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The Ferrari California made its official debut at the 2008 Paris Show after a series of special previews on the web and during two dedicated events staged in Maranello and Los Angeles at which it received a hugely enthusiastic reception. 

The Ferrari California is an exceptionally innovative car whose philosophy takes its inspiration from the spirit and emotions of one of the great Ferraris of the past, the 1957 250 California, a superbly elegant open top car designed for the track, which has, over the years, come to symbolise not only superior sportiness and performance but also exclusivity, craftsmanship and faultless sophistication.

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Win the outstanding Audi R8 V10 in our November Supercar competition which closes in just 10 days. I am delighted to give you a voucher entitling you to 50% off your supercar competition tickets this month.   Your 50% off Voucher Code (expires 30/11/09) is: NURX9 click here to enter   Our November competition closes in just 10 days. To redeem your 50% off voucher, simply select your tickets then add your personal voucher code to your basket at the checkout.   SupercarCompetition.co.uk : Audi R8

Built in the grounds of the medieval castle of Nürburg and nicknamed “The Green Hell” by Jackie Stewart, the Nürburgring is widely considered the toughest, most unpronounceable, most dangerous and most demanding purpose-built race track in the world.   The perfect weapon to tackle this challenge is the Audi R8 V10. A futuristic coupé that looks ready to fight, is a sublime balance of form and function and that has motor racing coursing through its veins. The R8 V10 gives you the sensation of perfect control over incredible levels of power – and put simply, is a 5.2 litre, ten cylinder, 525bhp, 196mph evolution of the original Quattro 4WD sports car that motorsport enthusiasts have long since immortalised. The engine which based on the unit in the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 is an engineering marvel. At 3,000rpm the engine wakes up, valves open in the exhaust and the engine’s warble drowns out its whirr. By 4,000rpm the exhausts are sounding the charge and the almost seamless torque fires the car up the road. From then on it just gets better and better… But it’s not all about power. The R8 V10 wears two suits: one for the physics bending backroad blast across Europe, and the other for the (now not so tedious) drive to and from work. The V10 gets pole position from us in this month’s competition and we’d love you to join us for a few laps of the Nürburgring when you win!   Best wishes and good luck with the competition which closes in just 10 days, click here to enter.   William Hindmarch, CEO and Founder PS. Click here to see Stig’s lap.

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We are delighted to announce that our October Supercar Competition has been won by Mr. James Howard-Higgins from the UK.

Many thanks to all that entered – check your accounts to see how well you did!

Runners Up Prizes

We also gave away some great runner-up prizes this month, congratulations go to:

24 Hours in an Audi R8

Mr. Jeff Regan (GB),Miss Louisa Boardman(ES), Mr. Neil Link (GB), Miss Gemma Jones (GB), Mr. Stuart East (GB), Mr. Tom Crowley (IE), Mr. Jonathan Hirst (GB), Ms. Dilini Pelpola (AU), Mr. Michael Spencer (GB), Mr. Jorge Faraudo (MX), Mr. Lee Morewood (GB), Mr. Viktor Lysyuk (GB), Mr. Ismail Sumra (KE), Mr. Hassib Daher (SA), Mr. Tony Cooper (GB).

£200 Game Credit

Mr. Darren Coles (GB), Mr. Karel Lemstra (NL), Mr. James Cullen (GB), Mr. Richard Nelson (US), Mr. Paul Baker (GB), Mr. Deniss Mitrofanovs (LV), Mr. Gary Romo (GB), Mr. Andrew Pearson (ES), Mr. Randy Bingham (US), Mr. Rickie Norris (GB), Mr. John Dewar (GB), Mr. Frank Vestbo (GB), Mr. Greig Mcgarvie (GB), Mr. Adrian Batchelor (GB).

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We are delighted to announce that our September Supercar Competition has been won by Mr. Phillipe Becci-de-la-Riviere, from Paris. Phillipe played at our Heathrow Terminal 5 stand as he was passing through London. After much deliberation, Phillipe has decided to take the outragously beautiful Ferrari California, making it’s debut in the September Competition. An excellent choice!

Many thanks to all that entered – check your accounts to see how well you did!

Runners Up Prizes

We also gave away some great runner-up prizes this month, congratulations go to:

24 Hours in an Audi R8

Mr Elio Morena (VE), Mr Mauritz Enqvist (FI), Mr Alleyne (TT), Mr Ginis Williams (GB), Mr Marcel Martin(GB), Mr Sultan Albusaidi (OM), Mr Victor Euston (GB), Mr Stanley Arokiaswamy (IN), Mr Andrew Scott (GB), Mr Tom Lovell (GB), Mr Edward Simpson (GB), Mr David Fallen (US)

£200 Game Credit

Mr Sandhya Raj Somarajan (IN), Mr Gareth Dyson (GB), Mr Joao Ferreira Marques (PT), Mr Gerald Grogan (AU), Miss Denise Barlow (GB), Mr Robert Parker (GB), Mr Nick Hatton (GB), Mr Ashok Bhambhani (AE), Mr Charlie Matthews (GB), Mr Richard Higgins (IE), Mr Edward Simpson(GB), Mr Arthur Vestey (GB)

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Our August Supercar has been won by Mr. Marcelo Valverde from Brazil!
24 Hours in a Ferrari F430
Mr J Choudhry (GB),Mr Mark Bryant (GB), Mr Yong No (US), Mr Costas Andreopoulos (GB), Mr John Green (CH), Mr Edward Harris (GB), Mr Richard Park (GB), Mr Piotr Adamiak (PL), Mr Terry Allen (GB), Mr Christian Stirnemann [...]

Our August Supercar has been won by Mr. Marcelo Valverde from Brazil!

24 Hours in a Ferrari F430

Mr J Choudhry (GB),Mr Mark Bryant (GB), Mr Yong No (US), Mr Costas Andreopoulos (GB), Mr John Green (CH), Mr Edward Harris (GB), Mr Richard Park (GB), Mr Piotr Adamiak (PL), Mr Terry Allen (GB), Mr Christian Stirnemann (CH), Mr Nirmohan Singh (GB), Mr Ravi Sondih (GB)

£200 Worth of Supercar Competition Tickets

Mr Lars Kromli (NO), Mr Martin Hewitt (GB), Mr Solaiman Juman (TT), Ms Treasa Kirby (GB), Mr James Yeomans (GB), Mr Steven MacSween (GB), Mr James Turford (GB), Mr Hegin Sevdal (DK), Mr Tim Berg (GB), Mr Kevin Grehan (GB), Mr Connor Sheahan (GB)

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Aston Martin Rapide, one of the most eagerly awaited cars of 2009, was unveiled at the 63rd Frankfurt Motorshow. The elegant Aston Martin Rapide, functional yet luxurious, provides space for up to four adults combined with an engaging driving experience synonymous with all Aston Martins.

As the marque’s first production four-door sports car, Aston Martin Rapide encapsulates core values of Power, Beauty and Soul; four ’swan wing’ doors provide access to cosseting sports seats both front and rear bestowing occupants with ample accommodation. A 301 litre luggage compartment affords generous space for belongings for all four passengers whether they be sports bags or indeed, sets of skis, creating an Aston Martin which can be enjoyed on any occasion, anytime, anywhere.

Aston Martin Rapide’s rear environment has been intelligently packaged to create a space where passengers feel a part of the driving experience with clear views to the front and sides. Comfort and support is supplied in the form of two hand trimmed individual seats and a personal face-level heating and air conditioning system. Aiding the practicalities of everyday use, the luggage compartment features a movable bulkhead to permit access from the rear cabin while the rear seats fold flat at the touch of a button to create a flat loading space increasing the luggage compartment from 301 litres to 750 litres.

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We are delighted to annouce that the winners of our July Supercar Competition are Mr. Marc Powell and Mr. Alex Mead from Bristol in the United Kingdom. Marc and Alex entered the competition together at our stand in Bristol Airport just before jetting off to Crete! You’ll be pleased to hear that they have agreed [...]

We are delighted to annouce that the winners of our July Supercar Competition are Mr. Marc Powell and Mr. Alex Mead from Bristol in the United Kingdom. Marc and Alex entered the competition together at our stand in Bristol Airport just before jetting off to Crete! You’ll be pleased to hear that they have agreed to share the prize!

We also had a number of runners up prizes this month:

24 Hours in a Ferrari F430

Mr Gavin Masters (GB), Mr Ed Swain (GB), Mr Britton Osler (USA), Mr Robert Bourne (GB), Mr Adeoluwa Ogunsona (IE), Mr Richard Campbell (GB), Mr A Scrope (GB), Mr Michael Dunk (ES), Mr Pat Connolly (GB), Mr Erik Rychnavsky (GB), Ms Clare Dykes (GB), Mr Lewin Godding (BB)

£200 Worth of Supercar Competition Tickets

Mr Mehner Gerhard (DE), Mr Jay Hall (AU), Mr Gavin Masters (GB), Mr James Perham-Marchant (GB), Mr Anthony Pearman (BM), Mr Sprecherr Markus (CH), Mr Stuart MacGregor (GB), Mr Alan Yackiminie (GB), Mr L Louden (GB), Mr Andrew Wilson (GB), Mr Darren Way (GB), Mr Don Brittain (GB)

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The world’s most significant celebration of the automobile takes place annually in Monterey, California. This year, it will see some of the most elegant, exclusive, and valuable vehicles ever produced in over 100 years of motoring, with Bugatti set to play a prominent role.

