This mixed-up fake-looking Ferrari is the original prototype test mule for the Ferrari Enzo. And while most prototypes get destroyed for safety reasons after a car goes into production, this one managed to survive somehow, and is now on sale.
There is a lot of hype over the investigation into 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, like the one we own, over it catching fire, but only when hit from the rear due its rear-mounted fuel tank. Only 44 cases have been reported among the 2.3 million sold, and the “fix” is as simple as installing the optional metal skidplate that already comes in offroad models like ours. In contrast, the Ferrari 458 Italia has been on sale for maybe four months now, and maybe 200 are estimated to be on the streets so far. And 10 have already gone up in flames,
A few weeks ago, Ferrari unveiled their newest iteration of the Challenge race-ready model, now based on the 458 Italia. The 2011 Ferrari 458 Challenge had its first test session with a production version at the Vallelunga race circuit in Italy, although it looks more like a test of Photoshop skills instead.
Fernando Alonso drove a superbly judged race to emulate Nigel Mansell and Kimi Raikkonen, as he sped to victory on his debut for Ferrari in Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix. Alonso chased Sebastian Vettel’s fleet Red Bull fruitlessly in the early stages, when both were running the super-soft Bridgestone tyres, but had an advantage after they had respectively switched to the harder compound on Laps 17 and 16.
Mubadala Development Company (Mubadala) today unveiled the Mubadala Zone – an interactive, Ferrari-themed activity zone designed to provide all residents, especially families, with a great day of entertainment in the lead up to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
In what has to be the most random podium finishes of the season, Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen became the sixth different victor in six races, and his first for 2009, with a closely-raced success in Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix, in which his KERS system played a crucial role in the opening stages. Interestingly, perennial loser Force India came in second, after the team’s Giancarlo Fisichella took pole in qualifying.
Losail International Circuit witnessed recently a line-up of the most outstanding Ferrari models. Alfardan Sports Motors Company, member of Alfardan Group and the exclusive importer of Ferrari in Qatar organized a memorable Track Day for Ferrari Owners and prospective clients, the “Emozioni In Pista – Pilota Ferrari”, taking the Ferrari experience to the ultimate level.
While dealer-owned service centres here get away with crappy service, dealer garages in other countries usually give you a free replacement car to drive around in while your own car is being serviced or fixed. In Europe, Ferrari has chosen the Fiat 500 as its courtesy car for local customers. About 200 special Fiat 500 units have been manufactured exclusively for the Ferrari sales network all over Europe.