Ferrari Reveals The F12 Berlinetta: Video

Ferrari’s big grand-tourer, the 599 GTB, has been put to pasture after a seven-year production run. Taking its place is the newly announced Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, which will make its official public debut at next week’s Geneva Motor Show. Following the release of a very unflattering spy shot, Ferrari has opted to officially release images and video of the car prior to it’s Geneva debut. Read more…

Video: Ferrari 620 GT – 599 Successor (Most Powerful Ferrari Ever) Officially Teased

What is being touted as the most powerful Ferrari ever and 599 successor, is in the works. To prove how nicely things are coming along, Ferrari has released an official teaser video of the newest prancing horse. Due to take is bow on February 29th, the new Ferrari 620 GT ushers in a new era of V12 powered exotic sports cars.

Supposedly, this new Ferrari will be named the 620 GT powered by a 6.3-liter V12 engine making about 700 horsepower. Power will be directed through a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. As you will hear in the exclusive teaser video below, the sound is simply intoxicating as is just about every other Ferrari.

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Ferrari F1 Stars Alonso And Massa Drive Jeeps?

Formula One drivers aren’t like you and I. They live in nicer houses, have bigger bank accounts and sometimes have garages filled with lustworthy cars. Jenson Button, for example, used to own a Bugatti Veyron, and the McLaren Mercedes driver recently sold his classic Ferrari 512 BB. It’s not uncommon for automakers partnered with F1 teams to give drivers their wares, since it’s clearly good advertising for the brand. Current world champion Sebastian Vettel drives an FX50 crossover from team sponsor Infiniti, and we’d be willing to bet he didn’t pay list price for it. Read more…

Lust-Worthy Cars In The Canyons Of Southern California

Southern California is the center of the collector / exotic car universe, and nowhere is that more evident than the canyons of Mulholland Highway, near Malibu, California. YouTube poster RNickeymouse makes a living by filming motorcycle riders in some of the better corners, then selling them the footage and stills. Occasionally, he captures a few cars worth noting, too, like the ones in the video below.

If you’ve got a keen eye, you’ll spot Jay Leno (twice, in fact), and the list of cars captured is pretty impressive. There’s a Ferrari 599 GTO, a McLaren MP4-12C, a prototype Audi eTron Spyder, a few Ariel Atoms, a Caterham 7, a Bugatti Type 57 SC and even what looks to be an original Shelby Cobra. If idiots crossing double-yellow lines mid-corner raise your blood pressure, there’s some sweet justice in the middle of the video, too. Read more…

Video: Let’s Play ‘Name The Wrecked Exotics’

Years ago I rode with a sportbike club, until one ill-fated weekend ride where the group suffered three crashes and a member received a ticked for 100 miles per hour OVER the speed limit. After spending two days running from a certain Western state’s highway patrol, I realized that having a license, and not being dead, were more important than the occasional high-speed hoon weekend. Bad things happen in high speed groups, whether you’re talking about motorcycles or cars. Read more…

The Autopocalypse Cometh: Ferrari Enzo Successor To Be A Hybrid?

The original Ferrari Enzo, built from 2002 until 2004, was a no-compromise hypercar that borrowed heavily from Ferrari’s Formula One experience. It used a carbon-fiber monocoque, a carbon-fiber body, an electrohydraulic shift transmission and carbon-ceramic brakes. Power came from a mid-rear mounted 6.0-liter V-12 engine, good for 651 horsepower, and the handling was refined by none other than Michael Schumacher. Read more…

Do You Know The Story Behind Ferrari’s Logo?

The Ferrari logo is among the most recognizable in the automotive world, featuring a prancing horse on a yellow background, topped by the colors of the Italian flag. As with most logos, it’s steeped in history, dating back to an Italian fighter ace from World War 1 named Francesco Baracca. Baracca, who racked up some 34 kills before being killed in action himself, chose a black prancing horse as the symbol of his airplane, originally a Nieuport 17. The horse was a tribute to the time Baracca spent in the cavalry, and Baracca believed it brought him good luck.

The video below, found on Left Lane News, explains the rest of the story, which Enzo Ferrari told just once. We’re not sure that the black prancing horse brought much luck to Baracca, but it certainly has helped Ferrari win races and customers over the past six decades.

Videos: Underground Racing Introduces New Winning Twin Turbo Conceptions – R8 & 458

I am sure you would agree with me when I say that the new Ferrari 458 Italia and Audi R8 V10 are remarkable exotic vehicles out of the box. For those who want the ultimate in performance, and beyond, they take cars like the 458 and R8 to the guys at Underground Racing. If you have any doubt about what exactly you will get out of Underground Racing’s customized twin turbo modifications, then check out the videos below of the Twin Turbo (1000+ HP) R8 V10 and (700+ HP) 458 Italia tearing up some asphalt.

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