McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

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By Tyler Rampersaud – April 20, 2022

Ferrari 812 GTS Price, Specs, Photos & Review

A front-mounted V12 and an open top make a rare recipe for Ferrari magic. Ferrari’s beloved front-engined V12 models have always made for beautiful, beloved, and beastly sports cars. The Ferrari 812 Superfast is certainly no exception. However, the addition of a convertible top to the 812 was game-changing. Before the 812 GTS’s release, 50 long years had gone by since the debut of Ferrari’s last open-top, front-mounted V12 model, and the 812 GTS made a welcome, and proper return to form for this beautiful and mythical genre of Ferrari. 812 GTS Price The Ferrari 812 GTS is by no means an inexpensive car. That’s because it’s a unicorn, the first series-production, front-engined V12 Ferrari convertible in 50 years. And it’s bound to be even more of a unicorn because, for Ferrari and the entire automotive industry, the era of the V12 engine will soon be over. The 812 GTS is one of Ferrari’s last V12-powered models, and likely one of the last V12-powered cars to be made in the world. That said, the Ferrari 812 GTS price starts at $404,494, but used examples can cost as much as $700,000 to over $1 million. That’s because a Ferrari 812 GTS for sale is an opportunity to own a legend that will only build a legacy continuing in the future. MUST READ: Ferrari SF90 Stradale Price, Specs, Photos & Review 812 GTS Review The 812 GTS is unique even by Ferrari’s standards, and a Ferrari 812 GTS review shows that it’s a sports car and a supercar that will transcend eras and remain one of the most beloved and heralded cars far into the future. That’s because it features the rare Ferrari combination of a front-mounted V12 with a convertible top, and it does so in one of the most explosive ways possible. Thanks to its 6.5-liter engine, the Ferrari 812 GTS horsepower is 789, and at the time of its release, the Ferrari 812 GTS is the most powerful series-production convertible available on the market. Its classic grand touring roadster form makes it both elegant and brutally powerful, which is why it’s a car that will likely never go out of style. 812 GTS Specs Like the car itself, the Ferrari 812 GTS specs are quite unique for a convertible and for a Ferrari. Because of its incredibly well-engineered retractable hardtop, like its Superfast counterpart, the 812 GTS is able to achieve incredible performance while still being a beautiful open-top car that’s ready to be passionately driven. The Ferrari 812 GTS top speed is 211 mph, and with a ¼ mile time of just 10.4 seconds and the Ferrari 812 GTS 0-60 time of a mere 2.7 seconds, it certainly doesn’t take any more time than necessary to get there. Ferrari 812 GTS Specs Price: $404,494 Engine: 6.5-liter V12 Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic Horsepower: 789 hp Torque: 530 lb/ft 0-60 mph: 2.7 s ¼ mile: 10.4 s Top Speed: 211 mph 812 GTS Engine The 6.5-liter V12 engine in the Ferrari 812 GTS is one of the most important pieces of the car and is what makes it so special. Like the Portofino, California, and other Ferraris before, Ferrari has made a front-engined spider, but with a V12 engine, the 812 GTS is the first of its kind to be in series production in 50 years. That engine remains naturally aspirated, while still producing an amazing 789 horsepower, thanks to its ability to rev to a beautifully high 8,900 rpm redline. That makes it an incredibly fast car, and while that may raise concerns about the car’s ability to handle due to weight distribution and the load on the front wheels, Ferrari solves this by situating the 812 GTS’s engine completely behind the front axle, technically making it a front-mid-engined car, and evening the weight distribution significantly. 812 GTS Transmission It’s undeniable: the manual transmission will always be loved and missed by the automotive community as it continues to dwindle among the cars we love, and with performance cars predominantly equipping the dual-clutch automatic, it's dwindling faster than ever. However, there is definitely something to be said for the fact that Ferrari 812 GTS transmission is nothing if not racing ready. Much of the reason that the 0-60 time of 2.7 seconds, and the incredible quarter-mile time of 10.4 seconds is achievable is due to the ability of the car’s 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission to blast from one gear to the next faster than any left foot and right hand possibly could. So while you’d lament the loss of a manual transmission in the Ferrari 812 GTS, you’d be doing so in a very fast car. 812 GTS Interior As a performance car of the 812 GTS’s caliber should be, the car’s interior is outfitted with carbon fiber, shift lights on the steering wheel, and all the buttons, dials, and appointments that are there to make it go faster than most cars on the road. However, you’ll quickly notice that in true Ferrari fashion, the Ferrari 812 GTS interior gets a healthy dose of Italian luxury added as well. Beautiful leather upholstery across the car reminds you of the excellently crafted grand touring roadster you’re in, and that it’s just as easy to enjoy the 812 GTS on a gentle cruise as it is to send it virtually flying as fast as it can possibly go. If you prefer to do the latter, your passenger gets a screen in front of them that provides tachometer and speedometer information, so they can know just what you’re putting them through. 812 GTS Brakes A car with this much go needs a lot of stop to match. Thankfully, the Ferrari 812 GTS brakes deliver on this front. When you’re driving this majestic and powerful car, you need to respect its capabilities, and trust that should the need arise, you can cut the speed safely. To help with this, the large brake discs are an impressive 15 inches in the front, and 14 in the back, meaning that while stopping might not be something you’ll want to do when you’re behind the wheel of such an incredible and powerful sports car, you can safely and confidently do so. 812 GTS Standout Features The Ferrari 812 GTS is the ultimate grand touring car for purists. While it does things in the traditional way, it does these things in the best way possible, with its high-revving V12 engine that’s mounted behind the front axle for optimally athletic dynamics. However, the modern touches of this car are just as impressive, like the roof that can be transformed into an open top in just 14 seconds, and the electromagnetic suspension that makes it just as luxurious and comfortable as it is monstrously fast. Above anything else, the 812 GTS is Ferrari’s purest car in a long time, and it’s a beautiful ode to what makes driving and cars so special. 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By Tyler Rampersaud – April 19, 2022

