IN THE NEWS Ferrari Pinin Four-Door Concept Up For Sale...Again

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IN THE NEWS
Ferrari Pinin Four-Door Concept Up For Sale...Again
Did you miss your chance to own a one-off Ferrari concept car? Well fire up your adding machine, call your
accountant, and prepare your wallet because you've got another chance to own a piece of Ferrari history. The Pinin
four-door concept car is heading back to the classifieds. The owner of the car has listed his or her impossibly rare
machine for sale on Hemmings.
The Pinin is a four-door concept from the Prancing Horse company. It was introduced to the world back in 1980 at
the Turin Motor Show. Back in its day, the Pinin was a non-drivable concept with no powertrain. It was meant to
highlight the 50th anniversary of Pininfarina while also showing off some potential new tech.
We're not talking engine tech, but instead it's all about aerodynamic technology. The Pinin boasted flush glass
between the C-pillars, hidden windshield wipers, and unique five-bladed wheels that helped with brake cooling at
higher speeds.
The car hit the auction block back in 2011 at an RM event in London. It was estimated to fetch between $740,000
and $850,000. Whoever bought (or already owned, as we're not sure if a sale was made) the car didn't merely stick
it in the garage as a non-driving showpiece. Instead, the Pinin has actually been fitted with an engine—a 5.0-liter
flat-12. That should provide plenty of oomph.
So open up that wallet to purchase a now drivable piece of Ferrari history. The asking price is $795,000. (Jeff
Glucker)
For more information contact Craig Forbes (678) 802-5000 [email protected]
July 24th, 2015
Final Ferrari Enzo Could Fetch $6 Million at August Auction
At RM Sotheby’s upcoming Monterey auctions from August 13-15, the 400th and final example of the Ferrari Enzo
is set to be sold as part of ‘The Pinnacle Portfolio’. Pre-auction estimates suggest the Italian supercar will sell for
between $4-6 million therefore making it the most expensive Enzo ever.
Ferrari initially planned to produce just 399 examples of the iconic Enzo. However, the marque decided on
producing one final example and created it as a gift to His Holiness Pope John Paul II. Unsurprisingly, the Pope
decided on auctioning off the car with the proceeds benefitting victims of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami in
Southeast Asia.
As you’d expect, the 400th Enzo is unique from all others. For starters, it is one of just a handful of Enzos painted in
Rosso Scuderia while its rear spoiler is also made solely from bare carbon fiber. Elsewhere, the interior combines
Nero leather with Cuoio leather while matching Cuoio-colored inserts are also featured across the seats.
After being sold in June 2005 at Ferrari’s Maranello factory, the car has remained in the United States. It has
covered just 179 km with its last service being performed by Ferrari of Central Florida in December last year.
July 24th, 2015
Ferrari Reveal Special Bianchi Fan Tribute
Ferrari's garage at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix will be decorated by fan tributes to the late Jules Bianchi.
The 25-year-old Bianchi, who was a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy, passed away on Friday evening, nine
months after he suffered severe head injuries during an accident at the Japanese GP.
Besides coming through the ranks at Ferrari, the Scuderia's former president Luca di Montezemolo revealed that
the Frenchman had been lined up to take over from Kimi Raikkonen one day.
The FIA has also announced that a minute's silence will be held ahead of the Hungarian GP in memory of Bianchi
while his number 17 will also be retired.
As part of its tribute to Bianchi, Ferrari urged its fans to tweet messages, which will be displayed at the Hungaroring.
July 24th, 2015
Ferrari 488GTB Reaches 341 Km/h (211 Mph) On Public Roads
It’s one thing for a car to be fast on a circuit and another to be fast in the real world. The brand-new Ferrari 488 GTB
seems to make no difference, though.
An abundance of drive-tests available on the internet told us what we already knew and kind of expected; the
Ferrari 488 GTB is blistering quick. Not only that, but it’s amazingly good, as well.
But what these tests didn't really conclude is how fast it is to something we can relate to. Sure, some used a
plethora of words to describe the acceleration, or the sensation the car provided during testing, but it wasn’t a
straightforward answer to which we could grab on to. Sure, Ferrari officially stated that the car can reach a top
speed in excess of 330km/h, but they might have deliberately underestimate it a little.
So, how fast is Ferrari’s entry-level, mid-engine car? As we all know, a picture is worth a 1,000 words, but what’s a
video worth?
