Italian Sports Cars http://www.italiansportscar.net Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati Thu, 14 May 2009 01:30:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 VIN Decoder http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ItalianSportsCars/~3/WdfWBzTVFP4/ http://www.italiansportscar.net/2009/05/vin-decoder/#comments Thu, 14 May 2009 01:30:05 +0000 ferrariDriver http://www.italiansportscar.net/2009/05/vin-decoder/ Looking for a pocket vin decoder? Check out http://www.vinhunter.com! For iPhone and iPod Touch.


]]> http://www.italiansportscar.net/2009/05/vin-decoder/feed/ 5 http://www.italiansportscar.net/2009/05/vin-decoder/ Facts about the 1991 Ferrari Testarossa Base http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ItalianSportsCars/~3/83RFHdsgnCI/ http://www.italiansportscar.net/2009/05/facts-about-the-1991-ferrari-testarossa-base/#comments Sun, 10 May 2009 04:17:22 +0000 ferrariDriver http://www.ponycars.org/facts-about-the-1991-ferrari-testarossa-base Buyers of the Ferrari Testarossa are aware of the reputation of the car they are purchasing. The Testarossa has been one of the premier vehicles of the Ferrari line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 1991 model is no exception. The Ferrari Testarossa falls into the coupe for the family category. People who purchase the Testarossa have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Performance

The Testarossa Base is equipped with a Ferrari 4.9 liter twelve -cylinder engine that utilizes 48 valves. The engine is mated to a Ferrari 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ferrari.

Steering control is handled through a manual-steering rack-style configuration. The Testarossa has power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

The fuel system for the 1991 Testarossa is a Bosch K-Jetronic design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a mechanical system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.

Testarossa Base Statistics

The Testarossa is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the Testarossa is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

The listed retail price in 1991 (MSRP) was an industry-low price, with an invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The Testarossa Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

The vehicle is available in several colors.

In Summary

The 1990 model began the promise of the Ferrari Testarossa. The 1991 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ferrari hopes that the Testarossa Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.


]]> http://www.italiansportscar.net/2009/05/facts-about-the-1991-ferrari-testarossa-base/feed/ 1 http://www.italiansportscar.net/2009/05/facts-about-the-1991-ferrari-testarossa-base/ Data on the 1991 Ferrari Testarossa Base http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ItalianSportsCars/~3/FwwwRT1SkmU/ http://www.italiansportscar.net/2009/05/data-on-the-1991-ferrari-testarossa-base-canada-market/#comments Fri, 08 May 2009 18:17:22 +0000 ferrariDriver http://www.ponycars.org/data-on-the-1991-ferrari-testarossa-base-canada-market The Ferrari Testarossa is a 2-door car available at your Ferrari dealer. The Testarossa came in one configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 4.9-liter twelve -cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 17 city. The Testarossa competes in the Coupe market segment, in direct competition with Hyundai.

Ferrari Testarossa Engine Specs

Standard equipment in the Testarossa for 1990 and 1991 includes the 4.9 liter engine by Ferrari, weighing in at 12 cylinders and fourty eight valves. A 5-speed Standard Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Coupe arena.

The Testarossa uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a manual-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 1991 Testarossa is a traditional Bosch K-Jetronic, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an mechanical system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The Testarossa is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the Testarossa is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

The listed retail price in 1991 (MSRP) was an industry-average price, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

MPG Ratings

The 1991 Testarossa gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is subpar for a coupe car.

In 1990 and 1991 the Testarossa Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.

What We Think of the Ferrari Testarossa

The 1991 model year was telling year for the Ferrari Testarossa. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.


]]> http://www.italiansportscar.net/2009/05/data-on-the-1991-ferrari-testarossa-base-canada-market/feed/ 2 http://www.italiansportscar.net/2009/05/data-on-the-1991-ferrari-testarossa-base-canada-market/ A Better 2004′s Model: The 2005 Ferrari Superamerica Base http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ItalianSportsCars/~3/WS--ezXoKbs/ http://www.italiansportscar.net/2009/05/a-better-2004s-model-the-2005-ferrari-superamerica-base/#comments Thu, 07 May 2009 02:17:22 +0000 ferrariDriver http://www.ponycars.org/a-better-2004s-model-the-2005-ferrari-superamerica-base Several things can be said about the Ferrari Superamerica series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The twelve -cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

2005 Ferrari Superamerica Base Specs

The restyled Superamerica Base is equipped with a 5.7-liter twelve -cylinder engine that utilizes 48 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2004 version.

