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(from Vorsteiner Press Release) Vorsteiner Edition Ferrari 458 Italia | BMW F10 5 Series

Introducing one of our latest wheel design as part of our 2012 collection- VS-130 Series is our new super lightweight 5 spoke monoblock wheels.
VS-130 Design Features:

• Lightweight spoke design utilizing our latest spoke scalloping & undercutting technology in efforts to maximize strength to weight ratios
• Optimized Concave Profiling

Technical Specifications:

• Front: 21x9JF | Rears: 21x11J
• Michelin PS2 Tires 255-30-21F | 305-30-21R

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(from A Kahn Design Press Release) A. Kahn Design introduces the Ferrari 458 Italia editions

A. Kahn Design’s latest in a line of vehicles, the Ferrari 458 Italia in triple pearl white and Rosso Corsa red. Owning a Kahn Ferrari is enough, you don’t need to drive fast, or even drive it at all. It’s wrapped in voluptuously scanty aluminium-alloy couture, which attracts all ages and sexes like a magnet.

Aerodynamically, Afzal Kahn’s touch ensures that this sleek Ferrari is unique to say the least. A matt Pearl Grey finish to the Roof, matt pearl grey side skirts, matt pearl grey front and rear bumper sections, Kahn sports suspension system, matt pearl grey rear diffuser, red brake callipers (white 458), and yellow brake callipers (red 458) exhibits an increased level of interaction coupled with a sense of motor supremacy, performance and style.

Factory options/Interior (Rosso Corsa red Kahn Ferrari 458) include:
AFS light system, carbon fibre driver zone including steerling binnacle, F1 paddle shift, Instrumental surround with LED’s, front elevator, iPod connectivity, electro chromatic interior and exterior mirrors, satellite navigation, Bluetooth, front and rear park assist, yellow rev counter, high power HiFi with JBL speaker system, stitching in Bordeaux, carpets in Bordeaux, Ferrari scuderia shields, dual zone climate control,

Interior

The Rosso Corsa red Kahn Ferrari 458 comes complete with a leather interior, Leather central tunnel, Crema Daytona lights, Electro Chromatic Interior & Exterior, yellow rev counter, leather headlining and carpets and stitching in Bordeaux.

(Basic) factory options/Interior (triple white Kahn Ferrari 458) include: Light System, red brake callipers, F1 paddle shift, instrument surround with LED’s, front elevator, iPod connectivity, satellite navigation, Bluetooth, front and rear park assist, high power Hifi with JBL speaker system, Ferrari Scuderia shields, Dual Zone climate control

Interior: Leather Central Tunnel, black Nero Leather Electric Seats, yellow Rev Counter, leather Headlining, upholstered rear bench seat wall, stitching in white, carpetys in black

Even though these vehicles come with interiors – we provide our customers with the opportunity to express one’s individuality. And they can have whatever they want. We could, for example, design for you a vehicle with an exterior the colour of your shirt and an interior the same shade of your living room, the choice is yours.

Kahn wheels sit perfectly, on any vehicle, conveying the essence of the vehicle’s identity. Created using state-of-the art manufacturing and materials forged technology, the 9×21” front and 12×22 rear alloy wheels finished in matt pearl grey fit all original centre caps.

With simple clean lines, soft organic surfaces on the edge of the spoke and a purposeful mechanical centre, Kahn wheels are synonymous with elegance and innovation.

A. Kahn Design is for the individual who will not submit to a life of uniformity and who will only accept perfection. Dedicated to the creation of luxury bespoke vehicles, we redesign the ordered monotony of mass produced vehicles and rebuild them into individually tailored creations.

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(from Ferrari Press Release) Ferrari 599 GTO tuning program by wheelsandmore

Wheelsandmore completes its portfolio for the otherwise mostly red racers from Maranello with special Ferrari model 599 GTO.

Following their reputation as an individual high-end car tuning company all performance products were adapted to the complete black and yellow color concept on customer´s option.

Clothes make the man – wheels make a car

Even the using of 3-piece handcrafted 6Sporz² ultralight forged wheels is changing the appearance of the rare supercar crucial. The also black and yellow powder coated wheels were customized sizing 9,0×21 inches in front with tires 245/30/21 and with ultrawide 12,5×21 inches rims and 345/25/21 Hankook S1Evo tires at the rear axle. With forged and weight optimized centers the wheels weights are similar to the oem wheels and are not effecting the car´s performance negatively.

Although the italian V12 monster is standardly coming with 670hp, german tuner Wheelsandmore developed a special power increasing package, contending an ecu upgrade adapted to the handcrafted, stainless steel exhausts with remote-able valve flaps. This package pushes the performance up to charming 715 hp and 665 nm.

