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Ferrari edition Carbon Fiber Travel Guitar by Blackbird

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Ferrari's vast branding division has put the company's name and logo on just about everything by now. But while we've seen Ferrari edition sound systems, this is the first time the Prancing Horse logo has adorned an actual musical instrument. That is, assuming you don't count the sportscar's sonorous exhaust note.

Built by a former Ferrari designer, the Blackbird Rider is a compact, lightweight travel guitar with an innovative design. Now the company that inspired its creation has teamed up with its designer for a special edition. With such unique touches as a red A string and Individually signed by Ferrari F1 drivers Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen, the Ferrari edition Blackbird guitar was sold exclusively at the Ferrari Store. Unfortunately they're all sold out by now, but for a hair under $1500 they'll make you a new one.

Gallery: Blackbird Rider Ferrari Edition



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F1 Champion Kimi Raikkonen Could Be Paid 17 Million Euros Not to Race Next Season

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Filed under: Wheels, Sports, Wealth



There are few sports figures paid as highly as Formula One drivers...world champions especially. With the 2009 season already wrapped up, teams are preparing for their assault on next year's championship, with an unprecedented game of musical chairs taking place in the off-season.

Among the changes, two-time world champion Fernando Alonso is moving, at long last, from Renault to Ferrari. Trouble is, the Italian team already has two world-class drivers on contract. So to make room, Ferrari is willing to pay its 2007 world champion Kimi Raikkonen not to race.

According to reports, Raikkonen will be paid a whopping 17 million euros next year just to vacate his seat. He's free to move to another team, but if he does, Ferrari will only owe him 10 million euros. For his part, Kimi says he'll only consider McLaren, and knowing full well of the conditions of his contract, the British team (for whom he drove previously) is offering him only 5 million – a fair bit less than he'd be worth on the open market. The bottom line is that Raikkonen stands to make more money if he sits out next season than if he races.

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Unique Porcelain-finish Ferrari 599 China Special Raises $1.77 Million at Charity Auction

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Filed under: Wheels, Auctions



Ferraris are particularly enticing purchases for the wealthy, but special Ferraris have proven themselves even more attractive to those with the means. Case in point this one-of-a-kind 599 GTB Fiorano which was hand-painted by Chinese artist Lu Hao on the pattern of the sought-after Ge Liln porcelain from the Song Dynasty. This unique example on which we reported last month is based on the limited-edition 599 China special, and was auctioned on Tuesday for the princely sum of $1.77 million to an unnamed collector in Shanghai. Proceeds go towards scholarships opportunities for Chinese automotive engineering students to continue their studies in Italy, along with a handful of other Ferrari memorabilia under the watchful eyes of the legendary Michael Schumacher, Ferrari executives and faculty from the beneficiary institutes.

Gallery: Hand-Painted Ferrari 599 China Special by Lu Hao



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Ferrari World Prepares for Grand Opening in Abu Dhabi Next Year

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Filed under: Wheels, Real Estate Developments



If you had the occasion to watch the inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix which capped the end of the 2009 Formula One World Championship this past weekend, you may have gotten a glimpse of a giant red structure with a huge Ferrari emblem on the roof. What you're looking at is Ferrari World, the first Ferrari theme park, being built on the man-made Yas Island resort in Abu Dhabi.

The complex stands as the largest indoor park in the world, encompassing some 2 million square feet under a giant 150-foot-high red steel roof sporting the largest Ferrari logo in the world. Out of the top protrudes a 200-foot g-force drop tower, accompanying the world's fastest roller coaster, a flume ride simulating a Ferrari engine and kart tracks among its 20+ attractions. Of course there'll be plenty of restaurants and shopping opportunities that go along with any theme park as well. This one is set to open its doors some time next year as part of an ongoing initiative to turn the United Arab Emirates into a leading tourist destination.

Gallery: Ferrari World Abu Dhabi


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Zagato and Ferrari Collaborate on Limited-Edition 550 GTZ

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Filed under: Wheels



As far as convertible Ferraris go, it doesn't get much more exclusive than the 550 Barchetta Pininfarina. The limited edition is two generations old already, but only 448 examples were made. One studio seems to think that isn't exclusive enough, however, and has used it as the basis to make a special edition of its own.

Called the 550 GTZ, the custom coachbuilt convertible is the latest in a long line of rebodied Ferraris made by Zagato Milano, one of the oldest coachbuilders in Italy. Marking the 90th anniversary of their first collaboration – and what could very well be the last given new regulations – the 550 GTZ is being built in an extremely limited run of five examples, all of which have reportedly already been spoken for at the princely sum of $1.6 million each.

Gallery: Ferrari 550 GTZ by Zagato


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The Racing Life of Paul Newman

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Filed under: Wheels, Books

racing life of paul newmanA new book on the late Paul Newman tells the story of how one of the world's greatest actors escaped the pressures of Hollywood by sitting behind the wheel of a race car.