The Superamerica uses drum-assisted brakes, with ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a -steering -style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 2005 Superamerica is a Bosch Motronic design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 25.10 gallons.

Statistics

The Superamerica is 177.60 inches long, 75.70 inches wide, and 47.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 102.40 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

There is a Unlimited mile, 24 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of Unlimited/24 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $174,585 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Sedan.

MPG Ratings

The 2005 Superamerica gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is subpar for a sedan car.

In 2004 and 2005 the Superamerica Base was availble in the exterior colors of Custom Paint.

What We Think of the Ferrari Superamerica

The 2005 model year was very successful for the Ferrari Superamerica. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.


]]> http://www.italiansportscar.net/2009/05/a-better-2004s-model-the-2005-ferrari-superamerica-base/feed/ 3 http://www.italiansportscar.net/2009/05/a-better-2004s-model-the-2005-ferrari-superamerica-base/ The Ferrari F50 Base for 1996: Improving on 1995 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ItalianSportsCars/~3/bpxHpnQK7wM/ http://www.italiansportscar.net/2009/05/the-ferrari-f50-base-for-1996-improving-on-1995-canada-market/#comments Wed, 06 May 2009 16:17:22 +0000 ferrariDriver http://www.ponycars.org/the-ferrari-f50-base-for-1996-improving-on-1995-canada-market The Ferrari F50 is a 2-door car available at your Ferrari dealer. The F50 came in one configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 4.7-liter twelve -cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 17 city. The F50 competes in the Coupe market segment, in direct competition with Hyundai.

Ferrari F50 Engine Specs

Standard equipment in the F50 for 1995 and 1996 includes the 4.7 liter engine by Ferrari, weighing in at 12 cylinders and sixty valves. A 6-speed Standard Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Coupe arena.

The F50 uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a manual-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 1996 F50 is a traditional Bosch ME-2.7, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The F50 is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the F50 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

The listed retail price in 1996 (MSRP) was an industry-average price, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

MPG Ratings

The F50 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.

The vehicle is available in several colors.

What We Think of the Ferrari F50

The 1996 model year was telling year for the Ferrari F50. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.


]]> http://www.italiansportscar.net/2009/05/the-ferrari-f50-base-for-1996-improving-on-1995-canada-market/feed/ 2 http://www.italiansportscar.net/2009/05/the-ferrari-f50-base-for-1996-improving-on-1995-canada-market/ Insight Into the Ferrari F50 for 1995 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ItalianSportsCars/~3/Ywf17MJE_E8/ http://www.italiansportscar.net/2009/05/insight-into-the-ferrari-f50-for-1995-canada-market/#comments Tue, 05 May 2009 03:17:22 +0000 ferrariDriver http://www.ponycars.org/insight-into-the-ferrari-f50-for-1995-canada-market Buyers of the Ferrari F50 are aware of the reputation of the car they are purchasing. The F50 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Ferrari line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 1995 model is no exception. The Ferrari F50 falls into the coupe for the family category. People who purchase the F50 have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Performance

The F50 Base is equipped with a Ferrari 4.7 liter twelve -cylinder engine that utilizes 60 valves. The engine is mated to a Ferrari 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ferrari.

The F50 uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a manual-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 1995 F50 is a Bosch ME-2.7 design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.

F50 Base Statistics

The F50 is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the F50 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-low price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1995 F50 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.

In 1994 and 1995 the F50 Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were made available by the factory.

In Summary

The 1995 model year was unsuccessful for the Ferrari F50. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..


]]> http://www.italiansportscar.net/2009/05/insight-into-the-ferrari-f50-for-1995-canada-market/feed/ 2 http://www.italiansportscar.net/2009/05/insight-into-the-ferrari-f50-for-1995-canada-market/ The Ferrari F50 Base for 1997 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ItalianSportsCars/~3/H3cgG03n67c/ http://www.italiansportscar.net/2009/05/the-ferrari-f50-base-for-1997/#comments Sun, 03 May 2009 23:17:22 +0000 ferrariDriver http://www.ponycars.org/the-ferrari-f50-base-for-1997 The restyled F50 Base is equipped with a 4.7-liter twelve -cylinder engine that utilizes 60 valves. The engine is mated to a Ferrari six-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1996 version.

