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Caption: Scuderia Ferrari Red Star Raceway | 8 & 9 April
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Caption: This past weekend, @matthewkanniah and I had the privilege of attending the launch of the new Ferrari California T and 488 GTB.
Even though the track was an hour away and in another province, it was well worth the mileage.
The first day of the launch was dedicated to familiarizing ourselves with Ferrari's newest arrivals.
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Caption: The 488 GTB has an 8-cylinder, 3902cc engine (according to caranddriver.com), paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The 488 GTB has an 8-cylinder, 3902cc engine (according to caranddriver.com), paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
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Caption: she's slightly more aerodynamic than her predecessor, the 458 Italia, but creates 50 percent greater down-force through her body-side air intakes
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Caption: The California T Even though she's considered the "entry level" Ferrari, the Cali packs a punch with her twin-turbo 3.9 litre V-8.
With the help of a direct fuel injection, she produces 553 horsepower at 7500rpm - and you can definitely feel it.
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Caption: with the redesign comes a pair of twin pipes, replacing the old California's stacked exhausts
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Caption: Day two arrived, cold and cloudy - and so did the owners' club.
They were, by contrast, anything but dull and drab.
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Caption: Say hello to the 458 Speciale
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Caption: The F430 Scuderia
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Caption: The F12 Berlinetta
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Caption: The 458 Speciale eating up the straights
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Caption: The 458 Spider
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Caption: There really is no sound quite like a V-12 at full tilt
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Caption: "The Ferrari is a dream - people dream of owning this special vehicle and for most people it will remain a dream, apart from those lucky few."
- Enzo Ferrari
Red Star Raceway, Delmas, Mpumalanga
8 & 9 April 2016
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