Watching this guy hit 341km/h (211 Mph) on a busy part of the autobahn demonstrates that he has some nerves of
steel and that the Ferrari is one hell of a performer. And if you think about it, the top speed isn’t that impressive as
the acceleration.
Still, keep in mind that an Enzo tops out at 355 km/h (220 Mph) according to Ferrari, so, bravo 488 GTB!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of4hRRkMPO4
July 24th, 2015
Insane Ferrari 312P Sounds From Monza!
Modern racing cars are dramatically different than their forebears. Not only are modern Formula One cars
significantly quieter owing to their use of forced induction and electric motors, but the current fleet of class-leading
endurance racers are also rather quiet compared to race cars of yesteryear.
Certainly one of the loudest and most impressive endurance race cars from the 1960’s is the Ferrari 312P. Just
three examples of the Italian monster were produced in 1969 and thanks to a natural-aspirated 3.0-litre V12 engine,
the car absolutely howls unlike any other modern supercar.
One example recently hit the famed Monza circuit and as you could imagine, it really sent heads spinning!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWyZImr1qRo
July 24th, 2015
Exceptionally Rare 1964 Ferrari 250 LM by Scaglietti Heading to Auction
As part of The Pinnacle Portfolio being sold by RM Sotheby’s at the company’s Monterey auctions from August 1315, an exceptional 1964 Ferrari 250 LM by Scaglietti will go under the hammer.
Rarer than the fabled Ferrari 250 GTO, there’s certainly a possibility that this 250 LM by Scaglietti could be the most
expensive car from The Pinnacle Portfolio. As a matter of fact, RM Sotheby’s sold an identical example at last
year’s Monterey auctions for a dizzying $11.55 million.
The car in question is one of just 32 examples ever created and was originally shown to the world at the 1964 Earls
Court Motor Show. It has also recently completed in the Le Mans Classic and Tour Auto and features matching
chassis and engine numbers meaning it is all original.
Full details about this one have yet to be released but there’s certainly a chance it will sell for over $11 million. After
all, the unit sold by RM Sotheby’s last year had previously been crashed and badly burnt yet was still purchased by
a very wealthy collector.
As with all other Ferrari 250 LM by Scaglietti models, this latest one features a 3.3-litre aluminum-block V12 engine
delivering 320 hp. The engine features six Weber carburetors as well as a five-speed manual transmission and
independent front and rear suspension. Disc brakes are also featured at all four corners.
July 24th, 2015
Ferrari Cavalcade International Drive Leaves Italy for the Shores of California
Cavalcade International has left Italy for the very first time and is soon heading to California August 10-14, which
means you better sign up now if you want to get in on the action. Starting in San Francisco, the epic driving event
includes scenic roads that take you past the ocean, through inland deserts, Napa Valley vineyards, and over the
Golden Gate Bridge. This is Ferrari, so of course the Cavalcade includes luxury hotels, gourmet meals, and even
some laps around the Sonoma Racetrack.
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The first day starts at the Fairmont San Francisco on the very top of Nob Hill, which overlooks the Bay, and includes
a fun driver’s briefing and welcome dinner. After a good night’s rest, you will hop in your ride and speed over the
Golden Gate Bridge to Marin County, where beaches and a vineyard lunch awaits.
Day three takes you across Bay Bridge to drive through the Altamont Pass desert, most famous for its miles of
windmills and being at the foot of Mount Diablo. The day will end with a few laps at the Sonoma Racetrack and a
surprise dinner. August 13 will take your group on Highway 1 to Half Moon Bay and its fantastic cliffside views.
Once you get your Instagram fill, it’s on to Big Basin Redwoods State Park and then back to San Francisco for a big
gala dinner and a good night’s sleep before heading home in the morning.
Priced at €11,000 ($12,106) for two people, the standard package includes a double or twin room. For better
accommodations, we recommend opting for the €15,000 ($16,508) for the Fairmont Suite. Also, considering the
Pebble Beach starts August 14, you can choose to stay and extend your Cavalcade experience by an extra four
days for an additional €5,500 ($6,053). It includes an escort to Monterey, luxury accommodations for four nights,
breakfast for two, a day trip to Big Sur with a lunch at Ventana Inn, two VIP tickets to the Concours D'Elegance, and
your own concierge during your stay. (Mila Pontivich)
Call your salesman at Ferrari of Atlanta for additional details at 678-802-5000
July 24th, 2015
This Is What It's Like To Share The Road With The Beastly Maserati MC12
The Maserati MC12 is a very, very special car. For starters it’s a homologated Maserati GT1, and as such is super
rare with only 50 units ever made. Yes, it is more or less a Ferrari Enzo as both share the same 6.0-liter V12. In
terms of performance the MC12 rockets to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds and has a top speed of 205 mph.
