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2008 Ferrari F430

Has Ferrari ever created a bad car, probably not.  For 2008, the Ferrari F430 continues to impress big time on practically all areas including styling, performance, interior and power.  The F430 takes the baton where the Mondena leaves off and after a few years, this car has made a name for itself by offering truly exhilarating performance, classic Ferrari styling, lots of power and a decent price tag (only decent to multi millionaires).  If you are looking for an all around great vehicle that gives you a thrill when you drive it, the F430 is definitely the cream of the crop.

Ferrari F430 - 2008

Under the Hood of the Ferrari F430
Under the hood, you will find plenty of power and technology.  The F430 sports a powerful 4.3L V8 engine with 490 horsepower and over 340 lb ft torque.  What this power translates into is an acceleration of 0 to 60 in about 4 seconds, 0 to 100 in about 10 seconds and a ¼ mile in 12.4 seconds- not to shabby. Also, top speed is quite high at 196 mph.  Matched with this powerful engine is either a classic 6 speed manual transmission or an optional automated-clutch manual with paddle shifters located on the steering wheel.  This transmission is known as the F1.  Another interesting feature is an adjustable suspension via a dial on the dash.  This feature is called the “manettino”, and while this feature might sound like a gimmick, it does offer additional preferences when driving.

Inside the Ferrari F430 you will find a wonderful cabin made from the best leathers and a dashboard that is classic Ferrari including the push button ignition.  The cost of this vehicle starts at about $180K and moves upward depending on additional features/options.  The F430 makes its mark as high quality, super performing, exotic sports car.

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2009 Ferrari California

One of the pleasures in life, at least for many car tuning enthusiasts is to drive a nice convertible Ferrari up and down the Pacific Coast Highway.  Well now you can do it in style with the 2009 Ferrari California that comes equipped with a wonderful retractable convertible top, plenty of power, performance and of course the infamous sexy purr of its engine.  Ferrari seems to always hit its marks and for those that love convertibles and a great looking vehicle, the Ferrari California definitely doesn’t disappoint.

Under the Hood of the 2009 Ferrari California
The Ferrari California is similar to the F430 in its engine, price and performance.  Under the hood, you will find a wonderful and very powerful front mounted V8 4.3 liter twin cam engine is the first to offer direct fuel injection.  And with direct fuel injection, you will find plenty of power at the driver’s beck and call.  With over 450 horsepower and over 350 ft lbs of torque, you will immediately know you are driving a Ferrari as soon as you touch the pedal.  The California hits 0 to 60 in less than 4 seconds and hits an impressive top speed of 197 miles per hour.

Interior and Exterior
Regarding the exterior, you will find a nice grill, functional hood scoupe and nice, newly designed brake lights.  Inside, you will find what Ferrari calls 2 Plus seating which is enough room to throw a weekend bag or small adult or child in the back.  The convertible hard top can retract into the trunk of the vehicle in about 20 seconds flat and the interior leather accommodations are very nicely done and what one would expect from the Ferrari name plate.  The Ferrari California is definitely a dream car and is now available for those long California drives.

Blue Ferrari California - Sky View

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All Hail the New Ferrari Scuderia Spider

I personally don’t know how Ferrari continues to create incredible cars year after year.  If you look at almost any other vehicle manufacturer it seems as no other car is as elegant and sporty as the Ferrari.  For those that love classic Ferrari looks, the Scuderia Spider definitely doesn’t disappoint.  The new Ferrari is actually the F430 Scuderia and in these incredibly tough economic times, it will not have any problems finding 499 buyers for its production worldwide.

Ferrari F430 Scuderia Front View

The F430 Scuderia Definitely Impresses

For car tuning enthusiasts that are constantly following what Ferrari creates, the F430 Scuderia Spider is currently the Ferrari’s fastest and most track proficient vehicle available.  While the F430 is an incredible looking vehicle with plenty of performance under the hood, the joy to many enthusiasts when Ferrari took the hood off is beyond thrilled.  It should also be noted that at the end of the full title of the car “F430 Scuderia Spider 16m” this 16m denotes its 16th F1 title win.

