The only one Ferrari's superfast boat ever made

Ferrari, one of the Italian automotive companies was famous with the speed of its production cars. Turn out, the Maranello based company also ever made a superfast boat. The superfast boat later given a name Ferrari 'Arno XI' Hydroplane known the only one superfast (hydroplane) boat in history powered by Ferrari's engine and also managed to capture the world's attention in early of 1950s.

1953 Timossi-Ferrari Racing 'Arno XI' Hydroplane on action. (PIcture from: http://bit.ly/2TkDcw6)

It all began in 1951, when the initiator and also the first boat owner, Achille Castoldi told to his friends who are two Ferrari F1 racing car drivers, each named Alberto Ascari and Luigi Villoresi about his intention to make a Ferrari-engined superfast boat. These two famous racing drivers helped Castoldi to buy one Ferrari engine which will then be used specifically on Castoldi's upcoming superfast boat.

In the process, turn out Enzo Ferrari agreed to be directly involved in this project, overseeing every step in the making and testing of the engine. Even the Ferrari's Head of Engine Design in the time, Aurelio Lampredi and all of his engineering crews involved directly in the project.

1953 Ferrari Racing 'Arno XI' Hydroplane was using a similar engine mounted on the Ferrari Tipo 375 racing car. (PIcture from: http://bit.ly/2Z436tC)

And then the superfast boat started to build in 1952, and intentionally made to break the world's speed record. It is not surprising due to the Ferrari-made boat was using a similar engine mounted on the Ferrari Tipo 375 racing car.

Yes, this boat uses a Ferrari's 12 cylinders engine with 5.5 liter of capacity. The Ferrari engine initially produces 350 bhp of power. However, after several early tests and also races in early 1953 seems that its abilities can be further improved.

Left side view of 1953 Timossi-Ferrari Racing 'Arno XI' Hydroplane. (PIcture from: http://bit.ly/2MaasWb)

Although the boat was actually able to run more than 100 mph, Enzo Ferrari requested that the boat's engine be modified so that it could use methanol so the compression ratio could be higher.

Then he also added twin superchargers and a pair of four-choke typed large carburetors. As a result, the engine able to spew off more than 500 bhp of power. It is not surprising if the boat later has a historic gait in the speed record, all thanks to those Ferrari engine.

And in 1953, this single-seater superfast boat managed to set a new world's record for the 800 kilogram class at Lago d'Iseo, Italy with a speed of more than 149 mph. And those speed record has not been broke until now.

1953 Timossi-Ferrari Racing 'Arno XI' Hydroplane exhibited next to 1951 Ferrari Tipo 375 at Ferrari's Museum to show the Ferrari's dominance both on land and water. (PIcture from: http://bit.ly/2MauFeE)

And now the superfast boat is being prepared to commemorate its 70th anniversary, and its engine restoration work is being carried out at the center of technical facility of those prancing horse logoed company called the Ferrari Classiche. After being restored later in the early fall of this year, the boat will be scheduled to go on a world tour to show to the Ferrari fans all-over the world.

Milton Verret, an Austin businessman and known as the currently owner of 1953 Timossi-Ferrari Racing 'Arno XI' Hydroplane. (PIcture from: http://bit.ly/2MauFeE)

"We imagine ourselves as one of Ferrari's leading engineers, and can work on a number of similar components that are assembled and designed by Enzo Ferrari himself," said the currently boat owner, an Austin businessman named Milton Verret. 

"As a special and rare Ferrari collector, no one can beat a racing boat which used a Ferrari's engine prepared for F1 racing car. With the direct involvement of Enzo, you can have a functioning machine that is fought for by most car racing enthusiasts. That is its specialty," he added.