So now that you know just how special this Maserati is you’ll be able to fully appreciate this video which shows one
roaming around the wild.
This MC12 looks and sounds absolutely incredible and is unlike anything else on the road, in this video or
otherwise. You'll never see this supercar in your neck of the woods, so feel free to live vicariously through YouTuber
Cossie670.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mwoCh8XZJs#t=126
July 24th, 2015
Jerry Seinfeld Gets Coffee with Trevor Noah in a Very 80’s Ferrari
Yes, technically there are famous people in the latest Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee episode but more
importantly, there’s also a 1985 Ferrari 308 GTB QV.
The feature car is a caricature of the 1980s and features a very Miami Vice-white exterior and a Tony-Montanaapproved red interior. Seinfeld’s guest this week is Trevor Noah, who will be taking over The Daily Show following
the departure of Jon Stewart.
Noah is a young comedian with an interesting South African background. The two joke about how the mostly anticar residents of NYC see cars as “germs” infecting their fine city, but how could anyone not be charmed by the
presence of a 1980s Ferrari?
Though it only makes 240 horsepower, it does so while producing a sound that no modern car can match. We can’t
imagine a better car to cruise in down to a Brooklyn coffee shop.
http://driving.ca/ferrari/auto-news/entertainment/jerry-seinfeld-gets-coffee-with-trevornoah-in-a-very-80s-ferrari
July 24th, 2015
Bid on the Very First Maserati Ghibli Spyder
In reviving the Ghibli nameplate, Maserati may have applied it to a sedan this time around. But the original Maserati
Ghibli was a coupe – and as anyone who knows their history of exotic Italian automobiles will tell you, it also bred a
convertible. What you see here is the first example, and now it's going up for auction during Monterey Car Week.
Maserati only built 128 examples of the Ghibli Spyder, designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro for Ghia, making it a highly
sought-after roadster and an icon of its time. This Ghibli – bearing chassis number AM115/S 1001 – wasn't merely
one of them. It was the factory prototype, the one which the Modenese automaker displayed at both the Turin Motor
Show in 1968 and the Geneva Motor Show in '69. The production models that followed featured some subtle
changes, particularly to the trunk, filler caps, and door handles. But rather than hold on to the prototype, Maserati
sold this yellow show car when it was done with it.
The roadster was bought by one Ruggiero Capuano in 1969, who had it for six years before selling it to Libero
Girardi, an Italian-American and Ferrari mechanic in Rhode Island, who in turn transferred ownership to John Ferro,
his son-in-law. Ferro drove it for over a decade before putting it in storage for the better part of 30 years. Its current
owner bought it from Ferro, took it out of storage, and put it on the concours circuit, picking up numerous trophies
along the way.
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Having been properly stored, the Ghibli Spyder never required much restoration, and remains in highly original
condition. That ought to make it a hot item even among the other notable lots that RM Sotheby's has lined up for
Monterey this year. Though the auction house isn't saying how much it expects the prototype to sell for, Sports Car
Market records that a Ghibli Spyder (also in yellow) was sold by Artcurial in Paris last year for over $1 million.
Considering the provenance and condition of this prototype, we'd expect it to sell for even more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6cUvAftZAo
1950 Ferrari 275S/340 America Barchetta Could Sell for $10 Million at Auction
At RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction next month, a 1950 Ferrari 275S/340 America Barchetta by Scaglietti is set to
cross the auction block. Pre-auction estimates suggest it could sell for between $7.5 million and $10 million
therefore making it one of the most expensive cars featured in the auction.
Rather incredibly, the classic Ferrari in question is one of just two 275S Barchettas ever built and one of a mere
nine Works-entry Ferrari barchetta models ever produced in the 1950s. It is chassis number 0030 MT and made its
competitive debut at the Mille Miglia rally in 1950.
