Wouter Melissen
12-03-2014, 04:00 AM
Ahead of its official debut during the Finali Mondiali event this weekend at the Abu Dhabi F1 circuit, Ferrari have released the first details and images of the FXX K. Based on the LaFerrari hypercar, this is the third track-day car produced by Ferrari. Under the banner of a research and development programme, the 'XX' scheme allows the company's richest and most ambitious customers to drive the cars at special events with full factory support. The FXX K is the most potent yet of these machines as it features a hybrid drivetrain (the K is short for KERS) consisting of a high revving V12 and an electric motor and produces a combined 1,050 hp. In addition to the increase in power, the FXX K also boasts enhanced active aerodynamics, which improve downforce by 50% in the low drag configuration and 30% in the high downforce configuration. The hugely potent FXX K is also equipped with sophisticated electronics to allow drivers with slightly less talent than Kimi Raikonen or Sebastian Vettel to get the most out of the car.
On Monday we spotted one of the best videos we have ever seen, which featured Duncan Pittaway's Fiat S.76 roar back into life in rather dramatic fashion. A true labour of love, it took Pittaway many years to get to this point and we already got a first glimpse of the mighty Fiat at Goodwood in July but it was not quite ready to run yet. It is understood to be the first time an S.76 has been fired up in a century, so it was quite special in that respect as well. We have chronicled the fabulous history of the model and this specific car, and very much look forward to seeing it back in action soon.
Enjoy the links:
2015 Ferrari FXX K - Images, Specifications and Information (http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/6046/Ferrari-FXX-K.html)
1911 Fiat S.76 - Images, Specifications and Information (http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/6043/Fiat-S.76.html)
On Monday we spotted one of the best videos we have ever seen, which featured Duncan Pittaway's Fiat S.76 roar back into life in rather dramatic fashion. A true labour of love, it took Pittaway many years to get to this point and we already got a first glimpse of the mighty Fiat at Goodwood in July but it was not quite ready to run yet. It is understood to be the first time an S.76 has been fired up in a century, so it was quite special in that respect as well. We have chronicled the fabulous history of the model and this specific car, and very much look forward to seeing it back in action soon.
Enjoy the links:
2015 Ferrari FXX K - Images, Specifications and Information (http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/6046/Ferrari-FXX-K.html)
1911 Fiat S.76 - Images, Specifications and Information (http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/6043/Fiat-S.76.html)