Ferrari F430 Spider Sportscar

The F430 Spider offers a unique combination of extreme performance and open-air motoring. Equipped with the same competition-inspired 4.3-liter flat crank power unit as the F430 coupé, the Spider provides a true 193 mph top speed along with formidable acceleration, covering the 0-60 mph sprint in just 3.9 seconds.F1-derived aerodynamics pay considerable dividends in achieving these performance figures. The track continues to be Ferrari's favored test bed for research and development. The Spider's sinuous lines have been honed to reduce drag while generating no less than 572lbs of down force at 186 mph.Significant improvements have also been wrought in the chassis department, with a 10 percent increase in torsional rigidity and a five percent improvement in beam strength over the 360 Spider. F430 Spider delivers the highest standards in handling and road holding. The innovative electronic differential and F1 transmission are instrumental in transferring the V8's 483bhp (490 bhp DIN) to the road.

Exterior
The F430 Spider is designed by Pininfarina in collaboration with Ferrari’s Head of Design, Frank Stephenson.  The agression and performance of the F430’s design has been effortlessly transferred to the Spider. The new model exudes all of the breathtaking elegance typical of a Ferrari drop-top and convey an even stronger personality and more muscular stance, both of which strongly hint at its powerful engineering and blistering performance.The Spider’s nose is characterized by two distinctive elliptical air intakes that channel air into the generously sized radiators that cool the powerful engine.  The Ferrari 156 F1 that Phil Hill drove to his F1 World Championship title in 1961 inspired their shape.  The two intakes are linked at their lower edge by a spoiler that directs the air towards the car’s flat underbody.The Spider’s vertically stacked headlights are extremely compact thanks to the use of Bi-xenon technology.  When the lights are on the unique shape of the blinker emphasizes the profile, making the car immediately recognizable.  Large air vents just ahead of the front wheels channel air out of the radiators and along the car’s flanks.  Generous scoops above the rear wheel arch channel air into the engine.  The side view is completed by new 19” wheels with 5 twin-spoke layout that combine classic Ferrari design flair with exceptional levels of structural rigidity combined with light weight.The Enzo Ferrari was the inspiration for much of the rear styling of the new F430 Spider.  The type and arrangement of the lights are the same with the latter protruding quite prominently from the bodywork. Another similarity is the shape of the air vent for the engine with the chrome Prancing Horse at its centre.  The Ferrari’s meticulous aerodynamic and styling detailing is also reflected in the new rear diffuser integrated into the bumper, which boasts race-derived dimensions.  The F430’s Spider’s extreme performance is further underlined by such styling details as the new exhausts with ball-polished steel tailpipes.  The large rear window offers a view of the strikingly compact engine.Extreme care was also taken designing the small details of the car. The wing mirrors, for example, now have specially profiled twin mounting arms that channel airflow to the engine intakes.  The F430 logo has also been embossed on the back of the driver’s side mirror.  Even the finish of the engine bay is a work of art.  The interior of the F430 Spider is another area that has been totally reworked to give it a more sporting feel. Instrument panels, dash, a slimmer central tunnel, new seats and trim are all areas that were subject to in-depth studies to improve ergonomics and practicality while still underlining the exquisite and unique sensation of being aboard a thoroughbred Ferrari.


Interior                                                                                                      
The F430 Spider’s interior is both innovative and sporty and reflects the advanced technology and materials employed in the car’s construction. The same uncompromising approach to driver control was the inspiration behind mounting the starter button and manettino on the steering wheel.  The wheel itself is new with the upper rim flattened to improve visibility in the straight-ahead position, and the horn buttons are integrated into the inner rim where they can be easily used. A plaque bearing the model name also takes pride of place at the center of the dash. The cockpit is noticeably bigger than in




the 360 and the passenger comfort is  increased thanks to a slimmer central tunnel which houses the gear lever turret on the manual version or the F1 console on the paddle-shift version. The interior details are completed by netting on the large rear bench and two electrically operated compartments for storage, one in front of the passenger and the one on the rear firewall. The seats have also been redesigned for greater lateral support. Electric seats are available on request as is a racing seat with a carbon-fiber structure.The F430 Spider’s interior is both innovative and sporty and reflects the advanced technology and materials employed in the car’s construction. The same uncompromising approach to driver control was the inspiration behind mounting the starter button and manettino on the steering wheel.  The wheel itself is new with the upper rim flattened to improve visibility in the straight-ahead position, and the horn buttons are integrated into the inner rim where they can be easily used. A plaque bearing the model name also takes pride of place at the center of the dash. The cockpit is noticeably bigger than in the 360 and the passenger comfort is  increased thanks to a slimmer central tunnel which houses the gear lever turret on the manual version or the F1 console on the paddle-shift version. The interior details are completed by netting on the large rear bench and two electrically operated compartments for storage, one in front of the passenger and the one on the rear firewall. The seats have also been redesigned for greater lateral support. Electric seats are available on request as is a racing seat with a carbon-fiber structure.

