General data | |
Year/s of production | 2005 – 2006 |
Presentation | Los Angeles and Detroit Auto Show 2005 |
VIN span | – |
Number produced | 559 |
Design | Pininfarina |
Manufactured by | Ferrari S.p.A. |
Technical specifications | |
Chassis | – |
Length | 4550 mm |
Width | 1935 mm |
Height | 1277 mm |
Wheelbase | 2500 mm |
Front suspension | Independent wheel suspension, double delta wishbones, coil springs, electronically controlled aluminium gas dampers, adaptive set-up |
Rear suspension | Independent wheel suspension, double a-arms, coil springs, electronically controlled aluminium gas dampers, adaptive set-up |
Front track | 1632 mm |
Rear track | 1586 mm |
Front tyres | 8,5” x 18”, Speedline monolithic magnesium alloy wheels – 5 spokes design – tyre pressure sensors Tyres: Pirelli P Zero 255/40 ZR 18 |
Rear tyres | 10,5” x 18”, Speedline monolithic magnesium alloy wheels – 5 spokes design – tyre pressure sensors Tyres: Pirelli P Zero 295/35 ZR 18 |
Front brakes | Brembo ventilated and drilled disc brakes, 330 mm, Bosch ABS – version 5.3 |
Rear brakes | Brembo ventilated and drilled disc brakes, 310 mm, Bosch ABS – version 5.3 |
Weight | Approx. 1790 kg |
Body material | Aluminium |
Body type | Berlinetta – two seats |
Engine | |
Type | F 133 E – front engine |
Number of cylinders | V12 – 65° |
Displacement | 5748 ccm |
Bore and stroke | 89 x 77 mm |
Camshaft | 2 overhead per cylinder bank |
Valves | 4 per cylinder |
Compression ratio | 11:1 |
Ignition | Bosch Motronic M 5.2 |
Lubrication | Dry sump lubrication, approx. 10 litres oil |
Maximum power | 540 hp – 7.250 rpm |
Maximum torque | 588,6 Nm – 5.250 rpm |
Fuel management | Bosch Motronic M 5.2 |
Gearbox | Manual shift 6 speed + rev gearbox or electro-hydraulic ‘F1″ control unit, 40% limited slip differential, transaxle construction, Bosch ASR – version 5.3 |
Performance | |
Top speed | Approx. 320 km/h |
Ferrari Superamerica The Superamerica will be introduced at the Detroit Auto Show. Designed by Pininfarina, this is a car combining the performance of Ferrari’s twelve-cylinder Berlinetta with a highly original interpretation of the convertible concept.This is the first production car to use an innovative mechanism for rotating roof movement combined with electrochromic technology developed exclusively with Saint Gobain for glass surfaces of this size and debuting here.The unique concept of the roof (patented by Fioravanti) allows the driver to drop the top on the car electrically in just 10 seconds. The Superamerica is the fastest convertible berlinetta in the world with a top speed of 200 mph. Built based on the 575M Maranello, and available in the dual version with an F1 and manual gearbox, the Superamerica boasts further development of the twelve-cylinder engine, which has been boosted to 540 hp. It can also be equipped with Ferrari’s latest high-tech features, represented by the GTC Handling package, including carbon-ceramic brakes. The car is fitted with Bridgestone Potenza RE050 tires.The car’s extraordinary roof, which has been named ‘Revocromico’ to emphasize the combination of a single rotation axis with electrochromic technology, features a carbon-fiber structure, which makes it very light. Moreover, the trunk can be used to full capacity even when the top is down. When the roof is open, the unique design of the rear window automatically acts as a wind deflector. The use of electrochromic glass for the roof allows the driver to choose the tint level at any time, using a five-position selector that makes it possible to go from dark to light in less than a minute.The Ferrari Superamerica is a limited-edition model, 559 units will be on sale, and the Los Angeles and Detroit Auto Shows mark its worldwide premier. Ferrari Superamerica Maranello, 24th November ‘ The Pininfarina-designed Ferrari Superamerica combines Ferrari 12-cylinder berlinetta performance with a highly original, innovative take on the convertible concept.The Superamerica is the first production car to adopt an innovative rotating roof movement in combination with electrochromic technology developed exclusively for glass surfaces of these dimensions, with Saint Gobain.The Fioravanti-patented rotating roof concept allows the Superamerica driver to electrically drop the top in 10 seconds flat, making it the world’s fastest convertible berlinetta (320 Km/h top speed).Derived from the 575M Maranello, the Superamerica is available with either an F1-style or manual gearbox. Its big 12-cylinder engine has been boosted to deliver 540 hp too. The new car can also be fitted with the GTC Handling package which offers Ferrari’s very latest high-tech features including carbon ceramic brakes.The Superamerica’s unusual electric roof has been dubbed Revocromico to highlight the unique combination of