Supercar Weekend Images - ExoticsandLuxury.com Exclusive

ExoticsandLuxury.com set out over the weekend to attend the Supercar Weekend auto show in sunny Palm Beach, Florida. As mentioned in the article by David at Exotics & Luxury it was full of speeding blurs that resembled red ponies and yellow bulls. Where else could you see so many exotics in one place? Maybe a few, but not like this.

Some of the special attendees included the likings of Matt Farah from Garage 419, Anthony Carbone and Vinay Menone of MadWhips and Carzi.

You will have to jump over to ExoticsandLuxury.com to view the plethora of images captured at this one-of-a-kind Supercar show including images of the Sharpie Lamborghini Gallardo and Ferrari F430 w/ 360 Forged Carbon rims that we posted previously.

 

Rare Ferrari 250 TR expected to break records at RM's Maranello auction

With its stunning pontoon-fendered bodywork sculpted by Scaglietti, the Ferrari 250 TR is not only one of the most beautiful cars ever built, it was one of the most competitive as well. Ferrari captured ten victories in nineteen races from 1958 to 1961, including a class win at Le Mans with Phil Hill and Olivier Gendebien.
It's rare to see one offered for sale, and it is a guarantee that a massive sum of money will exchange hands when one comes on the market. Those high-end car collectors who remain unaffected by economic woes will have the chance to part with such funds this coming May when a 1957 Ferrari 250 TR, chassis #0714TR, crosses the block at RM Auctions' Ferrari Leggenda E Passione sale in Maranello. This particular example was campaigned extensively from 1958 to 1963 and is painted in its period-correct black paint with a red nose. RM expects the 250 TR to set a new world record for a car sold at auction, potentially exceeding the $21.7 million it took to buy a 250 GTO last year. More details on the sale in the press release from RM after the break.

[Source: RM Auctions]

Cavallino Classic Ferrari Track Day in Palm Beach, FL

The Cavallino Classic Ferrari Track Day in Palm Beach, FL is a big hit among gear heads and those with the exquisite taste for Italian. Not Italian food, but a certain raw Italian horse.

I guess you could eat a horse but for some reason I don’t think you will be welcomed in the presence of many. Speaking of the presence of horses, you have to check out the video below of Garage 419’s very own Matt Farah basking in the glow of some of the most beautiful vehicles on this planet. That would be new and classic Ferrari’s at the Cavallino Classic Ferrari Track Day in Palm Beach, FL.

South Florida knows how to showcase exotics on a completely different level such as the recent Naples Ferrari Car Show on 5th Avenue mentioned on Exotics and Luxury’s website.

I will quote Ferris Bueller as Matt did in the video checking out the Ferrari 250 GT California: “It is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.”! Truly Classic!

Ferrari 599XX and 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE coming to Geneva

At the 2009 Geneva Motor Show next week, Ferrari will hold two world premiers both having to do with its 599 GTB Fiorano.

The first will be the dynamic Handling GT Evoluzione (HGTE) Package for the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. It supposedly provides sharper handling and other improvements that Ferrari will offer more details about in Geneva next week.

The second will be the world debut of the Ferrari 599XX which it says is a “technological laboratory aimed at a select group of clients.” Technologies for the 599XX have been influenced by Ferrari’s road-going and F1 research teams. Ferrari says that “many of the technological solutions it carries are being used for the first time and have been developed exclusively for this special car.”

We’re not sure if the 599XX will be a road-legal or a track car or what exactly Ferrari means by “a select group of clients” - but we’ll tell you when we find out more details next week.

Ferrari 599XX and 599 GTB HGTE To Be Showcased at Geneva Motor Show

The upcoming Geneva Motor Show next week will lack a few manufacturers but have some stunning introductions including a few from Ferrari. Ferrari will be taking the wraps off of the Ferrari 599XX and 599 GTB HGTE. If the 599XX reminds you of the FXX name then you may be onto something. The 599XX will be a tricked-out version of the Ferrari 599 GTB incorporating some of the latest technologies and engineering that Ferrari has to offer.

