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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

By Andrew Nabors – October 24, 2018

Ferrari F355 Price, Specs, Photos and Review

Final Targa Roof Ferrari Revolutionary Engine Technology Last Ferrari Built On Tubular Space Frame If you are looking for the best way to become a Ferrari owner, look no further than the Ferrari F355. They represent a return of performance, in contrast to the dark ages of Disco era smog controls. The Ferrari F355 specs are very impressive and cutting edge for its time. Dial back the clock to the late 90's. Every other V8 was at least 5 liters, and vis a vis a car much heavier than the Ferrari F355. Not only would you have a style advantage, you will have the only car that reaches peak power above 8,000 rpm. The sound and feel of a gated 6-speed shifter are worthy of even the most trivial of errands. Many purists agree that it is the end of an era in general because successors to the Ferrari F355 have chassis and other major systems engineered and produced by outside suppliers instead of in-house. Ferrari F355 Engine Computers were not fast enough to allow powerful cars to be clean-burning, so it took every trick in the book to make the F355 series a viable competitor on the world stage. It arrived for the 1995 model year with a 5-valve cylinder head. Titanium internals allowed for a compression ratio of 11:1, which was, without doubt, an astronomical figure for that era. Firstly, each cylinder had three intake and two exhaust valves. Therefore it allowed the 3.5 liter V8 to punch well above its weight class. Another innovation was the first single-clutch automatic transmission. Named after the racing series it was built for, the six-speed F1 "Formula 1" transmission forced a naming change from F355 to the Ferrari 355 F1 in 1997. Ferrari 355 F1 The first variant to arrive was the F355 Berlinetta. Its graceful style shocked Ferrari Faithful with flying buttresses and a new six-speed manual transmission. Total production is listed as 4,871 cars. Ferrari F355 Spider It took the masters at Pininfarina 1,800 hours to sculpt the perfect convertible, and the F355 Spider arrived for 1996. It was the first Ferrari to have a powered top, and the early examples were manual-transmission only. The elegant body still looks current today, and they built no less than 3,717 examples. A majority are still on the road, so now its your turn to have some fun. One of the most important Ferrari F355 Specs is inside the chassis of the F355 Spider. Remember how older convertible sports cars would be flimsy in the corners? This plague is known as cowl shake, and Ferrari engineers solved it by using computer modeling. In previous Spiders, building a convertible was always a sacrifice in performance. By comparison to the competition, when planning the convertible Ferrari F355 specs, engineers made sure to leave room in the chassis for extra reinforcements. The Ferrari F355 Spider chassis were stronger from the beginning, and it stands as a revolution in the world of convertibles. Ferrari F355 GTS The third member of the family also arrived here in 1996 as the F355 GTS. A revival of the classic targa roof, the hardtop was removable and also stored behind the seats. In case of threatening weather, it could easily be locked in place without assistance from the passenger. Ferrari F355 Challenge In order to go racing, the F355 Challenge started as a $30,000 option for the Berlinetta. Initially, the transformation was done by your dealer, but by 1998 the cars arrived almost ready to race. Everything from the engine to the shocks had tamper-proof seals to prevent cheating and to level the playing field. Records show 108 Challenge cars were built, so dust off your helmet. Most importantly, the Challenge cars have proven themselves on tracks around the world, therefore they deserve a loving retirement. The conversion process deleted every ounce of non-essential weight. Therefore, in challenge form, they can't be registered due to lack of headlights, catalytic converters, mufflers, etc. They no longer meet Ferrari F355 specs on the street, but they do have VIN and production chassis. W figure most officers will turn a blind eye to your roll cage and 5-point harness. Then & Now: Ferrari F355 Ferrari F355 Price The Ferrari F355 price has gone up and down over the years depending on demand and options. If you are looking for a hardtop with a manual transmission in 1995, a well-equipped example would set you back $120,000. That equals $197,614 today, very close to the retail of the latest California T. The F1 transmission and targa top were expensive options, so a loaded 1998 GTS F1 was $148,375. Finally, the convertible was placed in the middle with a starting price of $120,000. Ferrari F355 Specs: 0-62 MPH: 4.7 Seconds70-0 Braking: 156 feet1/4 Mile: 12.9 @ 110 MPHTop Speed: 183 MPHHorsepower: 375Torque: 268 lb-ftWeight: 3,270 lbsProduction Years: 1994 - 1997 Ferrari F355 Spider Specs: 0-62 MPH: 4.7 Seconds70-0 Braking: 156 feet1/4 Mile: 12.9 @ 110 MPHTop Speed: 183 MPHHorsepower: 380Torque: 268 lb-ftWeight: 2,976 lbsProduction Years: 1995 - 1999 Ferrari F355 GTS Specs: 0-60 MPH: 4.5 Seconds70-0 Braking: 156 feet1/4 Mile: 13.0 @ 110 MPHTop Speed: 179 MPHHorsepower: 375Torque: 268 lb-ftWeight: 3,268 lbsProduction Years: 1995 - 1999 Ferrari F355 Interior "All that is too complex is unnecessary, and it is simple that is needed." General Kalashnikov was probably delighted with the interior of the F355. All things considered, the symmetrical controls and big air vents are features we would love to have in cars of today. No touchscreen to distract you, and most importantly it has everything you need. The factory radio is a normal DIN size, therefore you can easily add all the latest technology without breaking the bank. Like most other 90's cars, many of the interior surfaces are covered in plasti-dip. Because it was only guaranteed to last 10 years, it can be a nice bargaining point in your favor. If the A/C controls and center console show signs of peeling or scratches, you have two choices. The first is to order expensive replacement parts from the factory, or you can simply take an afternoon and scrape it all off. You will be happy without the period-correct sticky substance. The best feature is hiding in plain sight. The seats are not equally spaced from the center of the car. The Driver's seat is closer to the center than the passenger. When cornering, the driver is closer to the center of the Z-axis. This diminishes G-forces at the expense of giving your passenger a wild ride.Our dealers always have several to choose from, so click the link below to find your next ride. 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By Edward Jones – October 10, 2018

