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| www.QV500.com - Ferrari 575 Part 2: The 575M Superamerica |
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The Pininfarina-designed 575M Superamerica combines berlinetta performance with a highly original take on the convertible concept. Named in recognition of Ferrari's lavishly engineered 410 and 400 Superamerica's of the 1950's and 60's, this new version is the first production car to adopt an innovative rotating roof combined with electrochromic glass technology. Developed in conjunction with Saint Gobain, the Leonardo Fioravanti-patented rotating roof allows the Superamerica driver to electrically drop the top in 10 seconds flat while a 320km/h top speed puts it firmly among the world’s fastest convertibles. |
| Derived from the 575M Maranello, the Superamerica is available with either an F1-style or manual gearbox while its V12 engine has been boosted to deliver 540bhp. The new car can also be fitted with the GTC Handling package which offers Ferrari’s latest high-tech features including carbon ceramic brakes.The Superamerica’s unusual electric roof has been dubbed Revocromico to highlight the unique combination of its rearward rotation movement and electrochromic technology. It has a carbon-fibre structure and the boot capacity remains unchanged whether the roof is open or closed. The glass rear window also acts as a highly effective wind deflector when the roof is open. The use of electrochromic glass means that the driver can completely control the level of light entering the cockpit. There are five tint levels available and the glass can go from dark to light in under a minute at the touch of a button. A limited edition model, the Superamerica was premiered at the Los Angeles Motor Show in January 2005. |
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