German model carmaker Robert Wilhelm Gülpen has revealed first details of his latest model. The Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 gold 1:8 scale model is estimated to fetch far more than the full scale model’s price which stands at a rather affordable £220,000.

The new Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 scale model’s body is made from carbon fibre just like the real car. But for Gülpen’s version the body is coated in a thin layer of 24 carat gold, thin enough so that the carbon weave is still visible.

It features seats made from 1400 precious stones, as are the rear lights whilst the front headlights eschew LEDs for high quality clear diamonds. In fact, the materials alone value this model at €2 million. Further modifications can be made as per the buyer’s preference.

Gülpen’s latest creation will enter the Guinness Book of Records as the most expensive and most precious model car in the world. It is expected to fetch at least £3 million ($4.6 million) with £430,000 ($669,000) of the profit to be donated to charity. Only the absurdly rich need apply…

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Lamborghini has officially confirmed that it is going to produce a rear wheel drive version of the ever popular Gallardo Spyder.

Lamborghini released the latest LP560-4 coupe in 2008 and all were impressed by the power from the 552 bhp (560 PS) 5.2 litre V10 engine and the all weather grip from the 4WD system. However some claim it was too safe, too stable. Lamborghinis should be a bit scary, they say. To combat this they brought out the LP560-4 Spyder which exposed you to the elements and more of that incredible exhaust note. But still people wanted more. So the automotive Gods in Sant A’gata created a RWD coupe in honour of the man behind all almost every Lamborghinis handling – Valentino Balboni. This got a slightly detuned engine but also weighed less.

Now, they have combined the best of both worlds – a kind of Gallardo Zenith. They have confirmed that they will be building an LP550-2 Spyder.

The engine is the same outstanding 5.2 litre V10, but detuned by 10 bhp to 542. But due to the loss of the front driveshafts other associated 4WD gubbins it also weighs 30kg less than the LP560-4 Spyder. Thus the power/weight ratio almost exactly matches the 4WD car’s 356 bhp/tonne.

What you also get though, is the increased steering purity and lack of inertia from having the front wheels only taking care of the direction changing. Add this to the improved handling and lack of roof and this looks set to be the perfect Lamborghini. Add in the fact that this is the last Lamborghini you’ll be able to order a manual gearbox on, and we think that a manual LP550-2 Spyder could be a collectible in future.

The LP550-2 Spyder is set to cost around £150,000 when it is released, making it something of a bargain in the Lamborghini world.

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German Ferrari tuner Novitec Rosso has a unveiled a new package for the ultra-rare Ferrari 599 SA Aperta. Only 80 units of the SA Aperta are being made in a limited production run, making it one of the most unique Ferrari’s around. At a cost of £350,000 and with the engine from the 599 GTO the SA Aperta isn’t exactly slow or cheap, but some owners want to have the most extreme vehicles on the road and Novitec Rosso caters for exactly those people.

Novitec Rosso dials up the power on the SA Aperta with a new twin-supercharger system which helps the 6.0 liter V12 engine deliver 888 bhp and636 lb-ft of torque – an increase of 227 bhp and 178 lb-ft of torque over the series version. Staggering figures for an open-top car. The SA Aperta does have a roof, but it’s a flimsy fabric affair for use in emergency situations only. Aperta is Italian for ‘Open’, so they mean for this car to be driven open topped.

That extra horses under the bonnet makes for a 0 to 60 mph sprint time of just 3.0 seconds. 0 to 124 mph is dispatched in just 9.1 seconds and top speed is a staggering 211 mph. At that speed you probably won’t feel the wind in your hair, as there’s little chance you’ll have any left by then.

A stainless-steel exhaust with four 90 mm black-coated tailpipes is also added, as are the 10J x 21-inch super-light forged rims at the front wrapped in 295/25 ZR 21 Pirelli PZero tires, while the rear axle gets 12J x 22-inchers fitted with tires sized 335/25 ZR 22. Novitec’s own sport springs also lower the ride height of the SA Aperta by 25 mm. You also get Novitec’s trademark dark rear lights, though we’d leave this off the options list if it were our car.

