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Making its debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, the Pagani Zonda Tricolore was created in celebration of the Italian National Aerobatic Team's 50th Anniversary. Known as "Frecce Tricolori" (Ialian for Tricolour Arrows), the squadron was formed in the 1960s and is based at Rivolto Air Force Base, in the north-eastern Italian region of Friuli Venezia-Giulia, province of Udine.

Boasting a two-seat aircraft - the Aermacchi MB-339-A/PAN - capable of 898 km/h at sea level amongst its fleet, it is fitting that Italian supercar marque Pagani has released a special edition Zonda - painted in the same livery as the aircraft - to commemorate this special occasion.

The Official Pagani Press Release:

Zonda Tricolore
On the occasion of the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the "Frecce Tricolori", Pagani Automobili created the Zonda Tricolore as a tribute to the National Aerobatic Team.

In 2010 the aerobatic season of the Frecce Tricolori comes to its 50th anniversary, which will be celebrated on 11th and 12th September at Rivolto Airport (info: www.aeronautica.difesa.it).

The Frecce Tricolori (Italian, literally Tricolour Arrows), officially known as the 313th Aerobatic Training Squadron is the demonstration team of the Italian Air Force, based at Rivolto Air Force Base, in the north-eastern Italian region of Friuli Venezia-Giulia, province of Udine. They were formed in 1961 as an Air Force team, replacing previous teams that had been sponsored by various commands by the end of the 1920s.

The team flies the Aermacchi MB-339-A/PAN, a two-seat aircraft capable of 898 km/h at sea level, with nine aircraft and a solo (the highest number of aircraft of any aerobatic team in the world).

The Frecce Tricolori belong to the legacy of the entire Italian community.

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Ferrari HY-KERS Experimental Vehicle

March 4th 2010 18:00

Supercar marque Ferrari has debuted a 599 GTB Fiorano equipped with an advanced new hybrid transmission at the 80th Geneva Motor Show. Developed as part of the company's long-term strategy after the announcement in 2007 of a five-year plan to reduce fuel consumption and emissions across the range, the HY-KERS displayed at the Geneva Motor Show is an example of how Ferrari is studying the application of hybrid technology to high-performance sports cars.

Central to Ferrari's objectives is maintaining the balance, handling and performance characteristics typical of its cars despite the inevitable disadvantages in terms of weight represented by applying hybrid solutions to existing models.

To this end Ferrari has employed its racing experience to adapt a lightweight hybrid drivetrain to the 599 GTB Fiorano with the aim of ensuring that vehicle dynamics are unaffected. This was achieved by the careful integration of all system components, positioning them below the centre of gravity and ensuring that interior and luggage space are entirely unaffected. Similarly the flat lithium-ion batteries are positioned below the floorpan of the car inside the aerodynamic underbody. The result is a centre of gravity that is even lower than in the standard car. In addition, a part of the weight gained by fitting the electric motor, generator and the batteries is offset by being able to do away with the traditional starter motor and battery.

Ferrari has also applied its F1 technology to the design, engineering and construction of a new kind of electric motor which also helps optimise the longitudinal and lateral dynamics of the car, enhancing traction and brake balance. The motor cuts in during acceleration, providing instantaneous torque when moving away from a standstill and during overtaking manoeuvres, with torque control a function of grip, gear and accelerator pedal angle. Depending on vehicle speed and engine load – for example in town driving – the hybrid system can also function as a full-electric drivetrain. The result is a direct reduction in consumption and emissions. The motor also features a unique cooling and lubrication system for maximum efficiency under all operating temperatures and loads. The castings of the motor are made in the Ferrari foundry, complete with Prancing Horse motif.

Weighing about 40 kg, the compact, tri-phase, high-voltage electric motor of the HY-KERS is coupled to the rear of the dual-clutch 7-speed F1 transmission. It operates through one of the transmission's two clutches and engages one of the two gearbox primary shafts. Thus power is coupled seamlessly and instantaneously between the electric motor and the V12. The electric motor produces more than 100 hp as Ferrari's goal was to offset every kilogram increase in weight by a gain of at least one hp.

