Showing posts with label Ferrari. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ferrari. Show all posts
Friday, July 15, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Classic Car: Ferrari Daytona
The Ferrari 365 GTB/4 is one of the all-time greats among sports car. When it first hit the streets in 1968, it dethroned the Lamborghini Muira as the fastest street-legal production car, reaching a top speed of 174 mph. Unlike the Muira, which is a rear-mid engine rear-wheel drive two-door coupe, the 365 GTB/4 is a front-engine rear-wheel drive two-door grand tourer coupe. There is a spider version of this Ferrari, called the Ferrari GTS/4. The unoffical name for the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 and Ferrari 365 GTS/4 is the Ferrari Daytona, which commemorates Ferrari's 1-2-3 finish at in the February 1967 24 Hours of Daytona with the Ferrari 330P4. From 1968 to 1973, 1,284 365 GTB/4 Daytonas were made. From 1971 to 1973, only 122 365 GTS/4 Daytonas were made. Between the coupe and the spider, 1,406 Ferrari Daytonas were produced. This car got notoriety from car publications. Sports Car International named the Ferrari Daytona the top sports car of the 1970s. Motor Trend Classic named Daytona the second best Ferrari of all time. The Daytona is very popular among car collectors. The Daytona coupe can cost from $250,000 to $350,000 at auctions. The Daytona Spider goes for prices over $1 million at auctions.
I first saw the legendary Ferrari Daytona at the 2010 Houston Classy Chassis: Concours d'Elegance. This is one beautiful Ferrari. After seeing Ferrari Daytonas on televised auctions, What's My Car Worth, and Chasing Classic Cars, and Top Gear; it is nice to see a Daytona up close in person. Its got a very sleek design. Pininfarina did a great job designing the body of the Daytona.
The Ferrari Daytona is powered by a 4.4L V12, paired with a five-speed manual transmission, that produces 347 hp and 318 lb-ft of torque. The Daytona goes from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 174 mph. Getting a Ferrari Daytona costs between $250,000 to over $1 million. That is a steep price for a classic Ferrari. However, there was nothing like the Daytona in the 1960s and 1970s. The Daytona was one of the quickest and fastest cars of the 1960s and 1970s.
Top Gear celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Ferrari Daytona with a race against a modern superboat from Portofino to Saint-Tropez during Series 12, Episode 5. The car has also been featured on a few episodes of Chasing Classic Cars. It also has been featured a few times on What's My Car Worth. A red Ferrari Daytona was one of the star cars in Gumball Rally. It was also featured in A Star is Born, The Long Goodbye, Gone in 60 Seconds, The Swiss Conspiracy, Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo, and Rain Man. A Ferrari Daytona Replica was used in Miami Vice. The Ferrari Daytona is playable in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, Chrono Q Park, Project Gotham Racing 3, Project Gotham Racing 4, Twisted Metal Head On: Extra Twisted Edition, Ferrari Challenge, TORCS, Outrun 2006: Coast 2 Coast, and Outrun2 SP.
It is a classic Ferrari and a must for any Ferrari collector. It was also very fast for 1960s and 1970 standards. If you want one, prepare to pay a hefty price. The Daytona Spider goes for over $1 million dollars. The Ferrari Daytona marked an end of an era. It was the last of the classic Ferrari super grand tourers. It wasn't until 1996 when Ferrari came out with a super grand tourer when the Ferrari 550 Maranello was released.
CarJunkie
Daytona Coupe picture was taken from a camera phone. Daytona Spider picture was taken from the Ferrari Daytona Wikipedia page
It Came From eBay Hell: Triumph TR3 with an Italian Body and an American Heart
Much like Christine in the Stephen King novel of the same name, this 1957 Triumph TR3 Special began life as nothing more than a…car. Since then it’s mutated into this thing that sports a faux-Ferrari body and a Chevy 350 V8 under the hood.
