Does anybody here know what a Ferrari J50 is? No? I don't either. But reports are surfacing that already two of the allocated 10 cars have already been delivered.And you might ask, "So what?" If you must know Ferrari started taking orders for the J50 in 2016. That is a full two years before … [Read more...]
Exploding Takata Airbags, Again
Gone are the days when exploding engines were the norm in supercars. Porsche had its heyday with the 996. But in the days of high technology, we are facing something far more dangerous: exploding airbags. These latest reports were from Ferrari. But for those not keeping score, Takata makes airbags … [Read more...]
Formula 1 is Entertaining Again!
It has been a while since we have done this sort of post. Mainly because Formula 1 has become less dramatic, more politically correct. And thus, boring. No more are the days when there were crashes and flames. Well, some crashes still show up here and there. But from racers I could not be bothered … [Read more...]
WTF is a Ferrari F40 Dino?!
On this latest episode of Jay Leno's garage, he tested a Dino 246 with a heart transplant from an F40. After watching this, you'll agree that the Dino was really a bit short on power. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/qnt0DNqJYvM 24 … [Read more...]
Playoff Season! We Showoff Some of the NBA Superstars’ Cars
Its Playoff season in the NBA! I’m quite excited to see whether the Golden State Warriors will defend their title and hold-off opponents as they await a healthy Stephen Curry to co-lead the pack with Kevin Durant. Or if they will fall to the hands of the strong James Harden and his Houston Rockets. … [Read more...]
Is Downsizing a Pointless Attempt at Regulating Fuel Efficiency?
The old adage ‘there is no replacement for displacement’ might be a little to old. Or is it? At the moment, most of the world’s car manufacturers are opting for downsizing. This topic is not new at all. But aside from the New York Auto Show that just happened, there is not a more … [Read more...]
Spoiler Alert! Best Wings on Cars
We have forever written about the coolest engines, drivetrains, and the hottest technologies. But now we are veering off to the most iconic (read: outrageous) wings ever glued on a car. Acura NSX It is nice to see that the spoiler in the NSX is part of the aerodynamic design and not … [Read more...]
The Ferrari 250 GTO is Finally Attainable
Only 39 examples of the fabled Ferrari 250 GTO have ever been built from 1962-64. And that includes three 330 GTO's with 4.0-liter V-12 engines. This practically makes these prancing horses unicorns in a sea of cats, snakes, and the resurrection of David Brown. What if Ferrari started selling the … [Read more...]
Attainable Supercars!
At a time when supercars cost upwards of $150,000, there are some that you can buy for less than a third of that. And today we are compiling the most appealing of them all. But you have to ask yourself whether or not to buy it. Are you willing to leave your car in the shop for days? For under 50 … [Read more...]
Houston, We Have a Problem
1,800 horsepower. I never liked economics but I don't think that the Law of Diminishing Returns applies here. It has 321 hp over a Bugatti Chiron. In the realm of 1,000+ hp hypercars, 1,200 is no different from 1,400. But just to put things into perspective, 321 hp is the figure for everybody's … [Read more...]
Our Sort-of-Grown-Up Christmas List
McLaren has just unveiled the Senna supercar. But we’re not going to talk about it. Because if you were paying attention, you already saw that Danny has told you everything you need to know about it. A bonkers track-only hypercar. Instead we are going to make wishes to Santa or the Tooth Fairy. The … [Read more...]
The Art of Mutation
What happens in Vegas, hopefully, should not just stay in Vegas but happen elsewhere. When you attend SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) you must make sure that you empty whatever imaginative juice you have in your cup. It is essential so you could absorb what the 'artists' made of their … [Read more...]
Ferrari California Crashes Into a River
Flooring the throttle on any sports car inside a tunnel is every petrol head's fantasy. And doing the same with a Ferrari is like spending the night with Kelly Brook. However, it's okay to lose control while doing Kelly. It would be another story if you lost control while flooring a … [Read more...]
WORLD PREMIERE OF THE FERRARI J50
During a special celebration held at the National Art Center in Tokyo to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Ferrari in Japan, Ferrari revealed a new strictly limited series of bespoke cars, the J50. The Ferrari J50 is a two-seater, mid-rear-engined roadster that marks a return to … [Read more...]
Ferrari 488 Spider Launched In London To Ferrari Clients And VIP’s
Ferrari 488 Spider launched in London to Ferrari clients and VIP's including Jamie Campbell Bower, Lucy Watson, Becky Tong and Oliver Proudlock London, 25th February 2016: Last night Ferrari unveiled the 488 Spider during an exclusive event in an incredible central London venue. The car was … [Read more...]
The Ferrari GTC4Lusso Debuts At The Geneva Show
The Ferrari GTC4Lusso debuts at the Geneva Show: class-leading performance, versatility in all driving conditions, sublime elegance. A unique car, a whole new world Maranello, 8 February 2016 – Ferrari announces the addition to its range of the Ferrari GTC4Lusso, the new four-seater which hails a … [Read more...]
A Ferrari LaFerrari In Budapest Crashes
It is never good to see a hypercar crashed and seeing a Ferrari LaFerrari in this state brings a tear to my eye but thankfully it does not look too serious. The accident happened in Budapest in Hungry and according to a variety of sources the driver had just driven out of his garage where he had … [Read more...]
F12TDF– New Limited Edition Special Series Delivers Track-level Performance On The Road
Ferrari reveals the F12tdf which pays homage to the Tour de France, the legendary endurance road race that Ferrari dominated in the 1950s and ‘60s, particularly with the 1956 250 GT Berlinetta which won four consecutive editions. It was a race that rewarded cars that combined maximum performance … [Read more...]
Unique ‘connolly’ F40 Completes Line-up Of Fabulous Ferraris At H&H’s 14 October Duxford Sale
A 1992 Ferrari F40, the Maranello company’s 200mph supercar and the last design personally approved by Enzo Ferrari, is the latest top-drawer entry in H&H Classic’s forthcoming Duxford sale, the catalogue for which is now online. It will join the headlining Richard Colton Collection 1960 250 … [Read more...]
LaFerrari Powerslides Right Into Oncoming Traffic #Video
If you are lucky enough to be sat in the driver's seat of a Ferrari LaFerrari then you will be aware that you have a bucket load of power right under your feet. However you do need to do a little bit of forward planning. This owner of his Ferrari LaFerrari is enjoying his black Laferrari quite a bit … [Read more...]