Design
The body has been redesigned to be more curvaceous and aerodynamic. Although the drag coefficient remains the same, downforce has been greatly enhanced. A great deal of Ferrari heritage is found in the car: at the rear, the Enzo's tail lights and interior vents have been added. The car's name has been etched into the Testarossa-styled driver's side mirror. The large oval openings in the front bumper are reminiscent of Ferrari racing models from the 60s, specifically the 156 "sharknose" Formula One car and 250 TR61 Le Mans cars of Phil Hill.

Engine
The F430 features a 4.3L V8 petrol engine derived from a shared Ferrari/Maserati design. This new power plant is a significant departure for Ferrari: all previous Ferrari V8s were descendants of the Dino racing program of the 1950s. This fifty year development cycle came to an end with the entirely new 4.3L, the architecture of which is expected to replace the Dino-derived V12 in most other Ferrari cars. The engine's output specifications are: 490 PS (360 kW; 483 hp) at 8500 rpm and 465 N·m (343 lb·ft) of torque at 5250 rpm, 80% of which is available below 3500rpm. Despite a 20% increase in displacement, engine weight had grown by only 4 kg and engine dimensions have

 
decreased, for easier packaging. The conrods, pistons and crankshaft are all entirely new, the four-valve cylinder head, valve heads and intake trumpets directly takes measurements from F1 engines, for better volumetric efficiency. The F430 has a top speed of 196 mph (315 km/h).[citation needed] Ferrari also claims the car sprints from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.0 seconds, 0.3 seconds quicker than the old model.

Brakes
The brakes on the F430 were designed in close collaboration with Brembo. The result has been a new cast-iron alloy for the discs. The new alloy includes molybdenum which has better heat dissipation performance. Another option Ferrari is providing are Carbon fibre-reinforced Silicon Carbide (C/SiC) ceramic composite discs. Ceramics have much higher resistance to heat and brake fade than metals, the F430's brakes offer not only good performance but also a longer lifespan. Ferrari claims the brakes will not fade even after 300-360 laps at their test track.

Features
The F430 includes the E-Diff, a computer-controlled limited slip active differential which can vary the distribution of torque based on inputs such as steering angle and lateral acceleration.Other notable features include the first application of Ferrari's manettino steering wheel-mounted control knob. Drivers can select from five different settings which modify the vehicle's ESC system, "Skyhook" electronic suspension, transmission behavior, throttle response, and E-Diff. The feature is similar to Land Rover's "Terrain Response" system. The Ferrari F430 was also released with exclusive Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 EMT tires, which have a striking V-shaped tread design, run-flat capability, and OneTRED technology. In the US, the company requested an exemption from the airbag design requirements, which was eventually granted, allowing the car to continue to be sold in the US.

Ferrari FF Supercar 2012

The 81st Geneva International Motor Show played host to the unveiling of two major new Prancing Horse innovations: the revolutionary Ferrari FF, a four-wheel drive four-seater with a mid-front V12 that is the most powerful and versatile car Ferrari has ever built, and the 458 Italia sporting the HELE (High Emotions Low Emissions) System which cuts CO2 to just 275 g/km.The Ferrari FF makes its eagerly-waited debut at Geneva after the huge build-up of expectation and interest created by the client premiere at Maranello broadcast online by www.ferrari.com.The revolutionary Ferrari FF offers a completely new take on the sporting Grand Tourer theme. It is not only the first Ferrari with four-wheel drive, but, more significantly, a model that hails a major break with the past, effortlessly melding extreme sports car performance with the versatility and usability of a genuine GT and boasting an extremely innovative design.

