Lamborghini To Enter The Race
August 21st, 2008
Lamborghini and Ferrari make similar supercars. At least to us they seem similar. They are both full of luxury and have the power that can send us to our destination in half the time if we could naturally go that fast.
However, there are certain differences. Lamborghini has never had the racing credentials and reputation that Ferrari has worked so hard to gain. This year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance highlighted Lamborghini as a featured marque, and the guys over at Garage419 had a chance to talk with Stefan Winkelmann.
Happy 50 Years Ferrari California Spyder
August 19th, 2008
Many supercar and Ferrari enthusiasts believe that the 250 GT California Spyder is one of Ferraris most accomplished and well celebrated models. In fact many people can remember when it starred in the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
This year is the 50th anniversary for the Spyder and it was celebrated during the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The celebration included giving the supercar its own class.
Six variations of the car were produced, all of which were displayed on the 18th fairway including the original prototype and a competition version that raced at both Sebring and Le Mans.
RM Auction Displays Million Dollar Ferraris
August 18th, 2008
During the Monterey weekend is the RM classic and sports car auction. There was an incredible selection of cars along with a great turnout of people. One of the things that caught our eye were the many Ferraris that were sold over a million dollars.
No less than eight surpassed the million dollar mark capped by the $4.51 million dollar sale of a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB. Others breaking $1 million were a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 ($1,925,000), 1961 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Coupe Aerodinamica, and a 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder ($1,485,000). A beautiful 1956 Ferrari 250 GT TDF Berlinetta had a top bid of $3.9 million but didn’t meet the reserve.
Ferrari Uses Michael Schumacher To Show Off 430 Scuderia
August 18th, 2008
Those who are looking to get their hands on the new Ferrari 430 Scuderia will be happy to know that not only will they be getting a powerful supercar - but they will be given an advanced, hands-on driving course. I think we can all agree that this is something every new driver needs.
They could have chosen anyone to show these new drivers how to drive their new Ferrari and what other cars they have and they chose one of the best. Michael Schumacher was able to show off the car to new owners and give them a taste of what he does around the ring. Check out the video below.
Ferrari California To Race In Gran Turismo 5
August 16th, 2008
Ferrari has been releasing a few details over the past few weeks concerning their new California model on their website. A great way to release this information is through electronic media - which helps them to improve their PR and keep us enthusiasts up to date.
Their newest episode shows that Ferrari has teamed up with the wiz-kids at Polyphony Digital who are the brains behind the Gran Turismo franchise. They offer up an adrenaline-pumping virtual reality video of the California racing through the virtual streets of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue in the same style as the game’s intro.