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2019 Ferrari 488 Pista
The ultimate road-going expression of the Ferrari 488, the Pista took aesthetic inspiration from the 488GTE and 488 Challenge racing cars. The biggest change came at the front end, which channels air through ducts in the bumper before directing it through a large vent in the bonnet. This helps to create more downforce over the nose
2022 Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII
Launched in 2017, the Phantom VIII carries on a fine tradition of leading the range, thanks to opulent luxury and exquisite engineering. Powered by a 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12, the Phantom is available in two wheelbase lengths based on an aluminium spaceframe chassis.
The Phantom is the first Rolls-Royce to be fitted with four-wheel steering, which turns the rear tyres counter to the fronts through a maximum of three degrees at speeds lower than 37mph, to improve manoeuvrability. at very high speeds. Such measures, as well as the use of underbody and rear diffusers, means the Pista creates 20 percent more downforce than the
At more than 50mph, the rear wheels turn in the same direction as the fronts through a maximum of one degree, to provide better high-speed stability.
The Phantom on display is one of two that have been customised inside and out for the new Peninsula London hotel.
488GTB. Meanwhile, the 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 powerplant pushes out 710bhp at a screaming 8000rpm, in a car 91kg lighter than the GTB. This particular example is finished in Verde Francesca, an entirely new Ferrari colour named by the owner of this very car. The Pista also features bespoke carbonfibre wheels made by Ferrari.