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  • Ferrari Unveils SC40 Supercar: A Modern Tribute To The Iconic F40

    Ferrari Unveils SC40 Supercar: A Modern Tribute To The Iconic F40

    The esteemed Italian automobile manufacturer, Ferrari, has recently unveiled its latest creation, the SC40 supercar, in Maranello. This unique model is the latest addition to the Special Projects Program and draws its inspiration from the iconic F40 supercar. An exclusive client specifically commissioned the SC40, which is modeled after the mid-rear-engined 296 GTB. It shares its structural design, rear-wheel drive chassis, and V6 turbo-hybrid powertrain with the 296 GTB.

    The Power Behind the SC40

    The Ferrari SC40 employs the same powertrain and chassis as the 296 GTB. This indicates that the SC40 is equipped with a potent 3.0-liter V6 engine, capable of generating up to 830 horsepower in its hybrid configuration.

    While the SC40 and the 296 GTB share the same power unit, the SC40 stands out with distinct visual features that pay homage to the F40 supercar. These include smoked Lexan louvres and an open-mesh rear face that serves to cool the turbocharged engine. In addition, the SC40 insignia is etched in relief on the side of the rear wing. The side profile is marked by triangular carbon-fiber accents and large intercooler air intakes, which are modern reinterpretations of the classic NACA ducts and louvres that defined the F40’s design.

    Modern Design Meets Classic Aesthetics

    Directed by Flavio Manzoni at the Ferrari Styling Center, the SC40 is a harmonious blend of classic design elements and contemporary aesthetics. Although the SC40 is inspired by the F40, Ferrari asserts that it has a number of unique distinguishing features. These include vertical lines that shape the front wings, door cuts, and engine cover. The front of the SC40 is characterized by headlights positioned at the outer corners of the bonnet, a full-width lower air intake, and rectangular brake intakes. The car is finished in a bespoke Bianco SC40 paint, which completes the exterior transformation.

    The F40 was one of the first cars to utilize carbon-Kevlar, and this material has made a return in the SC40, being used in areas such as the footwells, behind the seats, and on the steering wheel and dashboard. The interior also boasts charcoal Alcantara and red Jacquard fabric, imparting a sporty feel with a high-end, race-inspired touch.

    Questions & Answers

    What is the power output of the Ferrari SC40?
    The Ferrari SC40 features a 3.0-liter V6 engine capable of generating up to 830 horsepower in its hybrid configuration.

    What are some unique features of the Ferrari SC40?
    The SC40 stands out with distinct visual features that pay homage to the F40 supercar. These include smoked Lexan louvres, an open-mesh rear face, triangular carbon-fiber accents, large intercooler air intakes, and a bespoke Bianco SC40 paint finish.

    What materials are used in the interior of the Ferrari SC40?
    The SC40’s interior uses carbon-Kevlar in areas such as the footwells, behind the seats, and on the steering wheel and dashboard. The cabin also features charcoal Alcantara and red Jacquard fabric.

  • Mclaren Announces New Ultimate Series Supercar

    Mclaren Announces New Ultimate Series Supercar

    Mclaren announced an all-new ultimate series supercar during the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The yet-named model is a two-seat, open cockpit roadster that will be the latest offering in McLaren’s range-topping Ultimate series lineage of supercars that includes the P1TM, Senna and Speedtail. The production of this car is limited to 399 units but the roadster will be different both the McLaren Senna; whose focus is on being the ultimate road-legal track car, and the Speedtail’s high-speed aerodynamic efficiency by offering the purest distillation of road-focused driving pleasure and an unrivaled sense of driver connection with the surrounding environment.

    The new car gets classical roadster proportions, elegant sweeping lines, and low-profile dihedral doors. While designed more for the road than the track, the new model will utilize McLaren’s carbon fiber construction making it the lightest car ever produced by McLaren Automotive and will be powered by a version of the twin-turbocharged V8 engine currently employed in the Senna.

    Mike Flewitt, CEO, McLaren Automotive said, “At McLaren Automotive we are consistently pushing the boundaries to deliver the purest and most engaging driving experience whether for the road or track. Our two current Ultimate Series cars, the Senna and Speedtail, offer unique and distinct driving experiences. Now this new addition to the Ultimate Series, an open-cockpit roadster, will take road-focused driving pleasure to new levels.”

    The ultimate series model will make its debut in late 2020 and will be priced between the Senna and the Speedtail.

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  • Ferrari Hybrid Supercar Teased

    Ferrari Hybrid Supercar Teased

    Ferrari always gets our adrenaline pumping with its new models and this time it’s a new hybrid supercar. Just a day ahead of its unveil the Italian supercar maker took to Twitter to tease its upcoming model. Ferrari supercars have undergone significant powertrain upgrades in the last decade. The Ferrari 488 GTB was its first turbocharged model and this one will be the first hybrid supercar after the gorgeous La Ferrari hypercar and is expected to break cover on May 29.

    The silhouette of the car looks very similar to the track-focused Ferrari 488 Pista and F8 Tributo. However, in the teaser video it looks even more angular with a razor-sharp profile which makes it distinctive and different from other Ferraris. The angular headlamps look sleek and at the rear it gets the quad taillight setup. There is a massive diffuser underneath the dual-exhaust pipes, similar to what we have seen in the Tributo. Then there is also the integrated spoiler for drag efficiency.

    The new supercar is expected to launch with a 3.9-litre bi-turbo V8 motor which will be coupled with three electric motors. Two of them will be mounted on the front axle while the third one will be integrated into the gearbox to optimize the shifts. It will be offered with an all-wheel-drive setup and the powertrain in combination is expected to put out a whopping maximum output of 972 bhp which will help it clocking triple-digit speed in less than 2.0 seconds.

  • Chinese demand for supercars races ahead at full-speed

    Chinese demand for supercars races ahead at full-speed

    Chinese demand has helped boost supercar sales around the globe to double-digit growth, according to a new report by automotive market research company Jato. While the United States remains the largest market for ultra-luxury car sales, China is close behind at number three, with demand last year jumping 54 percent to about 4,400 units. To compare, the second biggest market, the UK, only saw a 15.6 percent growth.

    Jato cites Forbes’s swelling billionaire list as evidence for the increasing demand for ultra-luxury automobiles around the globe—overall, supercar sales are up by 16 percent in 2016 from the previous year. China added 65 billionaires for a total of 400 to the list last year, the most of any country on the list, and its role in the supercar market reflects this.

    Supercars, which include brands like Aston Martin, McLaren, Bentley, and Ferrari, have long been valued by Chinese consumers for boosting their status quo, but the report notes that supercar brands are increasingly innovating to respond to changing consumer needs. For example, many of the automakers have recently introduced luxury SUVs to their lineup, of which have witnessed a major market in China as families are getting larger. There is also more demand for sustainable vehicles, especially in China, where environmental concerns like pollution are rampant. Luxury car brands have been quick to respond—out of the 10 brands featured in Jato’s report, nine of them have announced plans for releasing electric or hybrid automobiles.

    While supercar brands are no doubt having good luck with the Chinese consumer in general, many are also now having to consider how the emerging affluent in China are getting younger and more digitally savvy. Maserati, an ultra-luxury brand that wasn’t on Jato’s list, made an effort to reach this market by opening a Tmall store, but others have room to grow when it comes to bridging their online presence with call to actions to bring customers into their showrooms. And with surging demand, the opportunity to reach China’s digital natives is likely only growing wider.

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