As with most things he attempted in life Newman excelled at it. Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman is an illustrated history of Newman's racing career both as a driver and team owner. His interest in racing began while preparing for his role in the movie, Winning, in 1968 and blossomed into several championships competing in the Sports Car Club of America.

The actor also competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, finishing second in 1979, and in 1995 at the age of 70 he became the oldest driver to be part of a winning team in a major sanctioned race, winning in his class at the 24 Hours of Daytona, capping his long association with the Rolex model of that name.

The book features a foreword by Mario Andretti and many first person remembrances from those who raced against him and admired him, along with many previously unpublished photographs documenting his career at the track. Newman's personal car collection including Porsches and Ferraris is also featured.


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Ferrari 430 Scuderia 747HP Edizione by Novitec Rosso

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wheels



With 510 horsepower and a chassis tuned by Michael Schumacher, there are few exotic sportscars out there capable of catching the Ferrari 430 Scuderia. The new 458 Italia stands as an exception, replacing the F430 series next year with an even better package. But before Ferrari sends the outgoing model packing, Holland's Novitec Rosso has got a few more tricks up its sleeve.

Thanks to a pair of superchargers, intercoolers and a revised engine control unit, Novitec has boosted the Scuderia's power up to 747, said to be enough to drive the tuned supercar up to 218 miles per hour. A special two-tone matte paint job, a host of interior modifications and new rolling stock mounted to an upgraded suspenion round out the package. Novitec says they'll only make three of them, and considering the third-of-a-million-dollar asking price for the stock model, this is definotely one of those "if you have to ask" moments. Have a closer look in the high-resolution photo gallery below.

Gallery: Novitec Rosso Ferrari 430 Scuderia 747HP Edizione



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Ferrari to Auction Off Unique Hand-Painted 599 China Special in Beijing

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wheels, Auctions, Charity



A Ferrari's a coveted object. A limited edition Ferrari even more so. But a one-of-a-kind Ferrari is another ballgame altogether. The path to the unique creation you see here passed through all those phases, and then some.

The Italian exotic automaker recently updated its flagship 599 GTB Fiorano supercar with the Handling GT Evoluzione package and took its dynamic performance to another level. But for the Chinese market, Ferrari unveiled a limited run of 12 special editions, with unique design touches carried out by Chinese artist Lu Hao. And of those 12, one has been made even rarer.

The artist has taken this solitary example and hand painted a greenish pearl white pattern reminiscent of the coveted Ge Liln porcelain of the Song dynasty. It's the only one of its kind to be made, and will be auctioned off for charity at a special event to be held in Beijing on November 3, where one collector/benefactor will drive away in this most special of special editions.

Gallery: Hand-Painted Ferrari 599 China Special by Lu Hao


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Ferrari Offers 599 Limited Edition for China

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wheels



Red Prancing Horse, meet the Red Dragon. As mainland China steadily moves away from a communist system to a capitalist economy, the country and the upper crust of its billion+ inhabitants have turned into a vital market for Ferrari, and to mark the growing centrality of the Chinese market to Maranello's global expansion, Ferrari has made this special edition 599 GTB Fiorano.

Designed in conjunction with Chinese artist Lu Hao, the 599 China Limited Edition features such unique details as a rev-counter with ancient Chinese characters, a jade-green starter button and special fitted luggage decorated with the Silk Road that Italian explorer Marco Polo took across China. Add to that the HGTE performance package and a gray roof to mirror the experimental 599XX's and you've got one very special edition indeed. But Ferrari will only be offering a dozen examples, exclusively available in China.

Gallery: Ferrari 599 HGTE China Limited Edition


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Ultra-Rare '63 A.T.S. Sports Car to Make Auction Debut in London

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Filed under: Wheels, Auctions


An ultra-rare 1963 A.T.S. 2500 GTS 3.0-litre sports car (above) will be sold at RM Auctions' Automobiles of London event on October 28, marking the first time one of these highly desirable cars has been offered at auction. One of only eight A.T.S. sports cars produced between 1962 - 1965 to rival Ferrari, this example, chassis number 004, will be offered without reserve and is expected to fetch in excess of £500,000 or about $820,000. Of immense historical significance, A.T.S. (Automobili Turismo Sport) was an Italian car maker and racing team that formed by Carlo Chiti and Giotto Bizzarrini, who established the company as a direct competitor to their former employer, Ferrari. Financially supported by Count Giovanni Volpi, the company produced a small number of road-going sports cars and a Formula One car which boasted Phil Hill as one of its drivers. The car made its debut at the 1963 Geneva Motor Show, and although 12 chassis were produced, only 8 cars were ultimately completed, making each a rare collector's item.


