Friday, January 29, 2010

Hybrid 599 GTB



Ferrari has announced that it will be unveiling a hybrid model at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. Information is limited, but Ferrari’s foray into the hybrid market is rumored to also utilize an all-wheel drive system as well.

Ferrari first unveiled the Ferrari 599 GTB at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, and since then rumors have often circulated that Ferrari would one day produce a hybrid version of its exotic sports car.

Adding to the speculation, CNET points out that Ferrari filed for European patents concerning a “4WD system with hybrid propulsion” in June, 2009. By that time, Ferrari had confirmed that it was hard at work developing a hybrid vehicle and hoped to have it ready within a year.

“It has to be the avant-garde in automobile technology. We’re constructing cars with an enormous part of the innovative technology. We’ll present a 599 hybrid in Geneva, which will represent a great path towards the future,” said Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo, while speaking at the presentation of the 2010 Formula One Ferrari.

So far, no images or video have been captured of this allusive hybrid sports car, but Leftlane intends to bring plenty of live images from Geneva.



As seen at leftlanenews.com

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Ferrari Unveils 2010 F10



Ferrari, officially unveiled its 2010 Formula One car today in Maranello, dubbed the F10. Ferrari's latest development has been in the works for months as engineering and design started half way through last season.

Ferrari are among the first of the F1 teams to display their latest creation ahead of next months first group test in Valencia. With this new car and drivers Fernando Alonso and Felippe Massa at the wheel, Ferrari is looking for a dramtic improvement over last years disappointing season.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Maserati Price New Convertible


Maserati has announced official pricing for its newest model - the GranTurismo Convertible. Known in other markets as the GranCabrio, the new convertible will have a retail base price of $135,800.

Powered by the same 433bhp 4.7L V8 as the current GranTursimo S coupe, the new convertible is extremely well equipped. Standard equipment will include Wood Trim, 20in Wheels, Skyhook Adaptive Suspension, Rear Park Sensors, Sport Exhaust, Bose Surround Sound, Red Brake Calipers. With all these major features as standard, clients will essentially pick color combinations to personalize the car.

Available for order now, deliveries are slated to begin in late Spring.