Posts tagged ‘ferrari’
The 1978 World Rally Champion, Markku Alen, took the incredible looking Ferrari FF and did some drifting in a snow-covered forest. This looks like a ton of fun!
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Video artist Marco Brambilla, who has already worked with Kanye West and others in the past, presents his new kaleidoscopic 3D short film ‘RPM’, which was commissioned by Ferrari, celebration of their latest auto masterpiece, the 458 Spider.
“Assembling footage shot on location over several months at the Italian Formula One Grand Prix in Monza with imagery from the Scuderia Ferrari archives and the artist’s own recordings, RPM is a visceral, cubist representation of a Formula One driver’s state of mind during a race.
Featuring Möbius strip racetracks, wind-gritted teeth and a howling soundtrack of throttling engines, RPM accelerates in complexity with every turn of the circuit.”
The video premieres tonight during Art Basel Miami. Check it out early here below.
Art Basel Miami: Marco Brambillafrom Chris Wallace on Nowness.com.
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Talk about sexy design. The Ferrari Aliante, which was seen at the 2011 Ferrari World Design Contest in Maranello, Italy, and was designed by Arunkumar Shanmugam, features some amazing curves and sleek lines that definitely bring justice to the Ferrari. Should it ever come to fruition on the production tip, it looks like it would be an absolute animal on the road.
Take a further look after the jump.

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Jeremy Clarkson takes to the wheel of the incredible McLaren MP4-12C as it meets its deadliest supercar rival, the Ferrari 458, in a full track test. Check the video above, as the two supercars battle it out for TopGear.
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Today Neiman Marcus has released the 85th edition of their iconic Christmas Book and as usual the listings include anything from special edition clothing to tech gadgets, bags, accessories, down to the more extravagant pieces, including a boat and the above 2012 Ferrari FF Bespoke.
“The NM exclusive edition of the 2012 Ferrari FF jumps from 0 to 60 in less than 3.7 seconds and reaches top speeds of over 200 MPH. The top-of-the-line model features 651-horsepower and a V12 engine, a proprietary, lightweight 4WD system (4RM™), as well as a 7-speed, dual-clutch transmission for seamless automatic shifting. Each car is identified by a numbered interior plaque and unique exterior color, “Grigio Caldo.” The interior features soft-touch, semi-aniline leather with a matching custom luggage set. It comfortably seats 4 adults and features a class-leading 16 cubic feet of trunk space. The vehicle comes with Ferrari’s 7-year maintenance plan, and enrollment in the 2012 Ferrari Winter Driving Experience in Aspen, Colorado. 10 available.”
The special edition Ferrari, priced at 395′000 USD, can be pre-ordered from Neiman Marcus starting October 27th, 2011, and will be delivered Spring 2012.

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Ferrari are to unveil their new two-seat super car at the Geneva Motor Show next March. It’ll replace their 599 GTB Fiorano, and be more powerful and lighter, becoming one of the company’s fastest-ever models. Currently dubbed as the F152, it’s been sighted near Ferrari’s base in Maranello, Italy – check our gallery to see it. It’s said that a new engine and transmission, developed from the Ferrari Four (FF), are being put through their paces.
The new 599’s spec is to include a 6.3-litre V12 direct-injection engine, producing 700bhp – 88bhp more than the current model. Unlike the FF, it won’t feature four-wheel drive – all the power will be sent to the rear wheels through the FF’s seven-speed twin-clutch transmission, with an F1-style electronic differential.
It’s slick styling draws inspiration from the 458 and FF, with a strip of LED daytime running lights at the front, a 599 GTO-inspired diffuser at the rear and dramatic buttresses either side of the rear window. Sales of the new car will start in late 2012, and the price is set to increase from the current car’s $333,730 to around $354,198.
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Taking a classic car and making it look modern is one thing, but it’s definitely something else to make a new car to look like a classic. This concept’s been pulled off with the Ferrari 340 Competizione, that’s been built to pay homage to the 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. Having been limited to only three examples, the Competizione is a one-off that started as a Ferrari 456 GT and kept its 470hp, 5.4L V12 and six-speed manual. Added features along development included new aerodynamics, suspension, brakes, an interior and aluminum bodywork, with modern detailing that’s reminiscent of the 340 Mexico.
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High-end bicycle manufacturer Colnago have released a bicycle with fellow Italians, Ferrari. Together they’ve produced the CF8, that’s inspired by technologies developed by the car make. The CF8 has a carbon fibre frame which weighs just under seven kilograms and has a lamellar interior that provides superior steering precision. Other features include an electronic gear change activation, anatomical handlebars and carbon fiber wheels. The Colnago for Ferrari CF8 is a limited series of two hundred pieces available exclusively from Colnago.
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Today Ferrari announced their 458 Spider, a convertible version of their 458 Italia sports car. The 570 horsepower racer comes with a foldable aluminum hardtop roof, which folds into a space in front of the engine in just under 14 seconds. That of course seems long, considering that this beast goes from 0-100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds. Except for some other minor design changes and upgrades, the car looks pretty much the same as the 458 Italia. A release date has not been announced yet.
See the new roof top in motion in the video here below.

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As part of record label EMI’s campaign to support the Japanese Red Cross, Daft Punk are auctioning off the black 1987 Ferrari 412 featured in their film “Electroma.” The set of wheels comes complete with a signed California “HUMAN” plate. Place your bid here, and be sure to check out all of EMI’s other Japan relief auctions on eBay, which include the Beastie Boys’ Japanese MTV Moon Man Award, amongst other items. All auctions end April 21, 2011.
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