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Ferrari California Video: designed for women

Ferrari have been teasing us with computer animations of their new California car. We have never seen any real images of the most anticipated car that is until now.

Well the guys from Auto magazine have been over to Maranello with a video camera, and have recorded some footage of the Ferrari California. It is great to now see this car up close and personal.

The video shows you all angles of the car, as well as an interview with product development director Roberto Corradi. He tells us that the new Ferrari has been made easier to drive as well as being softly styled to accommodate female customers

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Futuristic Ferrari Monza: hyper-computerized vehicle

Ferrari are known for their fast cars and stunning looks, and if your lucky enough to own one you have surely got a nice bank balance (or did have).

This is the futuristic and concept Ferrari Monza that’s been designed by Iman Maghsoudi. The hyper-computerized vehicle puts today’s sports cars to shame, but then it’s only an idea Read more

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano catches fire: from supercar to hotrod

When we think of Ferrari we think of supercars that has that certain sex appeal, no one makes a fast car quite like the Italians. However it seems as if the prancing horse has a little issue with catching fire, the car this time was a Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano which self-ignited when it came to a stop. I would hate to be in the driver’s shoes right now, as it was not even his car. The car was being driven by a worker for Romans International supercar garage in Banstead, UK, while he was driving the dream machine he could hear a strange sound coming from the rear, which was quickly followed by a huge amount of smoke and then the fire.

The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano worth £250,000 is now a write-off, thankfully though the Ferrari was still covered under its warranty. However, this is no consolation to Ferrari owners around the world who must now be wondering if their prized possession will catch alight. You would think that a company like Ferrari would never suffer from any such problem like this, the worrying this is there have been a number of documented cases of these supercars catching fire. I do not understand why Ferrari has not found out why this is happening, many believe that the engine is overheating. Ferrari run one off, if not the best Formula 1 teams so you would have thought that they would have solved this issue by now.

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Ferrari-Shaped Mobile Phone

Now this could very well be the phone for you, that’s if you love F1. This Ferrari mobile phone has a 2.2-inch touch-sensitive LCD display and a 1.3 megapixel camera.

This F1 phone also features a Video Player, Music player and a memory expansion slot. You can get this phone for around £96.

Would you have this phone?

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Finally a Ferrari Motorcycle: well a 1:12 scale model anyway, damn

There is no shortage of Italian built motorcycles, however there is just one Auto Company that we wish would produce a motorbike and that is Ferrari. Could you imagine if you had a superbike with a prancing horse on the front.

Well it seems like you can now get your hands on a Ferrari bike, ok a 1:12 scale model, damn those images they did fool me for a second. If Ferrari was to produce a superbike, it would look a little like this model. The original model was a Yamaha kit from Tamiya; however it has had a few modifications.

Let us hope that the guys at Maranello are looking and decide it is time to produce vehicles with two-wheels as well as their road cars.

Source – Scale Auto Mag via AutoBlog

F1 rumors: Fernando Alonso moving to Ferrari in 2009

Gone are the days when F1 was all about the racing, it seems that all the action goes on in the courts like last year or behind closed doors with future driver deals. The world of Formula 1 is dominated by rumors, and the latest is that Fernando Alonso could be moving to Ferrari in 2009.

The two time world champion has a two-year deal with Renault which would see him with the team until the end of 2009; however he does have an early get out clause. If Renault does not perform well then Fernando Alonso is free to move on, and it seems as if Ferrari are showing interest.

At the moment Ferrari have Kimi Raikkonen and Felipe Massa; the F1 team is more than happy with current world champ Raikkonen however it seems as if things are not so good for Felipe Massa. The problem is since traction control was banned; Massa is having a hard time controlling his car. So if he does not get to grips with his machine, you could be seeing Fernando Alonso in a Ferrari. This would be great for the team, as they would have two world champions driving for them.

Source - F1 Live

GT5 Prologue Sony PS3 game footage of the Ferrari F2007

Ok so I know that people will be getting exited over the fact that a Ferrari F2007 F1 car will feature in the much anticipated GT5 Prologue Sony PS3 game. Well we have a video of actual game footage, so you can see the Ferrari Formula 1 car in action.

There is only one problem with this though, it is not a McLaren, and I would have loved to have a drive around in Lewis Hamilton’s car. I hate Ferrari, McLaren all the way.

Ferrari Testarossa Go-Kart

There are Go karts, and then there are Ferrari Testarossa Go karts.

The hand-built Testarossa kart is powered by a 5hp Briggs & Stratton engine coupled to an automatic transmission with two speeds plus reverse.

This Go Kart features an electronic ignition, a Momo steering wheel with working horn, CD stereo, fully functional lights and signals, an independent suspension, hydraulic rear disc brakes and adjustable seats, all backed up by a 12-volt electrical system.

The fibreglass-bodied kart measures 111″ long and at 615 lbs will top out at 30 mph.

So if you are looking for a great Go Kart and you have about $25,000 to spare then this is the one you are going to want.

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Husmen 699 GTO: renderings of this future Ferrari concept car

I think I have fallen in love. Ok not with a woman that would not be fair on my wife, but with the Husmen 699 GTO. There is nothing better than looking at renderings of future concept cars and this one has been designed by Emre Husmen who is a design student at IED.

While looking closely at the design I can see hints of a couple of Ferrari’s from the old 250 GTO to the new Ferrari 599 GTB. Hey I think I can almost see a bit of Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione in the car as well.

The Husmen 699 GTO will have a carbon fiber body and have V8 twin-supercharged, this will run on biofuel. This concept will also have hydraulic suspension, great if you have to go over speed bumps. This concept could become reality as Husmen are in talks with a coachbuilder from Italy.

Source - Auto Blog

Ferrari to unveil new car model at Paris Motor Show in September

At the recent Geneva Motor Show a press conference was held, and Ferrari announced that they will unveil a new car model in September at the Paris Motor Show. No information has been given away by Ferrari; this new model is surrounded by mystery.

However this has not stopped all the rumors going around, many believe that this new Ferrari model could be a four-seater hardtop convertible and could be powered by a V8 engine. It is also rumored that the new model will be a front engine design.

Source - Left Lane News

What would you want from this new Ferrari?

The £12,000 Chocolate Ferrari F2008

Now, I’m a big fan of chocolate and I wouldn’t mind owning a Ferrari so this £12,000 chocolate Ferrari F1 car is right up my street! It is made using a whopping 4,405lbs of Belgian chocolate and Read more

Acer launches new Ferrari 1100 series F1 notebook

Being able to turn round a say I own a Ferrari would be nice but sadly for now the closest it could be would be one of these new Acer Ferrari 1100 series F1 notebooks.

Acer’s latest addition to the Ferrari-branded F1 notebooks features a carbon fibre casing which is stylish and super-durable, also you will find a 250GB hard disk, a 12.1-inch WXGA display with Acer CrystalBrite technology Read more