The New Ferrari 296 GTS Has Been Revealed

The spider version of Ferrari’s latest 296 combines the open air with a hybrid Italian supercar spirit. Ferrari shocked the enthusiast community when it announced that its new entry-level model, the 296 GTB, would be a V6-powered plug-in hybrid. However, we quickly learned that this setup made for immense power, impressive dynamics, and one of the most spirited Ferrari supercars we have seen yet. Combined with its fresh, modern look that still pays beautiful homage to historic Ferrari hallmarks, the 296 GTB is becoming a fast favorite. MUST READ: Ferrari SF90 Stradale Price, Specs, Photos & Review Now, it gets even better, because Ferrari has announced the 296 GTS, a Spider version of the 296 that combines the amazing driving experience and lets the sky in, all while refusing to compromise the incredible spirit of the car. It features the same incredible hybrid powertrain as the GTB counterpart, with its 120-degree V6 that allows for turbochargers to be installed inside the vee. To accommodate for the retractable hard-top roof of the car, Ferrari’s engineers redesigned much of the car so that it, while being an open-top supercar, remains just as rigid, fast, and dynamic as its coupe counterpart. Ferrari says the chassis of the 296 GTS improves torsional rigidity by 50%, and bending stiffness by 8% compared to other Ferrari spiders, and that a lot of work was done in the A and B pillars, as well as the sills. The aerodynamics have also been optimized, meaning the 296 GTS and the 296 GTB deliver the same amount of downforce. Best of all, the roof is able to transition from closed to open in a mere 14 seconds, allowing for the driver to bring the sky into their drive on a whim. Along with the incredible speed of the opening top, the action can also be performed at speeds of as much as 27 mph. And for the sake of performance, the Assetto Fiorano package available on the 296 GTB will also be available on the 296 GTS. Uncompromising and true to the spirit of the original, the Ferrari 296 GTS speaks to what all spiders and all supercars should be. Source: Ferrari