The luxury tuner installed a hydraulic liftable suspension to avoid expensive damages at the car´s body. With pushing a remote control button the front axle lifts up around 1.18 inches to overcome road abstacles or steep gateways. With adjustable height, rebound and compression this suspension is even race suitable and is coming with a limited 5 years warranty.

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(from Fenice Milano Press Release) ‘SU MISURA’ FENICE MILANO: THE CAR SEWN ON YOU

After ten years from its launch, the Ferrari 360 Modena is still one of the most loved by the fans of supercars, with a ‘rampant’ career that marked an important technical stylistic turn for the sedan rear engine cars of the ‘Cavallino’, introducing the characteristics later developed with the F430 and F458 Italia.

An in-depth study of the shapes in the wind tunnel determined a thinning of the body lines, in particular in the front, in the underbody and in the slides extractors of the back. The general rounding of the body results in a grater aerodynamic raciness, while the exclusive use of aluminum permitted to realize a frame weighing a total of 1,290 for the whole car, the 28% less of the F355 one, a value that added to the 0,33 Cx permit the Modena to reach a top speed of 295 km/h and to accelerate form 0 to 100 km/h in 4,5 seconds.

Fenice Milano presents today ‘Su Misura F101′, the renewed version of this masterpiece of technique, including the integration of internal and external aesthetical components made in composite materials (carbon fibre) and fiberglass. The restyling, realized in 2008 from direct request of the client, includes the equipment of new 20” rims forged in aluminum and partitioned in three pieces, assembled with tires measuring 225/30 in the front and 315/25 in the rear, suspensions with totally adjustable shock absorbers and springs and a stainless steel exhaust system.

Moreover a new ECU combined with a new suction system has been studied to improve considerably the performance of the car. In the passenger compartment the roll bar and the adjustable seats are in carbon, while the dashboard has been integrated with a multimedia navigation center and a satellite alarm.

The ‘Su Misura’ line was studied by Fenice Milano to satisfy at best the desire of its clients who already possess luxury supercars or who prefer to buy and personalize them according to their personal taste, with customized enhancements. Studying together with the client the best solutions to answer his requests and carrying out special feasibility studies, Fenice Milano offers the chance to take advantage of the experience of its artisans, designers and technicians also to those who would like to realize their own projects, starting from models other than the ones proposed and branded Fenice Milano.

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In the words of Motortrend:

We head out to Mojave Air & Space Port with the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, Lamborghini LP560-4, Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren & Bentley Continental SuperSports to see if we can conquer the Mt. Everest of motoring – The Big Two. 200 Miles Per Hour!

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Exclusively on Ferrari.com: the video of the 458 Spider’s presentation shot at the Amalfi Coast, at Reggia di Caserta and other breathtaking locations in the Basilicata region.

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(from DMC) Overview of Aerodynamic Body Parts

Rear Diffuser Fins, 6 pieces, fit the first generation 458 Italia. These completely exchange for the original parts, can be easily installed by 2 screws each.

Side Mirror Housings, 2 pieces, fit the first generation 458 Italia. Good in combination with the seperately available side mirror stands. These completely exchange for the original parts, the interior motors completely swap into these new housings.

Side Mirror stands, for the DMC 458 Italia Side Mirrors.

Wings inside the Front Bumper, also called the Front Flaps.

Front Bumper, for the 458 Italia. Same design as OEM, good use for accident cars as replacement for damaged parts. Installation of this item requires a fully-equipped body shop.

Rear Bumper, for the 458 Italia. Same design as OEM, good use for accident cars as replacement for damaged parts. Installation of this item requires a fully-equipped body shop.

Carbon Fiber Side Skirts. Lighter than the original stock skirts, and a stunner in terms of looks. Just like the Scuderia / XX side skirts, a must for each complete Ferrari.

Forged Wheels, Premium German Quality

Fog-Light Covers – The rear aprons cover the areas around the lower rear grills. Located just above the actual rear diffuser fins, these aprons go along very well and are extremely visible from the car’s rear.

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(from Novitec Press Release) The NOVITEC ROSSO Sport Program for the Ferrari SA APERTA

Supercharged Engine with 888 hp and Superlight Forged Wheels

The Ferrari SA APERTA is one of the most exclusive Ferrari models of all times. Only 80 of them were built in a one-time limited-edition production run. NOVITEC ROSSO, worldwide market leader in tuning for the sports cars from Maranello, now makes the drop-top version of the 599 even more powerful and fascinating. A twin-supercharger conversion bumps power output of the V12 from standard 670 to 888 hp and boosts peak torque to 636 lb/ft, giving the two-seater a top speed of more than 211 mph. The NOVITEC ROSSO options for the limited-edition special model also include extremely lightweight NOVITEC ROSSO forged wheels in a staggered combination with diameters of 21 and 22 inches, sport springs and a stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with butterfly valve.