Owners of the standard SA Aperta are encouraged to customise their car by Ferrari, but we guess they mean in-house. Celebrity Ferrari owners Chris Evans and Jay Kay have one each, we wonder if either one will be making a trip to Germany…

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The Pagani Zonda has long been regarded as one of the best supercars ever. It may not be the fastest, or the best handling, or the quickest around a track, but the design, finish, quality and attention to detail are second to none.

So when Pagani announced a couple of years ago that the Zonda would be ending its production run, supercar fans across the world were disappointed. Even more so when the new Pagani model, the Huayra was revealed. It didn’t have the same design flair, the same excitement about it as the Zonda, and it left many cancelling their orders. The Huayra is about to start being delivered to customers, but that doesn’t mean Pagani has forgotten about the Zonda.

The last iteration of the Zonda, the ‘F’, was produced in Coupe form along with multiple special editions. There was a planned production run of 25 Roadster F’s as well, and until now 24 of those had found homes. This last car is destined for a Far Eastern customer,  but it seems as if the lucky owner of #25 has a very ‘specific’ taste as well…

The exterior is finished in natural and purple-tinted carbon, with the weave visible. This is out there a bit, but Zondas always looked best with a little colour so we’re on board with that. It’s when you open the carbon fibre door and peer inside that things get a little shocking though. What isn’t carbon or aluminium in the interior, is covered in a very violent shade of pink. Cerise, maybe, but very offensive to our eyes.

Of course this last F Roadster is still powered by the glorious 7.3 litre natually aspirated AMG V12 engine, producing 680bhp in its Clubsport spec. But we just couldn’t live with subjecting such a beautiful car to such an awful interior. More images are available in our Gallery:

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Maserati chose the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show to reveal their most controversial car yet - the Kubang SUV. The first Kubang concept was shown in 2003 but Maserati has taken 8 years to get to this model and has significantly improved it since then. The main reason the Kubang has been able to be resurrected is Fiat Group’s tie-up with Chrysler.

This brings about the second shocking aspect to this Maserati SUV - that it is based on  Jeep Grand Cherokee platform. Maserati purists were already in a spin over the fact that the Kubang is a high-riding 4x4, but to then find out that it is based on an American SUV is probably too much for them to take.

Luckily though, the only thing shared between the two vehicles is the main chassis. The entire bodywork, engine, gearbox, drivetrain, suspension, brakes, exhaust and steering system are all unique to the Kubang. What you see in the pictures is technically still a concept, but expect the production car to look identical, bar normal bi-xenon headlights instead of the fancy concept items. What you get in the looks department is one of the more successfully styled SUVs, with a taught muscular appearance of sharp lines and creases over very Italian-styled body panels. The nose is unmistakably Maserati, with that massive gaping grille, but it is certainly blended in well and doesn’t suffer from making it look like they’ve grafted a Granturismo nose onto a Grand Cherokee. The rear is just as good, with a rounded look more like a small hatchback and rear lights similar to the Granturismo.

Images from the live press unveiling in Frankfurt, along with some press photos are available in our Gallery:

Under the bonnet of the Kubang will sit a version of Maserati’s latest Ferrari-derived and built 4.7 liter V8 engine, likely to produce around 450bhp. This puts it squarely against the Porsche Cayenne, its main rival and inspiration. Maserati are hoping that the Kubang can do to their sales what the Cayenne did to Porsches - triple them in a matter of a few years. We really hope it does, as with Porsche more money means more development and we may finally get the much-rumoured small Maserati.

More information available in Maserati’s full Press Release below:

MASERATI’S VISION OF A HIGH PERFORMING SPORT LUXURY SUV

Frankfurt, September 13, 2011. A new Maserati vehicle in the sport luxury SUV segment will represent a natural direction for Maserati to enlarge its product range and strengthen its presence in the sport luxury market.