Matching Pair of Custom Rare Ferraris for Sale

On duPontREGISTRY.com there a plenty of Ferrari F12tdf and 458 Speciale Aperta cars for sale, but there's only one pair of matching cars. Up for sale at iLusso is an F12tdf and 458 Speciale Aperta pair that was ordered as a matching pair of cars. The owner commissioned Ferrari to have the cars configured with matching styling on the exterior and interior and from the looks of it, Ferrari nailed it.The cars come in a yellow finish with a racing stripe design running down the center of them both. Inside is a black interior, complete with yellow and what looks like orange/red trim. Each of the cars has the same colors both inside and out, and mirror each other as best as the car's designs allowed. Check each of them out down below. 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta View Listing and More 2017 Ferrari F12tdf View Listing and More

By Edward Jones – October 09, 2018

Ferrari F40 GT Drifting Around Farm

The YouTube channel known as TaxTheRich100 is famous for taking the world's most exclusive cars and driving them in the most unconventional circumstances. For instance, they've taken a Rolls-Royce Wraith drifting through a garden and a Jaguar XJ220 (a personal favorite) whipping around dirt roads.Now they've presented us with a video of a Ferrari F40 GT spinning up its twin turbos and drifting through a farm. According to DKeng.co.uk, this F40 was the sixth F40 prototype and was on display at the 1987 Frankfurt Motorshow. Back in 1991, Michelotto converted the car to the CSAI GT spec you see now. After the conversion, the car went on to perform well in races, placing second overall in the Italian GT Championship. More recently, DK Engineering completed a full restoration on the car in 2013.It certainly takes skill to handle a car like the F40. The original Ferrari F40 houses a twin-turbo V8 engine, a five-speed manual transmission, and practically no assists. Essentially, when you drive this car it's a direct connection to the road. There aren't many of these cars in the world today, let alone a GT version, and I'm sure the other owners would never think to drive their F40 like this.Watch the video below and let us know what you think about the video in the comments below. Should a car like the F40 be driven like this? Would you take your hand at it?

