The carbon fiber tub is the backbone of the exciting Ferrari F70 that is the designated successor of the celebrated Ferrari Enzo. The current design of the monocoque was based on all the lessons learned from their exposure at Formula One. It is the most complex the Ferrari team has made so far, and surely it is the most advanced backbone for a street-legal Ferrari.

Ferrari designers made use of four kinds of carbon fiber to construct the monocoque. The main architecture was crafted using T800 carbon then overlaid with T800UD for extra strength. The underbody was created using the carbon fiber called M46J that is well-known for its tensile strength. The doors were crafted from the highly impact absorptive T100, the same material used for the nose of F1 cars.

The undertray is layered with Kevlar, the material that bullet proof vests are made of, to make sure the cabin is protected from any debris on the road.

The combination of the different carbon fiber materials forms a tub that is about 20% lighter than the Ferrari Enzo chassis. Despite the lighter monocoque, the chassis is stiffer by 22% and has a higher torsional rigidity of as much as 27%. The stiffer and lighter combo means a faster car with great handling.

The drivetrain of the Ferrari F70 was revealed during the auto show in Beijing earlier this year. It will not be too long before they put these things together for another great stallion.

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The celebrity chef has been an owner of a Ferrari for quite some time now but had never had an opportunity to visit the home of Ferrari in Italy. Well, he got his connections and making it to Maranello is never an issue.

Ramsay was able to tour the whole deal from the Atelier shops, Tailor Made, and even had a chance to receive lessons behind the wheels an F12 Berlinetta on the circuit from Raffaele de Simone, the official test driver of Ferrari. Ah, we are pretty sure de Simone was very gentle with the chef.

Ramsay also got a taste of the cuisines offered at the il Podio, the company restaurant of Ferrari. The chef might have lowered his standards and declared the food delicious. We are pretty sure the kitchen staff was able to calm their trembling knees and rejoiced.

But seriously, Gordon Ramsay admires passion and the quest for pefection, and Ferrari has been known for these qualities since the start. The chef might have his reasons for all his rants and tirades but has certainly worked hard to earn all his success.

If Ferrari has been winning the thumbs-up of Gordon Ramsay, definitely they are doing it right.

Below is the video to show you what happened during his visit:

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The products will be luxury watches and would be pegged at around $2000 apieace. They’re certainly not cheap purchases, but should be attractive to Ferrari fans worldwide. These will be marketed globally, and could be bought in wholesale or retail from Ferrari stores.

According to Movado, the design will be largely inspired by the exterior of the Formula 1 cars and car parts. They said they were going to make sure that the design would be very identifiable to Ferrari cars. Luca di Montezemolo, on the other hand, is extremely excited about the collaboration. Movado, after all, also produces watches for huge brands like Hugo Boss, Lacoste, and Coach.

The Ferrari boss further stated that he is looking forward to seeing the fruit of Movado’s expert designs. Fans around the world have always flocked to purchase Ferrari watches even if the price range is pretty high. Most Ferrari fans who can’t afford the cars themselves are more than happy to own at least a luxury watch which celebrates the Formula 1 car’s design.

If you’re interested, you might want to check out the Annual Watch and Jewelry Fair to be held in Basel, Switzerland this 2013. The Ferrari-Movado watches would be showcased there.

The first step to customize your Ferrari is actually an immediate challenge. You might just nod that it should be Scuderia Red but what if you are presented a Moderna Yellow. And what if you hear other Ferrari lovers that those two are not the only colors that will look good on your open-air speed monster. What if you see 38 colors to choose from? Make life a bit more difficult with 6 options for your rims and about 20 options that you can add to the exterior of the car.

More headache is expected when you see the options for the colors of the interior of the 458 Italia Spider. You have to choose the seats size and style, color of the carpet and material, trim pieces, and the other options for the interior.

Once you have made up your mind for the exterior and interior elements of your new Ferrari ride, you can print a summary out. You guessed it right. This might take you at least an hour. Perhaps more if you not just having a wishful thinking that you are buying one.

The configurator though will not show you how the tag price is also going up with every element that you add to the Ferrar 458 Italia Spider. The car marques is leaving this to be discussed with your Ferrari dealer. Buying and setting up your Ferrari has nothing to do with saving money, so expect the total payable to sky rocket once you are done with the configurator.

Starting point for a Ferrari 458 Itali Spider – $257,000.

If you have enough extra cash and if you are quick enough, you might be able to get a unit of the special edition Neiman Marcus 2012 Ferrari FF. You might not be getting some gold trim or a velour interior for for Christmas, but the Ferrari FF has a lot to offer.

Buyers will also be issued a commemorative plaque as part of the interior when you purchase a special edition Ferrari that you can show off with your buddies, business partners, or fellow golfers. The package also comes with the 7-year maintenance plan with Ferrari. The Neiman Marcus Ferrar FF also comes free with a free Winter Driving Ferrari Experience to be held in Aspen, Colorado which will be surely a great training if you plan to step on the pedal for your future driving escapades.

