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F50

" When the first converted and road-legal Porsche 962s appeared in the streets something radically changed in the way cars are build. Yes, we all know there were racers transformed into street cars due to race regulations. But who'd ever think 'bout turning a 400+ km/h fast vehicle into a street machine? Well here is a list for You: from Germany Zimmermann, Koenig Sportscars and Dauer Racing and in the UK Schuppan Racing. Now, Ferrari went one step further: took a Formula 1 racer and built a road-going roadster based on it. The Ferrari F50 was first officially introduced at the 1995 Geneva Motorshow twice. First, there was a press conference at the newly opened Geneva Automuseum and next day, on the first the press day at the Ferrari stand, they held another. This car was one of the biggest showstopper in 1995.
The idea came from the 2nd son of Enzo Ferrari, Piero. After the F40 he wanted to see a Ferrari on a market made from a Formula 1 racer. The starting point was Prost's 1990 641/2 rocket.
It's 3.5 litre engine was very compact, very short so it was not too difficult to fit in the rear without making the wheelbase too long. This five-valve per culinder engine is naturally aspirated engine (the F40 has had a turbo engine).
The body was designed by Pininfarina, who designed the whole current Ferrari range. Cues were taken from the Mythous prototype of 1989. CAD and normal methods were combined and after various proposals the final result emerged.
The final styling model was completed in 1991. Although it looks all but identical to the production car, three important modifications were done: 1. enlargement of the front air intakes, 2. a small spoiler has been placed under the front bumper, 3. addition of two small wings to the A-pillar. The final shape with a Cd factor of 0.372 looks breathtaking. It's everything a Ferrari should be: flowin' lines, wideness and wildness. There are two versions: hood on/off.
There is big road noise due to the fact that F1 technology lies underneath. But then You'll surely know You HAVE F1 technology under Your pants.
exploited view from the press release

349 F50s will be built (interestingly one laess than the McLaren F1's originally planned build run).
The first 50 are heading for the States to avoid the tougher regulations, January 1996. The price tag is 475.000 US dollars or 329.000 British pounds. So it costs half of the McLaren F1 but this car is not a competitor of the F1. Why 349? Ferrari figured out 350 cars'd be fine and then came the respect of Enzo who thought it's good business always to build one less car than the market wanted. Rumours are circulatin' about a F60.
Technical details Engine
Configuration 12 cylinders in 65 degree V layout
Bore 85 mm
Stroke 69 mm
Cylinder capacity 23.9 cu in (3916 cc)
Total displacement 286.7 cu in (4700 cc)
Compression ratio 11.3:1
Max. power output 382.5 kW (513 HP SAE, 520 CV CE) at 8500 rpm.
Peak torque 417 Nm (347 lb ft) at 6500 rpm
Specific power 109 HP/litre (SAE)
Ignition Bosch static electronic ignition
Injection Bosch Motronic 2.7 injection
Engine weight 198 kg (436.5 lb)
Performance
Top Speed 325 km/h (202 mph)
Acceleration 0 to 60 mile 3.7 s (0-100 km/h 3.87 s) 1 mile: 30.3 s (0-1000 m 21.7 s)
Dimensions and weights
Max. length 176.4 in (4480 mm)
Max. width 78.2 in (1986 mm)
Max. height 44.1 in (1120 mm)
Wheelbase 101.6 in (2580 mm)
Front track 63.8 in (1620 mm)
Rear track 63.1 in (1602 mm)
Weight unladen 2712 lb (1230 kg)
Tyres Tubeless radial tyres
Front: 245/35 ZR 18
Rear: 335/30 ZR 18
Rubber fuel tank capacity 27.7 US. gal/ 32.1 Imp. gal (105 liter)
Front brake discs 14 in (355 mm)
Rear brake discs 13.2 in (335 mm)
Equipment Air conditioning, Detachable hard-top/ open-top section with roll bats, including trolley and stowage bag, documented photo album showing car in build, choice of pedal box sets - one up to shoe size 7, and one above size 7, tailor-made raing boots with owner's initials.


100 people already stopped lookin' for a way to find out how Alain Prost felt himself in 1990 (in other words: 100 orders have been placed to the F50 up to date).