For information, since 2012, Arno XI Hydroplane has been borrowed from Verret for the benefit of two world-famous Ferrari museums in Italy to show the Ferrari's dominance both on land and water. In the museum, the Arno XI superfast boat exhibited next to the Ferrari Tipo 375 racing car that won the 1951 British GrandPrix in Silverstone, England... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOBLOG]

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Here it is the first Lambo's car to rival Ferrari

The Lamborghini and Ferrari are certainly familiar brands in the world's automotive industry. Both are from the same country, namely Italy and the products produced are also similar, ie fancy speeding cars.

Initially there was only Ferrari which was an Italian automotive company founded by Enzo Anselmo Ferrari in 1929. Until in the year of 1964, when Ferruccio Lamborghini managed to launch his first car made known as Lamborghini 350 GT series. And since that day known as the beginning of rivalry between Lamborghini and Ferrari.

The Lamborghini and Ferrari both are Italian famous premium auto makers and also known as rival one each other in the world's automotive industry since the 1960s. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ZSu44e)

As we all know, at beginning Ferruccio Lamborghini himself was a successful entrepreneur through his tractor maker company. In the time, he was getting richer and able to buy various types of classy speeding cars and one of them was the Ferrari 250 GTE which was used for fun only.

A disassembled Ferrari 250 GTE at the Lamborghini Museum (might be Ferruccio personal car owned relating to stories surrounding the founding of the Lamborghini car company back in the 1960s. It began when he complained to Enzo Ferrari regarding this car clutch.) (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ZXxymm)

Once upon the time, Ferruccio brought his Ferrari 250 GTE back to its maker, Ferrari. He came with a complaint, that the car purchased should get a better transmission system.

But what he got precisely a kind of challenge because Enzo Ferrari said that he was just a tractor maker and didn't know anything about race cars. After that, Ferruccio Lamborghini took a decision to come into play in the race car market to rival those prancing horse logoed auto company.

Lamborghini 350 GT was the first Lamborghini production model and known also as the first rival for Ferrari's. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2OKNqap)

And many consider it only as a form of channeling anger after feeling offended by Enzo Ferrari words to him. And sure enough, then he founded a car manufacturing company that was named Automobili Lamborghini based in Sant'Agata Bolognese in 1963.

Lamborghini 350 GT was debuted at the 1964 Geneva Auto Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2OMHMEJ)

To answer the Ferrari's challenge and at the same time realize his ambition, and then he asked Giotto Bizzarrini (the person who designed most of the Ferrari engines at the time) to join his company. He also invited Giampaolo Dallara and Giampaolo Stanzani, two technicians who were considered has promising talents and test driver Bob Wallace.

1963 Lamborghini 350 GTV was a Lamborghini prototype and forerunner of its first production model named Lamborghini 350 GT. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2GVIGsn)

Shortly after, in May 1963 Lamborghini successfully launched the its first concept car prototype and given a name the Lamborghini 350 GTV. The prototype used a Bizzarini's 3,500 cc V12 engine that produces 320 hp. And those all-aluminum alloy V12 engine mated to a 5-speed manual ZF transmission system. And the 350 GTV completed to build and debut on October 1963 in the Turin Auto Show.

Lamborghini 350 GTV was very sleek and streamlined, with a very low hood that incorporated one of the better pop-up headlight designs of all time. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ZQ2Gnv)

Before that Dallara and Stanzani quickly realized that the 350 GTV was not properly designed for mass production. Then both working in parallel on two projects that would result in the production 350 GT. They made many revision on Bizzarini's engine and chassis for street use. And in March 1964, after 5 months after the debut of the GTV in Turin, the "redesigned GTV" now called Lamborghini 350 GT was debuted at the Geneva Auto Show.

Lamborghini 350 GTV used a Bizzarini's 3,500 cc V12 engine that produces 320 hp of power. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ZQ2Gnv)

It was greeted with sufficient enthusiasm so that Ferruccio decided to proceed with production in May 1964. This first Lambo's 2-door coupé body manufactured by Milan's Carrozzeria Touring who used their patented 'Superleggera' method of construction to fix aluminium alloy panels directly to a tubular structure. This Lamborghini 350 GT car has a wheelbase measuring 2,550 mm with front and rear track axles measuring of 1,380 mm, 4,640 mm length, width 1,730 mm and 1,220 mm of high.

