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2022 was the most successful year in Ferrari’s history

February 5, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

After Ferrari’s biggest rivals, such as Lamborghini and Porsche, announced their sales results for 2022, Ferrari too proudly announced that it had sold over 13k cars in the past twelve months, a historic result.

Ferrari delivered 13,221 cars to customers around the world last year, which is 2,066 more than the total number of vehicles delivered in 2021 (11,155). The car manufacturer from Maranello last year (only from increased car sales) earned 939 million euros, 106 million more than last year.

The total profit in 2022 was more than 5 billion euros, achieved through car servicing, spare parts and numerous other activities. For this year, the plans are bigger and it is expected to generate income of over 5.7 billion euros. The biggest hope is the Ferrari Purosangue, which is an extremely sought-after car, so the waiting list is two years. The first deliveries start this year.

Ferrari Purosangue is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 engine with 715 hp (526 kW) and 528 lb-ft (716 Nm) of torque. According to Ferrari, it will hit 62 mph in 3.3 seconds with a top speed of 192 mph (310 kph). The engine is paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox whose performance is 35 percent higher, transmitting up to 1,200 Nm in dynamic torque during gear shifts.

Source: Ferrari

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Radical SR10 XXR with 425 HP

February 5, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

At the end of last year, a new racing car, the Radical SR3 XX3, arrived on the market. Now, the British company presents an improved and more powerful version of its most popular car with aerodynamic improvements that take the car’s performance to a higher level, the Radical SR10 XXR.

The SR XXR is powered by a 1.5L engine with 232 hp (171 kW), which is significantly less than the SR10 XXR which is powered by a 2.3L turbocharged engine with 425 hp (313 kW). In addition to more horsepower, the engine is also more durable, the company claims.

The car is equipped with new front vents that improve aerodynamics at high speeds, but also have a positive effect on handling and cooling, as well as an LMP-inspired central fin. The same aerodynamic part adorns the SR3 XXR. New lightweight wheels and new front daytime running lights are part of the standard equipment. Customers can optionally get a carbon splitter and diffuser, which further reduces the car’s weight.

If you already own a Radical SR10 car, you can upgrade it to XXR specifications with the new XXR Evolution Pack, which includes aerodynamic optimizations, new rims, a better cooling system, and carbon parts (optional).

Production of the Radical SR10 XXR will begin in the next few months, while the first deliveries are expected during the year. Radical currently has more than 30 distributors in more than 20 countries worldwide, with the largest market being the USA.

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Source: Radical

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Bugatti Chiron Profilee sold for $9.79 million

February 2, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

The Bugatti Chiron is the pride of the Italian supercar manufacturer, and all 500 planned units of this car have already been sold out. All of them went for millions, but the unique Bugatti Chiron Profilee broke the record by reaching an auction price of EUR 9,792,500.

The auction was held in France and the realized amount did not include tax. Bugatti Rimac CEO Mate Rimac said the Profilee now holds the record for the most expensive new car sold at auction.

Bugatti Chiron Profilee is powered by an 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 engine with 1,480 hp (1,103 kW) and 1,180 lb-ft (1,600 Nm) of torque. The same engine powers the Bugatti Mistral. It reaches 62 mph in 2.3 seconds with a top speed of 380 km/h, which is 30 km/h more than the Chiron Pur Sport (350 km/h).

This unique car is based on the Pur Sport model, but instead of the raised full-length rear wing, an integrated spoiler is installed, which still generates 80 percent of the Pur Sport’s downforce. It is equipped with a large rear spoiler, wider air intakes, a larger grille to improve cooling, a redesigned front splitter, 10 percent stiffer springs and magnesium wheels. The rear wing has a double function, with its upper surface it creates downforce and with its lower surface it removes hot air.

Last month Mate Rimac announced the arrival of a new supercar that will be like no other before: “It’s completely new, so there’s not a single part that’s taken from any car. Nothing carried over from the Chiron, nothing carried over from the Nevera, everything’s been made from scratch,” said Mate Rimac.

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