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Ferrari 812 Competizione more powerful than ever

In 2015, Ferrari presented a track-focused version of the model 812, the Ferrari 812 Competizione. This super powerful, light weight limited edition supercar has outstanding performance, but the German tuner Novitec has taken it to a higher level.

The Ferrari 812 Competizione is powered by a 6.5-liter V12 engine with 866 hp (637 kW) and 524 lb-ft (711 Nm) of torque. This increase in power, compared to the standard model, was achieved thanks to the new NOVITEC high-performance exhaust system. Now, Ferrari’s sportiest road car reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 2.85 seconds, 124 mph (200 km/h) in 7.5 seconds and a top speed of 340 km/h (211 mph). As a reminder, the standard 812 Competizione has 830 hp (610 kW) and 510 lb-ft (692 Nm) of torque.

Novitec has prepared an equipment kit that includes a front lift system that allows the vehicle to be raised by an additional 40 mm, sports springs that reduce the car’s height by 25 mm, 21 and 22-inch Vossen hi-tech forged wheels wrapped in 275/30 ZR 21 front and 335/25 ZR 22 rear tires. The exterior of the car was not changed, as the focus was on the engine and increasing the power. Inside, the standard design of leather, Alcantara and carbon inserts is retained.

The Ferrari 812 Competizione and Aperta convertible sold out as soon as Ferrari introduced them. Production is limited to 999 coupes and 599 convertibles.

Source: Novitec

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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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1970 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 is up for auction

In 1968, at the Paris Auto Salon, Ferrari presented the successor to the 275 GTB/4, the Ferrari 365 GTB/4. It was produced until 1973 and it was offered in berlinetta and spyder forms, in two variants: the 365 GTB/4 coupe, and the 365 GTS/4 convertible. 1,284 examples of the 365 GTB/4 model left the production lines, of which approximately 410 examples were built with fixed headlights. One of them, a 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 is up for auction.

Ferrari 365 GTB/4 is powered by a 4.4-liter Tipo 251 Colombo V12 engine with dual overhead camshafts on each cylinder bank, a dry-sump lubrication system, and six Weber carburetors. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a synchronized five-speed manual gearbox mounted at the rear of the car to optimize weight distribution, and a limited-slip differential. It sits on Borrani wire wheels wrapped in 215/70VR15 front and 225/70VR15 rear Michelin XWX tires.

This car is finished in Rosso Rubino and is in excellent condition. It is equipped with fixed headlights under a plexiglass cover that spanned the width of the nose, Scaglietti-built steel shell with aluminum hood, trunk, door panels overtop a steel-tube chassis with a fiberglass inner tube, split bumpers with rubber trim strips, quad- outlet ANSA exhaust, a driver-side mirror, an antenna, European-specific lighting, amber front turn signal lenses with prancing-horse accents as well as orange rear turn signal lenses, servo-assisted ventilated disc brakes, four-wheel independent suspension that consists of unequal A-arms, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, and anti-roll bars at each end.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in beige Connolly leather that also covers the door panels. In front of the driver is a wood-rimmed steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer showing 82,122 kilometers. Additional equipment includes color-matched carpeting, a gated shifter, air conditioning, and power windows.

Since 2013, the car has undergone several refurbishments during which the following were replaced: bumpers and other brightwork and plexiglass nose cover as well as the windshield and various body seals, door seals, calipers, master cylinder, pads, and hoses. The engine was overhauled, which included replacement of the pistons, cylinder liners, bearings, valves, and valve guides as well as reconstruction of the carburetors, replacement of spark plugs, batteries, and electric cooling fans.

The car comes with a Marcel Massini report, invoices from the 2013-2014 refurbishment, owner’s manuals, a tool kit, and a clean Montana title.

The auction ends on August 22, and the current highest bid is USD $560,000.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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