At the heart of the NOVITEC ROSSO program for the SA APERTA is the bi-compressor engine in high-end specification. Two mechanical high-performance superchargers, lubricated by a dedicated oil circuit, are adapted to the six-liter, four-valve V12 engine and driven by an elaborate cogged-belt system. The conversion also includes a large water-to-air intercooler with dedicated water circuit.

The intake side of the engine is reconfigured with a custom-developed intake manifold, high-performance injectors and sport air filters whose air supply is optimized by special air routing.

On the outlet side there are exhaust manifolds calibrated specifically to the bi-compressor engine and the NOVITEC ROSSO stainless-steel exhaust system with four black-coated tailpipes with a diameter of 90 millimeters each. The electronically controlled butterfly valve in the exhaust allows changing the exhaust note at the push of the ‘Manettino’ button on the steering wheel.

The NOVITEC ROSSO high-performance components are perfectly synchronized with the help of a newly programmed engine management system. The result is a unique power yield that makes the SA APERTA one of the most powerful drop-top sports cars in the world. But that’s not all: linear yet nevertheless outstanding delivery of power characteristic for supercharged engines is also the result of the professional product engineering as are superb running smoothness and maximum longevity.

The power increase by 218 hp to 888 hp at 8,400 rpm means the two-seater now offers power that is as superlative as its new peak torque of 636 lb/ft at 6,600 rpm, a gain of 178 lb/ft over its production brethren.

Together with the F1 Superfast six-speed transmission the NOVITEC ROSSO bi-compressor version delivers exceptional performance. From rest the car sprints to 62 mph in just 3.1 seconds. After 9.1 seconds it reaches a speed of 124 mph; the 186 mph barrier shatters after 21.9 seconds. Top speed is in excess of 211 mph.

The body of the Ferrari SA APERTA is refined by NOVITEC ROSSO in a few details. Supplemental GTO-style front spoiler lip, side skirts and rear fascia that match the look of the front fascia of the special model are installed on the car. All clear-coated carbon-fiber components come with a matte finish for a true racing look. Further understated highlights are added by the NOVITEC ROSSO black lamps that are available for all 599 models. The set includes tail lamps, third brake light, rear fog lamp and side markers.

More conspicuous are the NOVITEC ROSSO forged wheels, which were custom-developed for the Ferrari 599. In a staggered combination of 21-inch wheels in front and 22-inch wheels on the rear axle they put even more emphasis on the wedge-shaped appearance of the super sports car. The most impressive feature of these wheels with five delicate double spokes and sunken valve is their low weight.

With a weight of just 22.9 lbs the NOVITEC ROSSO NF4 10Jx21 alloy wheel for the front axle is one of the lightest wheels of its size in the world. The same is true for the size 12Jx22 rear wheel that weighs in at just 30.4 lbs. The reduction in unsprung weight has positive effects on handling as do the markedly wider tires. Pirelli PZero tires are mounted by NOVITEC ROSSO in size 295/25 ZR 21 on the front axle and in size 335/25 ZR 22 in back.

Also custom-developed for the drop-top special model were the NOVITEC ROSSO sport springs. They are calibrated to work with the stock shocks and lower the ride height of the SA APERTA by some 25 millimeters. The suspension can be optionally fitted with a front axle lift system. The vehicle front is raised by 40 millimeters at the push of a button in the cockpit for safely navigating past obstacles such as underground parking ramps or speed bumps without beaching the front spoiler. Upon reaching a speed of 50 mph or at the second push of the button the suspension reverts to its original position.

NOVITEC ROSSO also offers exclusive interior appointments in any desired color or upholstery design for the drop-top Ferrari.

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(from Ferrari Press Release) The new Ferrari 458 Spider: the world’s first mid-rear engined berlinetta equipped with a retractable hard top debuts at the Frankfurt Motor Show

Maranello, 23rd August 2011 – The new 458 Spider joins the 458 Italia, widening the range of Ferrari’s mid-rear engined V8s and offering the same uncompromising technological solutions, handling and performance in a refined open-top configuration. It is equipped with a Ferrari patented, fully retractable hard top, a world first for a sports car with this lay-out.