At that year’s Mille Miglia, it competed alongside its sister car but unfortunately, both had to retire due to rear axle
failures. At the time it was powered by a 3.3-litre V12 and featured coachwork from Touring.
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After the Mille Miglia, it was upgraded with a 4.1-litre V12 engine from a Ferrari Formula One car before being
displayed at the Salon de l’Automobile in Paris in 1950. In the following years, the car completed in a selection of
races and rallies including the sports car race at the Monaco Grand Prix 1952.
The car was then imported into the United States and was owned by car collector Peter Markowski until 1999. By
the time he parted ways with the car, he had reportedly covered over 100,000 miles in it. More recently, the car was
purchased by a German collector and participated in the 2005 edition of the Mille Miglia.
Watch 40 Ferrari F12s Hit the Nurburgring at Once
Of all the cars we'd love to drive around the Nürburgring, the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta ranks pretty high. It's got
mountains of power sent from a smooth V12 at the front to a set of fat tires at the back, near-perfect handling
balance, anchor-like brakes... we could go on and on, but the point is that it'd be a hoot to drive on any track, let
alone the vaunted Nordschleife. As you can see from this video, the boys from Maranello evidently agree.
This latest owners' meeting attracted 40 F12s (and at least one California T) to the Green Hell to see how their
machinery could handle one of (if not the) most challenging racing circuits in the world. Ferrari's chief test driver
Raffaele de Simone was on hand to drive some hot laps, and the owners had the chance to push their F12s to near
their limits.
The official video footage is a little overproduced, in typical style, and could do with a little less dramatic music and
a little more of the unbridled engine and exhaust sounds for which Ferraris are known. But as far as the fantasy of
gaining admission to such an elite cadre of supercar owners, this is about as close as most of us are likely to get.
(Noah Joseph)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0394UBbYRE
July 24th, 2015
Original Batmobile Expected To Sell For $6 Million
Holy ultimate collectible, Batman! The original 1966 Batmobile
will officially hit the block
at the Barrett-Jackson
auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, and it’s expected to fetch upwards of $6 million. KACHING!
It’s the same vehicle used on the ‘60s-era TV show starring Adam West. Before receiving the whole caped-crusader
treatment, the car was originally the 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car. Then it got a wildly restyled front fascia, a
black paint scheme with orange trim, custom wheels, and enough gadgets to stop even the most cunning of criminal
minds. A few standouts would include the batphone, hidden bat-laser beam, bat-radarscope, bat-ray, emergency
bat-turn lever and bat-tering ram. POW!
Dean Jeffries was originally contracted to build the Batmobile, but the studio needed it faster than Jeffries could
deliver, so the project was eventually handed to George Barris. After buying the Futura concept from the Ford Motor
Company for $1 (plus “other valuable consideration”), Barris reportedly had it parked behind his shop. Despite an
original cost of $250,000, the car was uninsurable, and thus sat idle for years. However, after looking at the Jeffries’
early design work, Barris knew the Futura would work as the Batmobile. The build took three weeks to complete,
and it remained in Barris’ personal collection for years, finally trading hands for the first time at the 2013 Scottsdale
Barrett-Jackson auction for $4.2 million. BLAM!
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According to Roger C. Johnson from the Barrett-Jackson Collection, most high-end collectible cars are so rare, few
people can even recognize them. “However, possibly the most desirable and collectable car of all is one that every
man, woman or child in the free world can easily identify without the slightest hesitation,” he says. “The original
Batmobile will always be one of those cars.” BANG!
I just hope some dastardly evil-doer isn’t planning a heist… ZWAPP! (Jonathon Lopez)
What’s the Worst State for Speeding Tickets?
You may hear your elders tell you that driving laws in your town or state are “some of the worst in the country.” They
could be telling you that to keep you driving safe, or just our of ignorance. The fact is, some states are definitely
worse than others, and thankfully we can prove it with math!
The fiscally savvy folks over at WalletHub have put together a complex study of which states are the worse for
financial penalties. The company looked at 12 key metrics across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. And
they found that the worst state for tickets was…Colorado. Illinois came in a close second, tied with Delaware,
Arizona and New Mexico.
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Though not the outright winner, Illinois has it pretty bad. Their law enforcement automatically considers speeding
reckless driving, and as a result, it incurs the highest maximum fine (especially for your second reckless offense,
which is just your second speeding ticket). The report also cites the frequency jail time issued for a first reckless
offense as well as second offense as to why Illinois is, financially, a terrible place to speed in.