Some of the tricks may be those used on the race track and on street cars but it will be something fresh and new. Although I cannot agree that the 599 is a looker when you compare it to other Ferraris or even it’s cousin, the Maserati. Below is a sneak preview image from Ferrari. Will you be a fan of the Ferrari 599XX or Ferrari GTB HGTE? If so then you probably won’t be able to get one unless you have owned several other Ferraris. Remember the program that Ferrari had if you wanted to purchase an Enzo? Yea, Ferrari says NO unless you are truly “loyal” and you have to have a few of these Italian horses in your garage already to even be considered to be put on the list for a 599XX.

Marcello Felipe_ 2009 Renault New Alpine Concept Design

Brazilian design student Marcello Felipe Maggioni brings us this rendering of a Renault sports car. The design pays homage to the 1987 Renault Alpine GTA V6 Turbo, a car that in turn had inspired Marcello himself to be a car designer.

The four front headlights are highlighted by the use of two LED light strips above each pair on either side. Rear lights also feature LED technology but with an added 3D effect. The engine is a Renault F1 powerplant modified for road usage. It's there for all to see under a large glass cover just behind the two seats.

Marcello is studying a course called Design of Mobility - Transportation Design, at Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado in São Paulo, Brazil. Perhaps the day when Renault builds its awaited Alpine sports car, a design similar to his one will emerge.

Several characteristics were taken from the original Alpine GTA in order that a sort of lineage was maintained such that if a modern version of the car were built its history and heritage would be obvious to the eye. A few of these exterior design characteristics include large headlights that droop very low on the front grille. The flowing swoosh behind the C pillar has been retained but changed to suit a more futuristic look. It also serves the purpose of being an air inlet for the engine.

Which Automotive Era Do You Wish You Grew Up In?

We can't choose when or where we're born. You could be an Earnhardt in the 1990s or a Daimler in the 1920s. Given the choice, which automotive era do you wish you grew up in?

If we were totally ironic, we'd go with the Malaise Era. But we're only feeling partially ironic today so we're not. We were thinking maybe the El Camino era of the 1960s and 70s but this is perhaps too easy. Given free range to pick a time and a place we'd definitely get dropped in the international rallying days of the early 1950s and race classic Ferraris, Alfa Romeos and Maseratis against the likes of Sterling Moss, Dan Gurney and Juan Miguel Fangio. Racing in events like the Targa Florio where it was just man, machine and a confusing set of poorly-lit roads is the kind of thrill you can't get today.

Carbon Fiber Wheels by 360 Forged

Many thanks to my friend Zach over at Exotics And Luxury who just brought these new Carbon Fiber Wheels by 360 Forged to my attention! They definitely look super awesome and probably cost blue label top shelf dollars. After checking out the brochure, I must conclude that these are not TRUE carbon fiber wheels.

Although the center piece appears to be full carbon fiber, the brochure says the wheels are 3 piece forged T6 aluminum. So while the look and weight savings is definitely there, under that carbon fiber 5 spoke is most likely aluminum. Like I explained in my earlier post (Carbon Fiber Wheels - Not the Ultimate Performance Wheel Material) which examines the science of why you will most likely never see full 100% carbon fiber wheels, these are purely for show and their structural integrity still needs to rely on the 3 piece aluminum frame.

Ferrari analyse difficult F60 debut

Following the "difficult" track debut of the F60 on Monday, Ferrari decamped to the engineering transporters on Tuesday to analyse the birth of its new 2009 single seater.

Ferrari F430 w/ 360 Forged Carbon Wheels In Action - Video

As a follow-up to our previous post on the “All Carbon Fibered Out – Ferrari F430 on 360 Forged Carbon Fiber Wheels“ we have a video showing this astounding vehicle on the road spinning all 4 360 Forged Carbon Fiber styled wheels. Down in Miami, FL they like to do it big and this Ferrari F430 does just that. Not many cars look as nice standing still as they do in motion. Enjoy the video below after the jump.

Ferrari SUV Rendered Pictures

At first the automotive collective balked at the idea of a Porsche SUV, and Porsche delivered what I think is a beautiful extension of their brand with the Porsche Cayenne. We then heard rumours that Porsche was developing a 4 door sedan and just like the wind they blew in the sexy new Porsche Panamera!

Will Ferrari have the same SUV and Ferrari 4 Door Sedan additions coming to their future lineup? Living in Toronto, Ontario, Canada; a somewhat northern part of the world that sees a good share of snow during December-April, I would love to see Ferrari SUV’s cruising through slush and snow storms!! Here are 2 rendered Ferrari SUV Pictures that have recently surfaced. What do you think?