By Andrew Nabors – October 08, 2018

Ferrari F430 Price, Specs, Photos & Review

If you are looking for the perfect 2-seater, the Ferrari F430 review is right for you. It made its debut as the successor to the Ferrari 360 at the 2004 Paris Motor Show. Styling was updated by Pininfarina to improve aerodynamics, especially downforce. Designers paid homage to the 60s-era Ferrari racers by including big oval openings in the front bumper. The F430 represents a large majority of first time Ferrari buyers first look into the brand. Is the Ferrari F430 an investment worth rolling the dice on? We think so. Ferrari F430 Engine More importantly, the Ferrari F430 specs marked the arrival of a new family of engines. Gone were the offspring of the 1950s Dino racing engines that dominated for a half-century. Instead, the F430's engine is a 32-valve V8 was part of the F136 family of Ferrari-Maserati engines. The lightweight, all-aluminum 4.3L engine develops 490 horsepower, almost a hundred more than its predecessor. Motor Trend pointed out that the boost made it competitive with the Lamborghini Gallardo of its day. Its 3.6-second 0-60 time is fully 0.6 second faster than that of its predecessor. The longitudinally mounted V8 is mated to a 6-speed auto-clutch manual transmission with a 150-millisecond shift change. Ferrari F430 specs also include the E-Diff electronic differential, a limited-slip differential controlled by a computer, along with the self-correcting Skyhook suspension. The optional Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes reduce weight and resist fade. The big, lightweight brakes became standard on all models beginning in 2008. Ferrari F430 Interior Renowned Italian automakers understand that quality materials and craftsmanship must be given inside an exotic supercar. In this regard, Ferrari does not disappoint. When you open the driver's side door of the Ferrari F430, you'll quickly notice that a very welcoming cockpit perfectly complements the exterior. Precision stitched leather is rich and supple. Carbon fiber accents adorn the doors, the dash, and the center console. There's even a tasteful touch of aluminum in the passenger-side kick plate and the foot pedals. The eight-way electric seats are heavily bolstered to keep both driver and passenger in place, even on hairpin turns navigated at ambitious speeds. Optional $5,000 carbon-shelled racing seats reduced weight, although they were no longer offered from mid-2006 forward. Settle into the cockpit and you'll notice the exceptional sight lines made possible by the thin pillars. Motor Trend describes the Ferrari F430 specs interior as "light and airy." It also features a heads-up display featuring a brightly colored tachometer with gear selection and driving mode clearly displayed. To the left is the traditional analog speedometer. Overall, the interior of the Ferrari 430 delivers a sophisticated blend of sportiness and luxury. Ferrari F430 Price The F430 may have been Ferrari's entry-level model in its day, but it was still an investment. The F430 specs include an original base MSRP was $163,845, although options often drove the price well north of $200k. For example, selecting the carbon-ceramic brakes increased the price by $16,808, and opting for carbon fiber in the engine compartment added another $9,983. Despite these costs, demand and exclusivity often drove pre-owned prices higher than MSRP. Ferrari F430 Specs: Horsepower: 483 hp Torque: 343 lb-ft 0-60 MPH: 3.6 Seconds 60-0 Braking: 114 feet 1/4 Mile: 12.0 @ 119.6 MPH Top Speed: 196 MPH Take the wheel of the agile F430, and you'll enjoy the crisp, responsive driving experience you'd expect from a Ferrari. Whether you're Italian or not, the F430 will leave you proclaiming Che bella macchina! What a beautiful car!

By Edward Jones – September 20, 2018

Over 30 Ferrari Dream Cars Take Over Barcelona

Ferrari took over Barcelona's Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya with over thirty dream cars. The cars were part of the F1 Clienti and XX Programmes. Historic cars were on hand, including the iconic and legendary F1-89 single-seater race car. This car was the first with a semi-automatic transmission and gear shifter located on the steering wheel, an innovation that would change the way we shift gears on even our own cars. Other cars included a wide range of race winners from the 2000's: the F2001 driven by Michael Schumacher and the F2007 driven by Felipe Massa. Showing up from the XX Programmes were ten FXX Ls and FXX K EVOs and examples of the 599XX and 599XX EVO. The best way to experience Ferrari's extreme track capabilities is to be a part of these exclusive events. View All Ferraris for Sale

By Andrew Nabors – September 19, 2018

2017 Ferrari 70th Anniversary California T For Sale

Who says automakers don't listen to their fans? In the hit CBS series Magnum, PI, Tom Selleck drove a 1980 Ferrari 308 GTS around Oahu solving crimes. And it was this show that inspired Ferrari to build a 70th Anniversary California T in a matching motif. Just like Magnum's ride, this car wears Rosso Corsa Metallic over Camoscio Leather. It is one-of-one thanks to the Tailor Made program. This one-owner car was sold new by Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale, and it is Certified Pre-Owned. It was rarely driven and remains under warranty until 6/1/20. Complimentary maintenance through June of 2024. It is loaded with every carbon fiber option in a special order matte, and there's leather everywhere. A black roof and black leather headliner offer nice contrasts to the 2-tone seats and yellow tachometer. Each of the seats also features the same stitching pattern as the 308. The Speciale Handling Package includes stiffer springs and sway bars, along with aggressive shifting by the 7-speed dual-clutch. Anniversary Edition cars are already going up in value, so don't miss this opportunity. Ferrari Maserati of Fort Lauderdale has a complete history since new, so click the link below to learn more about this collectible California. View Listing

By Andrew Nabors – September 18, 2018

Ferrari Unveils the Monza SP1 and SP2 in New "Icona Series"

