Updated Ferrari 599XX Evolution Comes with More Power and Less Weight

We're not even half way through the press days of the Tokyo Motor Show, yet we already have news from the next event in our automotive calendar, the 36th edition of the Bologna Motor Show in Italy (December 3 to 11) which will provide the venue for the unveiling of the updated 2012 Ferrari 599XX Evolution.

The 599XX is track beast for a select few über rich of our world that was introduced at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show as replacement for the Enzo-based FXX.

The updated model features a number of technical improvements including an even more potent version of the Enzo-sourced V12 engine due to the adoption of side exhausts that allowed engineers to increase output to 750-horses at 9,000 rpm with a peak torque of 700Nm (516.3 lb-ft). In addition, Ferrari made the final gear ratio shorter to improve acceleration on technical, medium- to high-speed tracks.

The Italian company says that the non-homologated sports berlinetta also sports improved chassis dynamics thanks to an active aerodynamic package integrated with the vehicles’ electronic control systems.

The highlight of the aero package is an active rear wing design with two flaps that rotate electronically to adjust the downforce between the front and rear axles in relation to vehicle speed and the maneuver. According to Ferrari, the active rear wing is triggered automatically according to specific parameters which are integrated with the car’s other control functions (ESP, ABS, SCM and F1-Trac).

The 2012 599XX also gets a modified front splitter and a new rear diffuser featuring a larger surface area and redesigned fences and foot-plates. As a result of these changes, total downforce at 200 km/h (124mph) is boosted to 330 kg (727 pounds) when the flaps are open and 440kg (970 pounds) in the closed configuration.

Finally, the ultimate version of the 599 series gets a new set of Pirelli tires while Ferrari claims to have trimmed 35kg (77 lbs) off the original model.

According to the Italian automaker, the 599XX Evolution laps the Fiorano in just 1 minute and 15 seconds.

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New Abarth Punto Scorpione Special Edition Limited to 99 Pieces

Infinite tube of new models of the Fiat Group will be special edition Abarth Punto Abarth, will premiere at the side dishes for the next 595 2011 Bologna Motor Show in early December.

The Punto Abarth scorpion is based on esseesse model and is powered by the same 180hp 1.4-liter turbo MultiAir. It accelerates from 0-100 km / h (0-62 mph) in 7.5 seconds and top speed is 216 km / h (134 mph).

But it comes with several unique cosmetic details. These include painting outside with a special two-tone Nero scorpion livery is reinforced by special matt black paint for the hood and roof that has shiny black stripes. The hatch also gets hot Italian black wheels and yellow Brembo calipers.

Inside, the Scorpion Punto Abart equipped with a set of bucket seats trimmed in Alcantara and in part with red stitching and yellow Sabelt, leather steering wheel, gear box and the cover panel and the top solid pedals aluminum and finished with contrast sport.

The Italian carmaker has also developed a special "Nitro Abarth" winter kits for those who want to ski, and that includes 17-inch alloy wheels with winter tires, snowboard rack with magnetic closure and Snowboard from "Nitro powered by Abarth lineup. '

The company said that production of Punto Abarth scorpion will be strictly limited to 99 units.

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Lancia Targets the Younger, Male Audience with New Ypsilon Black&Red

Lancia remember the days when young men's final objective of the audience with Flavia Coupe cars like the very well written and the play was born in the Delta HF Integrale series? Unfortunately, those days are finite.

Today, the Italian company trying to reach the same demographic with cutting models like the new Ypsilon, White and Red, which will debut next month at the Bologna Motor Show 2011.

In the words of Lancia, the new level of fit "is designed as an alternative target for a young man who prefers a technology-related content and audio sports."

The Black and Red Ypsilon is available with a choice of two engines, one petrol unit with 1.2-liter 69 horsepower or a 1.3-liter turbodiesel engine that produces 95 horsepower.

And 'only available in four exterior colors - Red Clay, Black Flame Volcano three-story red and bi-color red clay volcano black roof, and a two-tone theme within the black and red upholstery.

Machine comes standard with air conditioning, high-end Hi-Fi 360 ° Music System, 15 inch alloy wheels, height-adjustable driver's seat, the front electric windows, and a host of safety features including ABS + EBD, ESC (Electronic Stability Control) with ASR and Hill Holder, front and side airbags.

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Fiat to Debut New Abarth 595 Specials and 695 Assetto Corse Racer at Bologna Motor Show

There seems no end to the release of various flavored versions of the Fiat 500 Abarth version that made its North American debut in Los Angeles last week.

Today, the Italian company has announced it will release two new editions of production and a racing version of the 500 Abarth in the upcoming Bologna Motor Show 2011, to be held in Italy from December 3 to 11.

The new production models 595 and 595 Abarth Turismo Competizione, the first is said to target buyers who want a sports model "without going to extremes," while the other is designed to appeal to those who love want something a little more aggressive.

Both models are equipped with the peppier 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with T-Jet Abarth customization kit that increases output to 160 horsepower and 230 nm (169.6 lb-ft) at 3000 rpm for 62 mph 0-100km / h () sprint time of 7.4 seconds and a top speed of 211 kmh (131 mph).

Tourism 595 is equipped with a manual transmission power steering wheel, while the 595 Competizione comes with a 5-speed manual transmission.

Tourism is notable for its two-tone black and red, the alternative was presented first convertible model. 595 logos in aluminum rear fenders and tailgate titanium-colored 17-inch alloy wheels complete external upgrade. Inside Tourism receives two red and black leather seats and steering wheel and aluminum pedals and trim accents.

Moving the 595 Competizione, which sports a special paint Grigio complements the exterior color matching finish alloy wheels 17-inch Brembo brake calipers made of aluminum and yellow logo on the rear fenders and the tailgate. The natural two-tone leather seats and Sabelt suede inside out, while the combo of the same color appeared in the door panels and steering wheel.

Fiat said both Turismo Competizione and 595 are also available with a variety of performance enhancements, such as brakes and sports suspension kits.

The third 500-model debut in Bologna is the Abarth 695 "Assetto Corse", which was designed for the track. Competition model is powered by a specially developed 1.4-liter turbo four-pot 205HP and features racing-spec wheels, brakes, transmission and suspension, along with all the safety devices required by FIA rules, like the roll bar welded to the frame.

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