In response to customer demand, significant modifications have been made to the vehicle’s complex structure to make possible open-top driving, thereby adding a new dimension to this high-performance sports car. Incorporating a host of new and innovative safety and equipment features, it is the world’s fastest and most exciting roadster. It is immediately recognizable as a result of its slightly higher windscreen, stylized daytime running lights, and lightweight, transparent polycarbonate roof.

In the event of an accident, this transfers the load from the A to the B-pillar, thereby dissipating impact energy. Furthermore, the two redesigned air intakes for the 16-cylinder mid-engine now feature 10-centimetre wide carbon-fibre elements to offer protection should the car roll.

Along with moisture-resistant, backstitched leather, a range of new equipment features has been added to the interior, including a reversing camera with 2.7-inch monitor in the rear-view-mirror, and the “Puccini” sound system with digital signal processor.

When the roof is closed, the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport can reach 407 km/h, while speeds of up to 360 km/h are possible with roof off. Should it rain, an innovative folding roof stored in the luggage compartment can be opened up like an umbrella at any time. When this folding roof is in place, the car can travel at up to 130 km/h.

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Aston Martin have released more pictures of the range topping DBS Volanté. These pictures really do this incredible car justice, unlike the stifled studio shots we’ve seen before.

Broadening the DBS’s character, the Aston Martin DBS Volante will appeal to drivers who wish to combine the excitement of driving a finely-tuned sports car with the invigorating feeling of being open to the elements.

Featuring a motorised retractable fabric roof, the DBS’s beautiful profile is preserved whether up or down. When the roof is closed, it provides a warm comfortable ambience and when open, it neatly disappears behind the new tonneau cover at the touch of a button. It looks part of the car, rather than a cheap afterthought.

The DBS Volante is powered by the same 6.0L V12 engine rated at 510hp (380kW) and 420lb-ft (570Nm) of torque as the hard-top DBS. Top speed in the convertible variant is 191mph (307km/h) and it sprints to 62mph (100km/h) in just 4.3 seconds. Shaken and stirred, then!

A six-speed manual is fitted as standard to the DBS in a transaxle position to balance the mass better.There is a six-speed Touchtronic auto option that’s also available in the coupe. Whichever gearbox you spec, they drive the rear wheels through a limited slip diff.

Despite it’s effortless good looks however, the DBS Volante is still a big tourer, with a curb weight of 3,990lb (1,810kg). An Active Damping System (ADS) keeps the big car’s roll under control, however, and can be tuned for comfort or speed.

Aston’s partnership with Bang & Olufsen bears more fruit in the DBS Volante, with the BeoSound DBS in-car entertainment system’s 13-speaker symphony part of the standard equipment package as well.

Most of the rest of the running gear is shared with the coupe, making the DBS Volante not just attractive but eminently capable on the road, the track or cruising the strip.

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The Ferrari California made its official debut at the 2008 Paris Show after a series of special previews on the web and during two dedicated events staged in Maranello and Los Angeles at which it received a hugely enthusiastic reception. 

The Ferrari California is an exceptionally innovative car whose philosophy takes its inspiration from the spirit and emotions of one of the great Ferraris of the past, the 1957 250 California, a superbly elegant open top car designed for the track, which has, over the years, come to symbolise not only superior sportiness and performance but also exclusivity, craftsmanship and faultless sophistication.

This new car joins Ferrari’s 8-cylinder range which is made up mostly of very high performance models. It also flanks the 12-cylinder flagship Ferrari 612 Scaglietti in the Grand Tourer category. The Ferrari California is a car with the track in its DNA. It is enormously innovative and will more than fulfil the expectations of even our most discerning clients, offering breathtaking driving pleasure and fun behind the wheel as well as extreme versatility of use and in-car comfort. It is available exclusively as a convertible with retractable folding hard top in either a two-seater version with a traditional rear bench or in the 2+ version which sees the rear bench equipped with seating for one to two passengers.

In line with Ferrari tradition, this model positively brims with innovative features. In addition to its retractable hard top and the aforementioned original 2+ concept, the new Prancing Horse car also offers: a new direct injection V8 engine, a 7-speed gearbox with steering wheel-mounted F1-style paddles coupled with a new dual clutch, a new suspension system (double wishbones at the front and multilink at the rear), the new evolved F1-Trac traction control system and Brembo brakes with CCM (carbon ceramic material) discs as standard (this latter feature is shared by the other models in the current range).

