Test drive all Ferrari GTO models: wonderful red
Meeting the most expensive automotive veteran in history and its two heirs GTO models are extremely rare - in the entire history of Ferrari there were only three: in 1962, 1984 and 2010. For the first time, auto motor und sport brings together all generations of wild two-seat sports cars. It smells like engine oil, like a veteran car. It also smells like gasoline. A few deep breaths and thoughts fly away. In the days of the fearless gentleman pilots. At Le Mans 1962. To riders judging the next turn with a view of the hilly landscape of the front fenders. Which hold back the bumps and bouncing of the stiff rear axle and bounce off the ass trays. With one car celebrating its fifty-seventh birthday this year and costing more than…
Ferrari FF Test Drive: The Fourth Dimension
It really is a different Ferrari: the FF can fold down seats like a station wagon, carry four people and make controlled drifts in the snow. And at the same time it creates new dimensions in road dynamics. Try to firmly press the index finger of one hand to the thumb. Now snap your fingers. No, we are not going to associate you with certain types of music and the corresponding rituals that are performed while listening to it. We're just trying to give you at least a vague idea of how easy the new Ferrari is to launch from corners. The purebred Italian stallion, despite its own weight of 1,8 tons, seems light as a feather - the company's engineers have achieved something truly impressive. Love at first sight If you love to drive, you don't…
Test drive Ferrari 458 Italia: Red Devil
The Scuderia, the sporty version of the F430's predecessor, is one of the main culprits behind even higher expectations from the future successor. However, the Ferrari 458 Italia needs more than just an improved version of the previous model - a mid-engined 570 horsepower supersport opens the door to a whole new dimension ... We are in the same endless tangle of hills above Maranello. Only the pavement is slippery compared to our previous visits to these places when we were driving the 430 Scuderia. If then we were really excited, then this time we just lost our minds and words. Only we and 458 Italia are in these godforsaken hills. It is clear that the new Ferrari two-seater…
Ferrari 365 GTB / 4 test drive: 24 hours in Daytona
Meeting with one of the most famous Ferrari models. And some memories In 1968, the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 was the fastest production car in the world. Considered by many to be the most beautiful Ferrari of all time. Shortly after its 40th anniversary, Daytona gave us one day in her life. D-day report. Finally I stand in front of her. Before Ferrari 365 GTB/4. Before Daytona. And I already know that nothing prepared me for this meeting. I was a little nervous last week. To prepare for Daytona, I went to the summer bath with a new one. Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG - 612 hp, 1000 Nm of torque. But dear friends, I’ll say right away - by ...
Test drive Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M: thunderous
Traveling through the tunnel in a Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M is like experiencing something in front of which the lightning in the AC/DC song of the same name sounds like a fun children's tune. The 499 Scuderia series, limited to 430 units, has also gotten rid of the last bit of soundproofing, namely the roof. Then things got so dramatic that our test equipment almost took God's breath... It was much more than just driving a racing sports car through a tunnel: this time we witnessed real benefits. The last but virtuoso concert of the orchestra, which, perhaps, will never be the same again. An open version of the 430 Scuderia, dubbed the Scuderia Spider 16M, is likely to be the last Ferrari to be able to…
Test drive Ferrari F12 Berlinetta: Great car!
Introducing the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta with 12 hp naturally aspirated V741 engine. and a top speed of 340 km/h. Now, after the third red light and the second terrible traffic jam at the exit of the city, right now, with the bus dragging ahead at a speed of 50 km/h, and the next nine cars mercilessly deprive me of one of the most wonderful combinations of 100 turns. miles around, things get serious. My pulse, blood pressure, and complexion are rising ominously. In fact, they would inevitably do so if I were driving any other sports car… But things look different in the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. Surprisingly different. His surprisingly restrained nature calms the spirit and it seems that even a working…
Test drive Ferrari P 4/5: My name is red
The unique Ferrari logo and bespoke Pininfarina bodies are among the rarest and most prized by collectors. With the new Glickenhaus P 4/5, the Italian craftsmen add a modern gem to the collection. If we allow ourselves to delineate the innermost dreams of the most ardent and enlightened fan of the Maranello brand, then there will be a limited number of badges, such as 357 MM Berlinetta Aerodinamica Ingrid Bergman from 1954, 257 GTS / 4 NART Spider from 1967, 250 LM from 1963 , P4 from 1967 and in all likelihood the last cry of Enzo Ferrari. For people who cannot boast of such a collection, it may be worth paying attention to the career of James Glickenhaus. Screenwriter Glickenhouse is best known for…
Test Drive TOP-10 most expensive and rare cars in the world