For some reason SUVs today never seem to offer the kind of uplifting driving pleasure and luxury atmosphere that are two givens of today’s high-end sports and luxury cars. And this is precisely what Maserati set out to do with its new sport luxury SUV concept that is being unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show today, the forerunner of the future Maserati range, creating at once discontinuity by entering a new segment, and continuity by maintaining the integrity of Maserati’s DNA.

The idea of a sport luxury SUV is naturally not totally new to Maserati. Many will remember the Kubang concept that was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in 2003. At a time in which few other brands were going in the direction of a sport luxury SUV, Maserati was already thinking to build one.

Today potential synergies with sister brand Jeep - a brand that 70 years ago created a new segment of the market and is today a leader of this very segment - are the important catalyst for Maserati’s own interpretation of a sport luxury SUV. And it seems only appropriate to give the model that we are unveiling today the very name of the concept that opened the way: Maserati Kubang.

The essence and all major system components of the Maserati sport luxury SUV will unmistakably be Maserati: style, engine, suspensions, brakes, handling and performance will all be 100% Maserati in picture-perfect continuity with the brand’s core values of sportiness, style, elegance, luxury, performance and craftsmanship.

The distinctive Maserati style that makes the Kubang immediately recognisable as a true Maserati has been created by the Maserati Style Center headed by Lorenzo Ramaciotti.

New-generation high-tech Maserati proprietary engines will be designed in Modena by Paolo Martinelli - Head of the Maserati Powertrain Department and for nearly 30 years at Ferrari, where he also served as engine chief of the Formula One racing team - and will be produced in Maranello by Ferrari.

An AT 8 speed automatic transmission and specific performance settings such as suspensions, brakes, steering will be exclusively developed in Modena for the Maserati sport luxury SUV by the Maserati Product Development Department.

Until today Maserati has been producing sedans, coupes and two- or four-seater convertibles. Whether we named them Quattroporte, GranTurismo or GranCabrio - or, before them, Ghibli, Mistral, Bora or Indy - their common denominator rested in two words: sportiness and luxury. Times have changed: sportiness and luxury today don’t have just one definition. They can also take the form of a very dynamic looking and high performing sport luxury SUV.

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Dubbed the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale (surely one of the longest names ever?) this new bull is supposed to represent the closest thing to a road-going version of the Super Trofeo race car yet. Unfortunately, when we delved through the press release what we found is that this is little more than an LP570-4 Superleggera with a huge rear wing, which is very disdappointing.

Dry weight of the STS (we’ll stick to an abbreviation for now) is 1340kg, exactly the same as the SL. It also shares the SL’s 570hp V10, lightweight wheels, more pronounced front bumper and rear diffuser.

So what is different? Well, you can’t help but notice the enormous rear wing, which is apparently exactly the same as the race car, and you get a new engine cover which uses racing-style securing toggles. Inside you get the same seats as the SL trimmed differently, and the option of a roll cage, 4 point harnesses and a fire extinguisher. Oh, and on the outside you can now choose the colour shown in the images – Rosso Mars.

All in all, we really wish Lamborghini had done more for the final swansong of the Gallardo which has been such a pivotal model for the company. More power, less weight, either would have been nice. Still, it looks absolutely incredible as all Lambos do, so take a closer look in our Gallery:

Lamborghini also confirmed production of 20 units of the Sesto Elemento shown earlier this year, and reported by us here.

You can pore over the full Lamborghini Press Release below:

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale

The most extreme Gallardo ever

Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., is presenting at the Volkswagen Group Night in Frankfurt the most extreme Gallardo ever: the Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale. Automobili Lamborghini is bringing motor racing excitement directly to the road. This new and most extreme top model in the Gallardo lineup is based on the successful race car from the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo, the world’s fastest single-make series.

The car will be produced in a limited run of 150 numbered units.

The Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo championship brings professional racers and gentlemen drivers face-to-face in fiercely fought battles on Europe’s most challenging racetracks such as Monza, Silverstone and Hockenheim. There are many similarities between the racing and road versions of this super sports car. For example, they both share the same V10 powerplant, which is used in the racing version with no modifications.

An enormous and manually variable rear spoiler for increased dynamic load

Right from first glance, these similarities are even more evident in the new Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale. In fact, it is equipped with the same rear spoiler that offers greater aerodynamic load – reaching in the best aerodynamic condition 3 times the load of the Gallardo LP 560-4 – for increased dynamic stability during tight, high-speed driving. As in the race cars, the rear spoiler can be varied manually in order to let the driver optimize the car’s performance according to the track or road characteristics.

Another element taken directly from the racing version is the removable engine hood with quick-release system. Both the spoiler and the hood are of course made of carbon composite material, as are a host of other components on the SuperTrofeo Stradale. Together with aluminum, carbon fiber is the basis behind the extremely lightweight construction of Gallardo’s new top model.

Lightweight construction through consistent use of carbon fiber.

The Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale boasts a maximum dry weight of 1340 kilograms. It beats the already lean Gallardo LP 560-4 by 70 kilograms, which gives the Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale a stunning power-to-weight ratio of 2.35 kilograms per HP for breathtaking performance. It sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 3.4 seconds and reaches 200 km/h just 10.4 seconds later. Its forward thrust finally tops out at 320 Km/h.

“Rosso Mars” stands for Italy’s racing tradition

The Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale sports a brand new “Rosso Mars” finish that underscores the special connection between ultimate race track performance and Lamborghini’s “Italianness”. The “Rosso Mars” color symbolizes Italy’s traditional racing red, as established at the beginning of last century in motor racing, when the home nations of the competitors were indicated by the color of the paint on the vehicles. Dark green stood for Great Britain, blue was for France, white (and silver later on) represented Germany, white and blu stripes for USA, and red was the color of all race cars from Italy.

Red, black and carbon fiber characterize the exterior

The exterior appearance of the Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale is perfectly accentuated by a matte black finish on the large rear spoiler, the engine hood and the front air intakes, which contrasts with the “Rosso Mars” paint. The forged wheels are painted in high-gloss black, a color that is also available on the roof as an option. The rocker panel covers, impressive rear diffuser and outside mirror housings are made of carbon fiber polished to a high gloss, while the brake calipers are accented in red for the first time on a Lamborghini. It’s a perfect match with the exterior color and racing concept of this new super sports car. And besides the historically suggestive “Rosso Mars”, the new Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale is also available upon request in “Grigio Telesto” or “Bianco Monocerus” with the roof available in gloss black as an option, as mentioned above.

Minimalist sporty interior

Black and red, the perfect combination of sporty minimalism, are the dominant shades inside the Super Trofeo Stradale. The most broadly used materials are Alcantara – in “Rosso Mars” on the underside of the dashboard, the central part of the seat cushion and the backrest – and extremely lightweight carbon fiber. Black Alcantara with contrasting red top-stitching is used to finish the other parts of the interior. The steering wheel is upholstered in black suede and also features red top-stitching. The door panels, the monocoque racing seats and the center console cover are made of carbon fiber, the construction of which Lamborghini has achieved a world-leading expertise. Discreet sporty accents are provided by dark chrome visible metal parts.

Upon request, an interior layout including elements made of carbon fiber, such as the handbrake frame, the middle of the center console, the lower rim of the steering wheel, the decorative frames around the main and secondary instrument panels, the door handles, and the handle for opening the glove box (also available upon request), can be ordered.

Phenomenal powerplant

Like the Super Trofeo competition version, the new Super Trofeo Stradale is based on the Gallardo Superleggera technical approach. The V10 powerplant generates 570 HP, equivalent to 419 kW, which is fully available at 8000 RPM. The maximum torque is equally impressive, with the torque curve peaking at 540 Nm at 6500 RPM. The V10’s unique firing order delivers the striking sound you hear in motor racing.

