Ferrari has the exclusive P540

belfiglio · #1 12-12-2009, 07:37 PM

Single model was developed in accordance with the request of a client

It is not widespread, but Ferrari has a division called Special Projects that works precisely to meet the requests "the most distinguished customers and collectors," as the brand ranks.

The second model produced by the field was revealed on Friday (11), it is the P540 Superfast Squeeze, produced exclusively for Edward Walson, whose fame goes back to his father, John Walson, the inventor of the cable.

According to Edward, the P540's design was inspired by another model of the house as rare as a Ferrari in 1968 created by Carrozzeria Fantuzzi and used in the film Toby Dammit, directed by Federico Fellini, and inspired by one of the tales of Edgar Allan Poe. "I always dreamed of designing a sports car and when I watched this movie the decision came at the time: one day I should have the" my "Ferrari" he said.

To realize the dream of Edward Walson, who accompanied every step of the project, Ferrari has taken based on the 599 GTB Fiorano and the design was in charge of the studio Pininfarina.

As the 599 is a coupe, the brand had to make some structural reinforcements to make the model more secure. With 4.73 m long, 1.95 m wide and 1.30 m tall, the P540 has 620 hp at 7,600 rpm and 62 lb.-ft. of torque at 5,600 rpm. The price of the model was not revealed, as is customary throughout jewel.

A privilege of the owner.