This car has many features such as an aluminum body design and some of the body panel even has steel, and already has applied independent four-wheel suspensions, differential salisbury as well as a vacuum servo that is assisted by a round disc brake girling. This car has an acceleration from 0 to 100 kph (60 mph) can be done in 6.8 seconds and even its maximum speed can reach 254 kph (158 mph).

At that time these Italian raging bull logoed auto company was only made those 350 GT as many as 120 units before replacing it with the Lamborghini 400 GT in 1966. And many 350 GTs were subsequently fit with the larger 4.0 litre engine used in the 400 GT.  *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | WIKIPEDIA]

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Ferrari's Special Project creating one-offs for its best, wealthiest customers (Part-2)

Continues the discussion of the previous section. As we all knew, Ferrari is often regarded as an exotic and rare car, but some people especially wealthiest customers want to have a unique Ferrari and one-of-a-kind in the world. And to satisfy their customer, the Italian prancing horse logoed premium car manufacturer decided to establish the Special Projects, a division of the company responsible for creating one-offs for its best, wealthiest customers..

Ferrari factory in Maranelo. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Z9wdYV)

It should be noted, not everyone can order a car through the Ferrari's Special Project division. Besides requiring a tons of money up to millions of dollars. Only the customers who are considered by Ferrari have a history directly related to their car products that can participate in these Special Project program. And the following are some of them in 2nd part:

7. Ferrari F12 TRS 
This one-off was inspired by the legendary 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa as requested by the owner and making its first major appearance at the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed. 

Ferrari F12 TRS was inspired by the legendary 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2GEPmer)

Engine wise the performance figures stay the same as its hard topped counterpart. The same 6.3-litre V12 engine resides within, pushing out 730 bhp through the rear wheels, surrounded in 315 section tyres..

8. Ferrari SP FFX
Initially, people thought this car would be a production FF coupe. It is not surprising, the car built based on a standard Ferrari FF, with the most prominent revision being the adoption of a coupé rear end in place of the FF's shooting brake tail. 

Ferrari SP FFX made for a Japanese businessman Shin Okamoto, the car built based on a standard Ferrari FF and launched in 2014. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2M9DbK1)

The design blends elements of several contemporary Ferraris and an F1-inspired red and white paint job. The car commisioned by Shin Okamoto, but it turned out to be a one-off. It lives somewhere in Japan, where it's been shown a handful of times.

9. Ferrari  SP America 
Ferrari SP America is a F12 Berlinetta-based one-off coupé completed in 2014. The car features thoroughly updated styling including a new front end with a new bonnet, wheel arches, front bumper and splitter, side skirts, wheels, bootlid spoiler, rear bumper, B-pillars and a new aggressive rear diffuser.

Ferrari SP America made for an American client Danny Wegman, the car built based on Ferrari F12 Berlinetta and launched in 2014. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2M9DbK1)

Information about this car is scarce, but it's most likely an F12-based one-off owned by an American collector. Apparently it belongs to Danny Wegman, of Wegman's supermarket fame.

10. Ferrari SP 275 RW Competizione
The car was designed in collaboration with Pininfarina and comissioned by an American client Rick Workman. The car used a 770-hp V12 engine from the crazy F12tdf. 

Its design is inspired by the lovely 275 Berlinetta from the 1960s. It's painted yellow in tribute to the 275 GTB Competizione that won its class at Le Mans in 1965.

11. Ferrari 458 MM Speciale 
This lovely car is based on a 458 Speciale, and it was built for an unknown British collector. The design pays homage to the Ferrari 288 GTO and incorporates handcrafted aluminium and carbon fibre components. 