Transmission “race tested” in the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo championship series

Like the race car, the Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale offers the robotized e-gear six-speed transmission controlled by steering wheel paddles as standard equipment. This electronically controlled system shifts through its six gears smoothly and much faster than any human being could. And for maximum acceleration from a standing start, the transmission can be set to the “Thrust Mode” – a program that allows to reach the best performance possible executing a racing start with minimal tire slippage at an initial engine speed of approximately 5000 rpm.

Permanent all-wheel drive for maximum traction in any situation

Every kilometer in the Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale is packed with sheer excitement, in part due to its unrelenting grip in virtually all situations thanks to all-wheel drive. At the end of the day, the Lamborghini Super Trofeo is the only single-brand racing series in the world that features all-wheel drive race cars. The Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale is a highly concentrated driving machine offering a truly stunning driving experience with breathtaking cornering speeds and fast, immediate response. Its road manners are always precise, stable and completely safe.

Suspension with unmatched precision

The layout of the suspension is directly derived from motor racing, with a double aluminum wishbone guiding the wheels. Precise rack-and-pinion steering gives the driver a very close connection to the road. As is true for the Gallardo Superleggera, the vehicle is specially set up to take full advantage of its dynamic potential. No other model in the Gallardo line is as close to being a true race car. Another great feature is the ultra-lightweight 19-inch wheels, which alone save some 13 kilograms. The lightweight and sturdy wheel bearings and bolts are made from titanium and high performance Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires are fitted.

Brakes with unmatched stopping power

Behind the massive wheels are brakes designed for unmatched stopping power, as controlled by the ESP stability control system, which is standard equipment. The front axle is equipped with aluminum calipers with eight pistons each, and the calipers on the rear axle have four pistons each. The ventilated discs on the front and rear measure 365 and 356 millimeters, respectively. Upon request, Lamborghini will install a carbon-ceramic brake system. The carbon-ceramic discs measure 380 mm for the front wheels and 356 mm for the rear wheels.

Racing-type options

The optional equipment designed with racing in mind includes not only the carbon-fiber ceramic brake discs, but also a tubular interior roll cage, 4-point safety belts and fire extinguisher. On the other hand, those who want comfort can equip their Super Trofeo Stradale with a satellite navigation, with Bluetooth connection for mobile phones, an anti-theft system, and a lifting system that raises the front axle.

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We already brought you the breaking news when the 458 Spider was revealed to the world here. Well last night it was time for Ferrari to move past carefully shot studio photos and show the real thing to the world’s press. Unfortunately we weren’t there, but Teamspeed.com member, contributor and all-round nice guy ‘GrayTT’ was, and has shared his images of the real life 458 Spider with the world.

Ferrari really went all-out for the launch, showing three Spiders, in red, yellow and black and displaying them in full reach of the guests. The metal roof which flips over under the bootlid is a work of art, and we can’t wait to see one in the metal!

Have a look at the 458 Spider in greater detail courtesy of GrayTT’s images in our Gallery:

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Ferrari has officially revealed the new 458 Spider ahead of it’s official debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show next week.

The 458 Spider gets a folding hard-top roof made out of aluminum which deploys in just 14 seconds and provides a 25 kg advantage over a soft-top option (given the safety engineering requirements needed to create a street-legal cabriolet) according to the boys in Maranello.

The roof pivots about the rear of the roof panel, reminiscent of the 575 Superamerica model and has made some question whether it is actually a convertible, or if it should be called a targa. We don’t mind what it’s called though, as it is stunning to look at and isn’t spoiled at all by the addition of the folding roof. Lamborghini really are going to have to bring something stunning to the table when the Gallardo replacement is announced to take drivers away from the 458.