F355 Spider



"Who said a spider couldn't fly" - this slogan was applied way back to a particular Aston Martin 2-seater, but it fits to this one either.
This car is set to be the biggest selling F355. Why? The prancing horse often associated with the open-top motoring. This car ain't a targa or any stuff like that, it's 100 % open Ferrari.
It's based on the GT's variable section welded steel tube spaceframe chassis but modified to retain as much of the 355's torsional stiffness and to accomodate the power hood's six electric/ hydraulic motors. So only a switch is required to raise the top which is then fastened manually to the top of the windshield. The body modifications are: rear wings, roof and B-pillars. "Any performance penalty caused by added weight is undetectable. And the wonderful handling has not been spoiled by any lack of rigidity" stated Paul Frere in R&T.
As with all F355s shipped to America, dual airbags are standard. Inside the car there are such nice touches like the adjustable steering column, Conolly leather upholstered seats. The car weighs about 130 lbs more than the coupe. Most Spiders are destined for the Californian market. But as Luca di Montezumolo, the president of Ferrari said: Ferrari is not a mass manufacturer and has pinned maximum annual production to 3000 cars a year. That means you might have to wait 18 months for your Spyder, even if you order one now.
Technical details Engine

Configuration 8-cylinder in V90 degree in the middle with rear-wheel drive
Capacity 3496 cc (213.3 cu. in.)
Bore x stroke 85 x 77 mm (3.35 x 3.03 in).
Max. power 280 kW (375 HP) @ 8250 rpm
Max torque 363 Nm (269 lb. ft) @ 6000 rpm
Dimensions and weights
Length 4250 mm (167. 3 in)
Width 1900 mm (74.8 in)
Height 1170 mm (46.1 in)
Wheelbase 2450 mm (96.5 in)
Kerb weight 1350 kg (2976 lb)
Tyres 255/40 ZR 18 (front)
265/40 ZR 18 (rear)
Performance
Max. speed 295 km/h (183 mph)
Acceleration to 0-100 km/h 4.7 sec (0-60 mph 4.6 sec). "

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Aug. 30, 2001 -- Piero Ferrari reveals secrets of success


OWNED BY RICHARD DI PIETRO of Los Angeles, this Ferrari 365 GTS/4 was considered by many the last real Ferrari that was designed and built with Enzo Ferrari having 100 percent of the decision making. It is powered by a 4.4L V-12 that produces 390 hp. First sold in about 1969, it had a five-year run and at the time of its introduction was the fastest production car in the world with a top speed of 173 mph and the ability to do the quarter mile in about 13.8 seconds at about 105 mph.Photo by Larry Weitzman

By LARRY WETIZMAN Democrat auto columnist

If you love Italian, you will love the Concorso Italiano. Every year on the Friday before the Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance, the Concorso serves up delicious multiple courses of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Alfa, De Tomaso, Maserati, Lancia, Bizzarrini, Iso, Fiat, Ducati, Moto Guzzi plus other tidbits and morsels, such as a Pagani Zonda, an Intermeccina and one very rare Cizeta-Moroder V16T.

Obviously, we are not talking about food, although the food at the Concorso could qualify as Italian gourmet. The event started in 1981 when the organizers Frank and Janet Mandarano organized a Maserati Concours at the Quail Lodge and have been coming back ever since, with other Italian marques asking to participate to the point it has become the premier event of its type in the nation.

This year the special feature was 50 years of Ferrari and Pininfarina. Piero Ferrari, Enzo Ferrari's son and current vice president of Ferrari was present. In a one-on-one interview I asked Ferrari about the future in this very competitive market.

"The future is going pretty well, we need to continue to build cars with the same personality," said Ferrari, "It is most important when a Ferrari is seen on the road to be recognized as a Ferrari, with a unique personality and style."

MD: What is the most difficult thing Ferrari faces?

Ferrari: "Trying to sell in a worldwide market and maintaining world leading performance and style. Right now we have a long waiting list and we hope it will continue."

MD: Tell me one thing you learned from your father.

Ferrari: "My father had a strategy to always produce less cars then demand."

When Ferrari brought out the F40, a turbo V-8 it was soon bringing premiums over the $495,000 list price. Only about 200 were manufactured. When the F50 was brought to market, Ferrari would only lease them, to prevent such a premium price escalation.

Ferrari was engaging and gracious in affording me the few minutes out of his busy schedule at the show. But that is what the Italiano is about as Ferrari gladly talked to many of the Ferrari enthusiasts and owners.

But it wasn't just the celebrity of Piero Ferrari; there were other significant car designers at the Concorso. Probably the most unique vehicle was the Cizeta-Moroder V16T. The vehicle was the brainchild of Claudio Zampolli and Giorgio Moroder. Moroder earned his money in the music business writing film scores and music such as the Flashdance movie soundtrack. Before Moroder was in the car business, I had breakfast with him and his fiancee, who was my client in my other life in Los Angeles. It was one of those power breakfasts at the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills, Hotel. I didn't pickup the check.

