Ferrari has shown off its new LaFerrari hypercar during a special Finali Ferrari Challenge event at Mugello Circuit. This is one of the first times the 708kW car has been demonstrated to the public. Ferrari test driver Dario Benuzzi is behind the wheel.
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McLaren P1, LaFerrari, Porsche 918 – who will be Nurburgring king?
After Porsche made a sterling effort at the Nurburgring with the new Porsche 918 Spyder, completing a lap in 6:57, McLaren is apparently not happy with a 7:04 time it posted in the new P1 so it is giving it another crack. The McLaren P1 is a direct rival to […]
LaFerrari carves up Fiorano circuit, sounds awesome
Ferrari has been spotted doing some final testing of the new LaFerrari flagship hypercar at the company’s Fiorano test track. If you’ve always been wondering what the new hybrid V12 sounds like, you can wonder no more. It sounds ballistic.
Ferrari to employ turbochargers for next-gen models – report
To help combat ever-tightening emissions laws and economy restrictions, Ferrari is set to switch from a predominately naturally aspirated engine lineup to a mostly turbocharged arrangement. Ferrari isn’t really renowned for offering turbo engines however it has been responsible for some pretty significant ones over the years. The Ferrari F40 […]
Ferrari boss Montezemolo says “yes” to more hybrids
Luca di Montezemolo, Ferrari chairman, has indicated the company is looking to introduce more hybrids in the future following the introduction and success of the new LaFerrari hypercar. LaFerrari – the new Enzo ‘F70’ – was first unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. It showcases Ferrari’s first […]
Video: LaFerrari test drive with Fernando Alonso
Although the Ferrari LaFerrari hypercar has been unveiled, it is still undergoing testing and development. The Italian company has just released another video showing F1 driver Fernando Alonso enjoying some of that ‘testing and development’. By the looks of it, and by the focused look on Alonso’s face, LaFerrari is […]
Ferrari plans to reduce sales this year, increase exclusivity
Although it’s usually the other way around, Ferrari is hoping to decrease sales this year in a bid to increase exclusivity. During 2012, 7318 Ferrari supercars were sold globally. That figure is set to be cut to fewer than 7000. Ferrari chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo announced the plans at […]
“Truly special” LaFerrari model confirmed – report
For those wanting more than just a Ferrari LaFerrari, the Italian company has confirmed it is working on a more special version. Could we see a roadster or FXX variant of some kind on the cards? Speaking to Autocar in the UK recently, LaFerrari chief designer Flavio Manzoni confirmed there […]