Imports Luxury

A Ferrari is the ultimate import luxury car. When Ferrari is mentioned, the first images that come to ours minds is a cool colored aerodynamic sports car with the signature horse emblem. Ferrari is also highly associated with money, and lots of money, as the luxury car carries a hefty price tag. When we see a typically red Ferrari cruising in the streets, we can’t help but notice this spectacular luxury import sports car. The reality is that people have become fascinated with Ferrari, on the racing circuit and on the street level. The love for Ferrari brand expands to an array of merchandise such as including eyewear, pens, pencils, electronic goods, perfume, clothing, high-tech bicycles, watches, cell phones, and even laptop computers.

Ferrari S.p.A. is an Italian sports car manufacturer based in Maranello, Italy. Founded by race car driver and entrepreneur Enzo Ferrari in 1928 as Scuderia Ferrari, the company sponsored drivers and manufactured race cars before moving into production of street-legal vehicles in 1947 as Ferrari S.p.A.. Throughout its history, the company built a strong affiliation with racing, especially in Formula One, where it has enjoyed a ton of success.

Since the late 1940’s, Ferrari has been producing some of the world’s most spectacular racing cars for competition and sports cars on the streets. The collection of cars from each era reveals the transformation and innovative nature of Ferrari. A comparison between one of first Ferrari’s models the 166 Inter and today’s latest model 599 GTB Fiorano reveals the marvelous evolution of Ferrari, while all retaining its style, elegance, luxury, and performance qualities. From Ferrari’s first models to today’s latest, and everything in between, is a collection of marvelous machines. Ferrari is unquestionably king of luxury import sports cars, highly south out by classic car collectors, Formula 1 drivers, and those fortunate enough to afford it looking to show off in the streets.

One of Ferrari’s latest pride comes from the 599 GTB Fiorano. It is Ferrari’s 2-seat Gran Turismo flagship model, replacing the 575 M Maranello in 2006 as a 2007 model. The 599 GTB Fiorano debuted at the Geneva Motor Show on February 28, 2006. Styling of the 599 GTB was handled by Pininfarina, under the direction of Ferrari stylist, Frank Stephenson. The 599 GTB Fiorano is named for its total engine displacement (5999 cc), Gran Turismo Berlinetta nature, and the Fiorano Circuit test track used by Ferrari.

The 599 TGB was designed with several specific objectives in mind: to surpass the intense driving pleasure of renowned models such as the F40, to guarantee stunning performance courtesy of its highly innovative content and technology transfers from the F1 single seaters, and to deliver superior standards of roominess, comfort, ergonomics and safety. The result is the absolute pinnacle of achievement in terms of thoroughbred Ferrari sportiness and technology. The new 599 GTB sprints from 0 to 100 kilometer per hour (62 miles an hour) in an incredible 3.7 seconds and boasts a top speed in excess of over 330 kilometers per hour (205 miles per hour.) However, it is still the new models unique innovative content that guarantees superior driving pleasure, handling and sportiness.

Let’s review some of the technical details of this sports car beauty, the 599 GTB Fiorano. Tipo F133F 6.0 L (5999 cc, 366 cubic inches) V12 engine produces a maximum 620 PS (456 kW; 612 hp), making it the most-powerful series production Ferrari road car. A traditional 6-speed manual transmission as well as Ferrari's 6-speed sequential manual gearbox called "F1 SuperFast" is offered. Fuel economy is about 21 L/100 km; (13 mpg EPA) in city, and 16 L/100 km; (18 mpg EP) in highway.

The 599 GTB Fiorano measures 183.7 inches in length, 77.2 in width, and 52.6 inches in height. Dry weight of the car is 3482 lbs (1581 kg), and curb weight is 3722 lbs (1691 kg.)

Being a world class sports car, the 599 GTB had to live up to the highest expectations of aerodynamic design. Comprehensive testing in the wind tunnel at Ferrari along with other simulations have produced outstanding results in terms of down force and drag. The optimization of the 599 GTB Fiorano’s underbody, the rear diffuser and flying buttresses have resulted in an aerdonyamic load of just 160 kilograms at 300 kilometers per hour (178 miles per hour.)Additionally, the Cd-drag coefficient-is only .336.

The GT Evoluzione package includes a modified set-up with stiffer springs and rear anti-roll bar as well as new calibration settings for the magnetorheological shock absorbers when the manettino is at its sportier settings. The ride height has also been lowered which also lowers the car's centre of gravity. The package also includes distinctly optimized tires featuring a compound that offers better grip.

The 599 GTB Fiorano Ferrari electronics have also evolved to ensure even more prompt response to driver commands. The F1 gearbox's shifts are now even faster in high-performance settings, while a new engine software strategy has improved accelerator response. The gearbox enhances the car’s high performance abilities by using the elastic energy within transmission components, along with integrated electronic engine and gearbox management programs, to speed up gear change time.

The exhaust silencer has also been modified with the result producing an even more marked and thrilling sound under hard usage whilst still delivering just the right comfort levels at cruising speed.

The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano also benefits from an already wide options of customization available for every Ferrari model. Interior and Materials options include a new Enzo Ferrari-inspired carbon-fiber steering wheel with LED rev display which can be specified along with a special carbon-fiber trim kit for the door panels, instrument panel, gear stick surround and sill kick panels. Different types of leather trim are also available for the seats and interior too. Travel and Equipment accessories include front and rear parking sensors, iPod-friendly set-up, satellite anti-theft system and a luggage set specially tailored to fit this model.

In addition to the steering wheel and manettino, the central rev counter with a choice of red or yellow background and solid aluminum passenger controls, the new Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano also features attractive new styling cues including a central grip to provide more support for the passenger and new adaptive racing seats featuring carbon-fiber side rests. Other standard accessories include front bi-xenon headlamps and rear LED lights, dusk and rain sensors, dual-zone climate control, electrically adjustable steering-wheel column, hideaway radio/CD player and key with integrated volumetric anti-theft device with motion sensors.

The 599 TGB Fiorano Ferrari has received significant media attention and has been acclaimed by several notable automobile magazines such as Top Gear Magazine, Road & Track, Autocar, Motor Trend. This Ferrari beauty has also been featured on TV, National Geographic Channel's series Ultimate Factories.

The 599 TGB Fiorano Ferrari is the ultimate import luxury sports car, with an expensive price tag of well into the $300,000’s.