The Ferrari is synonymous with luxury. The automobile company Ferrari was founded in 1939 and almost from the very beginning of its activity, it has gained popularity. Despite the fact that since 1989 this company has become a subsidiary of FIAT, it continues to produce incredibly beautiful, powerful and fast cars.
About history
The Ferrari car was not published immediately after the foundation of the company. Initially, the company manufactured various equipment necessary for automobiles. And when the concern began to produce cars, they had a different name, no less famous - “Alfa Romeo”. The fact is that Ferrari had an agreement with this company - to make cars under their brand. The first Ferrari car appeared in the postwar years - in 1946. This model was called Ferrari 125. Under the hood of a car that is now over 65 years old, a 12-cylinder aluminum engine thundered, due to which the company was able to endow the ordinary city car with the properties of a racing, sports one, without sacrificing comfort. Therefore, as the emblem of the brand, Enzo Ferrari (founder) decided to choose a prancing stallion on a yellow background.
With this car, the company won the Targa Florio and Mille Miglia races, and a little later in the 24-hour race. The model was uniquely successful, and the obvious one. So after her there was a new car “Ferrari” - 340 America.
Graduation 1975-1985
In order not to go too deep into history, it is worth talking about more modern models. And the most expensive. And they can be approached through the history of those models that have been produced since 1975. Then it was a Ferrari car, known under the marking “400”. The car looked stylish - spectacular air intakes, beautiful headlights, four exhaust pipes, a sports body. But no less attractive were its technical characteristics. A 4.8-liter V12 engine producing 340 horsepower - this figure made this car even more desirable for many potential buyers. But that's not all. The most important thing is the 3-speed automatic transmission, known as the GM Turbo-Hydramatic. Her Ferrari decided to borrow from the company, which is called General Motors. Until 1985, this sports car “Ferrari” was produced. And then it was replaced by the 412i model.
1992-1994 model
In the early nineties, a new car was released from the world famous Italian concern - powerful, reliable, with excellent handling, extremely beautiful. The Ferrari car became a little different, and this model was known as 512 TR. It was a two-seater, equipped with a 4.9-liter engine with a capacity of 428 horsepower. Many said that this model is just an improved Ferrari Testarossa. In fact, this has its own share of truth. Visually, in any case, they are very similar. And there are some similarities in technical indicators. However, the novelty turned out to be much more powerful. Because the specialists made a number of improvements to the development. Nikasil flame tubes and a brand new air intake system appeared. The compression ratio, other piston rods and an improved exhaust system have also been increased. And the motor was equipped with such a control system as Bosch Motronic M2.7. Also, the novelty has become faster in terms of speed to reach 100 km / h - in less than 5 seconds. And the maximum was 309 km / h. So the differences from the predecessor are visible.
Ferrari 550 Maranello
This Ferrari car, whose price today is about $ 100,000 (you need to consider that the car is not new, it is at least 13 years old), in 1996 replaced the Testarossa F512M. Manufacturers made a few more leaps forward, improving the model. The engine has become much more powerful. Firstly, its volume increased to 5.5 liters. Power was also increased to 485 liters. from.
Appearance has also changed. The design studio, known worldwide as Pininfarina, gave the car an incredibly elegant and beautiful image. The bright red Ferrari car attracted attention like a magnet. The interior was also a success. Inside, he looks unexpectedly modest, but stylish. Specialists decided to do everything in a non-traditional minimalist style. And it turned out, I must say, not bad. The dashboard was comfortable - there is nothing that could distract the driver. The luggage rack in the back row was designed very well, it turned out functionally - you can safely place a rather large suitcase on it, which is also fixed with black straps.
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
This is another legend of the Italian concern. This model was made in the back of a Gran Turismo class sports coupe. It has been produced since 2004. Manufacturers performed the body according to the latest modern technologies, using only aluminum alloys in the manufacturing process . These cool Ferrari cars turned out really chic. Firstly, another landing system appeared - 2 + 2. Secondly, more than 70% of the entire body is power parts. The remaining 20% ​​or more are aluminum panels. It is also interesting that this model is the first in the history of Ferrari with a V12 engine and a body that is completely made of aluminum.
About Scaglietti Specifications
As for the power unit, the car is equipped with a 5.7-liter V12-m engine with an increased compression ratio. Its power is 533 horsepower! A little more than four seconds a car needs to reach one hundred kilometers. And the maximum is 315 km / h.
By the way, the transmission installed on this model has a special scheme. Its name is Transaxle. The motor of the machine is located behind the front axle, and it transfers torque to the gearbox, which is docked with the rear gearbox. Due to this, the most optimal weight distribution is achieved. 54% is given to the rear axle, and the remaining 46% - to the front. The model can be equipped with a 6-speed “mechanics” and another special gearbox. This is a 6-speed gearbox equipped with electro-hydraulic clutch control and gear shifting. It is called F1A. By name, you can understand that this is a checkpoint, the creation of which used the technologies used in Formula 1.