The Spider unfortunately loses the clear glass engine cover of the coupe (much like the Gallardo Spyder) but this was required for the roof panel to have somewhere to sit when open. It does leave a very nicely contoured panel though with extra vents and curves to match the rest of the car. One thing guaranteed is that with an open roof you will be able to hear the glorious sound of an Italian V8 bouncing off any walls you may be passing.

Power is supplied by the same 4.5 liter V8 unit from the 458 Italia coupe which delivers 570 PS (425 kW / 563 bhp) and 540 Nm of torque (398 lb-ft).

Speaking of the build quality and sound insulation of this open-top 458, Ferrari says that you can have a “normal conversation…at speeds over 200 km/h (124 mph).”

Take a closer look at the Spider in our Gallery:

We’ll update with more images and hopefully videos as soon as we get them. For now more information is available in Ferrari’s official 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 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

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The majority of the Super – and Hyper – cars all arrive in one massively long convoy from a secret meet in the morning where they can do a hill climb in their pride and joy should they feel like it. The cars this year surpassed all other shows though, with an array of cars worth well over £1m including the Bugatti Veyron, Aston Martin One-77, Pagani Zonda F Roadster Final Edition and Koenigsegg CCXR Edition. There were also numerous modern Ferraris to the tune of 4 x 458′s, 3 x 599 GTO’s and 2 x Enzo’s. But for us here at BOTB News, our favourite car of the show was one that was barely even noticed in relation to the modern metal. Sitting alone in the centre of a field, not roped off, was a 1960 Ferrari 250 SWB look utterly stunning in traditional Ferrari red. Such  an amazing looking car, and to be able to look at it without crowds or ropes around it was an honour and a privilege. And the price tag for this piece of Italian history? A cool £2.5m…

Take a look at the best of the cars on display, the Supercar convoy arriving and lots of shots of the 250 SWB in our rather large Gallery:

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458 Spider: At the Frankfurt show in September, Ferrari will debut the 458 Spider, which will replace the 430 Spider. The powertrain will be unchanged, while a retractable hard top will replace the canvas top offered on the 430. Sales in Europe begin in September. U.S. shipments follow in the first quarter of 2012. Below is a rendering done by Teamspeed.com of how the Spider will probably look, and it looks amazing to us!

458 Scuderia: Ferrari is adding a sportier variant, the 458 Scuderia, in 2013. We can expect there to be weight savings over the regular 458 due to extensive use of carbon fibre and a stripped out interior much like the 430 Scuderia. The glorious V8 will also more than likely get a power boost of around 30bhp. Below is a rendering done by Teamspeed.com showing how the Scuderia might look, and we really like it!

California: A freshening is planned for 2013, with an updated front and rear end.

599 GTB Fiorano: In 2012 Ferrari will replace the 599 GTB Fiorano with a redesigned model still known by its code-name, F152. The new car will remain a two-seat coupe with rear drive and a direct-injection V-12 longitudinal engine mounted in the front. The model will debut in March at the Geneva auto show, with European sales to begin in the summer and U.S. shipments by year end.

FF: The first all-wheel-drive Ferrari debuted in March at the Geneva show, went on sale in July in Europe and will arrive by year end in the States. Ferrari is building 800 units a year of the four-seat FF coupe; production is sold out until the end of 2012.

Limited-edition car: The successor to the Enzo limited-edition supercar is set to go on sale in 2012. The all-carbon fiber model will be powered by either a new, normally aspirated V-12 or a twin-turbo V8 and will herald weight-reduction and fuel-saving technologies that Ferrari plans to adapt to its entire range by the end of decade. This is likely to be technical showcase, it is doubtful that Ferrari will be chasing cars like the Bugatti Veyron and Koeniggssegg Agera with this new car.

It is unclear how many units Ferrari plans to build. The company built 399 units of the Enzo, launched in 2002, and 349 units of predecessor, the 1995 F50.

Story: Automotive News Europe
Images: Teamspeed.com

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