Ferrari 599XX

Ferrari 599XX has been unveiled in Geneva Auto Show. Ferrari 599XX is still an extreme track car prototype which based on the 599 GTB Fiorano, and aimed at a select group of clients.

Ferrari 599XX managed to obtain 280 kg of downforce at 200 km/h (630 kg at 300 km/h) when under testing in the wind tunnel. With the extensive work from the company’s engineers, Ferrari 599XX may outputs 700 hp at 9,000 rpm.

With a new crankshaft and carbon fiber, the weight of Ferrari 599XX has also been reduced in comparison to the standard version.

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Ferrari Zobin Concept Car

Ferrari Zobin Concept is an aerodynamic single seater with compact dimensions (4,114mm long and 1,855 mm wide), inspired by Ferrari Formula 1 cars.

Ferrari Zobin Concept’s exterior design is characterized by the original front structure made of a metal band, which supports the headlights and integrates the front spoiler and the front fenders, and gives the car an “open-wheels” look.

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2008 Alfa Romeo BAT 11

After more than 50 years, there is a new BAT model. The new BAT 11, based on the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, shares many styling cues with the classic BAT cars of the 50s. Based on a modified Alfa Romeo 8C platform, the BAT 11 continues some of the distinguishing elements of the original ‘Berlinetta Aerodynamica Tecnica’ cars designed by Franco Scaglione and developed by Nuccio Bertone.

These include the tapered fins and faired wheels, all in a context where soft propositions are combined with strong, robust lines. The monolithic form has a simple dihedral bodyside section with fins that seem to have been designed as a shawl that wraps around the car beginning from the front fender and extending to the top of the side windows toward the rear.

The front end is strongly tapered to a V-shape with a neat Alfa Romeo shield low down in the lean-forward nose. The V-shaped form continues into the wraparound windshield and continues at the rear, with a center fin butting up to the tapering rear window and a pair of open air extraction slots behind the rear wheels.

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