Every single area of the Ferrari FF brims with innovation, not least its engine, the first GDI V12 to be coupled with the seven-speed F1 dual-clutch gearbox. The V12 unleashes a massive 660 CV at 8,000 rpm, and maximum torque of 683 Nm at 6,000 rpm with 500 Nm already available at just 1,000 rpm. This ensures the performance figures of an extreme sports car, with the 0-100 km/h sprint covered in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 335 km/h. Efficiency has been significantly boosted too, with fuel consumption now standing at just 15.4 litres per 100 km, and CO2 emissions at 360 g/km, a 25 per cent reduction compared to the previous V12s, thanks in part to the HELE (High Emotions- Low Emissions) System which incorporates Stop&Start technology. Uniquely, the Ferrari FF also guarantees this exceptional performance on terrain with very low grip coefficients, thanks to Ferrari's own patented 4RM four-wheel drive system. Torque is still delivered by the rear wheels, but the PTU (Power Transfer Unit) ensures that as much as is required is also transferred to the front wheels when necessary on low grip surfaces. The Ferrari FF intelligently distributes torque to each of the four wheels individually, thanks to the fact that all of the dynamic vehicle controls (E-Diff, F1-Trac and PTU) have been integrated into a single CPU.

Exceptional sporty driving is guaranteed by the Ferrari FF's transaxle architecture (mid-front engine with gearbox over the rear axle) and the positioning of 53% of weight to the rear of the car. Meticulous attention has been taken in lightening the engine (new castings), bodyshell (new aluminium alloys and production processes) and a host of other components. The interior has also been optimised through the use of high-tech materials such as magnesium for the seats. Third generation Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes are now lighter and longer-lasting, with virtually negligible wear during normal use on the road. All of these innovations have combined to produce an absolutely exceptional weight-power ratio of 2.7 kg/CV, a new benchmark for this kind of car.Styled by Pininfarina, the Ferrari FF's lines effortlessly reflect its signature uncompromising balance of sportiness and versatility. It can comfortably accommodate four in its bodyhugging seats and spacious cabin. Its 450 litre boot can also be extended to 800 litres as the rear seats fold down independently. This means that the Ferrari FF offers more luggage space not only than any other car in its category, but also many four-door saloons, too.

Everything aboard the Ferrari FF is tailored specifically to the needs and tastes of its driver with a choice of six exclusive colours and the finest Frau aniline leathers specially treated to enhance their natural softness. The Ferrari FF's exceptional specification enhances in-car enjoyment for all four occupants. Features include a new rear-seat infotainment system with two screens for watching TV and DVD and a 1,280 Watt, 16-channel stereo system with Dolby Surround Sound.The three FFs on the stand in Geneva are joined by a 458 Italia, the 599 GTB Fiorano with the sporting HGTE package, and a Ferrari California in an elegant Blu Tour De France finish. The Ferrari California is enjoying incredible sales success and is also the model subject to the widest range of personalisation requests in Ferrari's line-up. The V8- engined convertible is, in fact, very popular in the special two-tone and three-layer paint option finishes, with additional original interior combinations of materials, colours and trim solutions. The extraordinary success of the Ferrari California testifies to its enduring and sophisticated appeal.

 

 

Ferrari FF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

    Engine
        Type: 65° V12
        Total displacement: 6262 cc
        Bore/stroke: 94 mm x 75,2 mm
        Maximum power: 660 CV @ 8000 rpm
        Maximum torque: 683 Nm @ 6000 rpm
        Specific power: 77 kW/litre - 105 CV/litre
        Maximum revs: 8000 rpm
        Compression ratio: 12,3:1
    Dimensions and weight
        Length: 4907 mm
        Width: 1953 mm
        Height: 1379 mm
        Wheelbase: 2990 mm
        Front track: 1676 mm
        Rear track: 1660 mm
        Dry weight: 1790 kg
        Kerb weight: 1880 kg
        Weight distribution: 47% front, 53% rear
        Boot volume: 450 litres
        Fuel tank capacity: 91 litres
    Wheels and tyres
        Front: 245/35 ZR 20 8,5 J x 20"
        Rear: 295/35 ZR 20 10,5 J x 20"
        Rear (winter tyres): 285/35 ZR20 10,5 J x 20"
    Brakes
        Front: 398 mm x 38 mm
        Wheel: 360 mm x 32 mm
    Transmission and gearbox
        4RM (four-wheel drive) and 7-speed dual-clutch transmission
    Electronic controls
        4RM control (full integration of all controls: F1-Trac, E-Diff and PTU); ABS/EBD; ESC
    Suspension
        SCM3
    Performance
        Top speed: 335 km/h
        0-100 km/h: 3,7 sec
        0-200 km/h: 11 sec
        100-0 km/h: 35 m
        Weight/power ratio: 2,7 kg/CV
        Consumption and emissions (ECE + EUDC combined cycle)
        Consumption: 15,4 l/100 km
        CO2 emissions: 360 gr/km