Overall Rank
(1=Strictest) State Reckless Penalties
Rank Speeding Enforcement
Rank
1 Colorado 2 10
2 Arizona 10 2
2 Delaware 1 23
2 Illinois 8 4
5 New Mexico 10 4
6 Virginia 8 14
7 Iowa 24 1
7 Massachusetts 2 31
9 Alabama 10 15
10 District Of Columbia 15 10
11 Arkansas 4 44
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11 California 5 31
11 Oregon 19 7
11 Washington 19 7
15 West Virginia 6 31
16 Kansas 10 26
16 Maryland 27 7
18 Indiana 27 10
18 Missouri 41 2
18 North Carolina 15 19
21 Oklahoma 6 47
21 Wyoming 14 26
23 Hawaii 24 17
23 New York 41 6
25 Alaska 19 23
25 Louisiana 40 10
25 Maine 19 23
25 Vermont 15 31
29 Idaho 15 44
30 Tennessee 41 15
31 Connecticut 27 31
31 Georgia 27 31
31 Minnesota 27 31
31 Nevada 24 38
35 Florida 37 26
35 North Dakota 27 38
35 Rhode Island 27 38
38 Michigan 19 48
38 Wisconsin 45 17
40 Kentucky 45 19
40 Montana 36 44
40 Nebraska 37 38
40 New Jersey 37 38
40 Ohio 45 19
40 South Carolina 45 19
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46 New Hampshire 27 48
47 Mississippi 45 26
47 Pennsylvania 45 26
47 South Dakota 41 38
47 Utah 27 50
51 Texas 45 50
The study also found that 75% of states have “absolute” speed limits, meaning just by going over the limit, the state
has enough to convict you of speeding. The other quarter of states have laws that allow your to argue in court that
the speeding was reasonable. Also, while no states have mandatory jail time, if you are convicted of reckless
driving, expect to spend at least a night in jail.
Across the country, the average maximum cost of a speeding ticket is $742. The highest is Washington State,
where you could incur up to $5,000 on a single ticket. Kentucky, Mississippi, and New Mexico are all tied for the
lowest, with a $100 maximum fine.
July 24th, 2015
INVENTORY
IN THE NEWS
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Fronts 20 Rears Magnetic Ride Control 8-Speed Paddle Shift Auto Transmission Remote Vehicle Start Rear Axle
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Applies/ Only 2K miles and Priced at $69,990
2015 Maserati Gran Turismo Sport Convertible
$32,600 Discount from New MSRP! 2015 Maserati Gran Turismo Sport Convertible Rosso Trionfale over Bianco
Pregiato 4.7 Liter V8 with 454 Bhp Skyhook Suspension Bi-Xenon Lamps 8 Way Power Seats Sirius XM Stereo
Navigation Bose Speakers Colored Seat Backrests Red Anodized Calipers High Gloss Interiors 20 Inch Matte
Graphite Wheels Trident Stitched Headrests Original MSRP of $162,590 Maserati of Atlanta at 678-802-5000/
1,600 Miles and Priced at $129,990
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2010 Range Rover HSE
2010 Range Rover Supercharged Santorini Black over Ivory and Arbica Leather Piano Black Wood Trim Digital
Radio System Wood and Leather steering Wheel Original MSRP of $96,475 Maserati Trade In Maserati of Atlanta
678-802-5000/ Only 64K miles and Priced Aggressively at $37,990
2010 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GTS
Rare 2010 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GTS Black exterior over Cuoio interior Black Alcantara interior areas and
Alcantara headliner black upper door panels and and dashboard carbon fiber packages I and II MC Design
aluminum driver pedals Special Edition MC Forged Diamond Polished rims front and rear sensors black piping
cuoio steering wheel in Alcantara and leather Space Saver wheel Maserati of Atlanta 678-802-5000/ Only 25K
Miles and Priced at $64,990
July 24th, 2015
SPEED
Stop and Weight! A 50/50 weight Distribution is Not Optimal
There seems to be more confusion over weight distribution than any other concept of automotive performance.
Much of this confusion centers around the marketing hype manufacturers use to sell their cars. For the longest time,
companies like BMW advertised that they have a perfect 50/50 weight distribution. This leads a lot of people into
believing that this is optimal as far as weight distribution is concerned. I guess this would raise the question: Optimal
for what?
