Hmm, that sure is a strange
lookin’ Ferrari Vern! (The Tomaso Collection)
As why is Supertramp’s Dreamer, You know You’re A
Dreamer song playing in my Head right now. You’re Nothing but A Dreamer,
Tomaso!
Trying to “Stitch” together the languishing
thoughts of another great visit to the Penske Racing Museum this past March.
Which naturally is fading away, since time simply marches on, Hut One-Two-four!
Traipsing
thru the Penske Racing Museum, Again
As here’s what I initially scribbled upon my
return home, which I’ve tried adding more context to, along with my usual
corrections…
A lone Lamborghini Huracan Evo sat parked
alongside a stable of Prancing Horses. Next to a Ferrari F8 Tributo, followed
by a Ferrari Roma. Then a pair of SF90 Stradale’s followed by quattro 296GTB’s;
ranging in cost from $320k to $400k, Aye Karumba! Although I believe that the
F8 Tributo was above $500,000, Sheisa!
Pretty sure I had another of my “Strike the
Pose” pictures snapped standing between a pair of Ferrari 488’s. Initially
thinking that one was a coupe and the
other being a Spyder model. Although later, Blogmeister’ Miguel informed me
they both appeared to be Coupes.
Have to say my only minor disappointment was
the fact that there were no 296 GTS models for sale, albeit these were the
previously owned models holding court outside in the Penske Auto Group’s voluminous
parking lot…
As how can one be disappointed with being able
to freely saunter around such a stunning collection of previously owned
Ferrari’s and Lamborghini’s! While having Blinders for all of the other luxury
brands, i.e.; Aston Martin, Bentley, etc. Including the Joey “Sliced Bread”
Lagano Ford Mustang GT Taxicab Bomber, Zoink!
Ironically,
Lagano just broke “The King”, aka Richard Petty’s record for being the youngest
driver to reach 600 starts at Dover, being some six month younger than Petty…
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
But being Blind, have I mentioned that lately, Y’all? Naturally I was nervous
posing around such expensive automobile finery with my white cane. Which
contrary to many, is not a walking or hiking stick, seriously people?
Blogmeister Miguel made sure I didn’t get too
close to any of these beautiful Ferrari’s. Or whack ‘em with my cane!
Naturally I have zero clue what looks better?
The Huracan, F8 Tributo or Roma? Although I know which of these three I would
choose to own…
Thought that the F8 Tributo was the final
Ferrari built with its traditional V-8 engine, to which Miguel immediately told
me that the Roma had a V-8, so what do I know, Ci?
As both the F8 Tributo and Roma utilize
Ferrari’s Tipo 154 CV 3.9-litre twin turbocharged V-8 engine, that first
debuted in the 2013 488 GTB. Which contrary to my rudimentary knowledge of
Ferrari’s model naming conventions, for which there appears little, Ci? The 488
denotes the actual per “Cilindri” cubic volume (CC) of its v-8 engine. Hmm, I
just learned something new, Magnifico!
As the Tipo 154 V-8 engine was the first
turbocharged motor developed by Ferrari since the F40’s Tipo 120A Wayback’ in
1987.
Both the F8 Tributo and Roma utilize seven
speed sequential dry sump automatic transmissions. Arse-sumedly with Ferrari’s
de riggour steering wheel paddle shifters.
The F8 Tributo is a two door mid-engine layout,
whilst the Roma is a front engine 2+2 model. Both presumably with plenty “O
Horsepower to Giddie Up!
As the F8 Tributo has 710bhp on “tap” to
claimed 0-62mph in 2.9 seconds. 0-124mph in 7.6 seconds and a top speed of 211mph,Magnifico!
Whilst Road & Track reportedly flogged
their U.S. spec model thru the Quarter mile in 10.3 seconds at 132.8mph. Making
Ferrari’s 0-100kp/h (62mph) and 0-200kp/h (124mph) claims slower then stated,
but its still no slouch!
The SF90 Stradale, a la F8 Tributo also debuted
in 2019. While the soon to be out of production Roma debuted in 2020. And is la
Scuderia’s first plug-in hybrid automobile It uses a slightly enlarged
4.0-litre version of the Tipo 154 V-8 twin-turbo engine, which as been produced
in four various capacities.
Fitted with an eight speed dual clutch
automatic dry sump transmission. The car utilizes three electric motors, one on
the transmission, and one on each front wheel. Developing a staggering 986bhp
total output!
Ferrari claims the SF90 can reach 0-62mph in
2.5 seconds, 0-124mph in 6.7 seconds and has a top speed also of 211mph. Which
I’d say is very impressive since I’d Arse-sume the electric motors and battery
add significant weight to the car.
The SF90 Stradale comes in two body
configurations, i.e.; Berlinetta or Spyder. The latter being an electronically
driven retractable hardtop.
While the 296 GTB’s seem almost not worth
discussing, especially with four various “garden” variety 296 GTB’s parked
together.
But its hard to scoff at any Ferrari, and the
296 GTB is a serious piece of Kit as those Bloody Brits would say. Even if it
utilizes a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V-6 in place of la Scuderia’s traditional V-8
engines…
Joey Lagano’s No. 22 Ford Mustang GT racecar photo inside Penske Racing Museum c/o Blogmeister Miguel.
