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Continental AutoSports Wins 2020 Cavallino Award

March 31st, 2021 by Continental Ferrari

Continental AutoSports Ferrari has been recognized by Ferrari with the prestigious Cavallino Award, indicating our exceptional levels of customer service. Our team goes above and beyond to satisfy even the most demanding of Prancing Horse enthusiasts, and this award is a testament to that. View Ferrari Inventory Contact Us What is the Ferrari Cavallino Award? Ferrari’s Cavallino Award was created to recognize dealerships that exceed standard business objectives, sales targets, and overall operations. To be eligible for this award, a Ferrari dealership must not only exhibit strong business performance and be actively engaged in sales, marketing, and service programs — the dealership…

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How Fast Can a Ferrari Go?

March 12th, 2021 by Continental Ferrari

Even when you’re not pushing the limit, driving a Ferrari is a unique and thrilling experience, whether you’re sticking to the streets of Chicago or blazing down the highways between Indianapolis and Milwaukee. It goes without saying that reaching a Ferrari’s top speed is incredible on the track — but check out the list below to see just how fast you can go in a Ferrari. Ferrari Inventory Contact Us Ferrari Top Speed by Model Ferrari 360 Modena Top Speed: 183 mph Ferrari 360 Spider Top Speed: 180 mph Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale Top Speed: 186 mph Ferrari 458 Speciale…

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Ferrari Returns to the 24 Hours of Le Mans

February 26th, 2021 by Continental Ferrari

The announcement that Ferrari will return to the top class of the World Endurance Championship with a new Le Mans Hypercar in 2023 ignites memories of the first sparks of the relationship between Ferrari and endurance racing. Just two years after their first production car, two V12 Ferrari 166MMs entered in the 1949 24 Hours of Le Mans. The first Le Mans to take place after World War II. After six hours of racing, one of the Ferraris got caught in an accident, leaving the driver team of the Italian-born Luigi Chinetti and British Peter Mitchell-Thomson in a gruesome battle…

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Scuderia Ferrari’s 90th Anniversary

December 13th, 2019 by Continental Ferrari

Scuderia Ferrari celebrated its 90th Anniversary in November 2019, a team that began with Enzo Ferrari’s ambitions and has grown to become of the most storied auto racing teams in the world. Today we celebrate the achievements of nine decades in the racing spotlight, and we look forward to the many decades more! Ferrari Inventory Apply for Financing Contact Us What Does “Scuderia Ferrari” Mean? Scuderia means “stable” in Italian, while “Ferrari” is the last name of Ferrari’s founder. The famous Prancing Horse logo has origins that go back to 1692; in 1923, the symbol was entrusted to Enzo Ferrari,…

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Ferrari Finali Mondiali: 2019 Results

November 27th, 2019 by Continental Ferrari

2019 Ferrari Finali Mondiali starting line

Finali Mondiali is the final race in the Ferrari Challenge Series, a series of races in which real Ferrari enthusiasts compete in their own Prancing Horses. The Ferrari Finali Mondiali in 2019 took place at the Mugello Circuit in Italy and it was an unforgettable race. Ferrari Inventory Apply for Financing Contact Us 2019 Finali Mondiali Results Ferrari Challenge Europe celebrated victories Louis Prette (Trofeo Pirelli) Emanuele Maria Tabacchi (Trofeo Pirelli Am) Tani Hanna (Coppa Shell) Henrik Jansen (Coppa Shell Am) Ferrari Challenge North America celebrated victories Cooper MacNeil (Trofeo Pirelli) Neil Gehani (Trofeo Pirelli Am) Mark Issa (Coppa Shell)…

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Highlights of the 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista Reviews

March 18th, 2019 by Continental Ferrari

The 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista reviews all echo with a similar sentiment: as a vehicle equipped with Ferrari’s most powerful V8 engine ever, its a driving experience unlike any other. For more about what that means, read on. Ferrari Model InformationUsed Ferrari Inventory Car and Driver The Car and Driver review highlights what’s changed from the 488 GTB, particularly the fact that half of the 488 Pista’s engine parts are new when compared to its predecessor. Some of the enhancements include a lighter crankshaft, more aggressive cams, shorter intake runners, and a new, lighter Inconel exhaust manifold. All in all,…

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Who is Mick Schumacher?

February 28th, 2019 by Continental Ferrari

Mick Schumacher is a new member of the Ferrari Academy who has a rich history of racing success in his blood. The son of seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher and the nephew of former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher, Mick Schumacher is an exciting 19-year-old driver with a great deal of potential. What Michael Schumacher Accomplished Mick Schumacher’s father, Michael, is a legendary name in F1 racing circles, and regarded as one of the greatest — if not the greatest — Formula 1 drivers of all time. Five of his seven F1 World Championships were won consecutively with the…

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The Midas Touch

January 31st, 2019 by dealerinspire

There is a historical practice of gold satin finished wheels in Ferrari’s DNA. Dating back to 1960, gold wheels were used as part of the Ferrari livery package on Formula one race vehicles. Gold wheels have been available as part of standard and special equipment requests on street legal models throughout the years. Ferrari Tailor Made and Atelier Programs in Maranello, have catered to many requests for gold satin finishes etc. Currently, the Ferrari Pista, Pista Spider, 488 GTB, and 488 Spider offer gold satin finished wheels as part of the standard equipment options. I suspect that you will see…

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How to Buy a Ferrari: Best Practices for Purchasing a Pre-Owned Model

January 22nd, 2019 by Continental Ferrari

Ferraris are highly sought-after, collectible vehicles, and owning one can be a reality if you take the proper approach. Learning how to buy a Ferrari begins with visiting an authorized Ferrari dealer. With limited production for most models, these are rare vehicles with highly specialized components. Working with an authorized Ferrari dealership can provide peace of mind that your future dream car has been properly maintained and meets the impeccable standards of the Prancing Horse brand. Ferrari Model InformationUsed Ferrari Inventory Potential Challenges of Purchasing a Ferrari From a Private Party or Non-Authorized Dealer Because of the limited number of…

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Exclusive Personalization with Ferrari Tailor-Made

January 15th, 2019 by dealerinspire

Since 1950, Ferrari Tailor-Made is the exclusive personalization program from Maranello developed for clients seeking to create a truly bespoke vehicle. Through this program, every new Ferrari can be ordered to the exact whims and desires of its owner, resulting in vehicles that are the embodiment of each owner’s unique style. The Ferrari brand creates an emotion of luxury, elegance, sportiness and exclusivity. The various elements of Ferrari are reflected in these Tailor-Made collections. Each collection pulls inspiration from a different part of Ferrari’s iconic history, giving new Ferrari owners countless options for creating the Ferrari of their dreams. “Creativity,…

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