Ferrari to build LaFerrari Spider
Segio Marchionne has only been the CEO of Ferrari for a short while, but he has confirmed that the firm’s latest hypercar will be offered as a convertible. The guys from Maranello have never officially made a cabrio version of their flagship car (from the 288GTO to the Enzo), even though an Enzo was made one after its owner acquired extra doors from Ferrari and had them modified.
Marchionne confirmed the LaFerrari Spider during an interview, by saying that no other variant, bar the convertible, has been planned on the LaFerrari lineup. He further remarked that it is no secret since potential customers have expressed interest.
Ferrari GTC4Lusso promises to be the most useable Ferrari yet
Ferrari announces the GTC4Lusso, a new four-seater which comes with some serious firsts for the brand. While the FF has already seen success since its inception, the GTC4Lusso with its rear-wheel steering with four-wheel drive sets a new benchmark for Ferrari in this segment.
Designed to be a Ferrari for anywhere, anytime driving, this is the car Ferrari claims will be for those who demand performance without sacrificing comfort or luxury.
The GTC4Lusso’s name comes from its ancestry including the 330 GTC and the 330 GT (the 2+2 sister model and an Enzo Ferrari favourite) and the 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso. The number 4 of course, refers to the seating capacity.
Ferrari’s new V8 wins International Engine of the Year
Ferrari’s new 3.9 litre twin turbocharged V8 has won the overall International Engine of the Year. The Italian automaker says that they are honoured to receive a record number of awards at the ceremony, which was held at the Engine Expo 2016 in Stuttgart, this month. With 63 jurors from more than 30 countries, the International Engine of the Year Award is one of the industry’s most coveted honours.
The aforementioned engine powers the 488GTB and Spider, and the California T, albeit in a slightly different trim. In fact, this engine also won the Performance Engine and New Engine categories, as well as the 3-litre to 4-litre displacement category.
Ferrari’s NA 6.3 litre V12 also won awards for the above 4-litre category. This engine calls the F12 variants home.