Clapton wished that the car be based on a Ferrari 458 Italia but with styling reminiscent of the 512 BB and the early '80s.
No technical specs were released by the Italian automaker, but some sources report that the 458's 4.5L V8 engine sits under the hood. The total cost also remains vague, with estimates ranging from €3.8M to €4.5M ($4.9M to $5.8M).
June 15, 2013by Guillaume Rivard
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Ferrari North Europe hopes to achieve the new record, on September 15 later this year, during Ferrari Racing Days at Silverstone Circuit. The previous record was set in 2007, with 385 Ferraris on the Circuit. Ferrari North Europe has always wanted to set a Guinness World Record with 1,000 cars. And already, more than 1,000 attendees have confirmed their presence. Furthermore, Ferrari North Europe will give £5 (approx. $7.80) to BEN, (the automotive industry’s own charity) for every Ferrari taking part in the record-breaking attempt.
by Guillaume Rivard
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RM Auctions has added a rare Ferrari F40 Prototype to its Monaco event, due May 12 at the Grimaldi Forum. The car is one of a mere eight F40 Prototypes known to exist; it was converted into GT racing spec by Michelotto, and was most recently housed in the garage of a Milanese collector. 
The sixth of eight cars used by the factory for testing, it is chassis number 74047. It was displayed t the 1987 Frankfurt Motor Show, with GT modifications made subsequently. Its ride height is lower by 5 cm. It produces 590 hp and boasts Brembo brakes, racing uniball suspension, quick-fill fuel system, extra NACA cooling ducts, fire system, and wider, Speedline wheels.
It still wears the colours it had when winning two first and two second-place podium finishes in the Italian Supercar GT Champsionship.
Estimated worth is between 700,000 and 900,000 euros.
Source: GTSpirit
by Guillaume Rivard
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Whether you simply dream about it or actually plan to buy a new convertible, you should know that there are currently 45 drop-tops available on the market (not counting their many trim levels) from the cute and tiny Fiat 500C and smart fortwo cabrio to the stately and sumptuous Bentley Continental GTC and Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé.
With so much selection, everyone can find a great cabriolet at any price. Auto123.com now presents a list of the top 10 convertibles for this summer (by definition, we excluded the upcoming Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible, SRT Viper Roadster, and Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster).
These convertibles for the summer of 2013 are not necessarily the priciest or the sportiest, but they certainly stand out from the pack:
Mazda MX-5 (starting at $29 250)
Embodying the classic proportions and pure spirit of the roadster (precise handling, superior steering, rev-happy engine, etc.), the Mazda MX-5 is both one of the most affordable and most exhilarating convertibles out there. Buyers can even opt for a manual soft-top or a power retractable hardtop. While the car is tight for some and a little short on storage, if your focus is topless driving excitement, you're in for an absolute treat. In fact, the MX-5 might be the ultimate driver's car for the summer -- even on the track.
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by Justin Pritchard
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We received confirmation that the all-new F150 will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Hailed not as a mere supercar, but rather as a “hypercar” that can outperform every competitor, the Enzo replacement will reportedly be built in very limited numbers (fewer than 500 around the world) and retail for around $1.6 million.
According to Ferrari, the F150 will feature a more advanced version of the 6.3L V12 engine that currently powers the F12 Berlinetta, along with the Ferrari-developed Hy-KERS hybrid system that would reduce emissions by up to 40%.
Final output is projected at 920 horsepower for a car that could weigh as low as 1,079 kilograms (2,425 pounds) thanks to a carbon fibre unibody construction.
Don't miss the big event on March 5th!
Source: Motorauthority
June 15, 2013by Guillaume Rivard
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