Simply Abu Dhabi VIII

The 250 Testa Rossa, which sold at auction at Pebble Beach in August 2011 for a record $16.4 million, provided the inspiration for the 458 Spider sporting blue and white NART stripes over an historic Rosso Racing body colour. The latter’s seats are upholstered in the same leather used in the Formula 1 cars of the past – a trim that’s light, breathable and feels very much like chamois leather to the touch. The original 250 Testa Rossa had an aluminium dashboard. This has now been given a innovative twist in the form of Alutex, an extremely tough, light fibreglass and aluminiummaterial. The cabin is also trimmed with a diamond-quilted fabric inspired by the original Testa Rossa motif. Classica In the Classica collection, the styling cues and features of Maranello’s iconic GTs are given a more modern, yet still classic, look through the use of the latest materials and production techniques. Elegant pastel colours of the past; the use of vintage leather, or wool, cashmere or velvet; special treatments for the hard areas of the cabin to match the exterior; chromed elements, stitching details; and more natural leathers – these are just some of the options available from this superb collection. Another icon that’s been given a modern reworking in the Classic collection is the FF, inspired by the 250 Europa: it has three-layer Ingrid silver paintwork with dark grey sills and rims. The cabin is a hymn to classicism, with a few unusual flourishes mixed in: pinstripe cloth and dark brown semi-aniline leather seats, cashmere roof lining, grey carpet mats, interior trim inserts in the same colour as the exterior, teak-trimmed boot. The overall result is a sublimely classic atmosphere harking back to the original 250 Europa, but without detracting in any way from its uniqueness and elegance. Inedita Inedita does exactly what its name suggests: it introduces novel, innovative styling cues that nonetheless respect the marque’s core values. This is the most experimental of the three collections, and it may well give rise to some of the classic trims and finishes of the future. Denim, bold leather upholstery, suit fabrics and technical textiles are just a few of the innovative and intriguing options available to owners who choose to personalise their cars from this collection. The denim-trimmed Ferrari California is a good example of what the collection offers: pale blue leather alternates with denim trim in certain areas of the cabin and seats as well, as on the door panels and lower part of the dash. The areas of the cabin normally trimmed in aluminium are now dark blue carbon-fibre. The car sports a Blu Scozia livery, a historic Ferrari colour here given an all-newmatt finish. The wheel rims are unusual, too, as their external surface is dark blue while the inside is pale blue, in a nod to the contrast seen in the cockpit. From the point of view of styling, the Tailor-Made Personalisation Programme By Ferrari really does push the boundaries, continuing in the pioneering spirit that the Ferrari brand has always been known for. The sumptuous brand continues to set new benchmarks in the automotive sector.