The answer to that question would be driving in perfect circles. But as we all know, we don’t drive in perfect circles.
If you look at any purpose built race car from the late 1950’s onward, you will find none that have a 50/50
distribution. Virtually all modern road race cars have somewhere between 55-65 of their mass over the rear wheel.
So, having a 50/50 distribution is not ideal as far as performance is concerned, but why?
It should be noted that this information applies only to rear or 4wd cars. Front drive cars do gain some advantages
having a forward weight distribution, but their handling dynamics suffer…
I think the part about weight distribution that is generally not understood is how it is just one factor in a cars overall
handling and performance. I have explained this in the comments to this post:
The big confusion about a 50-50 weight distribution is that it does not necessarily mean the car is going to have a
well-balanced feel. There are old muscle cars set up for road racing that have much more weight over the front axle,
but if you drove one, you would swear that it handles better than a 50/50 Miata. The difference is, is how the
suspension is tuned. Having a good weight distribution to begin with is the foundation for a fast car. But, how that
car actually feels in your hands, and how it behaves around corner, is the result of tuning the suspension.
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With few exceptions, street cars are generally tuned to have understeer regardless of their weight distribution – they
are just safer that way. When people tell you a car handles well, they may actually be referring to the tune of the
suspension. It doesn’t really have that much to do with the weight distribution or how fast (lap times) the car is.
Let me stress this point again – a balanced feel to the driver doesn’t mean the car can pull high G’s. It just means
that the car responds well to drive input and has good dynamic properties; all of which can achieved through
suspension tuning regardless of where the weight is in the car.
Racecars actually spend a very little amount of their time in corners; in fact, most of their time is spent accelerating
and braking between them. Having a greater rearward mass helps the car do those tasks better. Generally
speaking, you always want to keep the weight in a car as far back and as low as possible. Here are some of the
benefits of having a rear weight bias:
Better braking.
Better acceleration.
Better corner entry.
Better corner exit.
The reason for these benefits is as follows:
Better braking: The Porsche 911 (just an example, could be a GT40 or Ferrari) has always been known for its great
braking ability. Many people think it’s because of their brake technology; but let’s think about that for just a moment:
Do Porsche calipers pinch Porsche rotors any differently than say Corvette rotors pinch theirs? Probably, not. What
Porsche does have is their massive rearward weight distribution at around 60%. Having this weight in the back
naturally uses all of the tires more efficiently during braking, instead of overloading the front tires which is what
tends to happen in a front biased car. Needless to say, the rear brakes do more work on a car that has a greater
rear weight distribution.
Better acceleration: With more weight over the rear axle, it’s obvious that there is going to be more traction. Thus,
the car can put down more power without spinning the tires.
Better corner entry: Cars with a rear weight bias will steer quicker and have a natural tendency to over steer. A
slight tendency to over steer is required for proper corner execution.
Better corner exit: For the same reason given for better acceleration. A car with a rear weight bias can put the
power down sooner when coming out of a corner.
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Of course, it is possible to have too much rearward weight distribution which causes inefficient use of the tires and
bad handling characteristics. For a long time, Porsche was criticized for having ‘bite your head off’ handling. But in
those days, look at the tires and suspensions they were working with. The original 911 had skinny equal sized tires
on all four corners and a suspension that wasn’t tuned as well as today’s cars.
The early 911’s also lacked any type of rear wing or spoiler; the combination of of these three things – heavy rear
distribution, skinny rear tires, and lift inducing rear bodywork conspired to give the car the reputation of being a
handful. Surely, pushing the car through a high speed sweeper at racing speeds must have taken a substantial
amount of skill and courage.
So now you might ask, “Why don’t more cars have a better weight distribution?”, well, in the real world; it’s hard to
make an everyday car like this because it requires moving the engine very far back. This makes for very long front
ends and small cockpits with cramped foot wells. This may be ok for a sports car, but is not suitable for an everyday
car. The other alternative is to have a mid or rear-engine. But those setups also don’t lend themselves to practicality
either; and in the case of a rear-engine configuration, engine choices are generally limited to lighter weight engines.
I know the readers of the blog really don’t care about practicality, but car manufactures do. Because in reality, they
don’t sell many sports cars compared to their other models. They would sell even less if they were even more
impractical. I mean, who would buy a car that you couldn’t even fit a golf bag into!