its rearward rotation movement and electrochromic technology. It has a carbon-fibre structure and the boot capacity remains unchanged whether the roof is open or closed too. The glass rear window also acts as a highly effective wind deflector when the roof is open.The use of electrochromic glass means that the driver can completely control the level of light entering the cockpit. There are five tint levels available and the glass can go from dark to light in under a minute, at the touch of a button.The Ferrari Superamerica is a limited edition model and will be premiered at Los Angeles and Detroit Auto Shows next January. FERRARI SUPERAMERICA – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSDIMENSIONS Ferrari at the Detroit Auto Show Ferrari unveils the new Superamerica at Detroit – The year 2004 ends with record sales and awards for the Ferrari Maserati GroupDetroit, 10th January ‘ For Ferrari, 2005 opens with several important debuts: the Superamerica designed by Pininfarina, a car in which the performance of Ferrari’s twelve-cylinder berlinetta has been combined with a powerfully original and innovative approach to the convertible concept, and the US launch of the F430, called upon to take up the legacy of the 360, which in its Modena, Spider and Stradale versions is now the best-selling model of the Maranello company.With these cars, Ferrari is ringing in an important year at the Detroit Auto Show, in the wake of its extraordinary sales and racing results in 2004.The year that just ended will be remembered for the success of the Scuderia Ferrari in Formula 1, winning the World Constructors’ Title for the sixth consecutive year and ‘ with Michael Schumacher ‘ the Drivers’ Championship for the fifth year in a row. At the same time, however, the year was also notable for its sales results, which were the highest ever posted by the company.In fact, in 2004 Ferrari sold about 4900 cars, due especially to the special Enzo and Challenge Stradale series, the good performance of the 360 in its last sales season and the particularly warm reception received by the 612 Scaglietti, which was launched here in Detroit last year. A significant contribution to 2004 sales was given by the excellent ramp-up of the brand-new F430, which has already garnered a number of awards ‘ four within just three months of its presentation this past September in Paris ‘ and shown in Detroit today for the first time.These results reflect the important contributions of North America (4% increase compared to the number of cars delivered in 2003), the United Kingdom (+19%), Japan (+38%) and France (+14%). New and growing markets (China, Russia, Eastern Europe and South America) contributed substantially to volumes increase, without jeopardizing the exclusivity of the brand. These successful sales have allowed the Ferrari Maserati Group to post the highest turnover in its history, approaching Euro 1.5 billion (1.26 billion in 2003).The year 2004 was also an important one in terms of managerial and organizational developments. Jean Todt was appointed Managing Director of Ferrari and Amedeo Felisa Deputy Managing Director; the Brand Development & Partners Office was established to guarantee the management of sponsors, the development of licensing and merchandising, and the expansion of sales activities that will play on the value of the brand; work continued to reorganize the Group’s commercial presence, based on a philosophy of direct presence in the most important countries: as a result, the Ferrari Maserati Group directly controls operations in the countries in which over 80% of its customers are located.In 2005 Ferrari will face the challenge of confirming the excellent commercial results achieved in the year that just ended – and extraordinary year for the Prancing Horse, notwithstanding the costs incurred for renewing the product range. This is a challenge that the company is confident it can tackle, thanks not only to the Superamerica but also to complete availability of the 612 Scaglietti and the F430, which will start to be delivered in North America in the spring. Ferrari Superamerica FERRARI IN NORTH AMERICA Activities for Ferrari Owners Ferrari Superamerica media test drives Monte Carlo, 12 May 2005- The Superamerica Media test drives are underway on the streets of Monaco. The model is the Ferrari convertible with the innovative Revochromic roof (Fioravanti patented) that can be opened in only ten seconds. The Superamerica is also the fastest convertible berlinetta in the world (320 km/h top speed).The Superamerica is produced in a limited edition series of 559 examples, all already pre-ordered.The press presentation will begin on Sunday 8 May and will end on Monday 16 May. It is reserved to a select group of international journalists. |