Ferrari F430 Spider

The Ferrari F430 is a high-performance sports car produced by the Italian automaker Ferrari to succeed the Ferrari 360. It debuted at the 2004 Paris Motor Show. European left-hand drive sales began in November, 2004, but right-hand drive sales did not start until Spring 2005, and the United States did not get the F430 until Summer 2005.



Features:




Transmission
6-Speed Manual Transmission With Overdrive



Steering
Tilt Steering Column
Telescopic Steering Column
Power Engine Speed Sensing Rack and Pinion Variable Assisted Steering
Suspension
Interactive Adaptive Variable Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers
Independent Double Wishbone Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers
Front Stabilizer Bar



Electrical
12-Volt Battery
Cigarette Lighter With Ashtray
Front Power Outlet Integrated With Cigarette Lighter
Drive-By-Wire Control For Shifting, Suspension and Throttle
Audio Pre-Wiring



Braking & Traction
Vehicle Stability Control System Operated Via Engine Power Reduction Measures Steering Wheel Angle/Direction, Yaw Rate and Wheel Speed
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
Front Power Brembo(R) 330-mm X 32-mm Vented Disc and Rear Brembo(R) 330-mm X 32-mm Vented Disc Brakes
Rear Electronic Limited Slip Differential Transaction Control





Safety
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Automatic Locking Retractors
Front and Rear Crumple Zones
Fixed Hoop Safety Rollbar
Front 3-Point Seatbelts
Side Guard Door Beams



Anti-Theft & Locks
Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm
Power Door Locks
Remote Controls & Remote Releases
Multi-Function Remote Operates Door Lock/Unlock, Panic Alarm and Anti-Theft
Panic Alarm



Remote Trunk Release
Remote Fuel Door Release
Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob



Seats
Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats With Integral Headrests
Front Dual Manual Lumbar Support
Leather Seats



Storage
Front Door Mounted Storage
Glovebox
Lower Console Storage Located On Floor
Cargo Net
Front Locking Storage



Instrumentation
Engine Start/Stop Button
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Suspension
Digital Clock
Oil Gauge
10,000 RPM Tachometer



Exterior Lighting
Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights



Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
AM/FM Radio With 120-Watts and Speed Sensitive Volume; CD Player
Radio Data System
Radio Antenna



Sunroof/Moonroof & Removable/Convertible Top
Power Soft Convertible Top



Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Interior Pollen, Particle and Dust Air Filter
Automatic Climate Control



Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
Leather Steering Wheel
Alloy Located On Center Floor Console, Doors and Instrument Panel
Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin and Trunk



Wheels & Tires
Front SBRP225/35ZR19 BSW and Rear SBRP285/35ZR19 BSW Tires
Alloy Wheels, 19-In.



Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Dual Body Color Power Exterior Rearview Mirrors
Passenger Vanity Mirror
Power Windows
Tinted Glass
Dual Sunvisors
Intermittent Windshield Wipers



Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
Front and Rear Body Colored Bumpers
Front Air Dam
Rear Air Dam
Rear Spoiler
Air Intakes
Wind Deflector For Convertibles

Ferrari 550 Maranello

The Ferrari 550 Maranello and 550 Barchetta were 2-seat Gran Turismo sports cars. Introduced in 1996, the 550 was an upmarket front-engined V12 coupe of the kind not seen since the Daytona. It shared its platform and 5.5 L (5474 cc) engine with the 2+2 456 (Engine Code: F133) but was positioned as the company's highest-end model. The car used a transaxle layout, with the 6-speed manual gearbox located at the back, in-line with the driven wheels.
The demise that same year of the F512M left the company with only the exotic F50 and V8 F355 as mid-engined models. Although the 550 was a softer GT model, it did take the place of the F512M as the company's upmarket coupe, discounting the F50 supercar.
The 550 featured a luxurious and roomy interior. The (rear) trunk was tall and wide, though not very deep, and could accept a full set of golf clubs or standard overnight bags. It also had performance to look up at, with a top speed at 323 km/h (199 mph) and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 4.5 seconds.
The 550 line was replaced by the Modificata Ferrari 575M Maranello in 2002.

Ferrari 599 GTB

The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (internal code F139) is Ferrari's 2-seat Gran Turismo flagship model, replacing the 575M Maranello in 2006 as a 2007 model. The 599 GTB debuted at the Geneva Motor Show on February 28, 2006. Styling of the 599 GTB was handled by Pininfarina, under the direction of Ferrari stylist, Frank Stephenson. It is named for its engine displacement (5999cc), Gran Turismo Berlinetta nature and the Fiorano test track used by Ferrari.

The first publicly recorded crash of a 599 GTB occurred when Car and Driver writer Robinson crashed one into the retaining wall of the Passo della Cisa in Italy, a few meters from a monument to Enzo Ferrari (for his finishing fourth in a 1919 hill climb on that same road). The car suffered only minor damage to the front right fender, and Robinson and photographer Mike Valente were able to drive it back to the factory.
To market the 599 GTB in the Americas, Ferrari embarked on a 20,000 mile trek from Brazil to New York in two cars. The two cars drove through 16 countries and had minimal (mainly suspension) changes made to the mechanicals.
Evo Magazine named the 599 GTB as the Car of the Year for 2006 despite strong competition from rivals Porsche and Lamborghini and other high-performance cars. The Stuttgart marque has been an eCOTY favorite winning in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, and 2004. Even with the release of the brilliant 911 Turbo (997), it was denied from the list because the 911 GT3 (997) was considered more impressive. Notably, previous GT3s have won the eCOTY in '99 and '03, making the current car a fierce contender for the title. The Porsche came in second with 94.8 points just behind the 599 with 95.4 points. Lamborghini came in third with the redesigned and more powerful Murciélago LP640 garnering 93.4 points. The three supercar marques were clear front-runners with a wide gap ahead of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (89.6), Lotus Elise S (89.3), Jaguar XKR (87.0), Renaultsport Mégane (86.2), Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG (85.4) and Aston Martin DB9 Sports Pack (84.4).
Top Gear Magazine also named the 599 GTB as the Supercar of the Year 2006. However, the Jaguar XK was named overall Car of the Year chosen from the winners of several categories.
Although Ferrari estimated a 0–60mph time of 3.7 seconds, tests have achieved a better time. During a track test, Evo Magazine achieved a time of 3.5 seconds and lapped the Bedford Autodrome in 1.23.10, making it faster than the Ascari KZ1, the Porsche 997 Turbo and 996 GT3 RS, Ferrari F430, Lamborghini Gallardo '04, and the Corvette Z06. However, it was still slower than the Gallardo SE ('06) and three other hypercars. Motor Trend timed an even better 0–60mph time of 3.2 seconds with a Ferrari test driver.
The 599 GTB is also the first Ferrari ever to come with an iPod connection as standard