BMW X5 M hidding behind the Ferrari F142

Yup, talk about luck….you’re spying on the new V8 Ferrari 142 and you get lucky by capturing the upcoming BMW X5 M in the same photo. Yes yes, we know, the photo it’s far from being clear or more revealing than the previous ones we’ve seen, but we thought we’ll entertain you a bit.

Would we dare even compare these two cars? Nah, not so courageous today (or just not in the mood for criticism) but if you feel like telling us which one would you choose, go for it. Let’s see that BMW love how car it can go.

So what’s new with the BMW X5 M? Well, we know it’s coming in about eleven days, maybe a day sooner if the usual leaks come out, but as latest news, a little birdie told us that the NYC Auto Show might indeed host the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M official launch.

We also found out recently that the tuned up V8 twin-turbo engine in the M SAVs will produce 550 horsepower and it will incorporate some features from the newly released 7 Series: Head Up Display and Adaptive Drive.

No pricing announced at this point, but my bet goes on $71,000 for the BMW X5 M and $82,000 for the X6 M. This is just my assumption, of course.

[Source: Carmagazine UK ]

What Was That Sound? Ferrari Shell Commercial Video

 

 

Infatuated by the loud sound of a sports or race car? Let us cure that addiction for a moment. How about the sound of a Ferrari Formula One car roaring down your local town? Will that do?

Below is an old, but good, clip of the Ferrari Shell Commercial that first aired back in 2007. You really can’t beat that pure raw sound out of the exhaust of a Ferrari. We have also included a video clip of the making of this commercial.

If Shell V-Power makes my car sound anything like this then that is all I will ever buy for the rest of my life!

José Froilán González Edition

Known as "The Pampas Bull" to fans and Pepe to friends, José Froilán González was truly a bull of a driver. He got his break when friend Juan Miguel Fangio found him a four-cylinder Maserati to race. His style, sitting aggressively forward in the cab and sliding even more aggresively into the corners, wasn't as graceful as some of his competitors but it was reportedly fun to watch. He was quick enough to get a slot racing with Scuderia Ferrari and, in 1951, he won the British Grand Prix. This victory makes him the first driver to win a World Championship Grand Prix for the now famous and victorious team. He would eventually move on to race with Fangio at Maserati but a crash cut his career short. While we don't remember González in the same way we recount Fangio's work as a racer, the lack of natural grace and commitment to hard work makes him all the more relatable. When we asked you "which automotive era you wish you were raised during?" we think Mytdawg was thinking about The Pampas Bull.

IDING Power Ferrari F460GT conversion

With more power and even more aggressive aerodynamics than the factory-built 430 Scuderia, IDING Power's new F460GT offers a new take on a super-performing F430 variant. Boring out the engine and replacing stock parts with carbon fiber are the primary modes of improvement.
As the name suggests, the F460GT increases upon the standard 4.3L displacement of the F430's V8 engine by 0.3L bringing it to 4.6L. That increase in size along with the inclusion of some bolt-on parts brings power up to 508hp (379kW) and 353lb-ft (479Nm) of torque.

The power upgrade is enough to send the F460GT to 62mph (100km/h) in 3.8 seconds, complete the 1/4mile (400m) in 11.7 seconds, and run the standing kilometer (0.62mi) in 20.9 seconds. Top speed is above 199mph (320km/h) according to IDING Power.
The bolt-on additions include a full exhaust and a carbon fiber intake. Other essential elements of the F460GT include unique springs and dampers, a full 12-piece aerodynamic body kit, magnesium forged wheels and carbon-ceramic brake rotors. All cars come with a unique identifier plate and serial number marking them as part of the limited-edition conversion.
Optional components include a new navigation system, carbon fiber interior decorative elements, a selection of 'RS-style' rear wings, and upgraded steel brake rotors instead of the more expensive carbon-ceramic.
The kit will set you back a massive ¥16,200,000 ($181,700), however - enough to buy a brand-new Nissan GT-R SpecV outright.

Ferrari 599XX, 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE Launching In Geneva

Ferrari will debut two new cars at this year's Geneva Motor Show: a super-handling 599 GTB FIorano called the HGTE and a Ferrari FXX-like 599 in F2008 colors referred to as the Ferrari 599XX.

