Ferrari operates out of two industrial
sites: the main factory in Maranello, and that dedicated to the production
of chassis and bodywork in Modena - the Scaglietti works.
The Maranello factory covers 252,000 sq. m - 94,000 sq. m of which are
covered - and employs around 2,000 people. Production is strictly limited to
under 4,000 cars a year, and the assembly lines are currently dedicated to
producing the 360 Modena, 360 Spider, 456M GT, 456M GTA, 550 Maranello and
550 Barchetta Pininfarina.
Engineering
All Ferrari's cars are engineered and
developed entirely in-house in Maranello by the Engineering Division led by
the Technical Director, Ing. Amedeo Felisa.
Every single vehicle component is designed using highly sophisticated
computer modeling, and developed with the aid of the most advanced computer
simulation and analysis software.
Development
Division
This division undertakes the
development of both new vehicles and new components. Skilled technicians
assemble prototypes and carry out functional tests on chassis and bodywork
sub-assemblies and components. New and modified engines are also subject
to exhaustive bench testing, especially with regard to emissions levels
for world markets.
Extensive reliability testing is carried out on complete vehicles, both on
the road and on the track, and cars are also subject to development
testing (handling, ride, brakes) before being signed off for production.
Engine
Assembly
Two lines are dedicated to the
assembly of the 8- and 12-cylinder engines. Each individual engine is built
by a single technician who guarantees the perfection of the assembly, a fact
backed up by detailed documentation of the assembly procedure.
All engines are run-in on a test bed and tested (power and torque curves,
plus emissions) before being installed in the car.
Gallery
Ferrari
Every year over 173,000 people visit
the Galleria Ferrari in Maranello. The museum holds exhibitions of some of
Ferrari's rarest cars along with displays of historically important
memorabilia, and includes a well-stocked shop for collectibles and
merchandise. |
| Ferrari 360 Modena
The 360 Modena is a clean-sheet design which anticipates trends for future
Ferrari road cars. These include lower weight combined with greater chassis
rigidity seemingly contrasting objectives that have been achieved by employing
innovative construction technology. The 360 Modena is the first production
Ferrari to be constructed entirely in aluminum. Chassis, body shell and
suspension wishbones are all made from this light-weight material, allowing the
engineers to provide the best overall performance and handling ever achieved in
a mid-engine Ferrari, along with levels of comfort unheard of before.
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No. of cylinders 90° V8
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Bore & stroke 85x79 mm
3.34x3.11in.
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Unit displacement 448.2 cc
27.36 cu. in.
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Displacement 3,586 cc
218.84 cu. in.
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Maximum power 294 kW (400 bhp) @
8,500 rpm
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Maximum torque 373 Nm (275.6 lbs/ft)
@ 4,750 rpm
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Ferrari F430
The F430 signals the arrival of a brand new
generation of Ferrari 8-cylinder models. This new car takes Ferrari’s
extraordinary achievements with aluminum technology, begun with the 360
Modena, to a whole new level, and offers a series of extremely significant
innovations directly derived from the Ferrari Formula 1 single-seat.
Two of these innovations are world firsts for production cars: the
electronic differential (E-Diff) and the steering wheel-mounted switch
(better known to the Formula 1 Scuderia’s drivers as "manettino"), which
manages the integrated systems governing vehicle dynamics.
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The other main characteristics of the new F430 are its light, compact 4,300
cc 90° V8 engine, which punches out 490 hp to achieve a specific output of
114 hp/litre, also providing the new Ferrari berlinetta with a
weight-to-power ratio of 2.8 kg/hp (dry weight); a braking system with
carbon-ceramic discs for optimal efficiency under extreme use (optional); a
Formula 1-derived gearbox that cuts gear shifting times down to 150
milliseconds allowing the driver to make the very most of this truly high
performance car (0-62 mph acceleration in 4 seconds flat, a top speed in
excess of 196 mph) and an aerodynamic design that embodies the very latest
competition technologies, specifically the flat underbody and large rear
diffuser to increase down force.
The car will be officially presented during the Paris Motor show in
September 2004. |
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F430 Technical Specifications
Dimensions
Overall length: 4512 mm 176.6 in
Overall width: 1923 mm 75.7 in
Height: 1214 mm 47.8 in
Wheelbase: 2600 mm 102.3 in
Front track: 1669 mm 65.7 in
Rear track: 1616 mm 63.6 in
Curb weight: 1450 kg 3197 lb |
Engine
Type: 90° V8
Bore/stroke: 92 mm x 81 mm 3.50 x 3.03 cu in
Unit displacement: 538.5 cc 32.86 cu in
Total displacement: 4,308 cc 262.89 cu in
Compression ratio: 11.3:1
Maximum power: 360.4 kW (490 CV*) at 8500 rpm
Maximum torque: 465 Nm (47.4 kgm or 343 lbft) at 5250 rpm
Specific horse power: 114 CV*/l
Performance
Maximum speed: >315 km/h > 196 mph
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 4.0 s |
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Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
The 2006
Ferrari 612 is a 2-door, 4-passenger luxury sports car, available in two
trims, the Scaglietti and the Scaglietti F1.
Upon introduction, the Scaglietti is equipped with a standard 6.0-liter,
V12, 540-horsepower engine that achieves 12-mpg in the city and 17-mpg on
the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard.
The Scaglietti F1 is equipped with a standard 6.0-liter, V12, 540-horsepower
engine that achieves 10-mpg in the city and 17-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed
automatic transmission with overdrive is standard |
