Putting You in the Driver's Seat
LaFerrari is undoubtably the talking point of the Geneva motor show for 2013. The 950BHP Italian supercar not only looks stunning, but also packs some of the most cutting edge tech to make it from racing to the road. Here is the official launch video of the car in action. Volume up ladies and gents…
Full story on the 2013 LaFerrari HERE
A Rolls-Royce is a symbol of British engineering and the countries never forgotten class system. They provoke imagery of royalty and fame, grace and power. The double R has been expanding its model range for quite a while now but each new car sticks close to that silky smooth, ultimate in refinement that is the Rolls-Royce ethos. Their new car is very different from anything in the companies history. Can the Wraith look the spirit of ecstasy in the eye?
Immediately its fastback shape promotes the performance element of this new car. It is the fastest and most powerful automobile Rolls-Royce has ever made being powered by a 642BHP V12 engine. 0-60MPH is done in just 4.4 seconds and the Wraith will go onto an electronically limited top speed of 155MPH. It’s 8 speed ZF gearbox uses GPS to select the most appropriate gear for the road ahead. Though clearly the sportiest car the brand has produced to date, they do stress that this isn’t a sporty GT car as such. Inside it still has all of the lavish trim of the Ghost that it is based upon and the Rolls-Royce experience is still promised in the Wraith.
The prancing horse has its roots deep within Formula One, in fact, the road cars back when Enzo was running the show were purely sold to fund his racing habit. Every so often Ferrari produce the ultimate in road going race tech. The GTO’s, F40, F50 and Enzo are all a spectacular showcase of what these scarlet machines are capable of. Today the much anticipated successor to the Enzo has arrived.
Named LaFerrari to stipulate that this is THE ultimate in what Ferrari are capable of, some might say that its nameplate is the only disappointment. Powered by a 6.3 litre naturally aspirated V12 engine that produces 789BHP that is paired to a 161BHP KERS electric motor, its total output is an incredible 950BHP. Maximum torque is also a mind blowing 715lb-ft. 0-62MPH is obliterated in just 3 seconds but even more incredibly LaFerrari will go from standing to 186MPH in just 15.5 seconds! Costing £1,040,000 this Italian stallion will only number 499 examples. Extensive active aerodynamics work hard insuring that LaFerrari makes the most of its biblical power.
Inside it is a highly focused interior dominated by a Formula One inspired steering wheel. The driving position has been modeled by Ferrari F1 pilots Alonso and Massa and features an adjustable pedal box.
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