So what is under the hood, well how about a huge 4.3 liter V8 engine that produces an astounding 510 hp and can accelerate from 0 to 60 in less than 4 seconds flat (actually 3.7 seconds).  It should be noted that the Scuderia Spider does have some extra weight which is necessary to strengthen the chassis due to the convertible top, but even with the extra weight it still comes in weighing less than 80 kg than the standard F430 Spider.
The Scuderia Spider comes with a six speed F1 Trac gear system, a dry clutch, electronic trick E-diff stability control system and wheel mounted switching.  Other features include a new signature color scheme and a very high price.  This Scuderia spider is priced at about USD $380K.

Check out the complete Ferrari F430 Scuderia Photo Gallery.

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The 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona

For those that love classic Ferraris sports cars, one vehicle that stands out in the 60’s is the 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona.  While Ferrari made its name in racing this vehicle in the late 60’s continued to bunk contemporary conventions of other sports cars and kept the rather large V12 engine in the front of the car.  In fact, Enzo Ferrari is quoted as saying that “the horse doesn’t push the cart, it pulls it”.  This reference helps to understand the thinking of this great man and top rated car company’s philosophy.

Ferrari 365 - Black

The 1968 Ferrari 365 GT/4 Daytona Offers Incredible Lines
One of the reasons that this Ferrari 365 GT/4 Daytona is such a classic is that besides its wonderful engine and performance, the lines of this vehicle are incredibly beautiful.  For starters, the wonderful, long hood of the vehicle adds incredible grace and the rear of the vehicle is stylish and very Italian.

The 1968 Ferrari 365 GT/4 Daytona Offers a V12 Power House
Besides looking like a classic sports car, this Ferrari offers an incredible power plant under the hood.  This vehicle offered a 352 horsepower V12.  And with such a large power plant under the hood, this vehicle reached speeds of about 178 mph.

Besides the 365 GT/4, another Ferrari 365 was popular as well- the 365 GT 2 + 2.  Obviously, this was a 4 seater that was constructed for more discriminating drivers.  This vehicle was definitely luxury through and through- without decreasing performance.  In fact, the 365 GT 2 + 2 easily achieved 150 mph and an acceleration from 0 to 60 in the mid 7 seconds.  This vehicle achieved so much acclaim, that it received the very affectionate nickname the Queen Mother of Ferraris- which still holds true today.

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The Fastest Ferrari

Obviously, one of the most trusted names in exotic cars is Ferrari. Ferrari for decades has created one masterpiece after another.  While many of the cars that Ferrari creates are quite fast and look great, many focus on high performance and handling rather than incredible speed.  However, one car that Ferrari recently created is a speed demon and considered to be the fastest Ferrari ever produced- the Ferrari Enzo.

Tech Specs
While many purists might not like the shape of this vehicle, its body was created for extreme control at top speeds.  Ferrari created only 400 of these vehicles which came to market in 2003 and 2004.  They each come with a monster power plant that delivers 660 horsepower from a V12.  The Speed of this demon is a shocking 218 mph and besides an incredible top speed, also offers acceleration beyond most enthusiast’s comprehension- 0 to 60 in about 3.3 seconds.

The Enzo offers a six speed clutchless sequential manual transmission and offers the feature of steering wheel paddle shifters.  The cost of this beauty- $650K, choice of colors includes red, yellow and black and only 100 ever made it to the states.

Ferrari Enzo

The Ferrari Enzo is a car unlike most others in that it utilized cutting edge technology to ensure that at high speeds, this vehicle stuck to the road.  It is designed to have enough down force to stick to the road and since the vehicle employs spoilers, as well as movable foils as your speed increases, so does the aerodynamics of this vehicle.  The vehicle itself is made from high tech carbon fiber and a material called Nomax.  For those looking for the fastest Ferrari ever made, the Ferrari Enzo is possibly the one that tops the list.

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