Food For Thought:
Another reason why we see entry level sports cars that have poor weight distributions is because they may be built
off of a shared platform. My 350z for instance is shared with Nissan’s (Infiniti) G-Series sedans; a much more
practical car. This platform probably has limits on how far the engine can be set back and so on.
Note: I have found this particular post strikes a nerve in many of its readers. It’s amazing how many people have an
almost religious dedication to the myth of a 50-50 weight distribution being absolutely perfect. Before you post
telling me how wrong I am, please try to think how you first learned that a 50-50 distribution is ideal and if that
source was creditable. Also, try to provide some proof or sources to back up your claims. Ads are dishonest, and
magazine writers typically only have a degree in journalism and are more interested in the ‘feel’ of a car and not the
‘why’ or ‘how’. You should also know that every car that has won a grand prix or Le Mans race has had a rear
weight bias since the late 50’s, and race car engineers have never looked back since. (John Milmont)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIp_LQU7Ieg
July 24th, 2015
Oskar Blues Brewery Launches HotBox Coffee Roasters
Oskar Blues Brewery has been making craft beer for as long as craft beer has been a movement, and some people
even credit them with being the “first canned craft beer in the US.” Now they’re putting their innovative practices and
their crowlers to work with the launch of HotBox Coffee Roasters. Each batch of HotBox Roasters coffee is fair
trade, roasted in house and packaged in an infinitely recyclable aluminum can that won’t bleed flavors, keeps your
coffee fresh and is resealable. The three initial releases are Kenya Dig It (a medium-dark roast described as
toothsome, lemon Kush and chocolate stout flavors), Frank Sumatra (a medium roast that’s creamy dream, citric
haze and Mendocino pinewood) and Bolivia Newton John (light-medium with berry white, tangerine quake and
chocolate kryptonite). $17 (Ben Dahl)
July 24th, 2015
50 Years And More Of The Pirelli Calendar
Year after year, the Pirelli Calendar is filled with gorgeous, half-naked women photographed by famous
photographers. It’s also impossible to get your hands on unless you’re one of Pirelli’s “important clients or VIPs” (it’s
a short list). Until now! In order to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary calendar, Taschen is releasing
Pirelli – The Calendar. 50 Years and More. The new coffee table book is intro’d by writer, art dealer and art historian
Philipe Daverio and includes rare and never-before-seen behind-the-scenes imagery, a selection of “censored”
images and full reproductions of all of the calendars including the unpublished 1963 calendar. At almost 600 pages,
it’s the perfect addition to any coffee table. $70 (Ben Dahl)
July 24th, 2015
KINGII | WRISTBAND FLOATATION AID
Kingii is the smallest inflatable in the world, it is small, non-invasive, reliable, and fits on your wrist. The creators
state "most drowning victims had a life jacket available and chose not to wear it", with Kingii the need for bulky
safety devices is over, it is up to 78x smaller than a standard life jacket. It features a screw-on CO2 cartridge that in
case of an emergency, inflates a balloon within 1 second, at the pull of a handle. Your hand and your face are
immediately pulled up. The perfect companion for your water adventures! $79
http://www.kingii.us/
July 24th, 2015
EVENTS
Registration is now open for the Biltmore Estates
Weekend Get-Away July 31 – Aug 2nd
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with an optional day on the 30th
Dear FCA Members,
We have had such a great response on this year’s event that I thought it was important that I send out
another reminder. We have limited rooms at the Biltmore and once they are gone they are gone. With the
tremendous response I believe we are already running low so if you are thinking of coming I would
recommend that you book a room at our special club discount. Details for the event as well as how to book
the hotel are in the previous email below. You can also download the registration from the website at
www.FCA-NC.org under the Biltmore tab.
Hope to see you there,
Jim Meek
Previous Email:
It is that time of year that we announce our largest event on our calendar. The Biltmore event had 115
people in attendance and over 40 Ferraris. This event has doubled in the past few years and it is always
because everyone that comes has such a great time. This year we are hoping for another big
turnout. The weekend is filled with group rallies on some of the best roads anywhere, fantastic meals
prepared by the world renowned chefs of the Biltmore, the beautiful surroundings of the Biltmore Estate
and FERRARIS. What more could you ask for?