Styling

The California’s sleek aerodynamic styling is, like the rest of the current Ferrari models, the result of our longstanding collaboration with Pininfarina and offers a host of signature Ferrari styling cues. Viewed from the side, the aerodynamic sweep of the bonnet beautifully contrasts with the compact tail volume and the pulled-back cabin. The front continues some of the themes hinted at on the flanks, harmoniously alternating concave and convex volumes. Seen head-on, the car clearly takes it much of its inspiration from the prestigious Prancing Horse car from which it takes its name: the grille and slender air intake at the centre of the bonnet most notably harking back to the 250 GT California. At the rear, the sides and the muscular tail section are both familiar too. As at the front, the single round LED taillights are inset directly along the edge of the boot. The California’s vertically stacked twin tailpipes are an original flourish as is the boot which sweeps right down to the bumpers to improve functionality. Of course, the interior also reflects the same level of design sophistication, exuding a sense of refined luxury, comfort and bespoke quality. Situated between the front seats, the new aluminium-trimmed centre console is another distinctive touch that goes beyond the merely aesthetic, beautifully combining functionality and design.

Aerodynamics

The Ferrari California’s aerodynamics were, of course, developed in tandem with its styling. This allowed Ferrari to keep the Cx (drag coefficient) right down with respect to the downforce required for optimal vehicle dynamics. In the coupé configuration, the Ferrari California has a Cx value of 0.32. A desire to achieve perfect balance between vertical load and drag influenced the shape of the rear diffuser and the spoiler incorporated into the front bumper. Drag has been cut to 10% lower than on the other Ferrari models which not only makes the Ferrari California a more aerodynamically efficient car but also reduces fuel consumption. Last but not least, the air intake on the bonnet ensures highly efficient cooling of the engine compartment.

The new 8-cylinder engine

This is the first V8 in the history of Ferrari road-cars to be mid-front mounted. Built entirely from aluminium, it retains the typical Ferrari architecture with a 90° angle between the two cylinder banks and a 180° angle between the cranks.

The engine has a total displacement of 4,300 cc and a maximum power output of 460 hp/338 kW at 7,750 rpm. With a specific power of 107 hp/litre, its maximum torque is 485 Nm (49 kgm) at 5,000 rpm, 75% of which is available at just 2,250 rpm. The Ferrari California takes less than 4 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h and delivers a blistering 310 km/h top speed.

The new V8 features direct fuel injection and variable timing (on both intake and exhaust) to guarantee superb performance, exceptional handling and fuel consumption and emissions that easily comply with the toughest Euro 5 and Lev2 standards. Thanks in part to these solutions, the Ferrari California consumes just 13.1 litres/100 km (ECE combined) and has carbon emissions of 305.6 gkm (ECE combined).

The California’s engine sound was also carefully developed as this is one of the great Ferrari signatures and really does contribute to enhancing driving pleasure. Particular attention was lavished on sound perception in the cabin both with the top up and down to ensure that trademark thrill without compromising on occupant acoustic comfort.

Gearbox and transmission

The Ferrari California sports a new dual clutch gearbox (7-speed + reverse) with the now traditional steering wheel-mounted F1-style paddles. This is an innovative system that guarantees a superb combination of performance and ride comfort. With the dual clutch, one clutch is used for even-numbered gears and the other for odd-numbered ones, and allows the pre-selection of the next gear required.The gears are changed by overlapping the opening and closing stage of both clutches, resulting in gearshifting times that are close to zero and with no “torque interrupt”. The result is not only enhanced performance but truly thrilling driving pleasure. The traditional transaxle layout (engine to the front and gearbox to the rear) also contributes to the California’s perfect weight distribution (47% front – 53% rear) and to reducing vibration to the bodyshell. In manual mode, the new gearbox guarantees great sporty driving pleasure while extra comfort is assured in automatic.

Chassis and suspensions

The Ferrari California’s chassis and bodyshell are both made entirely from aluminium. Thanks to the use of different aluminium technologies (extrusions and shell casts), the car’s exceptional versatility, onboard comfort and driveability has not added to chassis weight or to the dimensions of the structural sections – something that simply would not be the case had traditional steel architecture and technologies been used. Furthermore, static rigidity (torsional and flexional) has been improved with respect to average figures for a Spider to ensure exceptional handling in any kind of road conditions and to guarantee GT-standard comfort both with the top up and down.

The Ferrari California retains the traditional double wishbone suspension to the front while a new multilink system has been specially developed for the rear. The multilink system improves longitudinal flexibility of the suspension, keeping transverse rigidity values high. What this means in practice is that the car beautifully absorbs any unevenness, and noise and vibration are efficiently damped for exceptional ride comfort well on a par with the car’s nimble handling. The SCM Magnetorheological Suspension Control System, debuted on the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, is also available on request.
Retractable Hard Top

Of course the Ferrari California’s signature feature has to be its retractable hard top (RHT). It is made from aluminium panels and has a cast aluminium weight-bearing structure which has reduced its overall weight and the moving masses involved. The entire opening/closing cycle is completed in just 14 seconds and thanks to the original stowage system, the California’s boot space remains extremely generous regardless of whether it is up or down.

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