Ferrari 458 MM Speciale comissioned by an unknown British Customer, the car built to pay homage to Ferrari 288 GTO and launched in 2016. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2M9DbK1)

Performance figures remain unknown but are rumoured to be the same as the normal Speciale.. Might be, it's one of the prettiest cars on this list.

12. Ferrari SP38 'Deborah'

After that there was also a Ferrari SP38 'Deborah' which was built based on the Ferrari 488 GTB that had been offered for sale with a price tag of up to €4 million, equivalent to Rp.63 billions at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este event in May 2018. 
This car lastly appeared at the 2019 Automobile International (FAI) Festival at the beginning of 2019..

13. Ferrari SP3 JC
The car presented in November 2018, the SP3JC is a one-off roadster based on the F12tdf chassis. It was designed by the Ferrari Styling Centre to pay homage to Ferrari roadsters of 1950s and 1960s. The body has been completely redesigned, and includes redrawn front and rear fascias, a new front bumper, a rear diffuser, transparent hood vents that show off the engine, roll hoops behind the seats, taillights and wheels from the Ferrari 812 Superfast and a blue, white and yellow paint job that pays homage to the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.

And 'JC' stands for John Collins, a Scottish collector and founder of Talacrest, a classic Ferrari dealer located in the U.K. He commissioned these one-off in mid 2014 and it took 3.5 years to complete. Ferrari said the design process alone took 2 of those years.

14. Ferrari P80/C

The car built based on the 488 GT3 race car, that pays tribute to Ferrari's sports prototypes of the 1960s and specially created for @mr_tk and could be delivered by Blackbird Concessionaries in Hong Kong.

Ferrari P80/C is a pure track car with peak performance being a major factor and for sure, it is absolutely stunning, Just look at it! It's perfect.. (Return to part one.) *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTORWARD | ROAD AND TRACK | DRIVE TRIBE | COACHBUILD.COM]

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Unveiling the Identity Behind the German Automotive Giant's Name

Did U Know - Mercedes-Benz, the globally renowned automotive giant, traces its rich history to visionaries Gottlieb Daimler, Wilhelm Maybach, and Karl Benz. Initially named DMG (Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft) at its inception, the company later underwent a name change. Join us as we explore the fascinating origin of the name 'Mercedes' an integral chapter in the brand's captivating narrative.

The Mercedes 35 HP was conceptualized by two Germans, Paul Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach, in 1901 for Emil Jellinek. (Picture from: FavCars)

The name itself is intrinsically linked to the life of Mercedes Adrienne Ramona Manuela Jellinek, born in Vienna in 1889. Interestingly, Mercedes Jelinek was not an automotive enthusiast, engineer, or one of the company's founders. Instead, she was the adored daughter of Emil Jellinek, an Austrian businessman with residences in Baden near Vienna and Nice. So, who was Emil Jellinek, and how did his daughter become the namesake of a globally renowned car brand?

Emil Jellinek and his beloved daughter Mercedes who's her name patented by the German automotive manufacturer DMG for its commercially used since 1926, and currently known as Mercedes-Benz. (Picture from: AutoGlobeMagz)

Emil Jellinek, captivated by the swiftly advancing automotive industry, discovered an advertisement for the Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft (DMG) car manufacturer in 1896. Intrigued, he traveled to Cannstatt, Germany, to explore the DMG factory. Impressed by his visit, Jellinek not only bought one of their cars but also embarked on selling them. Furthermore, fueled by his passion for racing, Jellinek entered the 1899 Nice-La Turbie racing event with his DMG car, bearing the name of his cherished daughter, Mercedes.

