Tag Archives: Ferrari

News

Ferrari is the winner of the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans

This weekend, the most famous endurance race in the world, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, celebrated its 100th anniversary, and the winner was Ferrari. They received a special jubilee cup, and it is interesting that the last time the team from Maranello was first in the general standings was in the mid-60s.

Many teams, such as Toyota Gazoo Racing, presented new cars for this jubilee race, but it was clearly not enough for success. Before the race itself, during training and in the qualifications, the Ferrari team showed that it arrived ready to conquer the track. Their Hypercar Prototype 499P, number 51, after a fierce several-hour battle with one of the two favored Toyota prototypes, reached the top podium, ending Toyota’s five-year winning streak at Le Mans, which dates back to 2018. A series that is not very well received by many fans of endurance racing, because (without real competition) the Japanese team from 2018 until this season in the FIA WEC, in fact, raced against itself.

More than 330,000 spectators were able to enjoy the race and the 10th constructor’s victory in the general standings of the Ferrari team. The main competitor, Toyota Gazoo Racing, had no chance this time. Their car, No. 8, finished second while the Cadillac finished third.

The biggest disappointment was the Porsche Penske team, as two of their three prototypes finished the race in 9th and 11th place. It is far from what we have expected from a company that celebrates its 75th birthday this year and has a record 19 Le Mans overall victories.

In the LM GTEAm class, the best was the Corvette Racing team, which will be remembered as the last team to win in Le Mans with a GTE car, because it is already known that they will be replaced by many cars from the GT3 class starting next season. It will bring more excitement, because from next season the teams of BMW, Lamborghini, Alpine, etc. will also compete.

Gallery:

Ferrari is the winner of the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans

Source: 24 Hours of Le Mans

Auctions

1995 Ferrari F355 Spider is for sale

At the end of the last century, Ferrari added to its collection of sports cars the Ferrari F355 Spider, its first car with an electronically powered automated manual soft-top. In a period of five years (1995-1999), slightly less than 4k examples of this model were produced, and one of them, the 1995 Ferrari F355 Spider, is for sale.

The F355 Spider is powered by a mid-mounted 3.5-liter DOHC V8 engine rated at 380 hp (279 kW) and 268 lb-ft (363 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 183 mph (295 km/h). It is mounted on 18″ five-spoke magnesium wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.

The car is finished in Rosso Corsa, has been properly maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with pop-up headlights, integrated front fog lights, an integrated rear decklid spoiler, quad exhaust outlets, a vented engine cover, Scuderia Ferrari fender shields, and air intakes on the doors and rocker panels, Ferrari-branded brake calipers over ventilated discs on each corner, Tubi Style exhaust system, and Fabspeed Motorsport high-flow catalytic converters.

Inside, the seats are trimmed in tan Connolly leather, which also covers the center console, door panel inserts, and lower half of the dashboard. Additional equipment includes a gated shifter, carbon-fiber door sill guards, automatic climate control, a Pioneer CD stereo, and drilled aluminum pedals. In front of the driver is a steering wheel wrapped in black leather behind which is a six-digit odometer reading 43,239 miles.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with the owner’s manual, partial service records, spare parts, and a clean Georgia title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on June 8th and the current highest bid is $37,000 USD.

Gallery:

1995 Ferrari F355 Spider is for sale

Source: Bring a Trailer

Auctions

1987 Ferrari Testarossa is for sale

In 1984, Ferrari introduced its new sports car that was produced for 12 years, the Ferrari Testarossa. It is one of the Pininfarina-designed cars that was offered in two model revisions. Over 9k cars left the production line and one of them, the 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is for sale.

Testarossa is powered by a 4.9-liter flat-12 engine with 380 hp (279 kW) and 354 lb-ft (480 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. It reaches 62 mph in 6.1 seconds with a top speed of 181 mph (291 km/h). Last year, an engine-out service was performed during which various fluids were changed, the alternator and fuel distributors were rebuilt, and the timing belts and tensioner bearings as well as the water pump, fuel lines, drive belts, spark plugs, and coolant hoses were replaced.

The car is finished in traditional Rosso Corssa, is in good condition and the six-digit odometer shows 9,928 miles. It is equipped with pop-up headlights, fog lights, an asymmetrical cooling duct beneath the left fog lamp, dual side mirrors, side intake strakes, black-finished rocker panels, quad exhaust outlets, and four-wheel ventilated discs. It is mounted on silver 16″ Cromodora five-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in 225/50 front and 255/50 rear Michelin Pilot Sport tires.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in Beige Connolly leather that also covers the dashboard and door panels. The three-spoke steering wheel is covered in leather. Additional equipment includes a Kenwood CD stereo, motorized seat belts, a gated shifter located on the center console, air conditioning, rear window defroster, and power windows.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with manufacturer’s literature and accessories, a stamped maintenance booklet, partial service records, and a clean Arizona title.

The auction ends on May 13th and the current highest bid is $80,000 USD.

Gallery:

1987 Ferrari Testarossa is for sale

Source: Bring a Trailer