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Ferrari Magic India Discovery Drive Concludes
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The over 13,000-kilometre Ferrari Magic India Discovery Drive made a return to Mumbai last week. The cars were received at the Gateway of India, close to the starting point of the drive, in a ceremonial event. The Magic India Discovery Drive was another milestone test for the mettle of Maranello’s flagship GT model. More than 50 drivers took turns behind the wheels of the two cars along the 13 often difficult stages spread across India, taking in 57 cities in the over 70-day programme. This kind of event is not new to Ferrari. The "China, Ferrari 15,000 Red Miles" tour of China in 2005 and the “Panamerican 20,000” tour from Brazil to the USA in 2006 both proved successful, too. To celebrate this latest achievement of the two Prancing Horse cars, a group of Ferrari enthusiasts gathered at the Gateway of India. Also present were a number of journalists to whom Ferrari's President Luca di Montezemolo sent a special video message. “I want to thank all the people who made possible this event around some of the most beautiful areas of the world. The Magic India Discovery team was everywhere warmly welcomed by the Indian people that showed a great passion for Ferrari,” said Mr Montezemolo. He also stressed that “the two 612 Scagliettis felt right at home on the Indian roads, demonstrating that Ferrari Grand Tourers not only guarantee top class performance but also absolute safety and comfort even in the most extreme conditions.” This type of test demonstrated once again that modern Ferraris are cars that can be used in any conditions, just like the cars built by Ferrari'scompetitors. Another objective was to bring Ferrari into closer contact with enthusiasts in the wider public beyond the circle of track enthusiasts. The 612 Scagliettis began their excursion with just a few modifications to ensure their safe passage through some difficult stretches of terrain. The modifications involved the addition of a protective underbody made from 4 mm thick duraluminium rather than the usual plastic and the raising of the suspension to cope with tougher roads. Otherwise they were both regular production cars powered by a 540 hp 65° V12 engine that delivers maximum torque of 60 kgm at 5,250 rpm. Both cars sported a six-speed F1 gearbox and transaxle transmission too. | ||||||
The
"Classic Motor Sport Tour" includes visits to Goodwood Revival,
Donington Grand Prix Collection, Grand Prix Historique de la Vienne, Manoir de L'Automobile and Museum de L'Automobile at Le Mans and, for a
farewell dinner, Atelier Renault on Champs Elysees. Also included are city tours of London and Paris, Classic Team Lotus Works tour and Brands
Hatch race master (with an opportunity of a drive in a high performance Renault). This great tour includes return economy air fares, departure
tax, transfers, 13 breakfasts, 3 dinners and 13 nights accommodation.
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