2005 has been a very positive year for Ferrari from a commercial point of view; unfortunately, the same did not happen from the racing point of view.
Nevertheless, the renewal of the production cars continues and Ferrari presented at the Geneva motor show the heir to the 575M Maranello, called 599 Fiorano.
This car is the most powerful V12 Ferrari ever, with its 620 bhp and its 6 liter engine, just a bit bigger than the Maranello’s, but with a total weight of about 50 kilos less, using less steel and more alloy in the frame and body.
Of course, more and more advanced electronics are present in the car. For example, the new sequential gear system allows one to change gears in 100 milliseconds instead of the 250 milliseconds of the previous version. For the time being, Ferrari doesn't plan to produce an open version of the Fiorano. But, who knows?
In Giugiaro’s stand, the well known Italian coach builder presented its Ferrari GG50, already seen in Tokyo last year. It is a prototype built in one-only model to be used by Giugiaro himself to celebrate his 50 years of activity. The body has been designed around the chassis and the mechanics of the 612 Scaglietti, introducing a new wider tailgate, more space for luggage and a nice glass roof, just to have a car that he may use easily everyday.
Maserati presented the full range of its production, including a limited series (180 units) of the GranSport called Victory to celebrate the victory of the FIA trophy with the MC12, also presented in the stand together with the Quattroporte and the Spider.
The new Ferrari 599 Fiorano is absolutely stunning.
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Successor to the Maranello, the 599 Fiorano seems right from any angle.
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From the side, the Fiorano is most definitely a Ferrari.
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On the Giugiaro stand, his latest Ferrari, the GG50. Nice at Tokyo, it seems
somewhat lesser compared to the new Fiorano.
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Clear top is a nice idea, provided the A/C has got as much power as the engine. GG50 is based on the 612.
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Sumptuous but boldly white interior of the GG50.
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Has Maserati got the blues? The often seen Maserati Quattroporte is reportedly selling well, however.
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The Gransport version, called Victory, for this year's FIA Trophy.
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Blue or not, Maserati has something to crow about; here, the MC12, winner of the FIA GT Championship. Congratulations, Maserati!
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