporating specially selected and treated aniline leather. According to rumors, the price of FF Ferrari will be in the region of $ 700,000.

FERRARI FF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

* Engine
o Type: 65-degree V12
o Overall displacement: 6,262 cc
o Maximum power: 660 CV @ 8,000 rpm
o Maximum torque: 683 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
* Dimensions and weight
o Length: 4907 mm
o Width: 1953 mm
o Height: 1379 mm
o Dry weight: 1790 kg
o Weight distribution: 47% front, 53% rear
o Weight/power ratio: 2.7 kg/CV
* Performance
o Maximum speed: 335 km/h
o 0-100 km/h: 3.7 sec
* Fuel consumption and emissions (ECE+EUDC)
o Fuel consumption: 15,4 l/100 km
o Emissions: 360 g/km

It Came from eBay Hell: Toyota Celica-Based Ferrari F430 Replica

There are probably more Pontiac Fiero-based imitations in the world than real Ferraris. Today, though, we have something a little different. No, it is not a Pontiac Fiero-based Lamborghini Miura (we have already had one of them), it is a Toyota Celica that has been transformed into a passable F430 replica.

Did I say passable? Well, only just. From the front, it looks okay, with the hood, headlights and A-pillar being sufficiently F430-like. As you move back, however, it all starts to unwind. The awkward side window treatment, slab-sided rear flanks and the shape of the rear windscreen just seem wrong. Though you can’t expect much from trying to transform a front-engined, front wheel drive Japanese coupe in a mid engine, rear wheel drive Italian exotic.

Things only get worse inside; the interior is essentially stock seventh-gen Celica with stick on parts that are supposed to give the impression of a Ferrari interior. Suffice to say, it does not work. The seller is asking US$45,000 for a car that nominally pulls around $7,500 on the used market, a frankly ridiculous price. You can check out our gallery (if you dare) and leave your bit in the comments section below.

 

Mansory's Ferrari 458 Italia

Mansory's products are always eye-catching (if not necessarily attractive), whether they be a clear coat carbon Aston Martin named Cyrus or that silly pink Bentley. Beauty, after all, is in the eye of the beholder. That being said, allow me to introduce you to the Siracusa. Rant and rave in the comments below.

Underneath all the new and revised carbon fiber body panels (now with more louvers!) is a Ferrari 458 Italia. Named after a Sicilian raceway, the Siracusa has received a respiratory performance boost to 590 horsepower / 434 kW and 560 Nm / 413 lb-ft representing gains of + 20 hp and + 20 Nm / 15 lb-ft over the standard model.
Thanks to the bump in power and drop in weight, Mansory claims the car will hit 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.2 seconds and attain a top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph).
The Siracusa rides on 20- and 21-inch wheels (f/r) sheathed in Michelins, while inside is the same old tuner car song: carbon fiber, leather, and ultra-suede. Also, a new suspension setup lowers the car 20 mm. Next!
 

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