Automotive World: Ferrari Scoops

SPIED: Is Ferrari Working on a Hotter California Model, Possibly a GTO Variant?

CATEGORY: Ferrari , Ferrari California , Ferrari Scoops , Scoops | Senin, 14 November 2011

Ferrari's engineers have been working overtime in the past year as the Italian company has several new or updated models in the pipeline, including a replacement for the 599 GTB Fiorano that we scooped last week, a new flagship Enzo model and a mild facelift for the California.

And if these fresh spy shots are anything to go by, Ferrari may also be readying a new addition to its California hardtop-roadster family.

As reported previously, the 2012 California that is expected early next year will be updated from within featuring a more powerful 4.3-liter V8 with around 490-horses, a faster transmission and a lighter chassis with upgraded suspension bits.

CATEGORY: Ferrari , Ferrari 599 GTB , Ferrari Scoops , Scoops | Jumat, 11 November 2011

Once again, we have caught Ferrari's 599 GTB Fiorano replacement testing out in the open, but unlike the previous test mule we captured on film wearing the current model's body panels, this one is a prototype of the final production model.

The next 599 GTB, which is currently known only by its internal F152 codename, will compete against the new Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4. It is scheduled to be revealed at the 2012 edition of the Geneva Salon in March, with sales to follow later in the year.

Back to our scoop photos, Ferrari's engineers made sure that we couldn't see the details of its new top supercar as the prototype was craftily covered in a puffy suite. However, the front-engine arrangement and long nose are clearly visible while we also get a peek of the deeply mounted LED tail lamps.