All that remains of its British donor car are the number and chassis plates, front suspension, windshield wiper motor, tail lights and fuel filler cap. The “coachbuilt body”, as the eBay Motors seller describes it, is a combination of hand-worked aluminium and glass fibre.
There’s also an Edelbrock manifold and carburettor, TH350 transmission and a Ford 9” limited slip differential. There’s also an integral roll bar, four-link rear suspension and wide 275/50R15 rubber.
The seller would like us all to, “Please note the superb quality of the craftsmanship this car has been constructed with, particularly the very high quality of the wiring.” That’s his emphasis, not ours.
Still, if you would like to buy this, “authentic piece of American Vintage Motor Sports History” you can for the low, low asking price of US$19,500.
Though to be honest a car that’s spent twenty-five years in a shed gathering rust dust with a wannabe Ferrari 250 GTO body affixed to it isn’t my idea of a good investment. You can check out our full gallery bellow.
All that remains of its British donor car are the number and chassis plates, front suspension, windshield wiper motor, tail lights and fuel filler cap. The “coachbuilt body”, as the eBay Motors seller describes it, is a combination of hand-worked aluminium and glass fibre.
There’s also an Edelbrock manifold and carburettor, TH350 transmission and a Ford 9” limited slip differential. There’s also an integral roll bar, four-link rear suspension and wide 275/50R15 rubber.
The seller would like us all to, “Please note the superb quality of the craftsmanship this car has been constructed with, particularly the very high quality of the wiring.” That’s his emphasis, not ours.
Still, if you would like to buy this, “authentic piece of American Vintage Motor Sports History” you can for the low, low asking price of US$19,500.
Though to be honest a car that’s spent twenty-five years in a shed gathering rust dust with a wannabe Ferrari 250 GTO body affixed to it isn’t my idea of a good investment. You can check out our full gallery bellow.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Ferrari California by Novitec Rosso
V8 / 4.297 cc / 615 PS / 445 ft/lb (603 Nm) @ 5.500 / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 3,8 s / Vmax: 202 mph (325 km/h)
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Thursday, June 23, 2011
First Impression: Ferrari 458 Italia
I first saw the Ferrari 458 Italia outside a restaurant in Houston. This was right after I saw Top Gear's review of the 458. I love the styling of this car. It also makes appearances at Houston Car and Coffee events. Two 458 Italias were drivable at the 2011 Houston Classy Chassis: Concours d'Elegance for a minimum fee of $40. My first thought is that the 458 looked more aggressive than its predecessors, 360 and F430. The deformed winglets on the front grill lower at lower speed to reduce drag. The body is designed for aerodynamic efficiency and producing downforce. The exterior design of the 458 not only improve performance of the car, but the design also makes the 458 stunning to look at.
The Ferrari 458 Italia is powered by a 4.5L V8, paired with a seven-speed dual clutch transmission, that produces 570 hp and 398 lb-ft of torque. It goes from 0 to 60 mph in under 3.4 seconds. It reaches a top speed exceeding 202 mph. Prices for the Ferrari 458 Italia start at $225,000. This is the one of the least expensive cars of the current Ferrari model range and it is also on of the fastest current Ferrari. The price is on par for a car that exceeds 200 mph and a 0-60 time of under 3.5 seconds.
Jeremy Clarkson reviewed the Ferrari 458 Italia during Top Gear Series 15, Episode 6. Clarkson raced the 458 against a Ferrari F430 in a drag race and won. James May drove the 458 Italia during the 2010 USA Road Trip Special. The 458 Italia will be the vehicle for the autobot Mirage in Transformers: Dark of the Moon. The Ferrari 458 Italia is playable in Gran Turismo 5, Forza Motorsport 3, Ferrari: The Race Experience, GT Racing: Motor Academy, Test Drive Unlimited 2, Asphalt 6: Adrenaline, Car Town, and Transformers: Dark of the Moon Video Game.