The Mercedes 35 HP was made in Stuttgart, Germany by Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft or DMG (currently Daimler AG). (Picture from: BenzInsider)

The impact was significant. By the following year, Emil Jellinek had sold more than 30 automobiles, prompting him to push DMG for faster, lighter, and overall superior vehicles. This led to a pivotal moment on April 2, 1900, when Wilhelm Maybach, DMG's chief designer, commenced the production of a car tailored to Jellinek's requests. Priced at 500,000 Goldmarks, the new model was named the Mercedes 35 HP and was officially launched on December 22, 1900.

DMG's classic flyer advertisement made 
for its Mercedes car products. (Picture from:  
BenzInsider)

The Mercedes 35 HP, initially designed for racing, garnered attention with its powerful engine weighed approximately 230 kg with weight-power ratio is 6.6 kg per hp, was mounted above the front axle without additional sub frames to improve its center of gravity.

Further, the engine had four cylinders with a total displacement of 5,918-liter. These were arranged in pairs wherein each pair had a spray-nozzle carburetor. It was cooled using Maybach’s tubular radiator or the honeycomb radiator. The engine's peak power output was 35 hp.

The vehicle featured non-removable wooden wheels with 12-spoke design, steel covers and pneumatic tires. It had two braking systems. One is the hand brake, and the other is the foot brake. It sported a wheelbase of 2,345 m and a track of 1,400 m.  Overall, the car’s weight was estimated to be 1,200 kg.

At the time, the Mercedes 35 HP made as much as 36 unit, and the name 'Mercedes' was later patented as a trademark in 1902. Since then DMG's sales took off, while the newspaper reported: 'We have entered the Mercedes era.'  When the car named after her became a new craze, little Mercedes was only 11 years old.

Five of Mercedes 35 HP were used to compete in the Nice-La Turbie racing event in March 1901. (Picture from: BenzInsider)

Finally, in 1926, DMG merged with engineer Karl Benz's company, giving rise to the iconic Mercedes-Benz brand and firmly establishing Jellinek's name in history once and for all. During this period, DMG openly acknowledged that the Mercedes name held substantial selling power and, surprisingly, brought about some good fortune as well.

Emil Jellinek once said, "Victories make you world-famous. People buy the winning brand, and always will. It would be commercial suicide to stay away from racing." Perhaps this quote also served as inspiration, propelling these German automotive brands to persist in competing in various global car racing events to this day. Indeed, its efficacy has been proven over time.

The Mercedes 35 HP, initially designed for racing, garnered attention with its powerful front-mounted engine weighed approximately 230 kg with weight-power ratio is 6.6 kg per hp. (Picture from: BenzInsider)

However, the story takes a tragic turn for the Jellinek family. During World War I, Emil Jellinek faced accusations of spying, leading to the confiscation of all his properties. In 1918, he passed away in exile in Switzerland. Mercedes, too, faced challenges—a life marked by two failed marriages, financial struggles, and a heartbreaking death from bone cancer in 1929, just shy of her 40th birthday.😢 | JBL_G-C51Dk |

The tale of Mercedes Jellinek and her father Emil Jellinek serves as a poignant reminder that behind the glitz and glamour of success lie untold challenges and tragedies. As we delve into the origins of the iconic Mercedes name, we are reminded that life's journey is often a rollercoaster, with both highs and lows. C'est la vie!😊 *** [EKA [24072019] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MERCEDES-BENZ | BENZINSIDER ]

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Ferrari's Special Project creating one-offs for its best, wealthiest customers (Part-1)

Ferrari is often regarded as an exotic and rare car, but some people want to have a unique Ferrari and one-of-a-kind in the world. Initially Ferrari did not provide the body but only the chassis and engine. For the design and the body work submitted to another renowned coachbuilder such as Pininfarina, Bertone, Touring, Ghia, Boano etc. But this practice was finally stopped because it was inefficient and now, Ferrari only chose Pininfarina as its official partner.

Ferrari factory in Maranelo. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Y2NbMg)

And in early 2006, when an American famous car collector Jim Glickenhaus approached Pininfarina to design his Ferrari Enzo as a tribute to the Ferrari 330 P4 racing car. Finally, Pininfarina and Glickenhaus managed to build Ferarri P4/5 and the car result got the thumbs up from the Ferrari boss at the time, Luca di Montezemolo..

