Take My Breath Away: 2013 Ferrari F12berlinetta

Say good morning to the fast Ferrari, ever. The Ferrari claims a 0-60 mph time of 3.1 seconds and 0-100mph in 8.5 seconds. It’s loaded with a V-12 engine that produces 730 horsepower with 690 Nm of torque peaking at 8,700 rpm, and is a lean 3,472 lbs, culled from an aluminum chassis.  This means less emissions, in case you were wondering. One theory on the one-word spelling — the f12berlinetta is so fast that you don’t have time to pause... Read More

Driving Your Dream Car at Le Mans

Le Mans, France is synonymous with motor racing. It is a city of narrow, tree-lined roads. South of Lemans are picturesque French towns sprinkled with chateaus and castles. I experienced these surroundings roads from the driver seats of  a Ferrari 458, a Lamborghini Gallardo LP-5604, an Audi R8 Cabriolet and a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet on the new Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, as I whipped through the misty countryside. Michelin outfits... Read More

Scaglietti: Wine and Ferrari Share Something in Common

It’s a little known fact that famed Ferrari designer Sergio Scalgietti  left his imprint on more than the exterior of cars. As a favor to his friend Antonio Giacobazzi, president of Donelli, he designed the Lambrusco bottle, which also originated in Modena, Italy, and is still available today.  Scaglietti was apparently quite selective about what he would design, and he was persuaded to design the Italian wine by his friend. The Scaglietti... Read More