Ferrari F430 Spider
Speaking of Ferrari racing cars, one cannot fail to note this model with attention. She was published from 2005 to 2010. This car was a regular participant in auto racing and, of course, Formula 1. This model has gained a new design. Five-beam wheels, stylish air intakes, a rear wing that was integrated into a plastic transparent cover, beautiful, aerodynamic body shapes ... All this made the car not only powerful and fast, but also attractive.
This machine has a soft roof with electric drive, which develops in 20 seconds. The car also has a rather big trunk (for such a model) - 250 liters. Anyway, inside he is very comfortable. The seats should be noted with special attention - they are incredibly comfortable and are characterized by excellent fit. The generation of these cars was equipped with 8-cylinder engines. It was a 32-valve gasoline engine, which was developed by the company in conjunction with Maserati, and the result was excellent. 490 “horses”, up to a hundred in four seconds, and a maximum of 311 km / h. Consumption, of course, rather big - 13.3 liters on the highway and almost 27 liters - in the city (per 100 km), but if such a car required less - it would be surprising. Engines, by the way, are running a 6-speed semi-automatic gearbox.
Ferrari FF “Gran Turismo”
This model should be noted with special attention. Officially, the car was presented in 2011. This model has two features that are fundamentally new to the concern. And they consist in the fact that the company decided to implement a four-wheel drive version and a hatchback supercar.
This model was replaced by such a machine as the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. Its maximum speed is 335 kilometers per hour, and to accelerate to a hundred, the car needs a little more than 3.5 seconds. This model is positioned as the most powerful and fastest all-wheel drive in the world. How much is a Ferrari car? Its price is 300 thousand dollars. The cost is impressive, but it pays off.
The car turned out to be practical - due to the all-wheel drive system, it turns out to drive the car more confidently even in difficult weather conditions. Though snow, even rain - the car will drive perfectly. In addition, it is on this machine that the naturally aspirated V12 engine is installed. Its volume is as much as 6.3 liters. This power unit produces a capacity of 660 “horses”. And the motor runs under the control of a 7-speed robotic gearbox equipped with a double clutch - like many other cars produced by this concern. The same is installed on California and 458 Italia models.
“Ferrari Italy 458”
This car was introduced to the world in 2009. Its manufacturers created according to the mid-engine scheme, due to which it is possible to achieve the most optimal weight distribution on both axes. This car was developed in conjunction with the well-known studio Pininfarina. Interestingly, the 458 Italia is the first car in the program of the entire concern, equipped with a direct fuel injection engine. What about the engine? It is as powerful as many other Ferrari powertrains. 570 “horses”, acceleration to hundreds - 3.4 seconds, and a maximum of 325 km / h. This is not the most powerful model, but one of the most spectacular and, by the way, economical. This car requires 13.7 liters per 100 kilometers. And this is less than that of many of its predecessors.
The car is equipped with independent spring suspensions (front - on double wishbones, and rear - multi-link).
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta
Now it’s worth telling about the car, which costs 275,000 euros. This is a "Gran Turismo" with a 6.3-liter naturally aspirated engine. To date, this V12 is considered the most powerful among all cars produced by Ferrari. The motor is much more efficient than the 599. What about the control system? The machine is equipped with a special start / stop system, which helps to reduce gas mileage at idle. Just like on the 458 Italia, FF and some other models, a 7-speed automated “semi-automatic” gearbox is installed here. By the way, this car uses shortened gear ratios.
The body was made on an aluminum frame. Here, just like on many other machines, the developers used the third generation of disks made of carbon-ceramic. Excellent stability of the machine and traction control was achieved due to the Manettino set installed on the steering wheel. By the way, even in this model new aerodynamic methods were embodied. One of the distinguishing features of this sports car is the air channel, following the hood, on the sides of the car and through the flanks. Due to this, the downforce increases.
The car is not cheap. But the most expensive Ferrari car is the SA Aperta. Exclusive Version! And it costs about 520,000 dollars.
Latest news
And a few words about a car like the Ferrari 488. This new product was introduced in February 2015. Luxurious, presentable, reliable, fast - the car impressed everyone. It boasts a 670-horsepower engine, which is the most powerful among those engines that are installed on production Ferrari cars. Up to a hundred, the model accelerates in exactly three seconds. Of the updates - new brakes made of carbon-ceramic. In addition, manufacturers have endowed the car with an active brake cooling system. This model is able to overcome the Fiorano track in a minute and 23 seconds. In general, the car turned out worthy - attractive for its interior and exterior, as well as technical characteristics. This is one of the most expensive models of the concern. It costs more than 275,000 dollars.