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FERRARI SPECIFICATIONS

V8 441Kw/ 760Nm
Weight: 1 545kg
PORTOFINO Base Price: R4 766 700
Top Speed: 320km/h+
Price as tested: R5 312 911

he late Enzo Ferrari claimed that to toggle between sport, comfort and hearing the engine scream with the top
he only built and sold road cars to track modes. Naturally, the effect is down was unforgettable.
finance his racing team. Today, the instant and each setting provides a vastly
Ttechnology developed for the F1 different experience. The demo car as driven is finished in
team is applied to the very special road cars ‘Rosso Scuderia’ as I believe a Ferrari
built by this brand. For the buyer who wishes to use his should be. The base price for the
Portofino on a daily basis, the comfort Portofino is R4 766 700. The test version,
My first ever Ferrari driving experience was mode allows relaxed commuting with as driven, with MANY extras, is now
in the Portofino. It was powered by a front the amazing ability to still accelerate at available for the price of R5 312 911. All
engine 3.9L V8 masterpiece delivering breath-taking rates when the opportunity cars in the range include a 7-year service
441kW and 760Nm to the rear wheels allows. For myself, the experience of plan.
through a 7-DCT gearbox that can potter
in traffic or deliver snappy angry gearshifts
when using the crafted aluminium paddles
in manual mode. All this power in a vehicle
weighing only 1 545kg.
The Portofino is definitely two very
separate cars in one. You can enjoy the
sensory experience, from the folding hard-
top that drops or lifts in only 14 seconds
to convert from coupe to convertible,
to the luxury provided by the standard
infotainment system, sound system and
premium interior. OR…..you can press the
‘Auto’ button on the centre console and
simply unleash the beast.
The test car was fitted with the optional
carbon fibre steering wheel. This must
be about the snuggest feeling steering
wheel that I’ve ever experienced, with
all the controls on the wheel, including
indicators and the famous trademark
MSC Musica
red ‘Manettino’ switch that enables you
For more information, contact Scuderia
South Africa on 011 706 6900.
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