Ferrari Maranello Superamerica
11-28-2004, 12:11 AM
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Ferrari Maranello Superamerica ....interesting.... especially in red it reminds me of a can of Coke with a pop-top.
-Adam, Coca-Cola Addict
From www.Autoweek.com
The Superamerica features a Fioravanti-patented rotating roof with a rearward rotation movement. Only on America: Ferrari releases photos, details of innovative Superamerica open-top
Posted Date: 11/24/04
Ferrari has taken the wraps off its upcoming, Pininfarina-penned Ferrari Superamerica, which combines 12-cylinder performance with a unique take on the convertible concept.
The limited-edition Ferrari will debut at the upcoming Los Angeles and Detroit Auto Shows in January.
The Superamerica is the first production car to combine a rearward rotating roof with electrochromic technology developed for the top’s glass surfaces.
Iindustrial materials giant Saint Gobain helped develop the electrochromic glass, which allows the driver to control the level of light entering the cockpit. Five tint levels are available and the glass can go from dark to light in under a minute at the touch of a button.
The glass combines with a Fioravanti-patented rotating roof with a rearward rotation movement, dubbed ‘Revocromico’ by Ferrari, that electrically drops in 10 seconds flat, according to the automaker. It has a carbon-fiber structure and the boot capacity remains unchanged open or closed. The glass rear window also acts as wind deflector when the roof is retracted.
Based on the 575M Maranello, the Superamerica will be available with either an F1-style or manual gearbox. Its 12-cylinder engine has been boosted to deliver 540 hp. The new car can also be ordered with Ferrari’s GTC Handling package, which includes features such as carbon ceramic brakes.
The Superamerica features a Fioravanti-patented rotating roof with a rearward rotation movement. Only on America: Ferrari releases photos, details of innovative Superamerica open-top
Posted Date: 11/24/04
Ferrari has taken the wraps off its upcoming, Pininfarina-penned Ferrari Superamerica, which combines 12-cylinder performance with a unique take on the convertible concept.
The limited-edition Ferrari will debut at the upcoming Los Angeles and Detroit Auto Shows in January.
The Superamerica is the first production car to combine a rearward rotating roof with electrochromic technology developed for the top’s glass surfaces.
Iindustrial materials giant Saint Gobain helped develop the electrochromic glass, which allows the driver to control the level of light entering the cockpit. Five tint levels are available and the glass can go from dark to light in under a minute at the touch of a button. The glass combines with a Fioravanti-patented rotating roof with a rearward rotation movement, dubbed ‘Revocromico’ by Ferrari, that electrically drops in 10 seconds flat, according to the automaker. It has a carbon-fiber structure and the boot capacity remains unchanged open or closed. The glass rear window also acts as wind deflector when the roof is retracted. Based on the 575M Maranello, the Superamerica will be available with either an F1-style or manual gearbox. Its 12-cylinder engine has been boosted to deliver 540 hp. The new car can also be ordered with Ferrari’s GTC Handling package, which includes features such as carbon ceramic brakes.
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Gorgeous, just plain drop dead gorgeous. I have had the honor of seeing 2 of the 449 550 Pininfarina Barchettas built (one of which came whizzing by in Beverley Hills) and OMFGIDIED. The 550/575 is the best looking Ferrari currently in production, and from what I saw it's even more sexy without a top. The Superamerica splits the difference between the practicality of a coupe, and the sexiness of a barchetta with a targa top and I must say it does look damn good.
As for it looking like a C5 in profile, meh, IIRC the 550 was introduced before the C5 and the C5 looks like an FD RX-7 in profile itself anyway. In this day in age it's pretty hard to build a vehicle that doesn't in some ways resemble another... unless of course the name of your company is TVR.
As for it looking like a C5 in profile, meh, IIRC the 550 was introduced before the C5 and the C5 looks like an FD RX-7 in profile itself anyway. In this day in age it's pretty hard to build a vehicle that doesn't in some ways resemble another... unless of course the name of your company is TVR.
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I thought they were doing away with the 550/575 line to bring in the 612? Are they using 550/575 cars that werent sold or what?
And I outside of the 360/430 cars the profile isnt C5-like @ all. About the only thing I can think of that it shares a similar styling cue is the long nose, short tail look. Outside of that I cant see any similarities between the 550/575 w/ the C5. Altho Im sure Prodrive would've liked to have some similiarities in the win column for ALMS like the C5-R lol.
And I outside of the 360/430 cars the profile isnt C5-like @ all. About the only thing I can think of that it shares a similar styling cue is the long nose, short tail look. Outside of that I cant see any similarities between the 550/575 w/ the C5. Altho Im sure Prodrive would've liked to have some similiarities in the win column for ALMS like the C5-R lol.
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Originally Posted by Ling_650vette
I thought they were doing away with the 550/575 line to bring in the 612? Are they using 550/575 cars that werent sold or what?
12-01-2004, 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Ling_650vette
Ah. I got my cars confused then. I knew it was replacing something, but couldnt remember exactly what. Thanks for the clarification.