The F50 uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a manual-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The dimensions of the F50 Base are inches wide by inches long. It sits inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was an industry-high price, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1997 F50 is a traditional Bosch ME-2.7, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.

The 1997 F50 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Ferrari F50 Base sold well in 1997. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ferrari, specifically a F50.


]]> http://www.italiansportscar.net/2009/05/the-ferrari-f50-base-for-1997/feed/ 1 http://www.italiansportscar.net/2009/05/the-ferrari-f50-base-for-1997/ First Impressions of the Ferrari F50 for 1995 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ItalianSportsCars/~3/dxiSNnwR99U/ http://www.italiansportscar.net/2009/05/first-impressions-of-the-ferrari-f50-for-1995/#comments Sun, 03 May 2009 12:17:22 +0000 ferrariDriver http://www.ponycars.org/first-impressions-of-the-ferrari-f50-for-1995 In 1995 Ferrari released the F50 Base to the car-buying market. The F50 came in one configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 4.7-liter twelve -cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 17 city. The F50 competes in the Coupe market segment, in direct competition with Lexus.

Ferrari F50 Engine Specs

The F50 Base is equipped with a Ferrari 4.7 liter twelve -cylinder engine that utilizes 60 valves. The engine is mated to a Ferrari 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ferrari.

Steering control is handled through a manual-steering rack-style configuration. The F50 has power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Fuel is handled for the F50 is a Bosch ME-2.7 design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 12-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

Vehicle Statistics

The F50 is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the F50 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-high price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The F50 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.

The vehicle is available in several colors.

We Think...

The 1994 model began the promise of the Ferrari F50. The 1995 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ferrari hopes that the F50 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.


]]> http://www.italiansportscar.net/2009/05/first-impressions-of-the-ferrari-f50-for-1995/feed/ 0 http://www.italiansportscar.net/2009/05/first-impressions-of-the-ferrari-f50-for-1995/ The Ferrari F50 Base for 1996: Improving on 1995 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ItalianSportsCars/~3/Jjui8BmVLIU/ http://www.italiansportscar.net/2009/05/the-ferrari-f50-base-for-1996-improving-on-1995/#comments Fri, 01 May 2009 16:17:22 +0000 ferrariDriver http://www.ponycars.org/the-ferrari-f50-base-for-1996-improving-on-1995 The 1996 F50 is an important vehicle to Ferrari for the coupe market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the F50 which include Base. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Ferrari. There is strong competition from vehicles from Lexus.

1996 Ferrari F50 Base Specs

The restyled F50 Base is equipped with a 4.7-liter twelve -cylinder engine that utilizes 60 valves. The engine is mated to a Ferrari six-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1995 version.

The fuel system for the 1996 F50 is a traditional Bosch ME-2.7, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.

The F50 uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a manual-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The dimensions of the F50 Base are inches wide by inches long. It sits inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-high price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

The standard warranty period for the F50 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1996 F50 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.

Parting Shots

The 1995 model began the promise of the Ferrari F50. The 1996 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ferrari hopes that the F50 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.


]]> http://www.italiansportscar.net/2009/05/the-ferrari-f50-base-for-1996-improving-on-1995/feed/ 0 http://www.italiansportscar.net/2009/05/the-ferrari-f50-base-for-1996-improving-on-1995/ Impressions of the Ferrari F430 for 2009 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ItalianSportsCars/~3/fxFurC6iSBo/ http://www.italiansportscar.net/2009/04/impressions-of-the-ferrari-f430-for-2009/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:17:22 +0000 ferrariDriver http://www.ponycars.org/impressions-of-the-ferrari-f430-for-2009 The 2009 Ferrari F430 Base was introduced to compete in the coupe market. There are 3 trim levels for the F430 in 2009: . With two doors and spacious seating for several adults, the rear-wheel drive F430 makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Coupe market, including strong offerings from Lexus.

Under the Hood

The F430 Base is equipped with a Ferrari 4.3 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Ferrari 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ferrari.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The F430 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the F430 Base are inches wide by inches long. It sits inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was an industry-average price, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2009 F430 is a traditional Bosch ME-7, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.

The 2009 F430 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is subpar for a coupe car.

We Think...

The 2008 model began the promise of the Ferrari F430. The 2009 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ferrari hopes that the F430 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.


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