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Ferrari 365 P Berlinetta Speciale

Every fan of Ferrari cars will say that each model of the Maranello-based company is a work of art. Among the many cars that are icons of the automotive industry such as the F40, 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso, 308 GTB or Testarossa, a special place belongs to the Ferrari 365 P Berlinetta Speciale.

The Ferrari 365 P Berlinetta Speciale was first presented in 1966 as a concept sports car designed by Pininfarina. Developed in the golden age of the automotive industry in the 60s, based on the design of Aldo Brovarone, this unique creation embodies Ferrari’s pursuit of automotive excellence, despite not being given the green light for series production.

As the road-going successor to the legendary Ferrari Le Mans racing cars, with long, sweeping lines, accentuated fenders and a Ferrari front fascia, only two examples were produced. The low-slung body, aluminum bodywork crafted to optimize aerodynamics and overall performance, the chassis with a tubular steel frame, and distinctive triple taillights underscore its sporting heritage.

Already after the presentation, it attracted the attention of Gianni Agnelli, who ordered another car. The second example is finished in metallic gray with a large rear spoiler.

The biggest surprise was hidden in the cabin, three seats with the driver’s position in the middle. It was seen for the first time in a Ferrari car, a novelty that would come to life three decades later with the McLaren F1 hypercar.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Ferrari 365 P Berlinetta Speciale is powered by a 4.4-liter Tipo 245 V12 engine with three Weber carburetors with a total power of 375 hp (276 kW) at 7500 rpm. Engineers reduced the weight here as well, so the engine block and cylinder head were made of aluminum. The engine is paired with a five-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. This allowed the car to reach 62 mph (100 km/h) in 5 seconds with a top speed of 245 km/h (152 mph). It was one of the fastest road cars of its time.

The first copy of the 365 P Berlinetta Speciale, finished in white, was sold in the United States to collector Chinetti. The second copy, according to current information, is located in the United States.

When it comes to the value of the car, it should be noted that the first prototype was offered at auction nine years ago, but even the offer of USD $23 million was not enough for the owner of this unique car.

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Fisker Ronin

Earlier this month, Fisker held its first Product Vision Day event during which it presented several models, with zero CO2 emissions. Among them was an attractive convertible called the Fisker Ronin, which will be ready for series production in two years. Now the American company announced new information about this car.

The automotive company Fisker Inc was founded in 2016 by Henrik Fisker and his wife Geeta Gupta-Fisker, and is the successor of the Fisker Automotive company. The company describes the Ronin as a classic GT, updated for the 21st century and developed for customers who want to enjoy driving an electric vehicle from Los Angeles to Nappa Valley on a single charge.

The Fisker Ronin is a convertible that will accommodate up to 5 passengers. The folding hardtop is made of carbon fiber and will be controlled via a mobile phone. The chassis is made of reinforced aluminum and the car sits on 23-inch carbon rims. Sustainable materials will be used inside, and passengers will have a central display with a diagonal of 17.1 inches at their disposal.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Fisker Ronin will be powered by three electric motors with a total power of 1,000 hp (735 kW) and will have a range of up to 600 miles (966 kilometers). It will reach 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 2 seconds with a top speed of 275 km/h (171 mph).

The company announced that the limited version will be produced in 999 copies and the starting price is $ 385,000 USD.

Source: Fisker

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China is the new EV leader

The electric vehicle market is on the rise, and China is becoming the leader. This is supported by the data for the first half of this year, when 9.54 million units were sold, of which 7.22 million were fully electric, or 76% of total sales.

According to the CPCA (China Passenger Car Association), in June the demand for electric vehicles increased by 43 percent compared to the same period last year. Total sales were 1.28 million cars. However, the majority of vehicles sold are passenger vehicles, and only 3 percent are commercial vehicles.

The Chinese market is huge and constantly growing, especially when it comes to electric vehicles. CPCA also reports that this year, 60 percent of total EVs were produced in China, which is expected in the future due to the country’s well-established industrial chain, but also the high demand of the domestic market.

As a reminder, the global market for new electric vehicles had slow growth between 2012 and 2015 (1.58 to 1.79 million units sold). However, the development of new EVs has grown rapidly since 2016, to 9.77 million electrified vehicles in 2020, of which 3.19 million were hybrids.

In the next two years, sales of electrified vehicles reached 14.11 million units, of which 26 percent were PHEVs. If we look at the first half of 2023, growth in numbers is inevitable, and this year could be a record year.

Source: CPCA

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