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2009 Frankfurt Auto Show: Ferrari 458 Italia

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Filed under: Wheels



Any day with a new Ferrari is bound to be a good day. So even amidst all the new vehicle launches and concept car debuts which we've been bringing you from Frankfurt, the new Ferrari 458 Italia stands out.

A complete redesign of Maranello's mid-engine V8 supercar, the 458 incorporates the latest technologies gleaned from the F1 circuit: components like flexible aerodynamic elements, a "virtual race engineer" system, a multi-function steering wheel localizing all the controls, and an all-new 4.5-liter V8 engine that revs all the way up to 9000 rpm. 562 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque hustle it up to sixty in 3.4 seconds and to a 202 mph top speed. We checked out the pair of Italias which Ferrari displayed at the Frankfurt Messe, and so can you in the gallery below.

Gallery: Frankfurt 2009: Ferrari 458 Italia



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Baby Supercar: Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari

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Filed under: Wheels



At polar ends of the vastly expanding Fiat empire sit the Italian auto industry's sportiest, most performance-oriented marques: Abarth at one end, with its turbocharged little hatchbacks, and Ferrari at the other, with its fire-breathing exotic supercars. But now the two companies have come together for an exclusive project using the base from one as a tribute to the other.

Called the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari, it's essentially a Fiat 500 at heart, but tuned by engineers at Abarth and Ferrari to transform into another beast entirely. The eye-catching red paintjob with grey stripes mimics the Ferrari 430 Scuderia. Inside, watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre has fitted special instruments, and Sabelt has crafted special bucket seats. Under the hood, the turbocharged 1.4-liter 16-valve engine has been tuned by the collaborating engineers to produce over 180 horsepower, with a variable exhaust system and a paddle-shifted automated manual transmission. Brembo brakes hide behind 17" competition-spec wheels. And while it may not be the baby Ferrari some people have been waiting for, it's the closest some might get.

Gallery: Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari

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Keep in Tune with the Novitec Rosso Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

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Filed under: Wheels



We can imagine the frustration. You a third of a million dollars on a new Ferrari, then you pull up in front of your favorite restaurant and there are three more just like it. So what do you do? Novitec will help you out. The Dutch tuning house has made its reputation on modifying Maranello's finest. And since the 599 GTB Fiorano has been on the market for a few years already, the company's dedicated Ferrari tuning division, Novitec Rosso, has already had a go at the flagship V12 supercar. But not everyone is on the market for a twin-supercharged 800-horsepower monster. So Novitec has now released a more moderate package for the Fiorano.

Novitec's Stage 3 kit for the 599 keeps it simple with a modification to the engine control system and a new exhaust to boost power up by 40 prancing horses, for a total of 660. They've also fitted an adjustable suspension, 21" wheels, a carbon fiber aerodynamic package and offer a full range of options for customizing the interior as well. Prices start at 10,490 Euros, on top of the base car's $302k list price.


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Presenting The New Ferrari 458 Italia in all its Glory

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Say hello to the new Ferrari 458 Italia. It's the first all-new mid-engined production Ferrari in a decade, replacing the F430 which itself was based on the 360 Modena. It's set to debut at the Frankfurt auto show in a couple of weeks, but Ferrari's already given us a good look at the good-lookin' supercar with a whole gallery full of photos, which you can peruse at your leisure below.

The 458 Italia represents a significant step forward from the already blindingly fast F430, adopting the latest lessons gleaned from Ferrari's campaigning in the Formula One world championship. Under its curvaceous bodywork lies an all-aluminum chassis, powered by a new 4.5-liter V8 with direct injection, producing 562 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque, revving all the way up to 9000 rpm and driving the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. That's enough power to reportedly accelerate from 0-60 in under 3.4 seconds en route to a top speed of 202 mph. Inside the all-new interior features controls centralized on the steering wheel, from which the driver can control everything, and a warning system that alerts the driver when his ride is ready to roll.

Gallery: Ferrari 458 Italia

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Designer Dreams Up Concept Fila Ferrari Shoes

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Filed under: Wheels, Shoes



Ferrari has made a killing off of its merchandising division. Between the sportscars and the t-shirts, the Maranello outfit makes enough to support its multi-million-dollar Formula One team – purported to have one of the biggest budgets in the hugely expensive pinnacle racing series – without requiring parent company Fiat to contribute one thin dime. Dany Bahar, the man largely responsible for the company's branding efforts after having done the same for beverage giant Red Bull, is now rumored to be moving to arch-rival Lotus to become its new CEO.

A few years back, Bahar brokered a deal with Puma to supply the team and company with branded sportswear. But before that it was the purview of Italian sportswear company Fila. Oregon-based designer Olivier Henrichot designed a whole range of conceptual shoes for both Ferrari and its two-wheel counterpart Ducati. When Ferrari names a replacement for Bahar, he might want to take a look at these. And so can you in the image gallery below.

Gallery: Ferrari and Ducati Fila shoe concepts by Olivier Henrichot

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