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Miami Herald
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Company creates $92K Ferrari wall sculpture for car fans
By Dean Murray A British company has created the ultimate wall-hanging for car fans - a $92K Ferrari. Crafted as a 75% scale representation of the legendary 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa J, the 3.1m-long piece will be limited to just 19 examples worldwide. Oxfordshire-based Hedley Studios says each piece is created using traditional hand-forming and polishing techniques, taking over 300 hours of skilled craftsmanship. Officially recognized by Ferrari, the sculpture features authentic details including the Prancing Horse badge, front and rear light lenses, and bonnet straps. Ben Hedley, Founder and CEO of Hedley Studios, said: "The Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa is a car steeped in history and magic, and with our stunning wall sculpture, we've aimed to capture the spirit of the original icon's creation. "The legends of Maranello that masterminded and crafted the 250 Testa Rossa were meticulous and delicate in their technique, and our team of engineers have emulated this focus and dedication in their hours spent crafting our wonderful Testa Rossa J sculpture." The post Company creates $92K Ferrari wall sculpture for car fans appeared first on Talker. Copyright Talker News. All Rights Reserved.
Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Ferrari Is Tapping the Brakes on Its Second EV
Ferrari has been pretty confident about its electric future; however, insiders revealed that the brand has experienced a significant speed bump in its path toward electrification. According to a recent report from Reuters, two internal sources at Ferrari have signaled that the launch of the company's second fully electric vehicle has been postponed until at least 2028. Originally planning to roll out its second fully electric car by the end of 2026, the Maranello-based automaker has now pushed that timeline back by at least two years. According to the sources who spoke with the newswire, the two-year delay from the original timeline is a lack of enthusiastic customer demand, even among extremely well-to-do car enthusiasts. This unnamed second fully-electric model was initially supposed to follow close behind the first as part of a significant shift into full electrification at the Prancing Horse. However, internal forecasts suggest Ferrari's electric aspirations may have been too up in the clouds. One of the sources told Reuters that "real, sustainable demand" just isn't there right now-and that demand for high-performance EVs is currently "zero." Unenthusiasm is not exclusively a Ferrari issue. Across the board, the ultra-luxury, high-performance market has indicated that brands won't be able to sell electric vehicles at sustainable, profitable levels. Ferrari's competitor, Lamborghini, pushed back the launch of its first EV to 2029. German rival Porsche has scaled back its electrification plans following disappointing sales of the Macan EV and Taycan. Meanwhile, Maserati has recently abandoned plans for an electric version of the mid-engined MC20 supercar. Despite this, Ferrari is still on track to deliver its first electric model; known as the Elettrica. The car, which received design input from Jony Ive, the design guru behind Apple's most iconic products, is set to be revealed in phases starting in October. The full world premiere is expected in spring 2026, with customer deliveries to start later that year. Like most Ferraris, the car is reported to have an exorbitant price tag, which is said to exceed $500,000. One of the unnamed Ferrari sources described it as more of a "symbolic milestone" than a volume seller; essentially a Ferrari-badged electric proof of concept. The sources also state that Ferrari is using the extra time to further develop and refine its in-house EV technology. While the first EV may be seen as a 'milestone' model for Ferrari, they state that the second model is seen internally as the one that will really define Ferrari's electric future. While specifics about Ferrari's second electric vehicle remain limited, sources say that the second car will reportedly aim for a sales cycle of about 5,000 to 6,000 units over a typical Ferrari lifespan of five years. Ferrari is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, so the Prancing Horse is somewhat public with its business's raw numbers. According to Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna, the company shipped 3,593 cars during the first quarter of this year. Despite this number sounding low, it achieved a net profit of €412 million ($465.9 million), up from €352 million during the same period last year; an effort that he partially drew from personalization and its array of products. In a January 2025 report by Bank of America analysts led by John Murphy, the prancing horse was named a top pick because of its position as a luxury brand selling "want" items. They stated that Ferrari is a "unique asset with significant intangible brand value and a true luxury status," noting that its high price point and exclusivity are the main drivers behind continued growth. The idea of an electric sports car works on paper as EV motors can deliver four-figure horsepower numbers, but the principle may not be there, especially for wealthier, more discerning buyers. Ferrari has to be able to make its EV a "want" item by some Ferrari magic if it wants to continue down that path. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The Citizen
