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18/01/2025
Ferrari’s Technological Innovations Part 14: From Track to Road
Ferrari's seamless transfer of racing technology to road cars defines its uniqueness. Innovations like lateral radiators, aluminum brakes, and four-wheel drive systems prove its pursuit of excellence.
11/01/2025
Ferrari’s Technological Innovations Part 13: The Racing Origins of Three Great Icons – 288 GTO, 288 Evoluzione, and F40
The Ferrari 288 GTO, introduced in 1984, evolved from rally racing innovations. Its successor, the 288 Evoluzione, influenced the iconic F40, blending cutting-edge materials and performance, leaving a legacy in automotive history.
11/01/2025
Broken Dreams: Ferrari Dino 206 Berlinetta Competizione. Too sporty to be true
The Ferrari Dino 206 Berlinetta Competizione was a groundbreaking prototype blending racing performance with elegant design. Shelved due to strategic concerns, it remains a lost icon of automotive innovation and style.
04/01/2025
Ferrari’s Technological Innovations Part 12: The Dawn of the Turbo
Ferrari revolutionized Formula 1 and road cars by introducing turbocharged engines, achieving Constructors' Championships in 1982 and 1983 with groundbreaking innovations.
04/01/2025
Broken Dreams: Mercedes SLX. Stuttgart like Maranello: That No to the Rear Engine
The Mercedes SLX was a bold rear-engine prototype from the '60s, aiming to rival icons like the 300 SL. Despite innovation in design and aerodynamics, the project was shelved, paving the way for later concepts like the C111 and the AMG GT-One.
28/12/2024
Ferrari’s Technological Innovations Part 11: The 312 T Revolution by Mauro Forghieri
Mauro Forghieri's groundbreaking 312 T revolutionized Ferrari's Formula 1 fortunes in the 1970s, introducing innovations like the transverse gearbox and aerodynamic advances that secured seven world titles.
28/12/2024
Car Extravaganzas: The Mazda Suitcase Car
Mazda's 1990 Suitcase Car, born from an internal competition, merged a Samsonite suitcase with a foldable bike and motor. Though impractical at 32 kg, it became a media sensation and a symbol of Mazda's creative innovation.
28/12/2024
Broken Dreams: Mercedes-Benz Blue Wonder. To win everyday
The Blue Wonder, Mercedes-Benz's iconic 1950s racing transporter, was a groundbreaking design symbolizing the brand's pursuit of excellence. Rebuilt in the 1990s, it now resides in Stuttgart.
21/12/2024
Ferrari’s Technological Innovations Part 10: Fiorano, a Track to Win
Enzo Ferrari built the Fiorano Circuit in 1975 as a dedicated test track for Ferrari. It revolutionized car development with advanced technology and remains iconic today.
21/12/2024