By Tyler Rampersaud – April 18, 2022

Ferrari SF90 Stradale Price, Specs, Photos & Review

This is Ferrari like you’ve never known it before. You might think that mid-engined supercars are a Ferrari staple. You might even think that Ferrari has made a hybrid supercar before, and both of those things would be true, but you’d be very wrong if you thought that the SF90 Stradale wasn’t a revolutionary new step for Ferrari that has catapulted the brand into a new era of performance and changed the way Ferrari, and the automotive industry as a whole achieve speed, performance, luxury, and beauty. Keep reading and we’ll show you around the SF90 Stradale, and you’ll quickly see why it’s a very different kind of Ferrari. SF90 Stradale Price A Ferrari SF90 Stradale for sale is an incredible supercar, and it is certainly priced like one. Starting at $625,000, the Ferrari SF90 Stradale price is undoubtedly expensive, but for that money, you get one of the greatest supercars of our day, and more importantly, a Ferrari that will live on forever in the legend of automotive history. With incredible design language deserving of a flagship car that sits right at the forefront of Ferrari’s latest style, cutting-edge luxury and technology, and performance and dynamics that are changing the entire Ferrari brand, the premium that the Ferrari SF90 MSRP commands exists because Ferrari SF90 owners have a piece of history. SF90 Stradale Review A Ferrari SF90 Stradale review is not one like a typical Ferrari by any means. It is a plug-in hybrid vehicle, which makes use of both its V8 engine and electric motors to futuristically optimize performance in a way that is deserving of the Ferrari flagship title. While the engine powers the rear wheels, the electric motors are mounted to the transmission and the two front wheels, making the SF90 Stradale all-wheel-drive, unlike its rear-wheel-drive LaFerrari predecessor. In conjunction, the Ferrari SF90 Stradale horsepower is an incredible 986. With its light weight, incredible dynamics, and clever hybrid powertrain, driving the Ferrari SF90 Stradale is a whole new Ferrari experience. MUST READ: Ferrari Purosangue SUV To Have Limited Availability, Just Like The Sports Cars SF90 Stradale Specs Saying that the SF90 Stradale is fast is a grave understatement. Take for example the fact that the Ferrari SF90 Stradale specs include the fact that it’s faster than the legendary LaFerrari on the Fiorano Circuit, one of the cars that arguably popularized the “hypercar” designation. With its V8 and hybrid system making use of all four wheels at a total of 986 horsepower, the Ferrari SF90 Stradale top speed is 211 mph, making it one of the fastest Ferraris ever produced. Along with that, the acceleration is incredible, as well. The Ferrari SF90 0-60 is just 2.5 seconds, and this incredibly fast time comes thanks to the use of electric torque and all-wheel drive, something that has rarely been seen on any Ferrari model in the past. If you keep your foot on the accelerator, the Ferrari SF90 Stradale ¼ mile will only take you 9.5 seconds, which yet again puts it in an incredibly exclusive club of some of the fastest cars ever made that possess sub-10-second quarter-mile times. Ferrari SF90 Stradale Specs Price: $625,000 Engine: 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with 3 electric motors Transmission: 8-speed automatic Horsepower: 986 hp Torque: 590 lb/ft 0-60 mph: 2.5 s ¼ mie: 9.5 s Top Speed: 211 mph SF90 Stradale Engine The Ferrari SF90 Stradale engine is a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 that is adapted from the V8 engine seen in the Ferrari F8 Tributo. However, the cylinders have been bored further to achieve the SF90 engine’s increase in displacement. It has been tuned to produce 769 horsepower on its own and to achieve incredible weight distribution and an optimally low center of gravity, the SF90 Stradale’s engine is situated quite low in the car. The electric motors, situated at the front wheels and the transmission, provide the ability of torque vectoring to the car, using