Autumn 2013
FERRARI
Nobody draws crowds at a motor show
like Ferrari, and the 458 Speciale is the
most powerful prancing horse yet let loose.
The 597hp motor that makes up most of
the car's significantly lightened weight can
sprint to 100km/h in three seconds flat. The
aerodynamics have been improved by a
special 'active' system that opens or closes
flaps at the front and rear of the car as it
passes through 150km/h.
FIAT
Fiat had no really new models on its stand,
part of a strategy of pulling back on new
cars until there's a pickup in car sales across
Europe. So the 500L Living MPW (multipurpose wagon) and the Trekking were the
only current metal on display, the former a 7seat version.
For the speed enthusiasts, there was a
limited edition Abarth 595 Anniversary,
commemorating the launch of the original
595 50 years ago. One of those much more
diminutive originals sat side by side with it.
The 'new' one will have just 299 copies for
sale, powered by a 1.4 petrol four.
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