As Ferrari enthusiasts we love to show how much we actually respect the car. We buy the merchandise, we try to get our own and ‘trick’ it out as best as we can, and we may even buy the model replicas and place them around our house just to make sure that everyone who comes knows how much of a fascination we have. Yet, just how far will we go. Would we be willing to make a large scale replica made out of chocolate?
Ferrari believes in encouraging and fueling the imagination of children all across the world. That is when they came up with the brilliant idea to create a toy sized Ferrari FXX Racer pedal car from Bergtoys. Those of you who love to spoil your children won’t mind shelling out $725 for this seven speed transmission, disc brake pedals, on-board processor, and semi-slick pursuit tires.
Ferrari’s Formula One team had a lot to deal with last year because of the spy scandal – but they are hoping to put everything behind them and start fresh. Stefano Domenicali – the new boss – is looking to put some fire beneath the team and keep their eyes looking to the future.
For the 2008 model year Ferrari will be equipping all of their vehicles with carbon ceramic brakes making them standard. 85% of its customers order the hugely expensive and powerful system and that along with, “the enhanced performance, durability and comfort offered by CCM brakes and a desire to underscore [Ferrari’s] technical leadership” lead to the decision to make the brakes a standard item.
Abu Dhabi is one of the top tourist stops for the wealthy to enjoy find dining, great views, and excellent accommodations. Soon they will be given one more thing to visit and to enjoy – the new Ferrari theme park.
Already the first brick has been laid down for this 2,500 acre amusement park. They had a “Foundation Stone Ceremony” on the site where a time capsule was buried containing a connecting rod and piston from the 2007 F1 World Champion Ferrari car, as well as the first rendering of the theme park that was commissioned.
The Acer Ferrari 1100 ultra-portable laptop has been updated – which is set to be released by the end of the month. Acer – the official sponsor of the Ferrari racing team, has been working on the Ferrari 1100 as a new model of the Ferrari series with exquisite design.
As with previous generation 5000 and 1000 series Ferrari laptops, it features AMD dual-core technology in tough carbon fibre chassis. The Ferrari 1000 model lacked an internal optical drive.
Earlier this year in January Ferrari let us is on a little secret. They informed us that they would be giving us a glimpse of their new 2+2 coupe-cabriolet and it even somes with a folding hardtop. The time is drawing near and everyone is gearing up for the unvieling.
Built off a stretched version of the next generation F430’s aluminum architecture, the “F149″ 430 GT California will have a 450 HP direct-injected 4.3-liter V8 mounted up front, sending power to the rear wheels via Fezza’s F1 “Superfast” sequential gearbox. A six-speed manual will also be an option when sales begin in late 2008.
McLaren is set to go up before the International Automobile Federation’s World Motor Sport Council after he was charged with unauthorised possession of documents and confidential information that belonged to their Italian rivals. Formula One’s governing body could puncture McLaren’s championship bid on Thursday and slam the brakes on Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton’s own title aspirations.
Like many big brand automotive industries Ferrari has decided to create souveniers. Things besides vehicles that people can have and admire. Except this thing trinket is quite unique and even though they may be a little expensive they aren’t nearly as much as the real thing .
Ferrari is number one brand and will continue that way for years to come. Everyone is trying to get their hands on a Ferrari even if it is just a shirt, or a small version of the vehicle they want. That is why when someone does try to purchase a real life-size Ferrari the waiting list can be long. Especially if you want a 360 modena.