TORQUE TALK
Being used to working with worldclass industrial designers and engineers on his alternative energy projects David was determined to engage the very best car designers and engineers to realise his bespoke Ferrari. So he founded 7X Design to oversee the project. “I am a big fan of the turbocharged Ferrari models,” said David. “The 288 GTO and F40 were the pinnacle of the supercar genre in their time, and they had the visual punch to underline their performance credentials.“ Due to the lack of ad-vanced digital motor electronics in their day they were difficult cars to drive well, which only added to their legend and mystique.” While some Ferrari fans will always prefer naturally aspirated engines, there is no disputing the fact that they have perfected the response and character of the new twinturbo V8 motors. The 488’s motor is the heart of a new generation of turbo-charged, mid-engine Ferrari V8 supercars where the engineers have not only managed to practically eliminate turbo lag but also managed to endow the motor with a snappy, high revving character.
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