Ferrari "Special Project 1" was the first Ferrari Special Project model which designed by an Italian design house Fioravanti for a Japanese businessman Juichiro Hiramatsu. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2OhIeL3)

Inspired by those car above and to satisfy their customer as well, the Italian prancing horse logoed premium car manufacturer decided to establish the Special Projects, a division of the company responsible for creating one-offs for its best, wealthiest customers..

It should be noted, not everyone can order a car through the Ferrari's Special Project division. Besides requiring a tons of money up to millions of dollars. Only the customers who are considered by Ferrari have a history directly related to their car products that can participate in these Special Project program.

Ferrari's Special Project creating one-offs for its best, wealthiest customers. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2M9DbK1)

And it is not clear how many car models have been made by the Ferrari's Special Project division to this day. And the following are some of them:

1. Ferrari SP1
The Ferrari's Special Project division was launched its first model called Ferrari SP1 in 2008 and the car designed by an Italian design house Fioravanti for a Japanese businessman named Juichiro Hiramatsu.
Ferrari SP1 was built based on Ferrari F430, there's nothing changed on its powertrain, just aesthetics.

2. Ferrari P540 Superfast Aperta
The second model was Ferrari P540 Superfast Aperta, was an open-topped car based on the 599 GTB Fiorano with styling from Pininfarina. It used lots of carbon to keep the weight down.

Ferrari P540 Superfast Aperta launched in 2009, built based on the 599 GTB Fiorano F1 and is given the coachbuild treatment by Pininfarina. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2M9DbK1)

The car was launched in 2009 and made for one of Ferrari's special client in States named Edward Walson, son of John Walson, the inventor of cable TV. It's said the car was inspired by a Luigi Chinetti-owned 330 LM used in an obscure Fellini film in 1968.

3. Ferrari 612 GTS Pavesi
There's not a ton of information on this car out there, but it seems to be a 612 Scaglietti with removable roof panels and lots of carbon fiber.
The engine produces +20 hp of power and +12 Nm of torque if compared to the standard 612 (550 hp and 600 Nm). As far as we know, Pavesi is the name of an Italian go-kart company, hinting at the car's possible owner.

4. Ferrari  Superamerica 45
This open-topped 599 was commissioned by American Peter Kalikow to celebrate 45 years since he bought his first Ferrari. Kind of strange anniversary, but a good excuse for a custom car.

Ferrari Superamerica 45 made for New York collector and Ferrari enthusiast Peter Kalikow to celebrate 45 years since he first became a Ferrari client and launched in 2011. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2M9DbK1)

The design is bespoke, featuring a carbon-fibre rotating hard-top which incorporates a rear screen. The boot is entirely new to house the roof when open, and is now in carbon-fibre with a design optimised to reduce drag and increase rear downforce.

5. Ferrari SP12 EC 
Perhaps it is the most famous car to come from Ferrari Special Projects. It ordered by the world's famous musician Eric Clapton, built based on 458 Italia and introduced in 2012.

FerrariSP12 EC  made for the world's famous musician Eric Clapton in celebration of his legendary career and his long tenure as a Ferrari owner and launched in 2012. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2M9DbK1)

Just for info, Eric Clapton had to pay nearly £3 million or around Rp.55 billion for his SP12 EC.

6. Ferrari SP30 Arya
Ferrari SP30 Arya built based on 599 GTB. Initially SP30 was ordered by a wealthy Indian born Dubai businessman named Cheerag Arya, and the car was completed in 2012.