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Heroic Kubica nets first Le Mans win and third-in-a-row for Ferrari
A marathon stint by the Pole was enough to give the Prancing Horse its third victory since returning to the endurance classic's top class in 2023. AF Corse's team principal Amato Ferrari, and drivers Yifei Ye, Robert Kubica and Phil Hanson, together with the Global Head of Ferrari Endurance and Corse Clienti Antonello Coletta celebrate with the trophies on the podium after their victory in the 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans. Photo by Fred TANNEAU / AFP Former Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica stayed off possible fatigue over a final three hour stint to give Ferrari its third victory in a row at the 93rd running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend. In becoming the first Pole to win the endurance classic, former Sauber F1 driver Kubica and teammates, Phil Hanson and Yifei Ye, also became the first privateer team to win since 2005 when Champion Racing took victory with the ex-works Audi R8 campaigned by Marco Werner, JJ Lehto and Tom Kristensen. Results Hypercar A race described as comparatively uneventful with only 12 of the 62 entrants falling out and only one safety car period, the winning #83 AF Corse Ferrari 499P covered 387 laps to finish ahead of the #6 Penske Porsche 963 of Matt Campbell, Kevin Estre and Laurens Vanthoor. Despite crossing the line third to make it a 1-3 for the Prancing Horse, the #50 works Ferrari AF Corse entry of Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina and Nicklas Nielsen were disqualified after post-race inspection determined that the rear wing supports did comply with regulations. In a statement on Monday evening (16 June) by event organisers, the Automobile Club de l'Ouest, the disqualification involved missing bolts from the wing support, as well as an overall deflection of 52 mm versus the recommended 15 mm. ALSO READ: Ferrari takes second straight win in dramatic 24 Hours of Le Mans This resulted in the fourth place #51 Ferrari AF Corse entry of James Calado, Alessandro Pier Guidi and another former F1 driver, Antonio Giovinazzi, moving up a notch to third, and the #12 Hertz Team Jota Cadillac of Alex Lynn, Norman Nato and Will Stevens to fourth. After a comparatively quiet race where neither it nor its #8 sister car had the pace to compete – not helped by a wheel nut coming off after a pitstop for the latter – the #7 works Toyota Gazoo Racing GR010 of former winners Mike Conway, Nyck de Vries and Kamui Kobayashi finished sixth, which ultimately became fifth following the #50 Ferrari's disqualification. Out of the 21 cars entered, 18 finished, with the only casualties being the second works Cadillac with engine failure during the night, and the private Whelen entry that stopped on the run to the first corner with the same trouble on Sunday morning. LMP2 In the second-tier LMP2 class, a late race mishap by the #48 VDS Panis Racing team of Oliver Gray, Esteban Masson and Franck Perera saw victory go to the #43 Inter Europol Competition entry of Tom Dillmann, Jakub Śmiechowski and Nick Yelloly, who themselves were one of the many crews slapped with penalties for speeding in the pitlane during the race. Taking third in a class making exclusive use of the Gibson-powered Oreca 07 was the #199 AO by TF team of Dane Cameron, Louis Delétraz, P. J. Hyett, and in fourth, the Iron Lynx Proton #9 of Macéo Capietto, Reshad de Gerus and Jonas Ried. Rounding the top of five of 14 classified LMP2 finishers out of the 17 that started, was the TDS Racing #22 of Mathias Beche, Clément Novalak and Rodrigo Sales. LM GT3 In the LMP GT3 class, race long leaders, WRT, were forced into an retirement during the night when an electrical problem send their BMW M4 into the gravel with South Africa's Kelvin van der Linde at wheel. Never challenged since the BMW's departure, victory went to the Porsche factory supposed Manthey 1st Phorm-run 911 GT3 R of Ryan Hardwick, Richard Lietz and Riccardo Pera. In a top five occupied five different manufactures, the #34 Vista AF Corse Ferrari 296 of François Hériau, Simon Mann and Alessio Rovera finished second, with the final spot on the podium going to the TF Sport Chevrolet Corvette of Rui Andrade, Charlie Eastwood and Tom van Rompuy. Filling the remainder of the top five in the 16 class car classified, with one not being classified and six others failing to finishing, was the Heart of Racing Team Aston Martin Vantage crewed by Mattia Drudi, Ian James and Zacharie Robichon, and the Akkodis ASP Lexus RC F of José María López, Clemens Schmid and Răzvan Umbrărescu. NOW READ: Ferrari returns to top spot at Le Mans after over five decades
Auto Blog
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Ferrari's New 296 Speciale Isn't for Weekend Warriors
