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Ferrari Superamerica Convertible
Ferrari is to launch a convertible based on the 575M Maranello at January's Los Angeles and Detroit Auto Shows. The Superamerica, designed by Pininfarina, is described by Ferrari as a "berlinetta", and the company claims that with a top speed of 199mph, it will be the fastest drop-top production car on sale. Its carbonfibre-structure roof, developed by Fioravanti, has a unique rotating mechanism enabling it to drop or raise in just 10 seconds, and it features electrochromatic glass roof panels enabling the driver to control how much light enters the cabin, with five tint settings. Ferrari calls the technology Revocromico. Boot space remains unchanged whether the roof is up or down, and the rear glass window acts as an effective wind deflector when the roof is down.
The V12 5748cc engine has been boosted to 540bhp and 589lb ft of torque, and it will be offered with either F1-style clutchless transmission or a manual gearbox. Options will include the GTC handling package, which adds carbon ceramic brakes.
The Superamerica is a limited edition model aimed, as its name suggests, at the US market, though a tiny number may be imported to the UK to special order. Prices and more details will be revealed at the motor shows in the New Year.
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01-15-2005, 12:41 PM
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