Ferrari Enzo MIG-U1 Sportscar driving in Paris

Gemballa  Ferrari Enzo MIG-U1:

Gemballa is infamous for tweaking Porsches – it calls the process of producing 740bhp Cayennes ‘refining’ – but now the German tuner has turned is attention to Ferrari. And Uwe Gemballa and his team have started right at the top: the Gemballa MIG-U1 is actually a Ferrari Enzo. It’s Max Power for millionaires. The Gemballa MIG-U1 is a little, err, different, but tell me all about this new Ferrari Enzo.Power increases aren’t key here – instead it’s the new aero package that Gemballa is most proud of. The extended lip spoiler produces an extra 35kg of downforce over the front axle, while the new adjustable rear wing adds 85kg – the latter also folds flat at 75mph to reduce drag. There are many more vents and ducts as well, all made from carbonfibre, and they mean the MIG-U1 is 80mm wider than an Enzo at the front axle, and 100mm at the rear.The MIG-U1 also gains adjustable sports suspension – which includes a lift system to raise the car by 45mm for speed bumps – and forged wheels which cut 16kg from the Enzo’s kerbweight. A new roof-mounted intake feeds the 6.0-litre V12 engine, and together with a new exhaust system, lifts power from 650bhp to 691bhp.Inside the MIG-U1 gains re-trimmed seats, a seven-inch touchscreen with a sat-nav system and iPod connectivity, plus a 950-watt stereo.Gemballa says it will only build 25 MIG-U1s – each of which will be unique – but that's presuming there are 25 Enzo owners out there mad enough to ruin their pride and joy.

Top Gear: BBC: Bugatti Veyron supercar vs Euro Fighter Typhoon Drag Race - Top Gear

Bugatti Veryron Supercar
Watch this amazing challenge as Richard Hammond races a Euro Fighter Typhoon in the Bugatti Veyron. Who will win the horizontal vs vertical 2 mile race? See the challenge here in full!
The Bugatti Veryron is, by every measure, the world's fastest production road car. It's the quickest to 60, it has the highest top speed, and it can absolutely dominate a track. With a claimed 1001 horsepower, the Veyron is a major technical achievement. Its engine has 16 cylinders, essentially formed by joining two V8 engines at the crank.This W16 powerplant displaces 8.0 liters and features ten radiators for everything from the engine cooling systems to the air conditioner.The $1.3 million Veyron will reach a top speed of 253 mph - a speed it can maintain for 12 minutes before all the fuel is gone. Power is transmitted to the pavement via four-wheel-drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission.The car can hit 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds, 100 mph in 5.5 seconds, and 150 mph in 9.8 seconds. Getting to 200 mph takes 18.3 seconds, and 250 mph takes 42.3 seconds.A special key is required to "unlock" the Veyron's top speed of 250+ mph. The car is then lowered to just 3.5 inches from the ground. A hydraulic spoiler extends at speed, and it can also serve as an air brake.The Veyron weighs a hulking 4,160 lbs, but even its harshest critics admit its handling is surprisingly sharp. Gordon Murray, designer of the McLaren F1 was very skeptical of the Veyron during its development, but after driving the finished car, he conceded it is a "huge achievement."Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson also publicly stated the Veyron was ridiculous and would never be built, only to call it "best car ever made" after he drove it. He famously characterized it as "utterly, stunningly, mind blowingly, jaw droppingly brilliant."