The 458 Spider is powered by Ferrari’s naturally-aspirated, direct-injection 4.5 litre V8 which was nominated as the 2011 International Engine of the Year for its engineering excellence in terms of driveability, performance, economy and refinement. The power is transferred to the road by Ferrari’s class-leading dual-clutch F1 paddle-shift transmission through the sophisticated E-Diff, itself integrated with the F1-Trac traction control and high-performance ABS for maximum handling dynamics.

Certain of the car’s features, such as its accelerator pedal mapping and the damping of the multilink suspension, have been calibrated to guarantee maximum sportiness and absolute driving pleasure with the top down, in line with Maranello’s exclusive spider tradition. Even the engine soundtrack has been honed to ensure that the car’s occupants are completely captivated by the drop-top driving experience.

Entirely in aluminium, the hard-top solution adopted for the 458 Spider offers a number of advantages over the traditional folding soft-top, including a reduction of 25 kg in weight and a deployment time of just 14 seconds. Fully integrated into the styling of the car, the hard-top was engineered to fit neatly ahead of the engine bay without compromising aerodynamics or the performance of the car. The small space needed to house the roof enables the designers to include a generous rear bench for luggage behind the seats.

The rear of the car is characterised by innovative forms with the buttresses designed to optimise the flow of air to the engine intakes and the clutch and gearbox oil radiators. For maximum comfort whilst driving top down the 458 Spider features a generously-sized adjustable electric wind stop. The design was perfected to slow and diffuse the air in the cockpit, enabling normal conversation to be held even at speeds over 200 km/h.

New technical solutions adopted for the chassis guarantee identical levels of structural rigidity with the roof up or down. The result is a car that is truly exciting to drive, blending extreme performance with the responsiveness that has always characterised Ferrari’s open-top berlinettas.

458 SPIDER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions
Length 4527 mm (178.2 in.)
Width 1937 mm (76.3 in.)
Height 1211 mm (47.7 in.)
Wheelbase 2650 mm (104.3 in.)
Dry weight 1430 kg (3153 lbs)*
Weight/power ratio 2,51 kg/CV (7.42 lbs/kW)
Weight distribution fr/r 42%/58%

Engine
Type 90° V8
Displacement 4499 cc (274.5 cu in.)
Maximum power 570 CV (425 kW)** @ 9000 rpm
Maximum torque 540 Nm (398 lbs/ft) @ 6000 rpm
Specific power output 127 CV/l
Compression ratio 12.5:1

Tyres
Front 235/35 ZR20 8.5”
Rear 295/35 ZR20 10.5”

Performance
Maximum speed >320 km/h (>198 mph)
0-100 km/h <3,4 s
Fuel consumption + emissions
Fuel consumption*** 11,8 l/100 km
Emissions*** 275 g CO2/km

Gearbox
Dual-clutch, 7-speed F1
Electronics
E-Diff3, F1-Trac, high-performance ABS

* With forged wheels and Racing seats
** Including 5 CV of ram effect
*** Combined cycle with HELE system (ECE+EUDC)

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(from Ferrari Press Release) The Ferrari 458 Italia continues to go from strength to strength and has garnered over 30 international awards in its short career. Yesterday, it added two further plaudits to that collection at the International Engine of the Year Awards when its V8 was voted “Best Performance Engine” and “Best Engine Above 4 Litres”.

The success being enjoyed by the 458 Italia with both critics and public alike crosses all borders– it has won awards in a host of different nations from the USA to the Far East and Europe. In the US, the mid-rear V8 was named “World Performance Car of the Year”. It was also named “Car of the Year” by the Robb Report and topped the New York Times rankings.

On the other side of the Atlantic, the discerning British motoring media proved equally enthusiastic. In fact, the 458 Italia scooped both BBC Top Gear Magazine’s “Supercar of the Year” and “Car of the Year Awards”. Staying in Britain, CAR magazine also named the 458 Italia “Performance Car of the Year 2010”, as did Auto Express and What Car. It triumphed too as the Daily Telegraph’s “Car of the Year” and TV programme Fifth Gear’s “Fast Car of the Year”. The 458 Italia also enjoyed an enthusiastic welcome from the German and Italian public with the result that it voted “Sports Car of the Year” by the highly reputable Auto Moto und Sport and Quattroruote magazines.

Continuing around the world, the authoritative Car Middle East magazine declared the 458 Italia both “Car of the Year” and “Supercar of the Year” also. In China, Top Gear, Auto Moto und Sport, Robb Report and the popular X-Car website all named it “Car of the Year”.

Lastly, in Japan, the 458 Italia was Engine’s “Best Car of the Year”, proving that the Ferrari’s extreme sportiness has a genuinely worldwide appeal.