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You know you're rollin' in it when Ferrari builds a one off exclusively for you

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by tehG l i d e, May 19, 2011.

  1. tehG l i d e

    tehG l i d e Member

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    Just saw this at Autoblog.
    Looks so beautiful :eek:

    Ferrari Superamerica 45 unveiled ahead of Villa d'Este

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    During this weekend's Villa d'Este Concorso d'Eleganza, Ferrari will debut its special one-off Superamerica 45, a vehicle built exclusively for collector Peter Kalikow. Hello, gorgeous.

    The Superamerica was designed, engineered and built in-house, and the car incorporates things like a carbon fiber rotating hardtop, as well as a completely redesigned boot in order to house the roof while it's removed. This appears to be similar to the mechanism used on the Ferrari 575-based Superamerica, as well as the (significantly cheaper) Renault Wind. Body-colored rear buttresses mold into the wide wheel arches. Other unique touches include brushed aluminum A-pillars, wing mirrors and a chrome front grille.

    This special Superamerica 45 is painted in Blu Antille, which is designed to match the 1961 400 Superamerica cabriolet that Kalikow has in his collection. The 45's wheels are body-colored with a contrasting diamond finish, and a darker blue is used on the front splitter, side skirts and rear diffuser.

    We're sure Mr. Kalikow will be thrilled.

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    Ferrari's official press release.

    NEW FERRARI SPECIAL PROJECTS ONE-OFF TO DEBUT AT VILLA D'ESTE

    Maranello, 19 May 2011 – New York collector and Ferrari enthusiast Peter Kalikow visited the factory to take delivery of his Special Projects Ferrari Superamerica 45, a unique one-off model. Styled internally by Ferrari Design and engineered and built in-house, the car was specified by Mr Kalikow to celebrate 45 years since he first became a Ferrari client and will make its public debut on the 20th of May at the Villa d'Este Concorso d'Eleganza.

    The design is bespoke, featuring a carbon-fibre rotating hard-top which incorporates a rear screen. The boot is entirely new to house the roof when open, and is now in carbon-fibre with a design optimised to reduce drag and increase rear downforce.

    The rear buttresses are body-coloured, integral with the rear wheelarches, and incorporate rear quarterlights. The side view is further distinguished by double air vents on the front wing. The Ferrari Superamerica 45 also features a specific chromed front grille and special burnished aluminium A-pillars, wing mirrors and door handles.

    The Superamerica 45 is finished in an exclusive Blu Antille, a colour that matches another important car in the client's collection – a 1961 400 Superamerica cabriolet nr. 2331SA. The wheels are body-coloured with a contrasting diamond finish to the spokes. The roof and other carbon-fibre elements of the bodywork – front splitter, side skirts and rear diffuser – are in a special contrasting darker blue, a theme that is carried over to the cockpit which features dark blue carbon-fibre dash trim and driver zone.

    The interior is another area of exquisite personalisation, with a carefully selected combination of Cuoio leather trim and Blu Scuro carbon fibre details and a latest-generation touch-screen infotainment system.
     
  2. Someguy1229

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    That guy's life is now complete, he can now say that Ferrari built a car just for him. Not much is gonna top that.
     
  3. Xerobull

    Xerobull You son of a b!tch! I'm in!

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    This guy?

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  4. xcrunner51

    xcrunner51 Contributing Member

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    Bill Gates he's not (i.e. donating his fortune) but that is freaking sweet.
     
  5. YaosDirtyStache

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    Opulence? HE HAS IT.
     
  6. percicles

    percicles Contributing Member

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    That's gangsta.
     
  7. tmoney1101

    tmoney1101 Contributing Member

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    I bet this guy has an inverted penis.
     
  8. blahblehblah

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    The muffler is too shiny, wont hit... errr... wont drive.
     
  9. pradaxpimp

    pradaxpimp Contributing Member

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    I bet you this guy hasn't even done two chicks at the same time.
     
  10. Fyreball

    Fyreball Contributing Member

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    I just went from six to midnight. Seriously, it just moved.
     
  11. ClutchCityReturns

    ClutchCityReturns Contributing Member

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    In terms of a super/hyper car, I don't think it looks very good. I'd rather have a 458 Italia, or venturing outside Ferrari, a Pagani Zonda R.

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    :eek:
     
  12. Kam

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    how much is an oil change?
     
  13. Cowboy_Bebop

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    Damn that's gorgeous. Need some black rims.
     
  14. Cowboy_Bebop

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    Lexus LFA FTW.

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  15. heypartner

    heypartner Contributing Member

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    Not sure about that:

    <img src="http://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/i/partypictures/05_10_10/ncld/2010_118_044_NCLD_Benefit.jpg">

    The one on the left is the wife.
     
  16. Dr of Dunk

    Dr of Dunk Clutch Crew

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    There are pricier cars, there are faster cars, and there are cars I'd rather have, but I think some of you are missing the point... when a manufacturer like Ferrari builds a one-off for you, you're exclusive.
     
  17. Bandwagoner

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    Looks about perfect to me.

    Would look even nicer if it was purposely built to match my 1961 Super America.

    FML:(
     
  18. ClutchCityReturns

    ClutchCityReturns Contributing Member

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    Personally, I get the point. I just don't think the car is that great looking *as is*, so I'd rather have one of the cars I listed. I didn't say I wouldn't prefer to have someone build a one-off for me. Then again, I think owning a 2.5 million dollar Zonda means you're pretty exclusive already. :grin:
     
  19. vlaurelio

    vlaurelio Contributing Member

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    yeah and a white racer stripe length-wise on top of the car :grin:
     
  20. rocketsjudoka

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    Unfortunately this is the closest I will every get to that car.
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