1268 HP Toyota Supra!!!

Toyota Supra
The Toyota Supra is a sports car/grand tourer that was produced by Toyota Motor Company from 1979 to 2002. The styling of the Toyota Supra was derived from the Toyota Celica, but it was both longer and wider. Starting in mid-1986, the Supra (in its third generation, Mark III) became its own model and was no longer based on the Celica. In turn, Toyota also stopped using the prefix Celica and began just calling the car Supra. Due to the similarity and past of the Celica's name, it is frequently mistaken for the Toyota Supra, and vice versa.The Supra also traces much of its roots back to the Toyota 2000GT with the main instance being its engine. The first three generations were offered with a direct descendant to the Toyota Crown's and 2000GT's M engine. All four generations of Supra produced have an inline 6-cylinder engine. Interior aspects were also similar, as was the chassis code "A".Along with this name and car Toyota also included its own logo for the Supra. It is derived from the original Celica logo, being blue instead of orange. This logo was used until January 1986, when the Mark III Supra was introduced. The new logo was similar in size, with orange writing on a red background, but without the dragon design. That logo, in turn, was on Supras until 1991 when Toyota switched to its current oval company logo. (the dragon logo was a Celica logo regardless of what color it was. It appeared on the first two generations of the Supra because they were officially Toyota Celicas. The dragon logo was used for the Celica line until it too was discontinued.)In 1998, Toyota ceased sales of the Supra in the United States and in 2002 Toyota officially stopped production of the Supra in Japan.As an iconic sports car, the Supra has appeared in numerous video games, movies, music videos and TV shows. Some of the most notable appearances include the Gran Turismo, Forza Motorsport, Need for Speed, and Midnight Club series of video games and the 2001 film, The Fast and the Furious.

Hennessey Venom GT Prototype - Road Testing in England

Hennessey Venom GT Prototype
HOUSTON, TEXAS - Hennessey Performance Engineering today announced that it is introducing the company's first concept car - The Venom GT.Penned by British auto designer, Steve Everitt, the Venom GT would incorporate Hennessey's potent Venom 1000 Twin Turbo Viper V10 powerplant into a light weight mid-engine chassis weighing "under 2,700 lbs". Power would be run through a 6-speed transmission or optional sequential gearbox.With a power to weight ratio of just 2.7 lbs per bhp Hennessey estimates that the Venom GT could attain 0 to 100 km/h times in less than 2.5 sec. and a 0-300 km/h time of around 14 seconds. Company founder, John Hennessey, is careful to point out that the Venom GT is not being built as a 'Veyron Slayer'. Hennessey point out, saying, 'The Veyron is an ultra fast and ultra luxurious grand touring car which also happens to be quicker and faster than any other road car, except for our Venom 1000 Twin Turbo SRT which beat the Veyron earlier this year from 0-200 mph. The Venom GT will be a much more engaging sports car to drive by challenging the driver with 1000+ HP in a chassis that is nearly 1500 lbs lighter than the Veyron.'Hennessey said, 'The company already has existing Venom 1000 Twin Turbo clients interested in ordering the lighter, mid-engined Venom GT. "Right now are taking a serious look at building 2 concept cars that could be shown to the public sometime in 2009. If there is enough demand we may consider doing a very limited production run of the Venom GT.'If the Venom GT goes into production, it would be built at the company's facility at Lonestar Motorsports Park which is located just west of Houston, Texas.

About Hennessey Performance Engineering
Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) specializes in designing, testing, manufacturing and selling high-performance parts and services for the Dodge Viper SRT10, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, Chrysler 300C SRT8 and Dodge Magnum SRT8 as well as other high performance and exotic brands such as Bentley, AMG Mercedes and Porsche. HPE is completing the construction of the company's new 30,000 square foot engineering and manufacturing facility at the company's Lonestar Motorosports Park - a 1/4 mile dragstrip located 45 minutes west of Houston, Texas. HPE is the only aftermarket tuning firm in North America that owns and operates its own vehicle testing track / proving grounds. The company will move to its new facility at the end of 2007.

Viper twin turbo 1900 hp 7.99 1/4 mile

Dodge Viper Turbo Systems

Custom Turbo System with Stock Engine
800 WHP on pump gas (93 octane)
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Gen 2 Viper models (1996-1999 w/forged pistons) at $35,000

Custom Turbo System with Stock Engine
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Stage 1 Turbo System with Modified Engine
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Ferrari 458 Italia driven by autocar.co.uk

The 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia Spider
If there’s anything better than a beautiful, red Ferrari 458 Italia, it’s that same beautiful, red Ferrari with its top stripped off. We received confirmation that Ferrari was planning on producing a Spider version of one of their highly successful new models back in 2009 from none other than Luca di Montezemolo, himself and now the covers have finally been pulled off. Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to the 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia Spider. The car is scheduled to make its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month, but the Prancing Horse wanted to release the first salvo of information, together with official photos, well ahead of that. Thank your lucky stars, people.And now that the Ferrari 458 Italia Spider has officially arrived, the next question that needs to be answered now is when it’s going on sale. Word has it that Europe will get first crack at the Ferrari supercar around spring of 2012 with the US following suit towards the end of 2012.UPDATE 09/27/2011: Price, Set, Buy! Ferrari has revealed pricing for their luscious 458 Italia Spyder! Sales for the drop top beauty will start in January for the US with prices starting at $257,000. Sales in Europe will begin in October and prices will start at 226,800 euros, or $309,000 at the current exchange rates.UPDATE 01/09/12: Ferrari has now released the online configuration for the 458 Italia Spyder. We can’t say that we didn’t wait for this and now that its here, we’re all excited to see what we can do with our very own "virtual" 458 Italia Spyder.