Final Thought: This is an incredible car. The price is average for a car that can exceed speeds of over 200 mph. Most cars that have the performance similar to the 458 Italia start at prices around $225,000. Its rival, the Lamborghini Gallardo, starts around $210,000 dollars. Compared to the LFA, which has the same performance as the 458 Italia and costs $375,000, the 458 Italia is a bargain. The 458 Italia continues the tradition of stylish high performing Ferraris.
CarJunkie
Photo taken from a camera phone
Ferrari 410 Superamerica Ghia
V12 / 4.963 cc / 345 PS / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 5,6 s / Vmax: 155 mph (249 km/h)
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Sunday, June 12, 2011
First Impression: Ferrari 599 GTO
I first saw the Ferrari 599 GTO at the 2011 Houston Classy Chassis: Concours d'Elegance. It looks just like the 599 GTB Fiorano, except for aluminum floors and the carbon fiber body. The black roof helps the 599 GTO stand out in a stadium filled with classic cars and modern supercars.
The Ferrari 599 GTO is powered by a 6.0L V12, paired with six-speed F1 gearbox, that produces 670 hp and 457 lb-ft of torque. It goes from 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and its top speed exceeds 208 mph. Prices for the Ferrari 599 GTO start at $426,000. It is quicker and faster than the 599 GTB Fiorano, but the 599 GTO costs nearly $100,000 more than the 599 GTB Fiorano. There are quicker and faster cars than the 599 GTO and at a fraction of the price.
Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear reviewed the Ferrari 599 GTO during Series 16, Episode 2. It was 1.4 seconds faster around the Top Gear test track than the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. The 599 GTO is playable in Test Drive Unlimited 2 and Asphalt 6: Adrenaline.
Final Thoughts: It is a fast car, but it does not warrant the $426,000 price tag. It is another stunning, fast Ferrari. Ferrari claimed that the 599 GTO is the fastest Ferrari production car, but the Ferrari Enzo is 12 mph faster than the 599 GTO. It is a great car, but it is just too expensive for what it is.
CarJunkie
Photo taken from a digital camera.
First Impression: Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
When people think of Ferrari, they think of an Italian supercar with the engine in the middle. Actually, most of the supercars in Ferrari's current range have the engine in the front. In 2006, Ferrari started producing the 599 GTB Fiorano. It is a two-seater grand tourer that Ferrari used to replace the 575 Maranello, a grand tourer with a V12 in the front of the car. Ferrari also has a 599 GTO and a prototype 599 HY KERS hybrid.
I first saw the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano at the 2010 Houston Classy Chassis: Concours d'Elegance. It is a nice looking car, but it was displayed next to the Ferrari California, which is one of the best looking cars on the market. The 599 GTB looks fast and is stunning supercar produced by Ferrari.
The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is powered by a 6.0L V12, paired with six-speed manual or F1 transmission, that produces 620 hp and 448 lb-ft of torque. It goes from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of over 205 mph. Prices start at $310,543. It is very expensive for a V12 grand tourer. Not many grand tourers can match the performance of the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano.
Top Gear reviewed the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano during Series 10, Episode 3. Top Gear named the 599 GTB its 2006 Supercar of the Year. Evo magazine named the 599 GTB Fiorano its 2006 Car of the Year. Motorweek reviewed the 2007 model. The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is playable in Gran Turismo HD Concept, Project Gotham Racing 4, Gran Turismo 5, Forza Motorsport 3, Death Track: Resurrection, Need For Speed: Shift, Forza Motorsport 2, Ferrari Challenge, Test Drive Unlimited 2, and GT Racing: Motor Academy.
Final Thoughts: This is one fast, stunning grand tourer. Not many grand tourers can match the performance of the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. But there are several cars on the road that cost half as much as the 599 GTB Fiorano. It is another car in the long line of high-performing Ferraris.
CarJunkie
Photo taken from a camera phone
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Ferrari 330 GT Michelotti Coupe
V12 / 3.967 cc / 305 PS / 288 lb/ft (390 Nm) @ 5.000 / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 6,8 s / Vmax: 150 mph (241 km/h)
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