What once was old is new again. Ferrari is making it easy to fall in love with historic racing. Inspired by Enzo's gorgeous and powerful cars of the 50's, Ferrari has created the Icona Series. The first two models are the Monza SP1 and SP2. The first is a single seater with a tonneau cover where the passenger seat would be. If you have a co-pilot, the SP2 has room for one passenger. Ferrari says the design is an homage to the 750 Monza and the 860 Monza, both of which were built to win races around the world. Ferrari is Planning 15 New Models by 2022 With looks that are most definitely retro, the drivetrain is all modern. Extensive use of carbon fiber allows them to have the best power-to-weight ratio of any Ferrari Barchetta. Under the hood is the proven powertrain of the 812 Superfast. The Monza SP2 weighs in at 3,350 lbs (dry) with the SP1 being 50 lbs lighter. The notion of having 800 horsepower and 530 lb-ft of torque without a roof is music to our ears. Reaching 60 mph in less than 2.9 seconds, you will be at 124 mph in 7.9 seconds. The one-piece hood is hinged at the front, and the doors open upward. The Icona series is aimed at collectors who want more than just low mileage or rare options. This announcement coincides with Reuters reporting that Ferrari intends to launch 15 new models by 2022. What we see here is the start of something unprecedented, so stay with us for all your Ferrari news.

By Andrew Nabors – September 18, 2018

Ferrari is Planning 15 new Models by 2022

With the untimely passing of CEO Sergio Marchionne, Ferrari's shareholders have been curious about future plans. The wait is over because Reuters is reporting from the FCA meeting in Maranello. Chairman John Elkann laid out the framework of the plan yesterday. Sergio had set a goal of $2 Billion in core earnings, but John says $2.3 Billion is possible. They will achieve this with hybrids making up 60% of production.Ferrari Celebrates 70th Anniversary in NYCA smaller V6 will be offered in the lineup, along with an SUV named "Purosangue" (Thoroughbred). Also unveiled at the event were the first "Icona" models. Using historical inspiration, the single-seater Monza SP1 and the two-seater Monza SP2. Both have the drivetrain of the 812 Superfast, with designs from the glory days of Scuderia Ferrari. The brand's new CEO Louis Camilleri said: "This is an ambitious plan, but a doable one based on a concrete, detailed framework". Overall margins are at 30%, and they hope to see 38% in the near future. We can't show you the details until a formal press release, so stay with us for all your Ferrari news.Browse Ferraris For Salehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=29iXudgJxBY

By Edward Jones – August 29, 2018

Camo LaFerrari Hypercar Drifts Around a Factory, Puts on ...

Florian Merckx has one of the wildest Ferraris out there: a LaFerrari that's been wrapped in camouflage. We first saw the car earlier this year when it was unveiled in Monaco and even revved its heart out while the Monaco GP festivities were going on. Now, we're getting a different taste of Florian's LaFerrari and it tastes like dirt... but in a good one.Florian recently took his camo LaFerrari out for some extracurricular driving around a factory. All of the roads surrounded the factory were made of dirt, so he had a good time drifting around and kicking up as much dirt as possible. It's not often you see a car as prestigious and rare as the LaFerrari being taken out for wild rides like this one, but we relish it every time. Check it out in the video below and think about how badly this car needed a wash afterward.

By Andrew Nabors – August 27, 2018

Most Expensive Car Ever Auctioned: 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO S...

Monterey car week is a great way to gauge the values of classic cars, especially numbers-matching Ferraris. We were at the Portola Hotel to witness history being made. Because our friend Derek Bell drove Chassis 3413 GT across the RM Sotheby's auction block. The hammer fell at a whopping $44,000,000. With dealer fees, this comes to $48.2 Million, making it the most expensive car sold at auction. Here is our preview from last week:RM Sotheby’s Hosts Most Valuable Car Ever Offered at AuctionThis is a nice return on investment since they were $18,000 new. That was a fortune, considering the Corvette was considered expensive at $4,000. But nothing will ever match the style and elegance of the GTO. One of only a handful of vintage Ferraris not to be influenced by Pininfarina, the 250 GTO was a combination of Bizzarrini and Scaglietti to homologate the 250 for racing.Only 36 examples were built, and this one was pushed to the limit. Phil Hill drove it to victory in the '62 and '63 Targa Florio. It also won 9 out of 10 Italian National GT races, taking home the championship in 1962. Other notable sales from Saturday night include a 1957 Porsche 550A Spyder ($4.9 Million), 1956 Maserati A6G/2000 Zagato ($4.5 Million), and a Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK GTR setting a new record at $4.5 Million. Our dealers have a nice selection of Ferrari 250 for sale, so click the link below to find your next investment.Ferrari 250 For Sale!https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=11&v=XBp9QmDFTfY

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