Ferrari’s aptly named RAC-e system, which stands for Rotation Axis Control-electric, which helps use the powertrain to optimize both speed and handling. SF90 Stradale Transmission The 8-speed automatic Ferrari SF90 Stradale transmission is a great improvement on Ferrari’s typical 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that its other cars are featured in. The hybrid system in the Ferrari SF90 also comes into play here, because it helps the transmission make weight savings compared to its 7-speed counterpart. How it does this is by ridding itself of the reverse gear. If you think that the car needs to be able to reverse somehow, fret not. Ferrari does, too. Instead of relying on the transmission to provide the reverse gear, it simply calls on the electric motors at the front wheels to do the job of reversing. Along with the weight savings, the transmission also shifts much faster than its predecessor, contributing to the SF90 being one of the fastest Ferraris yet. SF90 Stradale Interior The Ferrari SF90 Stradale interior features one of Ferrari’s most beautiful, intuitive, and performance-oriented designs yet. When you step inside, you see a completely driver-focused interface that features screens for just about everything. Even the steering wheel-mounted controls rely on touch inputs, and one of them is the very one that starts the engine of the car. The infotainment system is entirely situated on a screen that is shared with the instrument panel, and it features a control that is dynamic and configurable to whatever information the driver finds most relevant at the time, with a swipe or touch on the steering wheel, you can switch from the tachometer to the navigation, to the audio. With carbon fiber, Alcantara, and leather surfaces, you will know you’re in a car with racing potential, but the racing feel shows itself most uniquely in the shifter. It’s made to look like a gated manual shifter, a classic Ferrari staple, however, it is actually a set of three switches that allow you to put the car in reverse, switch from manual to automatic shifting, and engage Power Start, the Ferrari SF90’s launch control system. SF90 Stradale Brakes With 15-inch brakes in the front and 14-inch brakes in the back, the Ferrari SF90 brakes make the car stop just as eagerly as it goes. However, because the car is a plug-in hybrid, braking is when the magic happens. The car employs the use of regenerative braking, which allows the battery that powers the electric motor to regain charge in braking. If you wish to drive the SF90 Stradale in electric mode, this extends your electric driving range. SF90 Stradale Standout Features One of the first features you’ll notice if you are interested in a Ferrari SF90 is the Assetto Fiorano option package. This option package opens even more possibilities for the Ferrari SF90 Stradale when it comes to performance. It features Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, amazing optional carbon-fiber wheels, Multimatic shocks, and an added carbon fiber spoiler for extra downforce, dialing up the performance of this flagship Ferrari even more. Other unique aspects of the SF90 Stradale include the fact that the steering wheel has mounted on it the turning signal controls and the wiper blade controls, which in many other cars are found on stalks and dials elsewhere on the dashboard. This way, the SF90 Stradale lets the driver focus on the road or track and keep their hands on the wheel. One of the most interesting features, however, is the key fob, which is an elegant rectangular leather fob that features two buttons to lock and unlock the car. On the other side is a large Ferrari logo, and in its monolithic silhouette, it actually lacks the ability to be attached to a keyring. If this strange key is your dream to have, so that you can open the doors of a new Ferrari SF90 Stradale, have a look at the Ferrari SF90 Stradales available for sale by clicking below. Sell My Ferrari SF90 Stradale: Get a Cash Offer " width="680"> View All Ferrari SF90 Stradale For Sale Images Sourced From Ferrari

