Ferrari is displaying both sides of its character to harmonious and complementary effect at this year's New York Auto Show. Its thoroughbred sporty side is represented by the F430 Spider, developed using F1 technology while the 612 Scaglietti represents its technologically advanced GT side. Also on display is the 599 GTB Fiorano, the latest arrival from the Prancing Horse and a stunning link between its Sport and GT sides. All of the models showing on the Ferrari stand include personalisation features that have become a Prancing Horse trademark integrated with new content designed to enhance both their natural elegance and driving-pleasure.

The Grand Tourer

The cabin of the 612 Scaglietti is even more sumptuous and elegant than ever with meticulous detailing combined with significantly enhanced GT content. A new natural leather by Poltrona Frau available in the 12 colours in the current range has been used to trim the interiors. The process used to produce this particular leather makes it buttery soft and wonderfully elastic - as seductive to the touch as it is to the eye. The handcrafted leather interiors also feature new stitching and a new way of finishing the four seats and door panels. The range of cabin personalisation options has also been further extended. Clients can enhance the atmosphere of luxury and exclusivity in their cars further by selecting from a choice of two different interior configurations, each one can be combined with light aluminium, burnished aluminium and leather inserts as well as carbon-fibre trim.

Also making its North American debut on the 612 Scaglietti is the Bose® media center: an innovative system combining radio, audio and video DVD, navigation, Bluetooth® and satellite radio. A TV tuner and rear parking camera complete the picture. The system also includes a digital 5.1 surround sound system and was developed specifically for the 612 Scaglietti cabin to ensure Bose quality sound at all times and under all conditions. In fact, the in-car audio quality is on the same level as the best home theatre units. The system also boasts other innovative features including U-Music® which organises and stores hours of music according to the user's specific tastes.

Visitors can test out the Bose® media center for themselves at the listening stations created especially by Poltrona Frau in the lounge at the Ferrari stand.

2006 - An excellent year

2006 was an exceptionally successful year for Ferrari. With Luca di Montezemolo as its President, Jean Todt as CEO and Amedeo Felisa as General Manager, the new Prancing Horse facility delivered a total of 5,671 cars, an increase of 4.8% on 2005. Revenues for the 2006 financial year equalled 1,447 million euro while Ferrari's trading profit of ¿183 million showed a significant leap of 16.4% over the previous financial year. These results underscore the importance of the Ferrari brand to the Fiat Group which, in the course of the year, also bought back the Prancing Horse shares sold to banks, thereby increasing its stake in the company to 85% (the remaining 15% is divided up as follows: 10% the Ferrari family, 5% Mubadala).

The 12.2% increase in Ferrari's revenues was due in great part to excellent performance in North America (with deliveries up 6%) and new and developing markets (the Middle East, Eastern Europe and South America) which generated a significant increase in sales volumes. The Chinese market also performed exceptionally well indeed with the number of cars delivered there doubling in just 12 months. Ferrari continued to expand its brand development activities too, resulting in an increase of 23% in revenues in 2006, thanks both to new licensing contracts and the extension of our retail plan. With the opening of the new Ferrari Store in Los Angeles last month, there are now 14 Ferrari Stores and Shops worldwide.

1947-2007 - Worldwide 60th Anniversary celebrations underway

On May 25th 1947, the very first Ferrari, the 125 S, won the Rome Grand Prix, an amazing feat given that this was only the car's second foray into competition. Today, with 14 World Drivers' titles, 14 World Manufacturers' titles, eight F1 Constructors' World Championships, six International F1 Constructors' Cups, nine Le Mans 24 Hour Race wins, eight Mille Miglia victories, seven Targa Florio triumphs, and clients across over 50 markets worldwide to its credit, Ferrari is celebrating its 60th birthday. To mark this major milestone in our history, we have embarked upon the Ferrari 60 Relay which started on January 29th last from Abu Dhabi, the home of the soon-to-open Ferrari theme park.

This tour will take a specially designed relay baton depicting 60 of the most significant events in the Prancing Horse's extraordinary history, on a massive journey across five continents. The baton will be borne from destination to destination by over 10,000 clients at the wheel of cars of every model and era before the Ferrari 60 Relay draws to a fitting close in Maranello on June 23rd. The relay baton will soon arrive in Europe, having already made its way across the Middle and Far East, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico, Canada and the United States. Needless to say, it received a spectacularly warm welcome in all of the above countries. Relay events in the United States and Canada included Miami, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Toronto, Montreal and the finale last weekend from New York's Central Park to Washington DC where almost 100 Ferraris and their owners celebrated the 60th anniversary at the Italian Embassy in Washington.

Ferrari in North America

2006 was the 14th consecutive year of increasing sales for Ferrari North America ending with 1,635 units retailed. This represents a 6% increase versus 2005. North America is the most important market for Ferrari, representing approximately 30% of the marque's worldwide sales.