The new car celebrates Ferrari's recent dominance in the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. Celebrating Ferrari's Historic Win At Le Mans With Robert Kubica crossing the finishing line at the Circuit de la Sarthe, Ferrari clinched victory at the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans, marking an impressive three-peat for the Prancing Horse. Following consecutive wins in 2023 and 2024, the Italian marque won the Hypercar category with its 499P, awash in its signature red and yellow livery. Primarily made to honor the initial back-to-back win, but perfectly time after last weekend's victory, Ferrari has introduced a special version of the 296 Speciale. Dubbed the 296 Speciale with Piloti Ferrari configuration, this model is the latest showcase of Ferrari's Tailor Made personalization program, and it's not intended for your average Ferrari customer. This one's for racers – specifically, Ferrari's community of client-drivers involved in official motorsport activities, both competitive and non-competitive. A Tribute to Ferrari's Historic Return to Top-Level Endurance Racing Visually, the car is a tribute to Ferrari's racing success. Buyers can choose from four motorsport-inspired paint finishes: Rosso Scuderia, Blu Tour De France, Nero Daytona, and Argento Nürburgring. The livery – drawn directly from the 499P – features Giallo Modena accents, a hand-painted WEC logo, Italian flag detailing on the front bumper, and a customer-selected racing number. The show car, which was revealed on the eve of this year's Le Mans, bore number 51, honoring the trio of Pier Guidi, Calado, and Giovinazzi's 2023 win during Ferrari's historic return to top-level endurance racing. Inside, the cabin carries over the motorsport theme. It features racing seats trimmed in black Alcantara and fire-retardant materials used in official driver suits. The racing number appears again on interior carbon-fiber trim, while details like a metal footwell and carbon-fiber sill plates are customizable. A carbon plaque finalizes the car's identity, reinforcing its exclusivity. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Untouched Underneath The Skin Ferrari didn't touch the 296 Speciale's mechanicals for the Piloti Ferrari configuration, nor does it need to. The 296 Speciale is a sharpened, more focused evolution of the already potent 296 GTB. Its hybrid powertrain, combining a 120-degree twin-turbo V6 with an electric motor, puts out 868 horsepower. The Speciale benefits from some upgrades from the GTB, though, including a lighter combustion engine with F1-derived components, a reworked DCT gearbox with quicker shifts, revised chassis geometry, and an advanced 'extra boost' software system that delivers peak power during flat-out laps. Aero has been amped up by 20% compared to the GTB. Source: Ferrari About the Author Jacob Oliva View Profile
Motor 1
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Only Ferrari Race Car Drivers Can Buy This 296 Speciale
It's been less than two months since Ferrari launched the 296 Speciale , and yet it's already unveiling a special edition of the supercar. Called the 'Piloti Ferrari' for good reason, this limited-run electrified machine is exclusively for those who actually race cars bearing the Prancing Horse. Eligible buyers must race their prized possessions either competitively or recreationally at track events endorsed by Ferrari. But let's say you're not Charles Leclerc or Lewis Hamilton; how do you buy one? Racing one of the Challenge models qualifies you to order the car. The same applies to those who enjoy weekend track time with an XX model or the newly launched 499P Modificata . For those who meet the criteria, the Piloti Ferrari is essentially a cosmetic upgrade to the 296 Speciale. Photo by: Ferrari The car can be ordered in Rosso Scuderia livery, but other options include Argento Nürburgring, Nero Daytona, and Blu Tour De France. Regardless of the exterior color, all versions feature Giallo Modena stripes, a tribute to the triple Le Mans-winning 499P endurance race car. To further distinguish it from a 'standard' 296 Speciale, Ferrari adds a hand-painted WEC logo, an Italian flag motif on the front bumper, and your chosen racing number. Inside, the seats are upholstered in thermoformed black Alcantara with fireproof fabric inserts made from the same material as racing suits. You can even personalize the metal footwell and carbon fiber door sills. Additional details include a carbon identification plaque and your racing number adorning the body-hugging seats, which come equipped with a racing harness. Ferrari hasn't disclosed the price, but it's safe to assume the Piloti Ferrari commands a premium over the standard 296 Speciale, which is estimated to start at $450,000. While production numbers for the base model remain unknown, it's already sold out. As for the WEC-inspired edition, the pool of eligible buyers is believed to be fewer than 1,000 people. Ferrari 296 Speciale Piloti Ferrari 7 Source: Ferrari Catch Up With Ferrari: The Electric Ferrari Isn't Coming This Year Ferrari Employees Can Buy a Fiat Panda with Their Fat Bonus Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