By Tyler Rampersaud – April 18, 2022

Ferrari Teases A New Car In A Mysterious Video

Ferrari has a big reveal coming soon. The Cavallino Rampante brand has an exciting new announcement to make, as they have said on Instagram that a new mid-rear-engined berlinetta from Ferrari will be revealed on April 19 at 2:00 PM CEST. The teaser video shows close-up shots of a blue Ferrari and the tarmac of a racetrack, but with most discernible details obscured. However, the hint that was given could be somewhat of a clue as to what the car might be. MUST READ: The GearBox: Italian Icon The “mid-rear-engine” provides a clue. This is an engine layout Ferrari has been using for decades, dating all the way back to the 328 and making it to models that we know today like the 430, 458, 488, and most recently, the F8 Tributo and the newest Ferrari 296 GTB. While this could be an entirely new car from the brand, the “mid-rear-engine” hint suggests that it may be a new version of either of those models, like the 458 Speciale or 488 Pista that breathed new life into those models well into their production cycle. Whatever this new Ferrari may be, we know it’s going to be a thrilling reveal. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ferrari (@ferrari) Source: Instagram/Ferrari

By Jordan Aquistapace – April 18, 2022

Shop The New Ferrari Spring/Summer '22 Drop 2 Fashion Col...

Style your wardrobe to match the look and feel of Ferrari. The Ferrari brand incorporates the same luxury Italian craftsmanship from its lineup of supercars into a dedicated fashion collection that turns heads on the runway. Since its 2021 debut in the fashion world, Ferrari is now proud to unveil its second drop of the Spring/Summer 2022 Collection. The all-new apparel and accessories release portrays a unique style that pays homage to the earliest days of supercar innovation for the Italian supercar manufacturer, featuring production and Motorsport icons that help shape the prancing horse. A portion of the line presents vibrant designs that include historic images of vehicles like the Ferrari 250 GTO and Ferrari 330 P4 Le Mans race car. MUST-READ: RHUDE Preps For Its ‘Monaco With God’s Help’ Spring/Summer ’22 Drop 3 Today Alongside using premium Italian materials to achieve a luxury look and feel, Ferrari prides itself on making a portion of the clothing line from recycled materials. The Ferrari Spring/Summer ’22 Drop 2 includes coats, jackets, sweatshirts, shirts, pants, shorts, luggage, small leather goods, and accessories to pair perfectly with the Ferrari SF90 Stradale sitting in the garage. Made for any Ferrari owner or enthusiast, Ferrari’s fashion line brings the interior design of modern-day supercars to the catwalk of the fashion runway. The al-new Ferrari Spring/Summer 2022 Drop 2 is currently available starting at $140 by clicking the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY Daily for more upcoming luxury lifestyle releases and supercar news. Shop Ferrari Style Source: Ferrari Store

By Tyler Rampersaud – April 14, 2022

The New Ferrari 296 GT3 Completed Testing At Fiorano

The future of Ferrari racing is about to be here. The Fiorano race track has hosted two days of testing for the Ferrari 296 GT3, Ferrari’s newest GT racing car which is based on the revolutionary new Ferrari 296 GTB. The car, once testing is fully complete and the car is finalized, is going to represent Ferrari on the racetrack in competitions around the world, showing what Ferrari’s innovation, power, and Italian supercar spirit are capable of. MUST READ: Cauley Ferrari Dedicates Two Ferraris To West Bloomfield’s First Responders Thus far, Ferrari had highly satisfactory testing results for this round of testing, with the car proving reliability and sound driving systems. Because of its status as Ferrari’s next GT car, expectations are quite high, and even at this early stage of development, excitement around the 296 GT3 and its career as a race car for Ferrari teams and gentleman drivers is brewing quickly. As testing has already begun for the car, hopefully we get to see the 296 GT3 in action soon. Source: Ferrari

By Tyler Rampersaud – April 13, 2022

Cauley Ferrari Dedicates Two Ferraris To West Bloomfield'...

