Ferrari Events

Ferrari Model Range Test Drive 2009
Spa Francorchamps, Belgium - 1/2nd July 2009

The Cars

Ferrari 430 Scuderia.

The Ferrari 430 Scuderia has joined the road-going V8 line-up alongside the Ferrari F430 coupé and the Ferrari F430 Spider. The Ferrari 430 Scuderia is a truly high-performance 2-seater berlinetta which demonstrates how Ferrari's Formula 1 know-how is carried across to its production cars. The new model is a special series based on the F430 and is aimed specifically at Ferrari's most passionate and sports-driving oriented clients.

Development focused on light weight, minimum trimmings and innovative technology. All this to exalt the car's extremely high-performance and ability to thrill the driver.

Superb performance both on and off the track is assured by a series of cutting edge solutions. There is the latest software - F1 Superfast - which reduces gear change times to just 60 milliseconds, and new traction control which, for the first time, combines the E-Diff electronic differential and the F1-Trac traction and stability control in a single integrated system.

Vehicle dynamics, control and performance thus represent the zenith of Ferrari's achievements in terms of developing road-certified sports cars.

599 GTB Fiorano.

The 599 GTB Fiorano is a concentration of Ferrari's most innovative and technologically advanced engineering solutions applied to a midfront engined two-seater coupé. The result is a new benchmark for performance, driver involvement and design. The car boasts class-leading power thanks to its 5,999cc V12 - derived directly from the Enzo Ferrari supercar - which produces no less than 620hp at 7,600 rpm for a weight/power ratio of just 2.6 kg per horsepower.

Ferrari has adopted the latest evolution in its tried and tested all-aluminium construction technology for the body and chassis.

The unmistakable Pininfarina design gives the Ferrari 559 GTB Fiorano aggressive yet elegant lines which are perfectly integrated with the advanced aerodynamic solutions adopted to reach the performance figures attainable.

This model is the symbol of Ferrari's production - the V12 berlinetta - and represents the latest interpretation of a theme that has seen such classics as the 250 GT, the 275 GTB, and the 365 GTB4. The 599 GTB Fiorano replaces the last in that great line of berlinettas, the 575M Maranello, of which - together with the 550 Maranello introduced in 1996 - no fewer than 5,700 have been produced, a record for this type of model for the Prancing Horse.

Ferrari 612 Scaglietti.

The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti combines the pure thoroughbred performance of a sporty Ferrari Berlinetta with comfortable cabin space for four occupants. In line with Ferrari’s tradition of constantly evolving its models, numerous modifications have recently been made to the Grand Tourer flagship model. Specifically, the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti now sports a special panoramic roof which covers the entire cabin. This feature really does give occupants the feeling of being in a drop-top yet they still enjoy the comfort and security of a coupé. One unique characteristic of this glass panoramic roof is its electrochromic technology. This allows its tint – and thus light levels inside the cabin – to be varied at will.

The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is also fitted with the F1-Superfast which delivers overall gearshifting times of 100 milliseconds plus a low inertia twindisc clutch for quicker and smoother response. The Prancing Horse’s 2+2 also sports the manettino on its steering wheel – this time in a specific three-setting GT configuration.

Programme.

1st July 2009

18.00 – 20.00

Check-in at hotel (Optional - additional cost)

Event registration (if not staying at the hotel, registration will take place at the circuit)

20.00

Dinner together with the Ferrari staff. (Optional - additional cost)

2nd July 2009
8.00	Arrive at the Racetrack
8.15	Welcome speech and safety briefing.
9.00	Start of Driving activities. - Several circuit driving sessions with 430 Scuderia and 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE on the track. - Road driving sessions with 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE and 612 Scaglietti. - Driving skills exercise with 430 Scuderia in the paddock. - Hot Lap with the instructor driving a Ferrari F430 Challenge on the track
12.00	Lunch
13.00 - 14.00	Driving Activities continue.
14.00	End of Driving Activities
14.15	Closing Speech and Departure of participants.

The Ferrari 430 Scuderia Test Drive on track.

The driving sessions will consist of an intensive and stimulating track driving experience, conducted by highly qualified, expert drivers with professional background in high performance driving.

Ferrari 430 Scuderia

The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano and Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Test Drives on road.

The road driving sessions will be conducted by the same team of highly skilled instructors and will permit the participant to learn about the cars performance in a more realistic environment whilst experiencing the comfort and luxury that the Ferrari GT models have to offer.

The Ferrari F430 Challenge demonstration laps.

The demonstration laps on a Ferrari F430 Challenge with a professional race driver will give the ultimate thrill to the participant and help them to understand Ferrari’s truly awesome handling and road holding capabilities, within a safe, controlled situation.

Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

Driving guest price is €2,200 + Italian Taxes, hotel charged at preferential rate

Every participant will have several V12 road and V8 circuit driving sessions, high speed demonstration laps, product briefings and a skills driving activity in the paddock.

Participants will be split into small group sizes to reduce waiting time and increasing driving time. The total driving time for each guest will be more than two hours, longer than a Grand Prix!

All drivers attending the event must bring proof of a valid driving license

At each event, every guest should receive:

Driving sessions in a series of V8 & V12 Ferrari GTs.
Driving skills session in a V8 Ferrari GT.
Intensive ‘demonstration laps’ in a V8 Ferrari.
Basic overview presentation of Ferrari cars and the brand.
Support & service of a dedicated team of experienced staff to host and manage the day.
One-to-one tuition in both a public road and circuit environment.
Car insurance for circuit cars during the event.
In-car video for V8 Ferrari hot laps.
Hospitality in special Ferrari area.

In addition, each guest should receive the following at the end of the day: