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minor styling, capturing a sober and balanced appearance in order to create the look of an instant classic, perfectly complementing Ferrari’s return to a front-engined high- performance road car. Three years after its official launch Ferrari announced their GTC handling package for the 575M Maranello. Designed to enhance the performance of the vehicle the kit included carbo- ceramic brake discs, racing brake pads, lower and more rigid vehicle

setup, and unique 19-inch multi- piece wheel rims. In 2005 Ferrari introduced the 575M Superamerica as a convertible version of the 575M Maranello. Featuring an electrochromic glass panel roof that rotated 180˚ to lie flat over the boot, this intelligent roof mechanism was previously used on a Leonardo Fioravanti- designed Alfa Romeo Vola concept car. The Superamerica boasted a power output of 533 bhp and was

marketed as the world’s fastest convertible Berlinetta, topping speeds of 199 mph. Enzo Ferrari maintained that there should always be one car fewer available than what the market was demanding and the 575M Superamerica was no exception; as a limited edition model only 599 cars were built.

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