Ferrari 458 Italia is handsome, frantic and stubborn
Italian cars have always been considered the fastest, most powerful and most beautiful. But among them there is an undoubted leader - this is Ferrari. A red car with a stallion reared on the hood is what an indicator of the success of a modern person looks like for many. By the way, the original color of Ferrari cars was yellow, and not red at all, which became a favorite. Each model of the Italian automaker is a true embodiment of perfection and modernity, but especially these words are similar to the recent novelty of the concern from Maranello - Ferrari 458 Italia, presented in Dubai by the exclusive distributor, Al Tayer Group.
Italian designers would not be themselves if they did not make the Ferrari 458 Italia model as attractive and interesting as possible. In order to understand the sporty character of this car, just one look at it. The novelty, which should become the youngest model in the line of eight-cylinder “Italian horses”, is built on an aluminum chassis and is equipped with new solutions to improve aerodynamics at high speed. Low landing, a strongly sloping windshield line, swift but smooth body lines, expressive optics and, of course, the recognizable Ferrari emblem - these are the features of the new product that you pay attention to in the first minutes of getting to know it. Ferrari 458 Italia is a kind of "classic of the genre", a sports car in its ideal form - aggressive, fast and able to cope with any problem that arose on its way. Salon Ferrari 458 Italia is as attractive as the appearance of the car.
Moreover, beauty is not its only advantage. In the Italian novelty there is a lot of free space for a sports car. Comfortable driving of the Ferrari 458 Italia will be guaranteed even to tall enough drivers, and it was precisely a too low roof that was often called a drawback of the company's previous models.
And, of course, do not forget about the technical side of the Ferrari 458 Italia, because this car really has something to be proud of: a 4.5-liter V8 with direct fuel injection engine of 570 liters. with. and with 540 Nm of torque, the car easily accelerates to 100 km / h in 3.4 seconds, and the maximum speed reaches 325 km / h. Paired with a motor, a seven-speed robotic gearbox with two clutches is installed. One of the major improvements is the reduction in internal friction of the engine, which has improved fuel consumption and reduced emissions. The claimed consumption of 458 Italia is only 13.7 liters per 100 km, and the CO2 emission does not exceed 320 g / km.
Units and units of the new Ferrari 458 Italia assembled on a supporting structure of aluminum alloys (Alcoa) and carbon fiber. There’s no point spreading even further about the suspension: Ferrari is always Ferrari. Except for an extraordinary (and expensive) option: carbon-ceramic brake discs - for the most fastidious drivers. The rubber of the supercar, of course, is of different sizes along the axes: 235 / 35ZR (front) and 295 / 35ZR (rear) - on 20-inch rims. Curb vehicle weight - from 1560 kg; much heavier, by the way, than the unique Ferrari Enzo (with a 6-liter 12-cylinder engine). Not particularly advantageous, although the "weight distribution" along the axes is exemplary for a central engine supercar: 42/58%. Acutely "sharpened" handling - per trained driver.
You can buy a new product in the Ferrari branded stores in the UAE and the Middle East today. Estimated cost - 209 thousand US dollars.
McLaren MP4-12C - Neoclassical Formula
The creators of the new English supercar are confident that the McLaren MP4-12C is by no means the reincarnation of the F1 car, but a completely new car. Up to the smallest screw. Chief designer Frank Stephenson states: "The supercar we created stands out among others with a new modern design that will be popular for many years. However, at the same time, we did not want it to look too defiant." They seem to have succeeded. The proportions of the supercar are so seriously worked out, logical and polished that you involuntarily catch yourself thinking that you are looking at perfection.
For those who are close to the world of Formula 1, the MP4 index is not just a combination of characters, but a magic spell that echoes in the minds of the memories of great racers, victories and speed, since it is they who designate the chassis of the Formula 1 race car McLaren since 1981. The number "12" is the internal coefficient of the company, showing the correlation of the parameters of its own supercar with competitors, and the letter "C" indicates that the model is made of carbon or carbon fiber, the material from which the most important parts of the new product are made.
The McLaren MP4-12C mid-engined two-seater supercar received a "single piece" carbon chassis, to which aluminum and special plastic body panels are mounted. Forcibly, the question arises about the engine, because F1 had a motor from BMW. In a press release, the British say that the eight-cylinder 3.8-liter engine with a 90 degree camber angle and two M838T turbines is their own development. It is equipped with a pair of turbochargers and a VVT system, thanks to which it is capable of delivering up to 600 horsepower. According to the developers, the maximum torque is 595 Nm, 80% of which is achieved even at 2000 rpm, and in general, the engine can develop up to 8500 rpm.
The management of the new sports car was entrusted to the seven-speed “robot” Graziano with two “wet” clutches and a choice of gears with shift paddles, which works in three main modes: Sport, Normal and High Performance.
It just doesn't smell like "mechanics", this time the designers and engineers wanted to surprise everyone with the Pre-Cog system. Her work is based on the principle of the camera: you just touch the box, and the program is already beginning to prepare it for work. After lightly pressing a key, the transmission instantly switches. From zero to hundreds, the new McLaren supercar will accelerate in about three seconds. The maximum speed of the car will be 320 kilometers per hour. But that is not all. The McLaren MP4-12C never ceases to amaze. The car is equipped with a Brake Steer system, which guesses the drift angle when turning and brakes the rear wheel.
Thus, the system takes into account the current speed and angle of rotation of the steering wheel, and also when leaving the corner does not allow the car to slip. In addition, the novelty received an active rear spoiler that can act as an air brake, electronically controlled adjustable shock absorbers, a full set of modern active and passive safety systems, carbon-ceramic brake discs (will be offered as an option), specially designed for supercar wheels Pirelli tires and Lamborghini-style hinged doors.
The creators decided to make the interior of the car as "classic" as possible. There are no buttons on the steering wheel, the climate control is located on the armrests.
The driver's seat and the passenger seat are located close to each other, which is associated with the weight of the car, if the distance was large, then the weight of the car would also increase. As for comfort, the seats have auto-adjustment, and a navigation system and a high-end audio system are also installed in the cabin. Visually, you can say that the McLaren MP4-12C with aerodynamic performance is fine. The British themselves assure us of this, claiming that they spent just crazy amounts on improving the aerodynamic coefficient.
The car will go on sale in the USA, countries of Europe and the Middle East only in 2011, its implementation will occur through the dealer network. First, about a thousand copies of this car will be released, which will allow McLaren Automotive to occupy 3.5% of the elite car market. However, according to experts, the demand for it will turn out to be much greater, despite its cost, which is in the range of 205-290 thousand euros. It remains to wish the company success, which it undoubtedly deserves.