The Ferrari North America dealer network is comprised of 36 dealers (32 in the United States, four in Canada). Ferrari is represented by four authorized dealers in the New York area: Ferrari of Central New Jersey in Edison, Ferrari of Long Island in Glen Gove, Miller Motorcars in Greenwich, CT and Wide World of Cars in Spring Valley, NY.
 

Ferrari North America Inc., located in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, is headed by Maurizio Parlato, President and CEO, now in his fifth year at the helm of Ferrari's largest market worldwide. Ferrari North America is the sole importer and distributor of Ferrari sports cars in North America and is responsible for all organization and operating requirements for the marque in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Central and South America, including the technical training and spare parts service. Ferrari North America has a retail facility on the West Coast of the United States; Ferrari of San Francisco, and a corporate showroom located at 410 Park Avenue in New York City. "It is not only great products which have made North America Ferrari's most successful market. It is also the passion of our clients, the innovation in our marketing platform that we have implemented as an organization and the professionalism of our North American dealer network which has invested more than $80 million in facilities over the last five years" said Maurizio Parlato commenting on Ferrari North America's performance.

The Ferrari Challenge

Ferrari wishes to congratulate 2006 champion Emmanuel Anassis for his third consecutive championship in the North American Ferrari Challenge Series. 2006 was one of the most successful years yet for the Ferrari Challenge with an average of 28 competitors filling the grid for each race. 2007 marks the 14th consecutive year of the Ferrari Challenge in North America. This series has established itself as one of the most respected and professional Gentleman's Racing Series in the world of automobile competition.

In 2007, the F430 Challenge replaces the 360 Challenge with which it ran concurrently in 2006. The 8-cylinder berlinetta-derived F430 Challenge competition car retains the same general look and 479 hp engine as the road going version while incorporating a large number of significant track-oriented modifications and a host of new features not seen in the 360 Challenge car. In 2007 the Ferrari Challenge racing series in North America will see six events scheduled throughout the year and a final event hosted in Italy in October to wrap up the season with two days of racing with participants from all over the world.

The North American calendar kicked-off with the first race at the Homestead Miami Speedway on March 9-11. Races will follow at Infineon Raceway in Northern California on April 13-15, at VIRginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia on May 18-20, in Montreal in support of the Formula One race on June 8-10, at Mt. Tremblant, Canada on June15-17 and at California Speedway in Fontana, California on August 10-12.

For the eleventh consecutive season, in 2007 the Shell Historic Challenge will see historic Ferrari and Maserati racing cars at some of the most prestigious American and Canadian racetracks. There are five events scheduled for 2007, four of them concurrent with Challenge races (Infineon, VIR, Mt. Tremblant and California Speedway). Additionally the Historic Challenge will run at Laguna Seca on August 16-17.

The Ferrari Driving Experience

For the first time ever, the Ferrari factory has authorized a driving school outside of Italy. Located at the scenic Mt. Tremblant race track in Quebec, students learn techniques to help control and enjoy their cars at the limit of their ability in an environment where safety is always the top priority. This course is modelled on the Ferrari S.p.A. driving course which focuses on proper driving skills and gives owners the opportunity to experience the full capability of their cars on a closed circuit. The school runs from May until September and is limited to owners of Ferrari cars. Reservations can be made through Ferrari North America or through an authorized Ferrari dealer. The dates and costs of the school can be found at www.experienceferrari.com.

The North America Driving School offers instruction corresponding to "Pilota Ferrari" courses which take place at the Fiorano track in Maranello, Italy. For over ten years Ferrari S.p.A. has organized a series of different driving courses offering a progressive series of steps leading up to a true racing course, which is only offered in Italy.

Certified Pre-Owned Program

To provide peace of mind and reassurance to owners of both new and pre-owned Ferrari sports cars, Power Service Contracts are exclusively available from authorized Ferrari dealers. Available in three different packages, the Power Service Contracts will cover selected components on vehicles up to ten years old. More information is available at www.ferraripower.com.

Ferrari North America Marketing Initiatives

Ferrari North America organizes a number of special events and rallies each year to give Ferrari owners the opportunity to share the passion of driving their special automobiles. This year, the Ferrari Rally of Virginia will visit four states before the grand finale in Washington D.C. More information on the Challenge Rallies including plans for next year can be found at www.ferrarirally.com.

Ferrari North America takes special efforts to maintain close contact with its clients. Rosso Magazine and Rosso Online are complimentary publications reaching out to the extended Ferrari family with the latest information on new products, racing activities, customer profiles and partner activities. Additionally, Ferrari clients can avail themselves of a Concierge Service that allows them to reserve spots in rallies, book VIP passes for Ferrari Challenge weekends, enroll in the driving school, arrange factory tours and RSVP for special events.