Modern cars may seem incredibly expensive, but even they can't keep up with the cost of collectible classics. Wealthy people are ready to pay huge sums of money to replenish their garage with another rare representative of the global automotive industry. Sometimes these numbers have six or more zeros, of course, in arbitrary units. Today we want to present a selection of the 10 most expensive cars in the world. Let's get started, without further ado. 📌Mclaren LM SPEC F1 The 2019 Monterey auction was dominated by the LM-spec Mclaren F1. New Zealand collector Andrew Begnal agreed to part with his favorite for $19,8 million. This car was created by the famous car designer Gordon Murray. The British company has produced only 106 of these cars since 1994…
Test drive Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta (1961): cheaper than 250 GTO
The sale of the Ferrari 250 GT SWB with an interesting past will begin soon. Ferrari 250 GT with racing history announced for sale. This is a steel version of the sports version with carburetors. Something exceptional for sale: the 250 GT SWB is considered a masterpiece by Ferrari and Pininfarina. The combination of a 2,40 meter long wheelbase - 20 centimeters shorter than the standard 250 GT - and a 12-litre V280 engine has a reputation as a particularly sought-after and desirable sports car. In addition, with maximum power and speed values of 240 hp. and the 1960 km/h model is one of the fastest cars since the early 250s. A variant of the steel body went on sale. Ferrari 2563 GT SWB with a fascinating history Chassis number XNUMX…
Ferrari Roma test drive: technical and mechanical details - preview
Ferrari Roma La Engine The Ferrari Roma is powered by a 8 hp turbocharged V620 engine from a family that has won the Engine of the Year award for four consecutive years. The main innovations of this version of the Ferrari V4 engine are new camshaft profiles, a speed sensor that measures the rotation of the turbine, allowing for a top speed increase of over 8 rpm. and the introduction of a gasoline particulate filter, a closed matrix filter designed to comply with European pollution control legislation Euro 5000D. Exchange The new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, optimized in terms of overall dimensions and 6 kg lighter than the previous 7-speed transmission, reduces fuel consumption and enhances Ferrari Roma driving pleasure in urban and…
Test drive Ferrari California: split personality
The new Ferrari California has room for two adults and two children, up to 340 liters of luggage and a folded aluminum hardtop. And although the stock looks "full" than necessary, the model is not at all clumsy. These days, car manufacturers who dare to add details just for the thrill of driving can count on the fingers of one hand. One of them is (and probably will be for a long time) Ferrari, and proof of this was recently presented with the California convertible. In it, when shifting gears, the combination of engine and gearbox produces an exceptional sound that is not technically necessary, but brings a smile from ear to ear on the face of every avid car enthusiast. A mixture of a mini-explosion and a deep rumble is heard every time…
Test drive Ferrari Roma: all about the design of the new Prancing Horse coupe - preview
Ferrari Roma: all about the design of the new Prancing Horse coupe - preview Ferrari ended 2019 with a bang, introducing a new model that surprised everyone and winked at the past of the Cavallino brand and the Italian Dolce Vita of the 60s. Technologically advanced and powerful, the new Ferrari Roma is not only a closed version of the Portofino, but also the epitome of style that emphasizes refined Italian design. Here are the aesthetic, exterior and interior details that characterize the new Ferrari Roma we'll see on the roads in 2020. Sporty elegance Projected by Ferrari Roma, it is inspired by the concept of sporty elegance celebrated by Maranello's most famous Granturismo Berliners of the 60s, cars characterized by the front-engined fastback 2+ coupe line and a discreet and elegant shape. Ferrari...
Test drive Ferrari FF against Bentley Continental Supersports: Summit
With dual drivetrains, a large trunk and a V12 engine, the most practical Ferrari of all time clashes with the sportiest Bentley. Who will win this unusual duel? Let's talk about stems. Yes, that's right - this is the place about which in sports cars, in principle, not a word is said. This topic is avoided for the simple reason that heavy-duty vehicles are often as dynamic as a classic 19th-century carriage. Just imagine for a moment a Ferrari XNUMX and Renault Kangu standing next to each other - now you understand what we are talking about, right? GMO However, Scuderia decided to create a model whose most interesting features are concentrated in its so-called rear end: objectively, the FF can…
Ferrari test drive: electric car not until 2022 – preview
After confirming the arrival of the first electric Ferrari to arrive at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, Sergio Marchionne returns to talk about the electrification of the Prancing Horse line. On the occasion of the shareholder meeting, the Italian-Canadian CEO of FCA Group elaborated on the timing of the first zero-emission red. He said not before 2022. Therefore, the times are long, even if Ferrari's strategy involves the gradual introduction of electric vehicles through the process of hybridization. “Until 2022, there will be no fully electric car. The Ferrari hybrid paves the way for pure electric. It will happen, but for now we are talking about a time horizon that is still very far away.” And besides electrification, among Maranello's main goals is also to increase production without selling the brand, as the CEO noted: ...