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24 Hours of Daytona Recap: Ferrari 296 GT3 Debut

February 27th, 2023 by Continental Ferrari

Ferrari 296 GT3 driving in 24 Hours of Daytona

The long-anticipated debut of the fresh Ferrari 296 GT3 has arrived, with the Grand Touring Car making its first appearance at the 61st annual 24 Hours of Daytona. Among the 296 GT3 entrants, a mix of professional and gentleman drivers piloted the fabled Prancing Horse models around the track. The official team that led the charge was made up of drivers Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado, Davide Rigon, and Daniel Serra. In our guide below, you’ll have the opportunity to study the history of 24 Hours of Daytona, the capabilities of the Ferrari 296 GT3, and the 2023 results. Ferrari…

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Ferrari 360 Specs

January 22nd, 2023 by Continental Ferrari

Racecar driver driving yellow Ferrari 350 Modena

The Ferrari 360 is a legendary mid-engine sportscar that saw production from 2000 through 2005. Now, this Prancing Horse model is a fabled vehicle coveted by collectors and automotive enthusiasts alike. While the familiar badging, colors, and body style mark this model as classically Ferrari, the performance also stands out from other models on the Chicago streets. Luckily, thanks to Continental AutoSports Ferrari, you can learn more about the Ferrari 360 engine and performance before shopping at our Chicagoland Ferrari dealer. Read through our research guide to familiarize yourself with the Ferrari 360 0-60 times and so much more! Ferrari 360 Interior…

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2023 Ferrari Challenge at Road America: September 6th-10th

January 5th, 2023 by Continental Ferrari

The 2023 Ferrari Challenge is a dazzling automotive display that includes stops all over the globe. From the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates, this exciting race series offers the opportunity to take in the Ferrari experience in endless idyllic locations. While travels overseas are always a treat, you can live the Ferrari lifestyle much closer to home! That’s because the 2023 Ferrari Challenge includes a North American leg with a stop at Road America in Plymouth, WI, from September 6th through the 10th! Marking the 30th year of the Ferrari Challenge, the 2023 event promises to offer pulse-raising…

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Ferrari 360 Interior

December 13th, 2022 by Continental Ferrari

Few experiences match that of putting the Ferrari 360 in drive. The raucous hum of the V8 engine produces an enchanting roar and top speeds of over 180 miles per hour that will delicately raise the pulse of even the most experienced of drivers. Offered with your choice of Spider (convertible) or Berlinetta (coupe) bodywork, you’ll be certain to turn heads and drop jaws when you take to the Indianapolis streets in your Ferrari 360. While the scorching engine and exceptional good looks of this supercar are enough to convince any discerning driver to buy, the Ferrari 360 interior keeps…

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Ferrari Purosangue Specs

October 26th, 2022 by Continental Ferrari

The unveiling of Ferrari Purosangue brings plenty of reasons to celebrate. After all, it isn’t every day that Maranello unveils an all-new vehicle with a naturally-aspirated 6.5-liter V12 engine. Explore the factors that set this model apart with our comprehensive guide to the Ferrari Purosangue specs—and then stop in to experience its unmistakable roar first-hand. Preview Interior Compare to Lamborghini Urus Ferrari Purosangue Engine Although Ferrari is in the process of electrifying its lineup, it doesn’t have any plans to phase out internal combustion engines completely. The Purosangue’s interior design may be pushing the Italian automaker in exciting new directions,…

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Ferrari 296 GT3 Race Car Revealed

October 13th, 2022 by Continental Ferrari

Ferrari’s race cars and production cars have always been in intimate dialogue with one another, and the latest effort from the Prancing Horse’s Competizioni GT team is a case in point. The Ferrari 296 GT3 is an incredible development in the racing segment that has always been closest to the manufacturer’s heart. This Ferrari race car’s design picks up where the 296 GTB leaves off—but the GT3 achieves a lower center of gravity with a unique 120-degree V6 configuration, which houses the turbochargers within the mid-rear-mounted V. The aluminum frame and braking system are likewise all-new. Although the 296…

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Ferrari Teases 2023 Le Mans Hypercar

October 2nd, 2022 by Continental Ferrari

Relatively little is known about the vehicle that Ferrari will enter into next year’s 24-hour endurance race at Le Mans, referred to as the Ferrari 499P, but its full debut is right around the corner. It’s been 50 years since the Prancing Horse’s last entry as a works team into the race’s top category, so enthusiasts everywhere are understandably waiting at the edges of their seats for clear details. Here’s what we know so far: What is a Hypercar? Ferrari Returns to Le Mans 499P: A Genuine Ferrari —Hypercar The “Le Mans Hypercar” (or LMH) category replaces the LMP1 class,…

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Ferrari Purosangue Interior

September 10th, 2022 by Continental Ferrari

The Ferrari Purosangue interior has an entirely unique look and feel. To be sure, the quality of the materials live up to the standard that you’d expect from this nameplate, and the ‘thoroughbred’ Purosangue is a driver-focused vehicle, through and through. The standard 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine is likewise an appropriate nod to the Prancing Horse’s legacy—but this model is looking toward the future, too. After all, this Ferrari offers seating for up to four passengers. It’s now the largest model in the Ferrari lineup. The Purosangue also bucks industry trends by eschewing the central touchscreen in favor of…

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When Will There Be an All-Electric Ferrari?

August 21st, 2022 by Continental Ferrari

At a press conference in June of 2022, Ferrari announced that they will build their first all-electric supercar by 2025! The first electric Ferrari is an important part of the brand’s plans for this decade, which include a complete overhaul of the current lineup. We’ve laid out more details in the Ferrari EV timeline below, but for now, just keep in mind that by 2030, up to 40% of Ferrari models sold will be 100%-electric vehicles. By the same year, up to 80% of Ferrari models sold will feature some form of electrification. Ferrari Hybrid-Electric Powertrains Ferrari is Morgan Stanley’s…

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Ferrari Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary

August 14th, 2022 by Continental Ferrari

Ferrari is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2022—but some things never change. Even as the brand plans to electrify its lineup and introduce 15 new models within the next four years, the team with the most wins in F1 racing history is once again displaying its prowess on the track with the F1-75 race car. After three-quarters of a century, the Prancing Horse remains a household name—and a leader wherever performance and innovation are concerned. Ferrari History Ferrari Model Research Looking Back, Looking Ahead: An Interview with Piero Ferrari Not that many companies can say that they’ve survived for 75…

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24 Hours of Daytona Recap: Ferrari 296 GT3 Debut

Ferrari 360 Specs

2023 Ferrari Challenge at Road America: September 6th-10th

Ferrari 360 Interior

Ferrari Purosangue Specs

Ferrari 296 GT3 Race Car Revealed

Ferrari Teases 2023 Le Mans Hypercar

Ferrari Purosangue Interior

When Will There Be an All-Electric Ferrari?

Ferrari Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary

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