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At the Paris Motor Show
Ferrari is presenting the SA APERTA, a strictly limited
edition of just 80 cars, and the Ferrari California
sporting the first application of the HELE (High Emotion
Low Emissions) system which is designed to enhance
driving pleasure whilst reducing environmental impact.
The SA APERTA celebrates Pininfarina’s 80th year of
activity and pays homage Sergio and Andrea. The SA
APERTA is a new concept: a completely open-top
interpretation of the architectural philosophy of the
599. It is an authentic roadster and comes with just an
emergency soft top designed for use only if the weather
gets particularly bad.
The SA APERTA features a lowered windscreen which,
combined with the fact that the ride height has also
been reduced, makes the car lower and sleeker. In
profile the A-post creates an arc that ends with two
aerodynamic buttresses integrating the two roll hoops
which follow the outline of the seats. Each individual
detail of the SA APERTA, designed by Ferrari Centro
Stile in collaboration with Pininfarina, has been chosen
to highlight the craftsmanship involved in its creation,
with the finest materials – such as leather, carbon-fibre
and Alcantara - used throughout from the dashboard to
the roomy boot.
The SA APERTA is powered by a V12 producing 670 CV at
8250 rpm and maximum torque of 620 Nm at 6500 rpm, while
gear changes are effected in just 60 milliseconds. These
figures translate into absolutely outstanding
performance. Backing up the performance is a chassis
that has been redesigned to guarantee the same
structural rigidity of the berlinetta without adding
weight.
Also on the stand is the Ferrari California equipped
with the HELE system. In an urban driving cycle that
realistically reproduces a clients’ use of the car,
these solutions reduce emissions by 23 per cent compared
to the 299 g/km announced at launch. Over the
homologated combined cycle (ECE+EUDC) CO2 emissions are
cut to a best-in-class 270 g/km. This is thanks to a
finely tuned balance between energy demanded (vehicle
efficiency) and the increase in energy generated (engine
efficiency), a result achieved through the introduction
of innovative solutions and the optimisation of numerous
technological features.
HELE also incorporates the Stop&Start system designed
specifically for sporty driving - intelligent engine fan
and fuel pump control, electronically-controlled
variable displacement air-conditioning technology and
gear shifts that adapt to driving style. These solutions
combine to reduce emissions and boost driving pleasure.
The Stop&Start system restarts the car in just 230
milliseconds, guaranteeing maximum rapidity in getting
underway again.
The Ferrari California thus seamlessly melds sportiness
and versatility. The latter attribute, in fact, extends
not only to its use, but also to the now even richer
array of trim and personalisation options possible. As
well as the 16 standard exterior colours in the range,
clients can also opt for two-tone finishes or
three-layer paint technology. Other options include an
even wider choice of leather finishes, including
water-repellent leather.
Along with the SA APERTA and the Ferrari California on
the stand at Paris will be the 458 Italia and the 599
GTB Fiorano with the HGTE pack, as well as the Scuderia
Ferrari Marlboro Formula 1 car that Alonso drove to
victory in the last two Grands Prix.
SA APERTA Technical Specifications
Dimensions and Weight:Overall Length
4700 mm (185.0 in)
Overall width 1962 mm (77.2 in)
Height 1300 mm (51.2 in)
Wheelbase 2750 mm (108.3 in)
Front track 1680 mm (66.1 in)
Rear track 1640 mm (64.6 in)
Dry weight* 1595 kg (3516.4 lb)
Kerb weight* 1705 kg (3758.9 lb)
Weight distribution 47% fr – 53% r
Fuel tank capacity 105 l (27.7 US gal – 23.1 UK gal)
Boot capacity 350 l (12.4 cu ft)
Tyres:
Front 245/35 ZR20’’
Rear 305/35 ZR20’’’
CCM Brakes:
Front 398 x 36 mm (15.7 x 1.4 in)
Rear 360 x 32 mm (14.2 x 1.3 in)
Electronics:
CST with F1-Trac system Control for stability and
traction
TPTMS Tyres Pressure and Temperature Monitoring System
Engine:
Type 65° V12
Bore and stroke 92.0 x 75.2 mm (3.62 x 2.96 in)
Unit displacement 499.9 cm3 (30.51 cu in)
Total displacement 5999 cm3 (366.08 cu in)
Compression ratio 11.9:1
Maximum power** 493 kW (670 CV) at 8250 rpm
Maximum torque** 620 Nm (63 kgm – 457 lbft) at 6500 rpm
Performance:
Top speed 325 km/h (202 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 3.6 sec
Gearbox:
F1, 6-speed + reverse
Suspensions:
SCM Magnetorheological damping control
Fuel Consumption:
Combined ECE* 17.5 l/100 km
CO2 Emissions:
Combined ECE* 411 g/km
*European market
version **Engine power is quoted in kW, in accordance
with the International System of Units (SI) and in CV
for reasons of homogeneity.
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