Neiman Marcus and the Italian car manufacturer will keep this edition on a very limited run of 10 units. Make sure that you will be able to ring them at 800-558-0022 by noon time on October 27 when they open up the ordering for the special edition Ferrari FF. Delivery is expected by next Spring.

The Ferrari FF makes use of a V12 6.3L engine that outputs 651 horsepower with a torque topping at 504 lb-ft at about 6,000 rpm with about 368 lb-ft starting at 1,000 rpm. The powerful engine is coupled with the 4RM 4-wheel drive system of Ferrari and its 7-speed F1 dual clutch transmission system. The Ferrari FF can blast from 0 to 62 miles per hour in a matter of 3.7 seconds. Top speed is pegged at 208 mph.

Tuning company, Masonry, has revealed an impressive power package called the Stallone, which is based on the model Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, sometime in 2008. The Stallone power packed is quite impressive itself but according to some forum members of TeamSpeed and a car expert, it still needs a few more additions to make it complete. They suggested that the interiors and engine / software upgrades wouldn’t hurt along with a matte red body finish.

Nevertheless, Masonry did a great job on the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, giving it a sportier look with the addition of carbon fiber parts, increased engine performance, and leather seats and trims for its exclusive clients. The chassis components of the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano have been treated with the carbon fiber and therefore decreased its overall weight. The Stallon package boasts of new side skirts, revamped rear design, sporty-looking rear mufflers and suspension spring, and exclusive air intakes. As for interior upgrades, we also have the exceptional craftsmanship made from Ostrich leather, carbon fiber trims and seams.

Under the hood of the Stallone package is a supercharged V12 engine with 720 horsepower (from the standard 620HP) with an additional torque of 92 Nm. The stainless steel sporty-looking muffler is also added to give the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano a smashing good appearance.

Isn’t it perfect?

The 458 Challenge retains the 458 Italia’s V8 4.5L capable of giving out 570 horsepower at 9,000 rpm but the Ferrari engineers have made a lot of adjustments in terms of the gear ratios and the F1 dual clutch gearbox to make it gallop faster on the track. The Challenge is also equipped with the electric differential setup just like the road legal version. The Ferrari Challenge will be utilizing the F1 traction control system.

The setup of the track version 458 is further bolstered by an upgraded suspension setup with stiffer springs, lower ride height, uniball joints made from steel, and single rate alloy dampers. The engineers ensure its stopping capabilities by installing the latest CCM2 brakes from Brembo and the Ferrari ABS setup similar to the 599XX.

Ferrari also made the car lighter with the focus on decreasing the thickness of the body panels and by using Lexan and carbon fiber materials all over.

With all the improvements done to the Challenge, the lap time of the 458 at the Fiorano circuit was trimmed down by 2 seconds compared to the performance of its predecessor.

Other racing vehicles are also being exhibited by the Italian car marques at the motor show in Bologna including an F1 and AF Corse.

Ferrari lovers though might be wondering how the mechanism for the hardtop will be installed since unlike the California which has its engine in front, the 458 Italia has its engine mounted in the rear.

We are pretty sure though the designers and engineers have all it figured out so we leave it all to them. With the California, the hardtop was made from aluminum panels with a supporting structure also made from cast aluminum which decreased its overall weight. Press the switch and the roof will close or open in 14 seconds.

The 458 Italia Spider will make use of a V8 4.5L engine that can give out 578 horsepower. This Ferrari can zoom from 0 to 100 km/h in a matter of 3.4 seconds with its max speed pegged at 325 km/h. This new model will be a bit slower compared to the coupe as the mechanism for the mechanism of the folding hard top will add some pounds to the car.

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Apparently, it broke the 7-minute barrier on the 20.832 km track, leaving behind the Dodge Viper ACR and the Corvette ZR1 in its dust. The Viper finished the ring in 7:22:10, while the Corvette wasn’t too far behind with 7:26:40. Unlike the Ferrari, though, both of these car models are street legal, leaving most consumers with a “So what?” thought bubble.

Still, watching the Ferrari 599XX finish a lap on the Nurburging track is well worth 7-minutes of any car lover’s time. Never mind that you’ll probably never get to own one.

The Ferrari 500 XX is based on the Ferrari GTB Fiorano. It has the same transaxle and engine type, which classifies it as an extreme track car. Modifications on the engines’ combustion chambers, exhaust tracts and inlets helped the car reach its target power of 700 HP at 9,000 rpm.

The car also comes with slick tyres which were developed to increase lateral acceleration and maximize stability while cornering. F1 engineers also used Ferrari “doughnuts” to protect the brake discs and wheel rim.

I usually rent a ferrari 360 modena in Las Vegas – Can’t wait to rent a 599XX!