We're told to expect the Handling GT Evoluzione (HGTE) package to include newly designed 20-inch wheels wrapped in more aggressive rubber, stiffer springs, thicker antiroll bars, a retuned exhaust system and a new front grille. Expect the optional handling package to tack an additional $25,000 onto the 599's price tag.

The 599XX is Ferrari's rolling tester for the latest technological developments from the company's road-going and Formula One work. Although specifics haven't been revealed, Ferrari claims many of the systems implemented for the 599XX are being used for the first time and have been exclusively developed for the model.

We're extremely pleased by the announcement of the 599XX program, which seems like the GTB version of the Ferrari FXX. Everything Ferrari is saying about the F99XX is similar to what they said about the FXX and we can only hope this means they'll sell a limited number of track-only 599XX supercars to the super rich for the rest of us to gawk at.

Press Release: The new 599 GTB Fiorano Handling GTE Package and the world preview of the ‘laboratorio tecnologico' 599XX

Geneva International Motor Show provides the venue for Ferrari to announce two new pieces of good news: the arrival of the sporty, dynamic Handling GT Evoluzione (HGTE) Package for the 599 GTB Fiorano and the world debut of the 599XX which is a technological laboratory aimed at a select group of clients. The latter new car incorporates the most advanced technologies resulting from Ferrari's road-going and F1 research. Many of the technological solutions it carries are being used for the first time and have been developed exclusively for this special car.

In addition to the 599 GTB Fiorano equipped with the Handling GTE package and
finished in a new three-layer metallic Rosso, and the 599XX in a colour matching the
F2008, Ferrari clients and enthusiasts will also be able to admire this single-seater that
recently won the Prancing Horse its 16th Constructors' World title. On the stand there
will also be the full range of Ferrari road cars: the Scuderia Spider 16M in a Grigio
Titanio livery, the 430 Scuderia in Rosso Corsa and two Grand Tourer models, the
Ferrari California in Nero Metallizzato with a Sabbia interior and the flagship 612
Scaglietti. The latter will be displayed in the Atelier, a dedicated area where owners can
get a taste of the virtually endless personalisation options on offer to them.

[Source: Ferrari]

Ferrari 599GTB Fiorano HGTE and 599XX - Auto Shows

Ferrari will use the 2009 Geneva auto show to share some 599-related news.

599GTB Fiorano HGTE

A new package for the 599GTB Fiorano, called Handling GT Evoluzione (HGTE), aims to up the car’s handling prowess. Judging from the image seen here, the package includes new wheels and a unique grille—with one less horizontal and vertical bar—all the better to show off the prancing horse. We’re unaware of any changes to the car’s V-12 powerplant, but not to worry; it’s a Ferrari, and everyone knows it’s fast.

Keep Reading: Ferrari 599GTB Fiorano HGTE and 599XX - Auto Shows

Ferrari 599XX: First Images of Ferrari 599XX Track Car

As a follow-up to our previous post on the Ferrari 599XX we have located live images of the newest track car from Ferrari. The images, from the obvious web address text in the lower left corner, came from Asphalte.ch.

A fellow Jalopnik and AutomotiveAddicts.com reader gave us this tip. Thanks Robert!

2010 Ferrari F450 - Spied

It’s rare to glimpse a new Ferrari before its official debut, but even missing a few pieces, this latest prancing horse is looking good.

BY STEVE SILER

Some manufacturers play spy shooters like fiddles (Chevy comes to mind, with its Camaro striptease). But Ferraris are tough to find, even for the best. But we’ll take what we can get when it comes to prancing horses, so thank you, Brenda, for nabbing this prototype of the upcoming Ferrari F430 replacement (likely dubbed F450, but F500 could be a possibility), even if it’s missing a few pieces.

Seen here as a coupe, this newest Ferrari looks promising, with sleek, windswept bodysides and a Lotus Evora–like tapering greenhouse, imparting a look that resembles the back half of an Enzo merged with the front of an F430, only with more elegance than both. What we can’t see are the fascias, which we hope will be more attractive than those of the new, bubble-butted Ferrari California and with more sensuous curvature than even the F430. The rear lights shoot off the deck even higher than before, and the vertical headlamps are longer and sexier than ever. In any case, it is pretty clear that Ferrari’s newest bread-butterer will take on a very exotic, more low-slung posture than even the F430, making us salivate at the prospect of tossing it around a track.

Keep Reading: 2010 Ferrari F450 - Spied