Ferrari 612 Scagliettis with F1 Transmission Recalled

Ferrari has announced a US recall of MY 2005 – 2007 612 Scaglietti vehicles equipped with F1 gearbox. Altogether, 366 of the vehicles are being recalled to replace a faulty clutch sensor in the transmission as well as a related cable holder and magnet that might cause problem in gear shifting or even complete inoperation. Only model year 2005-2007 612s are affected.

Recall Summary
Make / Models : Ferrari / 612
Model/Build Years: Scaglietti 2005-2007
Recall Number: 08V214000

Summary:
Ferrai is recalling 366 MY 2005-2007 612 Scaglietti vehicles equipped with F1 transmissions. A nonconforming clutch sensor in the transmission could malfunction under normal operating conditions due to the heat produced by the vehicle. Such sensor malfunction may inhibit the proper function of the clutch assembly making the shifting of the gears very difficult. The vehicle system immediately detects the clutch sensor failure and causes the warning light to illuminate.

Consequence:
This clutch sensor malfunction may render the vehicle inoperable and possibly, resulting in a crash.

Remedy:
Dealers will replace the clutch sensor. In addition, the cable holder and magnet will also be replaced. The recall began On May 19, 2008. Owners may contact Ferrari at 1-201-816-2600.

Source: NHTSA
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New 2009 Ferrari California First Photos & Specs

The Ferrari has begun the party a week earlier than expected by revealing first official pictures and details of its long anticipated supercar. Please welcome the all new Ferrari California. Like other current Ferraris, this Pininfarina-penned 2-seater comes with aluminium fabricated chassis and bodywork and slots in just below the 612 Scaglietti.

The Ferrari California joins the Prancing Horse's 8-cylinder family and will be available exclusively as a convertible with an electrically powered folding hard top. The California will be powered by a new V8 engine mounted for the first time in the marque's history in the mid-front position.

The California's 4,300 cc V8 engine features direct fuel injection and a "flat" crankshaft. It generates 460 hp of horsepower at 7,500 rpm which allows the latest Ferrari sportcar to jump from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 4.0 seconds The traditional Ferrari transaxle engine layout will be coupled to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission for improved ride comfort and reduced fuel consumption and emissions (c.310 g/km CO2).

The Ferrari California is also equipped with the exclusive F1-Trac traction control system which made its debut on the 599 GTB Fiorano along with Brembo brakes featuring carbon-ceramic material disks.

The car will be officially unveiled at the Paris International Car Show in September this year. However, over the coming weeks, new photographs and further details about it will also be released by Ferrari.

Latest 09 Model Ferrari California Photos & Pictures

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No Marlboro Logo On Ferrari Formula 1 Car

No more Marlboro logos for Ferrari
It is likely that a cigarette brand will never again be outwardly visible on the livery of a Formula One car. Other teams - notably Renault, McLaren and Honda - farewelled their tobacco-fuelled dollars a couple of years ago, as anti-advertising laws swept Europe and the world.

Ferrari, however, opted to renew its association with Philip Morris, and until recently has been displaying Marlboro logos where possible, including in places like Monaco and China. But at the recent Bahrain grand prix, where local laws theoretically would have allowed Ferrari to run tobacco branding, the two F2008 cars instead displayed the so-called 'barcode' livery - reminiscent of the Marlboro signage but using white markings instead of letters and logos. According to Autoweek magazine, Ferrari has confirmed that Marlboro logos "will no longer appear on its cars".
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Photos of Ferrari F2008 in Bahrain Grand Prix


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