Under braking the electric drive unit acts as a generator, using the kinetic energy from the negative torque generated to recharge the batteries. This phase is controlled by a dedicated electronics module which was developed applying experience gained in F1 and, as well as managing the power supply and recharging the batteries, the module also powers the engine's ancillaries (power steering, power-assisted brakes, air conditioning, on-board systems) via a generator mounted on the V12 engine when running 100 per cent under electric drive. It also incorporates the hybrid system's cooling pump.

In keeping with Ferrari's 360-degree approach to efficiency and its commitment to environmental sustainability, new technologies for its road cars are matched by the considerable investments already made to reduce the environmental impact of the company's production activities in Maranello.

After the inauguration of the photovoltaic installation on the roof of the Mechanical Machining facility in January 2009, which reduced the factory's power requirements by over 210,000 kWh annually, 2009 also saw the opening of the trigeneration plant (the simultaneous production of power, heat and cooling from a single source) – the first of its kind to be implemented by a sports car manufacturer. This enabled Ferrari to reduce CO2 emissions by 15 per cent, with the goal of reaching a reduction of over 40 per cent by the end of 2010. Thanks to these ecological solutions, Ferrari is completely autonomous for its energy requirements.

[Source: Ferrari]

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2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera

March 2nd 2010 18:00

With arguably the largest motor show on earth just starting, you wouldn't expect supercar marque Lamborghini to remain quiet so may we present you the 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera

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2011 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S Awards Edition

February 25th 2010 18:00

A special order Maserati will be unveiled at this year's Geneva Motor Show. Based on the Quattroporte Sport GT S, the "Awards Edition" is a celebration of the success of the multiple award-winning Maserati flagship saloon

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2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Previewed

December 3rd 2009 18:00

The all-new Alfa Romeo Giulietta, the successor to the 147 hatchback, has been unveiled today ahead of its worldwide debut at next year's Geneva Motor Show

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Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE China limited edition

October 7th 2009 18:00

Highlighting the importance of the Chinese automotive market, Italian supercar marque Ferrari has unveiled a limited edition Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE that is exclusive to China

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The ultra exclusive Lamborghini Reventón Roadster

September 15th 2009 18:00

The ultra rare Lamborghini Reventón unveiled almost two years ago to-the-day has officially gone topless with the launch of a roadster version in time for the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show

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2011 Maserati GranCabrio

August 25th 2009 18:00

Maserati has finally unveiled their much anticipated convertible model ahead of its public unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September

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Videos: Ferrari 458 Italia

July 29th 2009 18:00

For those of you like myself who swiftly began imagining the sweet sounds of the all-new Ferrari 458 Italia just 24 hours ago, two videos featuring just that has made its way onto cyberspace

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Ferrari 458 Italia unveiled

July 28th 2009 18:00

Ferrari has finally unveiled the latest incarnation of their famous mid-engined V8 model and replacement for the F430. Due for its grand public viewing in September's Frankfurt Motor Show, details including pictures of the all-new Ferrari 458 Italia have emerged and we have our hands on a cracker

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Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster

July 6th 2009 19:00

Ultra exclusive Italian supercar marque, Pagani, has announced a strictly limited production run of just five units for the roadster version of the Zonda Cinque

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Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni

July 1st 2009 18:15

Italian supercar marque, Lamborghini, has just released the latest version of the popular Gallardo and its the purest one so far: the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni

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Ferrari F430 body kit by Jap tuners ASI

June 17th 2009 17:30

Japanese tuners Accuracy.Spirit.Imagination (ASI) are famous for their stylishly modified series of Bentley Continentals but their latest project involves some Italian exotica - the Ferrari F430

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Schumacher fangs the Ferrari 599 GTB HGTE around Fiorano

June 16th 2009 17:45

It seems F1 legend Michael Schumacher is rather enjoying his retirement from professional racing and so he should. The seven-times F1 world champion did 20 hot laps of Fiorano - Ferrari's private racetrack - in a Ferrari 599 GTB equipped with the Handling GT Evoluzione (HGTE) package that was unveiled at this year's Geneva Motor Show

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