Awarded the title of "Ferrari sprint importer of the year 2007" - Shanfari Automotive has unveiled the first Ferrari and Maserati showroom in the Sultanate of Oman and launched the latest models.

The first Ferrari and Maserati showroom in the Sultanate of Oman has been unveiled by Shanfari Automotive. Located at the Group Head Office premises in Al Khuwair, the showroom provides a new haven for loyal clients and enthusiasts alike.

Credited as "Ferrari Sprint Importer of the Year 2007" for the Middle East and Africa, Shanfari Automotive was awarded with an original front wing of the Formula 1 World Champion F2003-GA autographed by Ferrari CEO Jean Todt, which was presented to Sheikh Adil Al Shanfari, Vice Chairman and CEO of the Group, by Ferrari officials who attended the inauguration along with a delegation from Maserati. The Award marks the culmination of the Company's long term achievements and successful establishment of the highest sales growth rate of Ferrari in the MEA region. In addition to presenting the new home of the luxury sports automobiles, Shanfari Automotive officially unveiled the Ferrari 430 Scuderia and Maserati GranTurismo.

"The automotive industry in the Sultanate continues to flourish opening new vistas of opportunity and with demand for luxury products continuing to grow, we are proud to present a showroom that combines state-of-the-art facilities with specialist client services," expressed Feroz Pirzada, Business Head at Shanfari Automotive. "We are fully committed to providing the ultimate Ferrari and Maserati experience to our discerning clients in the Sultanate and celebrating the passion and appreciation for luxury sports vehicles."

The Ferrari 430 Scuderia is a special series model based on the F430 and developed specifically with the Prancing Horse's sportiest and most passionate clients in mind. Seven-times Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher was also involved in the car's development with the result that the most advanced single-seater technology is now available on this new Ferrari model. Lightweight, simple and striking with a distinctive V8 engine, the Ferrari 430 Scuderia boasts incredible speed and power with sophisticated aerodynamics providing high performance superlative driving pleasure both on the road and on the track.

Acclaimed by the automotive press for its advanced technical content and for its avant-garde style solutions, the Maserati GranTurismo is an engaging muscular and sporty car that can be enjoyed everyday. Its excellent handling and sportiveness make it a point of reference in its category. The new Maserati GranTurismo is a high-performance sports car built with particular attention to comfort, choice of materials and details, with a 4.2 liter V8 engine, delivering 405 HP. It is fitted with an automatic gearbox and equipped with an adaptive control system which adjusts the gear-shifting mode to the driving style and the driving conditions.

Other models available at the new showroom include the Ferrari F430, F430 Spider and the 612 Scaglietti in addition to the Maserati Quattroporte. The showroom also has a dedicated Ferrari Dealer Selection Area displaying an exclusive range of trademark goods, in addition to a Maserati merchandise area.