On February 6, 2019, Ferrari SP30 was offered at the RM Sotheby’s auction in Paris. This car is a milestone as the first Special Project car sold through an auction event, unfortunately RM Sotheby’s did not release the estimated price of this car. (Continues to part two.) *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTORWARD | ROAD AND TRACK | DRIVE TRIBE | COACHBUILD.COM]

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Understands the name of 3 supercars

Have you ever noticed the name of supercars that combines numbers and letters? Perhaps one of You doesn't know what the meaning of that.

Apparently those combination are not just sweetener, it turns out that there's a meaning too! Yes, like humans, the name of each car also has meaning. Similarly, when giving a name, it should not be just sound nice or look good.

Supercars lineup. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2IL6FeW)

Supercars like the Lamborghini Centenario, Bugatti Chiron, or Pagani Huayra are the same. In addition to the names that are easily spelled, mentioned but remembered as well, and after that supercars usually have names that use a combination of letters and numbers.

Supercars lineup. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2IMWhni)

As quoted by Zing, the combination of letters and numbers has a deeper meaning to explain the car itself. And the car naming by using a combination of numbers and letters can be seen in the supercars of Lamborghini, Ferrari and McLaren as follows,

1. Lamborghini

Lamborghini supercar models like Huracan, Aventador, or Murcielago use the names of famous Spaniard bulls. After that name, usually there are rows of letters and numbers, such as LP700-4 or LP580-2. Those combinations are not just accessories. The 'LP' in Italian means 'Longitudinale Posteriore' which means vertical engine.

2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2KDVk2t)

Then the number 700 or 580 is a number that refers to the amount of power produced by the engine, which is 700 hp or 580 hp. This number can be a fixed number or only an estimate. While the last number, like 2 or 4 refers to the drive system, 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive system.

2019 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2KBrxHP)

But, rich people as well as Lamborghini users actually don't care about the meaning of the name above. So, at this time Lamborghini no longer uses the character of a combination of numbers and letters. It can be seen to the Lamborghini Urus, Huracan EVO, or Aventador SVJ.

2. Ferrari

While another Italian premium car manufacturers, Ferrari apparently also has a combination of numbers and letters that have a certain meaning. But unlike Lamborghini, the row of numbers on the Ferrari car does not refer to the power produced by the engine. Rather it refers to the engine capacity.

2013 Ferrari 458 Italia Convertible. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2xhrmZm)

For example, Ferrari 458, which means 4.5L engine capacity and V8 engine. Previously this was applied to Ferrari 360 and F430, which meant using 3.6L and 4.3L engines. While for the Ferrari 488 GTB, the 488 number means the 488cc engine capacity.

2016 Ferrari 488 GTB Coupe. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Ryjmwu)

Whereas in the last generation cars like the Ferrari F8 Tributo, it has a different meaning. This car is equipped with the most powerful Ferrari engine has ever made, ie 3.9L twin-turbo. Then the number 8 means? That refers to the 8-cylinder. And Tributo itself means Thank You.

3. McLaren

Apparently, naming like this is also contagious to the McLaren-made supercars. It's just that McLaren uses a simpler naming system. Like a supercar with the names 540C, 570S, 650S, and 720S refers to the power produced by the engine. 

2016 McLaren 570S. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2LjEKVp)

For example, the 570S has 570 PS of power, of which 1 PS or power unit is equivalent to 0.98 hp. While the letter 'S' that follows the row of numbers means 'Shaped'. The letter 'S' on 570S means Sport Series. Whereas 'S' on 650S and 720S means Super Series.

2017 McLaren 540C. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2RGIrpi)

But the McLaren supercars also has names like 540C, 600LT, or 675LT. Naming like the last three is an exception. The letter 'C' can mean Casual which refers to the supercar concept for daily used. While these two letters 'LT' means the Long Tail, which represents the supercar physical type with a long stern.

2016 McLaren 675LT. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2X5jZ1G)

At the end, now we're able to understand the meaning of combination of numbers and letters on those three supercar above. O..eM..Gee.. Or see Ares Maserati concept.. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ZING]

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