Corvette ZR1 with Akrapovic Exhaust - LOVELY SOUND

The ultimate Corvette ZR1
Everything we've learned throughout our 100-year history, from the most grueling racetracks and demanding terrains around the world, combines with marvels of modern technology and engineering to form the 2012 Corvette ZR1.
A luxury sports car built of power, performance and prestige, ZR1 boasts a handcrafted LS9 638-horsepower supercharged V8 with titanium connecting rods and intake valves and a test track top speed of 205 mph, 0-60 mph in only 3.4 seconds and 1.05g skid pad, or over 1.1g with available ZR1 High Performance Package (PDE). Off the test track it boasts a fuel efficiency of 21 MPG highway4 with a refined and luxurious interior.
ZR1 is the fastest, most powerful car GM has ever produced, and rivals the world's best luxury sports vehicles both on and off the track, and was the overall winner of the 2010 Car and Driver Lightning Lap competition, which pitted the ZR1 against the fastest cars in the world. And because it's Corvette, it's the only truly American sports car in the competitive class5

Ferrari P4/5 driving away

 

The Ferrari P4/5 (officially known as the Ferrari P4/5 by Pininfarina) is a one-off sports car made by Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari but redesigned by Pininfarina for film director and stock exchange magnate James Glickenhaus. The car was an Enzo Ferrari but the owner James Glickenhaus preferred the styling of Ferrari's 1960s race cars, the P Series. The project cost Glickenhaus US$ 4 million and was officially presented to the public in August 2006 at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elégance. Several websites were allowed to publish images of the clay model in July 2006. On March 2005 James Glickenhaus, stock exchange magnate and known car collector, was approached by Pininfarina who asked if he was interested in commissioning a one-off car. Andrea Pininfarina, grandson of the company’s founder later said "The Ferrari 612 Kappa and this P4/5 are the first. But we want to grow this business." indicating that Pininfarina is interested in producing other unique cars. Glickenhaus replied that he would like a modern Ferrari P, and in June of that year he signed a contract with Pininfarina to produce the car including the price, approximately US$4 million though in an interview he said "I feel they gave me more than I expected". Glickenhaus purchased the last unsold Enzo Ferrari and upon receipt of the car he took it to Pininfarina to be redesigned similar to his 1967 Ferrari 330 P 3/4 chassis 0846 which he also delivered to Pininfarina. Pininfarina's styling team leader, Ken Okuyama said that "Pininfarina wanted to stay away from retro design and move towards a more forward thinking supercar" as they were excited by the opportunity to build the car, not just design it. Its design began in September 2005 with sketches by Jason Castriota moving through computer aided sculpture and stringent wind tunnel testing. More than 200 components were designed especially for the car. Most components, including the engine, drivetrain, are modified from the original Enzo Ferrari. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is unchanged from the Enzo from which it was derived. The P4/5 was publicly revealed on August 18, 2006 at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elégance and shown again at the Paris Motor Show in late September. Upon seeing P 4/5 Luca di Montezemolo felt that the car deserved to be officially badged as a Ferrari and along with Andrea Pininfarina and James Glickenhaus agreed that its official name would be "Ferrari P 4/5 by Pininfarina". Ted West wrote an article in Car and Driver about how this came to be "The Beast of Turin". On September 2009, Glickenhaus announced his intention to race a new version of the P4/5 in the 2010 24 Hours Nürburgring. The car, called the P4/5 Competizione, would not be a conversion of his road car but instead an entirely new car with a Ferrari chassis, VIN number and drivetrain. On May 2010 however, it was revealed that the Competizione would in fact be raced in 2011, based on a 430 Scuderia. It would be built to FIA GT2 standards and raced by Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus in an Experimental Class under the direction of Paolo Garella, former Head of Special Projects at Pininfarina. Ferrari completely distanced themselves from the P4/5 Competizione project in 2011, refusing to sell the team parts for vital engine rebuilds between races.