This might be the greatest misunderstanding of “police horse” we’ve seen yet. Detroit’s Cauley Ferrari has decided to extend a gesture of thanks to West Bloomfield’s first responders with two police horses… of a different kind. These Italian, Prancing Horses are actually two Ferraris, an F8 Tributo for the Police department, and a 488 Pista for the Fire department, complete with special liveries that match each. MUST READ: The GearBox: Italian Icon The F8 Tributo is black, with a white leather interior and West Bloomfield Police graphics, while the 488 Pista is finished in a classic Ferrari red, which, of course, matches the fire trucks that it is dedicated to. For a limited time, both of these incredible Ferraris will be on display in the Cauley Ferrari showroom for public viewing. Both these cars go to show that while Ferraris are world-class supercars, they can be local heroes, too. View All Ferraris For Sale Source: Cauley Ferrari

By Edward Jones – April 13, 2022

Ferrari is Teasing a New Model

And it will be revealed soon. Ferrari has caught us all off guard as the automaker has decided to tease a new model. Making this even more surprising is the fact that the model being teased will be unveiled soon, on April 19th. As for what the model will be, it's speculated that it will be the Ferrari 296 GTS or the convertible version of the 296 GTB. From the teaser image, seen up above, the body lines are similar to that of the 296 GTB but the appears to be no roof in the silhouette. There have also been sightings of the 296 GTS out in the wild with a folding hardtop. If this is the case, then expect this new Ferrari to be powered by the same twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 hybrid powertrain found in the coupe. That means this mighty hybrid coupe will be able to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in around 2.9 seconds, which are lightning-quick numbers for a convertible. Be sure to check back with us for more information on the Ferrari 296 GTS reveal, especially on April 19th when this reveal takes place. View All Ferraris For Sale

By Edward Jones – April 06, 2022

Here Is The Final Ferrari Monza To Ever Be Built

This Ferrari marks the end of a beloved model. First unveiled back in 2018, the Ferrari Monza SP1 debuted alongside its counterpart, the Monza SP2. Since then, a total of 499 examples Monza examples have been created and what you're seeing in this article is the very last example to roll off of the assembly line in Maranello. Delivered by Cauley Ferrari of Detroit, this Monza SP1 also boasts one other extraordinary accolade. If you look at this Monza SP1's exterior, you'll notice the beautiful bare carbon body. This is, in fact, the only Monza example to feature the Tailor Made bare carbon fiber exterior. Frankly, I'm surprised it's the only one because the bare carbon fiber looks absolutely wonderful on the Monza SP1. It took over three years for this specific Ferrari Monza SP1 to come to life but it appears that it was most certainly worth the wait. I want to congratulate the new owner and Cauley Ferrari of Detroit on this momentous occasion. View Inventory Source: Instagram/@cauleyferrari

By Tyler Rampersaud – April 01, 2022

The Ferrari Daytona SP3 Wins Red Dot: Best of The Best Aw...

Ferrari’s iconic design continues to get recognized for its beauty and innovation. The new Ferrari Daytona SP3 is a supercar that is inspired by Ferrari’s past, but also a part of the brand’s future, with incredible looks, Formula 1 technology, and a 0-60 time of less than 2.85 seconds, thanks to a V12 engine that can rev to an amazing 9500 rpm. The car won the prestigious Red Dot: Best of The Best award for 2022 at the Red Dot: Product Design awards. MUST READ: What are the world's best supercars? FIND OUT The Daytona SP3 won for its incredibly unique styling that both authentically pays homage to the 1960s Ferrari race cars that dominated in Daytona, and pushes Ferrari’s design language forward as the brand continues to grow, innovate, and maintain its standing as one of the world’s most important, prestigious, and sought after automotive brands. The large, dramatic curves and striking rear light bar are just a couple of the Daytona SP3’s aspects that can only be seen on cars like Ferraris, which are able to completely dedicate themselves to performance, passion, and style. That’s why Ferrari has won the prestigious Red Dot award 7 times, previously with the FFX-K, the 488 GTB, the J50, Portofino, Monza SP1, the Daytona SP3’s “Icona'' series predecessor, and the SF90 Stradale. All of these cars, like most Ferraris, are aspired to for a great many reasons, and design is just one. View All Ferraris For Sale Source: Ferrari

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