Zampolli and Moroder ended up developing one of the most interesting and powerful cars of all time. It used a transverse mounted mid-engine DOHC V-16 located behind the two place roomy cockpit. The transmission takes its power from the center of the engine. Although only 4.1L (bore and stroke is 71X68 mm), it produced 560 hp and had a top speed of 205 mph. It came out at the beginning of a world recession in 1991 and despite orders even from the Sultan of Brunei, production came to a halt. The price was $600,000.

"The design was created in 1986." said Zampolli, "And it was shown to Lamborghini who was interested in funding or buying the program. But they declined. When Lamborghini came out with the Diablo a few years later, the resemblance to the Cizeta-Moroder was more than striking."

The copy of the Cizeta-Moroder was owned by Ichizo Kobayashi of Studio City.

In addition to the 200 or so perfect Ferraris of almost every model produced, were Lamborghinis of every type, including Miura, Countachs and Diablos, Maseratis, Panteras, Alfas, Lancias, Fiats including Dino coupes and Spyders and Fiats all perfectly restored.

There were several show cars as well on display. Chrysler has a model 300 show car with a V-10 engine and a 126-inch wheelbase. Dodge had its Sidewinder pickup, also with a V-10 and 600 hp.

But possibly the best items for the consumer were a display of the Alfa Romeo model 147, the Fiat Punto and Fiat Barchetta. The Alfa 147 two-door model shown here was powered by a 2.0L DOHC 16-valve engine that produces 160 hp at 6,800 rpm and 134 pounds of torque at 3,800 rpm. It was voted Car of the Year in Europe in 2001. It uses a five-speed Sele tranny that offers a Ferrari type paddle shifter, or it can be shifted as a fully automatic using the floor shifter. Performance should yield 0-60 in about 8.5 seconds and 32 mpg. There is currently a nine-month wait for delivery, with an annual production rate of 150,000 units a year. Pricing is in the mid to high 20s.

The interior was in beautiful leather and the seats were sublime, with seat tracks so smooth it was as it they were mounted on ball bearings. The materials in the interior felt like quality and the dash was a trick three-hole affair.

Now for the good news, Alfa plans to come back to the U.S. with the next model 147 and 156, which should come to market in 2005. Last year Alfa displayed the 156 V-6 sport wagon and the crowds around the car nearly overwhelmed the display.

Fiat also showed off two models, one of which is the biggest selling car in the world, the Punto. It uses a 1.2L engine that puts out 90 hp and uses a six-speed CVT tranny. It is the first car with electric power steering with two modes, normal and city. It comes with a GPS and Fiat sells 650,000 copies a year.

The other Fiat was the Beautiful 1.8L Barchetta convertible. It is front-wheel drive and produces 131 hp at 6,300 rpm. With a manual tranny, it is said to run 0-60 in just 7 seconds.

The show has grown to such an extent, that just outside of the show proper are corrals for displaying pristine Corvettes, BMWs, Lotuses, Prosches, Acura NSX, Vipers, Mercedes, Miatas and Mustangs of all varieties and years.

Also across from the Concorso is the tent for the Bonhams & Brooks Auction. Viewing times are Thursday and Friday with the auction starting at 3 p.m. on Saturday. More than 100 pristine touring and racing cars and 500 lots of automobilia went on sale to the highest bidder. Some of the cars were Ritchie Ginther's 1956 2.0L Ferrari Testa Rosa and a 1931 Stutz Super Bearcat.

It is an event that should be experienced more than once. If you like Italian, it is a must see. The Concorso over the years has raised and donated more than $200,000 to the Carmel Unified School District and other Monterey Peninsula youth programs. The Concorso, together with the partners Carmel-by-the-Sea Rotary and Friends of Carmel Unified Schools recently completed funding for the Carmel High School Technology Center remodel. The $60,000 project has been put out for bid and the construction is under way.

Next year's event is scheduled for Aug. 16, 2002. Make plans early.

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One of the latest of the front-running Ferrari Sport-prototypes.
Equipped with 4 litre V12 engine which gives 600 HP at 10.500 rpm.
Raced by Dutch National Racing Team for 2 seasons in ISRS/SRWC races.
http://www.mroks.com/inventory/333SP/333sp.htm
The car