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This year we are again doing the optional Thursday evening and Friday lunch. This gives those traveling
from far away to have an extra day in the area and an extra day to enjoy the fabulous roads. Thursday
evening and Friday's rally and lunch are Pay as You Go so join us for everything or just have an extra day
to relax.
If you have never attended a weekend getaway with the club, I urge you to do so. I did my first weekend 5
or 6 years ago and I haven't missed any since. There is no better way to get to know the wonderful
people in the club than to spend a weekend. The cars are great but it is our people that make this club so
much fun. I hope you will join us and become hooked like I have.
Rooms are extremely limited so please book early!
I hope to see you there,
Jim Meek
Southeast Regional Director
The event is open to all FCA members, their families and friends.
When: July 30th to Aug 2nd (30th optional)
Where: The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC
Who: Ferrari Club members and their guests
Hotel: Inn on Biltmore Estate (Please see below for booking details)
Thursday- Dinner at Chestnut (Pay as you go)
Friday- Morning Rally and Lunch (Pay as you go)
Afternoon Free Time
Dinner & Cocktails at Lioncrest on the Biltmore grounds
Saturday- Morning Rally and Lunch
Dinner and Cocktails atLioncrest on the Biltmore grounds
Hotel Reservations: Inn on Biltmore Estate
Only held through June 30th
By phone call (866) 779-6277 and identify yourself as being part of Ferrari Club of America-Southeast Region. Phone
reservations available Mon to Fri 8:30 AM– 5:00 PM
On the web at www.Biltmore.com
You will need the Group Code 19B8UG to get our special rate of $259/ night Fri & Sat and $219/ night Thurs night
For more information please contact Jim Meek at
[email protected] or by calling (252)321-0606
July 24th, 2015
Chin Motorsports
This daunting lap is renowned by drivers worldwide. Huge elevation change and blind corners offer unique
challenges.
On the Chin calendar, Road Atlanta is 2nd only to Sebring in the number of events we offer.
•Recommended Hotels:
◦Braselton: Holiday Inn Express (15 minutes)
◦Oakwood: Best Western Plus (15 minutes)
◦Braselton/hwy 124: Country Inn and Suites (15 minutes)
•Track Location: http://www.roadatlanta.com/directions.lasso
•Noise restrictions: On Sundays, from 10am-12n, 100dB max during church hours. No restrictions at other times.
•Track Website: www.RoadAtlanta.com
•Convertible criteria: Convertibles may be driven in OE configuration.
No modification needed.
08/22/2015 - 08/23/2015 (Saturday-Sunday) Road Atlanta: 2-days| Sat+Sun. presented by ChrisSmithRacing.net, expert
track car prep
08/23/2015 (Sunday) Road Atlanta, 1-day, SUNDAY only. Presented by ChrisSmithRacing.net.
July 24th, 2015
Ferrari of Atlanta and FCA Coppa Alpina 2015
PROGRAM
The following is the indicative program of events for the 2015 Coppa Alpina. A final program will be issued just prior to
the event.
Friday September 11th 7:00pm
After arriving at Tapoco Lodge and settling into you accommodation, join your fellow car enthusiasts in the bar area for
pre-dinner cocktails and then dinner at Jaspers Restaurant.
Saturday September 12th 10:00am
Particpants, start your engines! You will commence the Coppa Alpina, a visual navigation and questionnaire rally, at
10:00am sharp and the route will take you though some great back roads of North Carolina and Tennessee!
Saturday September 12th 2:00pm
After a refreshing lunch stop, participants will enjoy a great drive through the countryside of Tennessee and North
Carolina as they make their way back to Tapoco Lodge. The arrival time will be approximately 4:30pm.
Saturday September 12th 8:30am
Take a leaisurely walk, soak up the sun, grab some breakfast at the Lodge and get ready for the Coppa Alpina 2015
event!
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Following the Coppa Alpina challenge, you will arrive at a yet to be disclosed venue for some well-deserved
refreshments, lunch and great conversation amongst other participants!
After arriving at Tapooco Lodge from the afternoon drive and relaxing in the comfort of the surroundings, exchange
stories over pre-dinner cocktails followed by a sumptuous gourmet dinner at Jaspers Restaurant. A presentation to the
winner of the 2015 Coppa Alpina will be made during this time.
http://www.fcacoppaalpina.com/#!registration/c17et
July 24th, 2015

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