The Novitec Rosso tuners’ work on the Ferrari California is nothing short of phenomenal. Prepare to be enthralled with the styling and performance tweaks included in the package that we’re about to discuss. Unfortunately, pricing has yet to be released.

Let’s start with the performance. Novitec Rosso added power and some aerodynamic benefits. In particular, the 4.3-liter V8 engine has been updated to now be able to generate 500 hp (368 kW) and 518 Nm of torque. This is a considerable improvement over the standard model’s 460 hp and 485 Nm. Continued after the jump!

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This is the Ferrari P540 Superfast Aperta, a one-off supercar from the Italian manufacturer built for an American client. Second in a new Special Projects programme created by Ferrari to meet requests from the most discerning clients and collectors to create truly unique models, the new vehicle is based on the 599 GTB Fiorano (also make sure you check the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano China Limited Edition) and was inspired by a Carrozzeria Fantuzzi-designed Ferrari built specifically for the 1968 Fellini film, Toby Dammit. You may wonder who is the lucky guy who bought this piece of art, right? Well, he is Edward Walson, son of John Walson, the inventor of cable TV. The new car was designed by Pininfatina and Walson (built in Maranello of course) in order to produce a modern reinterpretation of the gold-coloured car in the film. Continued after the jump!

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To be hailed as the “ultimate, most advanced road car Ferrari has ever made” sounds ambitious but wait until you learn what the car, initially codenamed F70, has up its sleeve.

This flagship car is bound to beat its rivals including the Lamborghini Reventon and Bugatti Veyron. These illustrations show how the model is expected to look. Compared to the Enzo, the F70 is faster, more focused, smaller, lighter, and more fuel-efficient. There’s speculation that powering the vehicle is a twin-turbo V8. Since the F70 is the first production Ferrari to use turbos since the 1987 F40, it can certainly be regarded as the spiritual successor to that hypercar. Continued after the jump!

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Blackbird Guitars’ brings to us the limited-edition Ferrari-branded “Rider,” which gets inspiration from the technology, style, and spirit of the supercar manufacturer. The ultra-rare Ferrari Blackbird guitars that were sold at Ferrari Stores worldwide bear the signatures of F1 drivers Philipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen. Continued after the jump!

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If you’ve been complaining about the difficulty in getting out of a low-slung sportscar, then you’ll be glad to know that Ferrari has invented a new kind of door that improves passenger and driver access to its cars.

A patent application has been filed for a door that includes part of the front wing and hinges upward, so that when it’s opened the occupant can place their foot directly behind the front wheel. The design is especially suited for mid-engined cars but it’s suitable as well for front, mid or rear-engined cars. Ferrari claims that compared to gullwing doors, the system is easier and more cost-effective to make. Photo gallery after the jump!

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Speculations that Ferrari is working on a hardcore version of the 599 GTB Fiorano have been around for some time but we’ve received new information that confirms that this is true. No name has been officially chosen yet but some are calling the car the 599 GTO in honor of the legendary 250 GTO of the 1960s. In the paperwork discovered for pre-orders, the vehicle was referred to as “Ferrari 599 GTO Limited Edition.” Continued after the jump!

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Rather than serving as advisor to Ferrari’s Formula One team, Michael Schumacher will now be focusing on developing its future road cars, says the Spanish publication Diario AS. Schumacher, a seven-time world champion, had signed a new three-year contract with Ferrari last September but at the time, his future F1 involvement was not mentioned.

Schumacher contributed heavily to the development of the Ferrari 458 Italia and is intent on sharing his knowledge and talents in future projects. Schumacher may have retired in 2006 but he remains to be a constant visitor of the Ferrari pit wall at grand prix. Many fans got incredibly excited about a plan for Schumacher to come out of retirement but this didn’t materialize because he isn’t fit enough. Meanwhile, MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi, who has had an impressive record, will take another test in January to get a place with Ferrari.

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According to the latest reports from Autocar, it appears that Ferrari is currently planning to improve its engines by adding turbochargers. Of course, there are some problems according to engine developer Jean-Jacques His and the biggest one would ne the turbo lag. Continued after the jump!

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The world’s first Ferrari theme park, touted as the largest and impressive attraction of its kind, will have a grand opening set for 2010. It is located on the Yas Island and covers more than 200,000 m2 (2,152,782 sq ft). Ferrari World Abu Dhabi’s sleek body design is inspired by the classic double curve side profile of the Ferrari GT body.

An extraordinary multi-sensory experience is what the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Park is offering. It’s anticipated to become a global tourist destination with a wide range of accommodation and entertainment facilities. Among the park’s attractions will be the world’s fastest rollercoaster, which has a maximum speed that exceeds 200 km/h. Just a little trivia for you: the park carries the largest Ferrari logo ever created (65m x 48.5m). Photo gallery after the jump!

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The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE China has been auctioned and has sold for 1.2 million Euros to an anonymous person from Shanghai . The auction for the unique Ferrari 599 China was announced at the beginning of October. The venue for the auction, which was organized by the Prancing Horse, was the Red Gate Gallery in Beijing.

The Ferrari 599 China was decorated by Lu Hao, a Chinese artist, who was inspired by the traditional Song Dynasty Ge Kiln pottery patterns. The funds raised by this auction will be received by outstanding students and young teachers of Tsinghua University ’s Department of Automotive Engineering to study at Italy ’s Politecnico di Milano University and internship at Ferrari’s headquarters. Continued after the jump!

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