Ferrari
F60 America
To
celebrate Ferrari's 60th year in North America, Maranello has returned to its
1950s and 60s tradition of producing strictly limited edition, built-to-order
cars. The result is the F60America, of which just 10 will be produced. The new
car combines our American clients' two great passions - the V12 engine and open-top
driving - and has been unveiled at an anniversary celebration gala dinner at
Beverly Hills City Hall.
The
decision to produce such a strictly limited edition pays homage to another
great tradition. Just 10 F60Americas will be built as was the case, for
example, with the 1967 275 GTS4 NART Spider, the open version of the 275 GTB4
that the importer, Luigi Chinetti, specifically requested from Enzo Ferrari for
his US clients.
The
F60America is powered by Ferrari's award-winning mid-front-mounted V12 which
enables the car to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.1 seconds.
Powerfully
muscular, the car is clothed in beautifully sculpted and exceptionally balanced
volumes, honed, as ever, strictly to aerodynamic requirements in line with the
marque's DNA.
The
F60America's personality is instantly clear from its flanks which are
characterised by an innovative diapason design theme. The front of the car is
dominated by the classic Ferrari single front grille with chrome finish and
integrated air intakes for the brakes.
Two
leather-trimmed roll-hoops are backed by carbon-fibre-trimmed flying buttresses
which stretch from behind the cockpit to the rear, imbuing the elegant
harmonious forms of the tail with a sense of movement.
The
cabin's asymmetrical design highlights the driver's area with sporty red trim,
while the passenger side is black, inspired by the historic Ferrari competition
cars. The cabin trim is exclusive with the dash, tunnel and door panels on the
driver's side all swathed in composite materials. The racing seats also feature
a stylised American flag motif on the centre of each seat and backrest.
The
F60America's bodywork adopts the classic North American Racing Team livery, and
the special Ferrari 60th anniversary Prancing Horse badge on the wheelarches
also appears on the tunnel in the cabin.
The
wonderfully elegant and unique F60America has entranced US collectors and all
10 examples are already spoken for.
