Tuesday, June 24, 2008

A green Ferrari?

You betcha! The Maranello folks are set to shock the world in 2010 with this econo-buzz-saw -- 40% more fuel efficient, 25% reduced emissions, and Secretariat-stats: 0-60 in 3.5 seconds, top speed over 200 MPH.
Wanna see it?Tentatively called the Millichili (Italian for a thousand kilos), this true supercar boasts 600-horsepower and weighs its name: 2,200 pounds.


Photo by Ferrari

The car will have an aluminum space frame similar to the F430 Scuderia but stretched to a wheelbase of 104.3 inches and fitted with a V10 engine. That's a break from Ferrari's tradition of putting V8s or V12s in its road cars, but Ferrari won five consecutive Formula 1 championships with its V10s, so the engine undoubtedly will be a corker.

How light is 2200 Pounds? It's 200 pounds lighter than a Mazda MX-5 Miata and only 216 pounds heavier than the Lotus Elise. Active suspension will adjust the ride height for maximum aerodynamic efficiency and handling.

Want one? Half a million large, and get in line fast, only 300 will be made. Wow-Ciao!


cut & paste, 65% Jaxon, 35% Wired magazine

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